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East Africa Safari Destinations — Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda National Parks

Compare East Africa's finest safari destinations across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. Each destination page covers wildlife, best time to visit, accommodation options and how to get there — everything international travellers from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe need to plan their African safari. Looking for gorilla trekking? Visit our gorilla trekking page or browse our Uganda safari packages.

⭐ Most Loved by International Travellers

Most Visited East Africa National Parks & Wildlife Reserves

Handpicked favourites by thousands of travellers from the USA, UK, Europe, Australia and Asia

Welcoming Safari Travellers from Across the Globe

Every year we guide wildlife lovers from over 40 countries through East Africa's most iconic landscapes. From first-time visitors to seasoned safari-goers, every journey is tailor-made.

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🇬🇧 UK
🇨🇦 Canada
🇦🇺 Australia
🇩🇪 Germany
🇫🇷 France
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇮🇹 Italy
🇪🇸 Spain
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇨🇭 Switzerland
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🇳🇴 Norway
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇯🇵 Japan
🇨🇳 China
🇦🇪 UAE
🇮🇳 India
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇿🇦 South Africa
40+
Countries Served
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Countries in East Africa
19+
Safari Destinations
365
Days Open Year-Round

What Makes East Africa's Safari Destinations Unique?

East Africa offers wildlife experiences found nowhere else on the planet and is easily accessible for international travellers worldwide.

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Gorilla Trekking

Uganda and Rwanda are home to over half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors from the USA, UK, Europe and beyond.

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Big Five Safari

See lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino in Kenya's Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti iconic bucket-list destinations for global travellers.

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Great Migration

Witness 1.5 million wildebeest cross the Mara River the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth, drawing international safari tourists every July to October.

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Chimpanzee Tracking

Trek through Uganda's Kibale Forest the world's top destination for chimpanzee tracking, perfect for wildlife enthusiasts from Australia, Canada and Asia.

All East Africa Safari Destinations & National Parks

Our complete collection of East Africa wildlife parks, reserves and sanctuaries each one a world-class destination for international safari visitors

Frequently Asked Questions About East Africa Safari Destinations

Everything international travellers need to know before booking their African safari

East Africa's top safari destinations include Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (mountain gorillas), Tanzania's Serengeti (Great Migration & Big Five), Kenya's Masai Mara (lions, cheetahs, wildebeest crossing), Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park (mountain gorillas) and Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park (tree-climbing lions, hippos, chimpanzees). Each destination offers a unique wildlife experience tailored to international visitors.
The best time for an East Africa safari depends on your experience. For the Great Wildebeest Migration (Serengeti/Masai Mara), July to October is peak season. For gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, June–September and December–February offer drier conditions and clearer forest trails. For birding and lush landscapes, the green season (November–May) is excellent. East Africa is a year-round safari destination.
From the USA, fly into Entebbe International Airport (Uganda), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi, Kenya), or Kilimanjaro International Airport (Tanzania) via hubs like London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Dubai or Doha. From the UK, there are direct flights to Nairobi and Entebbe. From Europe (Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain), connect through Dubai, Doha or Istanbul. Flight times range from 9 to 14 hours depending on origin.
Most international travellers can obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa online. Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania offer East Africa Tourist Visas, allowing entry to multiple countries on a single permit — ideal for multi-country safari itineraries. Citizens from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU countries and most other nations qualify. Always check your country's specific requirements before travel.
Yes. Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda are well-established, tourist-friendly safari destinations visited annually by hundreds of thousands of international travellers. National parks are staffed by professional rangers and guides. Our team provides full pre-trip safety briefings, accompanies all guests on game drives and treks, and maintains 24/7 emergency support throughout your safari.
Recommended vaccinations include Yellow Fever (required for Uganda and some other East African countries), Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, and Tetanus. Anti-malaria medication is strongly advised. Consult your GP or a travel health clinic at least 6–8 weeks before departure. Gorilla trekking requires visitors to be symptom-free of respiratory illnesses to protect the gorillas.

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