PREPARING YOUR JOURNEYPREPARING YOUR JOURNEYFrom open savannah to mist-covered forest, East Africa is full of places that stay with you.
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From rainforest trails to river safaris, explore what makes these parks distinctive. Wildlife sightings and conditions vary by season.
The Victoria Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging over the falls. Pair the river scenery with a boat trip and game drives across the surrounding savannah.
Nile boat trips, elephants, giraffes and birdlife
A varied landscape of savannah, crater lakes and wetlands. A boat trip on the Kazinga Channel is a memorable way to look for hippos and waterbirds.
Kazinga Channel, crater lakes and Ishasha
A UNESCO-listed rainforest in southwestern Uganda, best known as habitat for mountain gorillas. Guided gorilla trekking requires advance planning and permits.
Mountain gorillas, forest trails and birdlife
A forest destination celebrated for its primate diversity. Guided chimpanzee tracking walks follow the animals through their habitat, so sightings and walk conditions can vary.
Chimpanzee tracking and forest primates
Open plains, acacia woodland and wetlands create varied wildlife-viewing landscapes, with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a striking backdrop when the skies are clear.
Elephant herds, wetlands and over 400 recorded bird species
Vast grasslands and open woodland shape classic East African game drives. The seasonal wildebeest migration moves through the wider ecosystem; its timing and route vary.
Seasonal wildebeest movements and wide-open plains
High-altitude rainforest on the Virunga Massif offers guided experiences focused on mountain gorillas and golden monkeys amid dramatic volcanic scenery.
Mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and volcanic slopes
Savannah, woodland, wetlands and lakes make Akagera a varied vehicle-safari destination. Boat trips on Lake Ihema offer a different perspective on the park.
Savannah game drives, Lake Ihema and waterbirds
The Chobe Riverfront is known for large elephant herds and other wildlife along the water. A river cruise brings close views of hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.
Riverfront elephants, boat cruises and more than 460 recorded bird species
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