Popular East African Safari Destinations
Many national parks and reserves in East Africa provide visitors with opportunities to see a wide variety of animals, making this region a popular safari destination. The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, famous for the Great Migration, is one of the most famous and visited places in the world. The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is another famous location that is ideal for viewing the Great Migration.
Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania are four East African states that provide fantastic safari locations. The Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Nakuru National Parks are among the most visited wildlife reserves in East Africa and are considered top safari destinations. Furthermore, there are must-do activities like trekking with gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or seeing the wildebeest migration in Tanzania and Kenya. Jewel Safaris is available to help alleviate the stress that often accompanies safari trip planning. In order to cater to everyone’s tastes, we provide a wide variety of trips. For some ideas, we recommend looking at some of the East African places we’ve visited.
Popular East African Safari Destinations
Numerous famous safari locations can be found in East Africa. National Parks such as Serengeti, Lake Nakuru, Ngorongoro, and the Masai Mara as well as many more. Then there are the must-dos, like seeing the wildebeest migration or going on a gorilla tour. The amount of information available and the difficulty of figuring out how everything works can be daunting on a regular journey. Fortunately, SafariBookings offers a wide variety of excursions to suit all tastes and budgets. For ideas, peruse our featured East African safaris.
Uganda
Primate jungles and traditional African safaris coexist in Uganda. Nature walks, cultural exchanges, wildlife-watching boat safaris, mountaineering, hiking with mountain gorillas, and chimpanzee tracking are all must-do experiences.
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
Premier mountain gorilla trekking trips, ecotourism, golden monkeys, and Rwandan culture are all things that visitors should try. Among the most expensive things to buy are lodgings.
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
Elephants, buffalo, the Big Five, and prides of lions that are exceptionally big. The perfect honeymoon spot or safari vacation for the whole family. Budget campgrounds, classic glamping, and mobile campers are all part of the lodging spectrum.
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
The land of the big five, migrations, the snow-capped heights of Kilimanjaro, the vibrant Maasai people, and picture-perfect beaches dotted with palm trees. Budget campers, glamping, and luxury mobile camps are all part of the lodging continuum.
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.
