Attractions

There is so much to see and do in East Africa and so it can be hard to decide where to go. We’ve compiled a detailed list of parks, reserves, water bodies, mountains, and historical sites that can be found throughout Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya. See what catches your eye by scrolling down the list, and clicking on what takes your fancy. It might just help you narrow down what country (or country’s) to go to.

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  • Mikumi National Park

    Frequently compared to the Serengeti in the north, Mikumi is a sprawling national park that borders the massive Selous Game Reserve.The broad Mkata floodplain is an ideal ...

  • Ruaha National Park

    The Ruaha National Park is a fantastic place for those with a thirst for for blood to see predators and prey interacting as they have for millennia....

  • Tsavo East and West National Park

    Divided by road and rail from the adjacent Tsavo East, Tsavo West National Park covers a good 9.000 kilometres. Together with adjoining ranches and protected areas, they co...

  • Buffalo Spring Reserve

    The reserve is popular with tourists because of its diverse and unique wildlife. Among the vegetation which is mainly acacia woodland and bush-lands and river-line forests ...

  • Mount Lemargut - Ngorongoro Crater Highlands

    Mount Lemagrut is on the western part of Ngorongoro Crater and is one of 9 craters in the Ngorongoro conservation area. It is relatively easy trek and it offers gret views ove...

  • The Olmoti Crater - Ngorongoro Crater Highlands

    The Crater floor has different streams which through the Munge waterfalls fill Lake Magadi in the Ngorongoro Crater. The Crater's floor is inhabited by some mammals like the B...

  • Ol Doinyo Lengai

    East Africa's only active volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai, is situated south of Lake Natron. In the Maasai the name means the sacred Mountain of God. Mount Lengai is ,878meters high...

  • Mount Meru

    Mount Meru is the first sight you can see when reaching Arusha town. The mountain is with its 4,566 m Tanzania's second highest peak after Kilimanjaro and the fifth highest in...

  • Akagera National Park

    While Rwanda is not often thought of as a Big Five safari destination, Akagera National Park in the country's east is emerging as one of the best off-the-beaten-path safari...

  • Nyungwe Forest National Park

    Located in the south of Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park is a primate playground alive with life. From its iconic chimpanzees to the other primate species such as colobus monkeys...

  • Kenya Coast

    The Coast of Kenya or Indian Ocean Coast line is a glorious ribbon of silver and sapphire, bright coral and white beaches. The unique Swahili culture, a fusion of the many ...

  • Lake Bogoria National Reserve

    Lake Bogoria National Reserve is a beautiful place with the pink cloud of flamingoes and the geysers bubbling with the most spectacular hot water volcanic springs. Much mor...

  • Amboseli National Park

    Amboseli is a land of wide dry plains with the vistas stretching to the farthest horizon to become one with the sky. It is dotted with green swamps among semi-arid plains o...

  • Lake Nakuru National Park

    In this park lie the shimmering waters of Lake Nakuru which is packed with pink flamingoes. Lake Nakuru National Park is also the first rhino sanctuary in Kenya, an...

  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the non-profit wildlife conservancy, a sanctuary for chimpanzee and generates income for wildlife tourism for and community development. It is home to...

  • Samburu National Reserve

    The Samburu National Reserve lies on the hot and arid vast desert once known as the Northern frontier district. It is a less crowded reserve but offering great encounters. ...

  • Mount Kenya National Park

    Mount Kenya is the Kenya’s biggest mountain ranging between 1600m - 5199m above sea level and second after Mt Kilimanjaro and is an extinct volcano at the equator located in...

  • Omo Valley

    The Omo Valley is home to sixteen different (numerous) ethnic groups with their own distinct traditions and beliefs. Those visiting the Om...

  • Kafa Biosphere Reserve

    Kafa is a place of special importance to billions of people around the world, as it is the origin of one of life’s greatest pleasures: coffee! Here, visitors can experien...

  • Sof Omar Caves

    Some of the most extensive underground caves in Africa, the Sof Omar Caves are nearly 15km long. According to tradition, Sof Omar ...

  • Gambela National Park

    A more ‘traditional’ African park, Gambela is set on plains of Sudanese grass and rivers with wildlife including crocodiles, the white-eared kob, Nile lechwe, buffalo, ...

  • Mago National Park

    The Mago National Park is the newest park of all the national parks in Ethiopia. It was established in 1979. It is located in the Southern Nations, Nationa...

  • Nechisar National Park

    Nechisar National Park is located in Arba Minch, which is Amharic for 'Forty Springs'. Arba Minch is part of the Southern Nations, Nationa...

  • Omo National Park

    Within an area of 4,068 square kilometres that covers the Omo River, the Rift Valley, and leagues of virgin wilderness, Omo National Park is home to animal...

  • Hwange National Park

    Ideally located between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park is both the largest and most accessible of Zimbabwe’s National Parks and is one of the ten l...

  • Former King's Palace in Nyanza

    A visit to the former seat of the Rwandan monarchy is a fantastic way to break up the lengthy drive between Nyungwe and Kigali, and offers a window into Rwanda's pre-colonial ...

  • Tarangire National Park

    A short drive from Arusha, the Tarangire National Park offers a fantastic game driving experience all year round. Home to Tanzania's largest population of elephants, Tarang...

  • Bale Mountains National Park

    Known for its lush forests and high concentration of mammals, Bale Mountains National Park is the perfect destination for hikers, wildlife watchers, and nature enthusiasts...

  • The Danakil Depression

    Lying 120 metres below sea level, the Danakil Depression is the hottest and most inhospitable place on earth, as well as the most geologically active. The point at which th...

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Your first glimpse of stunning Ngorongoro will likely come from the heavily forested viewpoint that looks down upon its sun-drenched, cloud dappled magnificence. Ringed on all...

  • Lake Manyara National Park

    With a variety of landscapes, Lake Manyara National Park offers a compact safari experience that gives visitors the chance to see everything from the vibrant flamingoes to the...

  • Awash National Park

    Famous for its mineral hot springs, volcanic formations, and the Awash River, the park is home to a dizzying array of wildlife including the oryx, bat-eared fox, caracal, a...

  • Addis Ababa

    Ethiopia’s capital is far more than just a transit hub, with a rich history and a wealth of delicious food to be found by those willing to explore....

  • Gondar

    You’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in Europe when you first see the stunning Gondar castles, but these impressive monuments were once the home to Ethiopia’s own m...

  • Simien Mountains National Park

    With its jagged peaks and deep valleys, Simien National Park’s unique landscape makes it something unlike anything you’ll find elsewhere in Africa. The park’s...

  • Aksum

    Once an important military, religious, and agricultural trading hub, the city of Askum today stands as an impressive monument to the enduring will of the Abyssinian...

  • Lalibela

    The eleven Lalibela churches were carved from red volcanic rock in the 13th century. Legend has it that men carved the church during the day, while angels ...

  • Lake Tana & Bahir Dar

    The source of the Blue Nile, Lake Tana is the largest lake in Ethiopia....

  • Harar

    The historic city of Harar has been a major trade centre for centuries. The walled city was built between the 13th and 16th centuries and is home to 82 mosques and 102 shri...

  • Mount Kilimanjaro

    Also called the Roof of Africa or the Crown of Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is both Africa’s highest mountain and the world’s tallest free standing peak. Standing at 5,875 ...

  • Serengeti National Park

    The home of the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration, the name Serengeti has become synonymous with the African safari experience. The seemingly unending savannah plains of th...

  • Lake Victoria

    Africa’s largest lake is also the second largest in the world, and standing on its shores is not so different to standing on the beach and looking out at the ocean....

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