In East Africa, there are four countries that offer incredible safari destinations: Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Top safari destinations in East Africa include popular wildlife reserves like Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Nakuru National Park, attracting the largest chunk of tourists every year. Additionally, there are must-see experiences such as gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and witnessing the wildebeest migration in Kenya and Tanzania. It's normal to feel overwhelmed when planning a safari trip, but Nkuringo Safaris is here to assist. We provide a diverse range of tours to accommodate everyone's preferences. Check out some of our favorite East African destinations to get inspired.
Places You Must Visit in East Africa
UGANDA
Uganda offers a mix of primate jungles with classic African safaris. Must-have experiences include Mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife-watching boat safaris, mountaineering, nature walks, and cultural encounters.
Mid-range to luxury lodging. Best in Dec-Feb and Jun-Sept.
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - gorilla trekking, nature hikes, cultural encounters, and birding.
- Kibale National Park - Chimpanzee tracking, primates encounters, nature walks, birding
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Wildlife game drives, boat safaris & birding.
RWANDA
Rwanda is good for premier mountain gorilla trekking expeditions, golden monkeys, eco-tourism, and culture. Lodging is at the high end of the price spectrum.
Best in Dec-Feb and Jun-Sept.
- Volcanoes National Park - Gorilla trekking, hiking volcanos, golden monkey tracking, culture and conservation experiences.
- Akagera National Park - Great for birding safaris and classic game drives to see the iconic Big Five animals.
- Nyungwe National Park - Chimpanzee trekking adventures, nature hikes, and bird watching.
KENYA
The Big Five, elephants, buffaloes, unusually large lion prides. Great for family safari holidays and beach honeymoons. Lodging covers the whole spectrum, from budget camps to luxury classic glamping and mobile camps.
Best to visit in August to Sept for the migration.
- Masai Mara National Reserve - Africa's big game safaris, wildebeest migration, and Masaai cultural encounters.
- Laikipia - Perfect for family safaris with abundant big game and conservation experiences.
- Amboseli National Park - massive herds of elephants, excellent African game viewing, and wildlife photography.
TANZANIA
Big game country, all the big five, migrations, Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks, colorful Maasai, perfect palm-lined beaches. Lodging covers the whole spectrum from budget camps to glamping and luxury mobile camps.
Best in from June to end of September.
- Serengeti National Park - Best place to watch the Great Migration, Big Five game, and Masaai cultures.
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Big Game, craters, and massive concentration of wildlife.
- Lake Manyara National Park - It has incredible landscape scenes of the Rift Valley, great birding, and good game safaris.