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Top 10 Terrific Ideas for your East African Trip

Top 10 Terrific Ideas for your East African Trip

 

East Africa is a popular tourist destination for people that want everything packed into one trip. It provides you with intense safaris, exotic wildlife, serene landscapes, beautiful beaches, crystal clear water, colourful marketplaces, and historical locations. A journey to East Africa is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience for exploration, learning, cultural growth, and self-discovery. Here are ten terrific ideas for your East African trip. 

  1. Maasai Mara National Reserve – The Maasai Mara is an expansive conservation area and one of the region’s most prominent. It offers a diverse range of wild and exotic species. Maasai Mara is most famously known for The Great Migration, during which millions of wildebeests migrate from the Serengeti every year. 
  2. Amboseli National Reserve – Another popular tourist destination in Kenya, Amboseli National Reserve, is near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Apart from going on trekking expeditions, you will get to see some of the most exciting species, including, but not limited to, waterbucks, impalas, gazelles, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes. Amboseli National Reserve is also home to over 600 bird species
  3. Tsavo National Park – The Tsavo National Park covers 4% of the total land area of Kenya. It is by far the most massive park in the region. It is so big that it is divided between Tsavo East and Tsavo West. The park’s expansiveness will provide you with the opportunity to embark on expeditions to various landmarks and areas where wild animals roam. 
  4. Buffalo Springs – Buffalo Springs offers breathtaking landscapes, beautiful plantations, and spectacular wildlife. Some species you may encounter include oryxes, lions, gerenuks, and elephants. 
  5. Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Nakuru is known for its scenic views and stunning pink flamingos. It is a sight to behold. 
  6. Mount Kilimanjaro – The towering, majestic, and magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro is mesmerizing to witness. It is even more magical to trek through the beautiful landscapes and engaging with the wildlife. You can also claim that you trekked Mount Kilimanjaro, something not everyone gets to say. 
  7. Mount Meru – Although it may not be as high as Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is by no means just as intimidating and empowering. Mount Meru’s lush green forests are calming to trek, and the wildlife living on the mountain is just as breathtaking. 
  8. Serengeti National Park – If you visit East Africa, the Serengeti National Park is the one place everyone visits. This Park is the starting point of the Great Migration. It is one of nature’s many phenomena that you have to witness. Words describing the Great Migration cannot even come close to expressing the remarkable and life-changing experience it offers. 
  9. Ngorongoro Conservation Area – The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is located on the Ngorongoro Crater. Apart from the mystical beauty of the crater itself, you will get to see the big five here in their natural habitat. 
  10. Zanzibar – Away from all the wild and action-packed safari lies the calming, sandy beaches of Zanzibar. This breathtakingly beautiful and exotic island offers a unique experience of culture, history, nightlife, and serene beaches. 

The experiences, attractions, and empowering nature of East Africa attract tourists from around the world. Learn more about Tanzania in our Guide to Air Travel in Tanzania.