Recognizing the beauty deposited in the East of the Continent of Africa is the start of one's fun, adventure, and realistic holiday thought. Silent as it may seem, the region is gifted by nature, a captivating landscape, and a vibrant cultural setup. The destinations may be either merged, or picked as single, but still offering what every tourist wants.
A sweet surprise in all regions, with breathtaking landscapeS, rolling hills, assured security, variety of lip-smacking cuisines, and the finest weather for adventure; a dramatic destination, where savannah plains, mountains, lakes, rivers, and snow at the mountain tops meet, thus making East Africa such a medley of wonders and region not to miss visiting.
We take you to East Africa’s premier safari destinations;
Uganda. This is a landlocked country, with a wide range of wildlife species, breathtaking sceneries, and unmatched biodiversity. It was once described as "the pearl of Africa" in his book by Sir Winston Churchill "My African Journey" because of her beauty and hospitality. This country is among thirteen countries in the world crossed by the Equator and gifted beyond belief. It is where the longest river on earth; the river Nile starts its three-month Journey to the Mediterranean sea, home to the most powerful waterfalls on earth; Murchison Falls, and many more attractions.
Kenya (magical Kenya). It is also one of the countries in this category, with a variety of breathtaking sceneries, the equator, and wildlife. In its famous wildlife hub; Masai Mara national park, is home to the largest concentration of lions in the world.
Tanzania. Tanzania is the largest country in the region, with unrivaled sceneries, the world's natural wonders such as the annual wildebeest migration, and very unique cultures with unspoiled identities. It is home to the world's largest caldera at Ngorongoro crater, the annual wildebeest migration, and the highest standalone mountain on earth; mount Kilimanjaro.
The Republic of Rwanda. This is one earth country to count when talking of East Africa. It is the smallest country in the region, but with a variety of breathtaking rolling hills across its different corners. Rwanda is famously known for its three national parks; Nyungwe national park for Chimpanzee tracking, Volcanoes national park for the endangered mountain Gorillas, and Akagera national park for wildlife viewing.
But when it comes to safaris, we add our neighbors; the Democratic Republic of Congo because of her unmatched landscape, and variety of sceneries.
Here are the top 5 reasons that bring you for a holiday to the above-mentioned destinations of East Africa; either packaged as single destinations or merged.
Wildlife.
Attracting thousands of visitors all year round globally, wildlife has become a big deal in East Africa. In the unspoiled savannah grasslands, swamps, and many more places, mammals, birds, and reptiles reside, hunting, feeding, and relaxing in their well-guarded territories. Visitors visit the national parks, game reserves, and forest reserves to escape the noise, yet encountering the lions, leopards, cheetahs, warthogs, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, rhinos, wildebeest, zebras, and several others, birds, and primates in their free space. Wildlife viewing is done while on a game drive, guided nature walk, boat cruise, and birding among others.
Mountains.
Taking an extra step while on a safari is always the difference. Hundreds of visitors not only make memories on the ground but rather decide to create stories on mountain Tops. The most captivating mountains to encounter in East Africa include; Mount Kenya, Mountain Kilimanjaro; the world's tallest stand-alone mountain, the snowcapped mountain Rwenzori, and one of the most active mountains on earth; Mountain Nyirangongo. Other mountains are equally exciting and over a wide range of eye-catching sceneries.
Gorillas.
Only found in the continent of Africa, gorillas are now a big deal in the travel world, and a dream come true to many. Gorillas are shy gentle creatures, sharing over 95% DNA with Humans. These creatures can be found on the foothills of Virunga chain of mountains in Volcanoes national park, Virunga national park, Mgahinga National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The eastern lowland gorillas reside in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. Gorilla trekking permits sale at 700usd in Uganda, 1500Usd for Rwanda, and 400USD in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Beaches.
East Africa is gifted by beautiful white sand beaches along the shoreline of Lake Victoria, and the Indian Ocean. You can have a safari to just enjoy life at the exotic beaches of Zanzibar Island and Mombasa. These beaches offer an amazing opportunity to refreshing, take photos and enjoy a variety of all kinds of seafood.
Landscape.
Capturing the fascinating landscape across the corners of East Africa is very rewarding, especially when it comes to the rolling hills of Rwanda. East Africa's landscapes provide amazing scenery for photography or videography. Watching the landscape is mainly done during game drives, guided nature walks and many more.
Culture.
A reflection of man's way of life, and offering a unique identity to people, having fun at the different cultures in the different destinations you will visit is a wise decision to undertake. The famous cultures to look out for include among others, the Masai of Kenya and Tanzania, the Batwa pygmies; former hunters and gathers in the Virunga region, Karamojong and the IK people of Uganda. Once you visit these cultures expect to dance, drama, village walk, and a taste of the local cuisines.
East Africa is one of the main tourist destinations in the world, with a variety of breathtaking sceneries, exciting cultural experiences, lip-smacking cuisine and warm hospitality combines with history.