Two-country journey
Uganda + Kenya
Gorillas and chimps, then the Masai Mara. Entebbe–Nairobi is about an hour’s flight.
Africa Safari Destinations
East Africa, end to end
Four countries, each with its own headline experience. Choose one, or let us combine two or three into a single journey with one team looking after you throughout.
Choose a country
Where would you like to go?
Primate capital
Uganda
Mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, the Shoebill in its papyrus swamps, tree-climbing lions and the Nile at full force. Uganda is East Africa at its most varied, and it’s where our team lives.
Land of a thousand hills
Rwanda
Short distances, smooth roads and some of Africa’s best-run parks: gorillas and golden monkeys in the Virunga volcanoes, chimpanzees in Nyungwe, and the Big Five in Akagera.
Classic safari
Kenya
Big cats on the Mara’s open grasslands, river crossings during the Great Migration, and elephant herds walking beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
Endless plains
Tanzania
The Serengeti’s great herds, a day on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, the baobabs of Tarangire, and the white sand of Zanzibar to finish.
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Short regional flights make it easy to pair primates with the great plains.
Two-country journey
Uganda + Rwanda
Bwindi and Volcanoes are close to the border: two gorilla parks, one seamless road journey.
Two-country journey
Tanzania + Zanzibar
The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, followed by Stone Town and the Indian Ocean.
At a glance
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Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya or Tanzania?
| Country | Best for | Gorilla permit (2026) | Ideal length | Fly into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | Gorillas, chimps, Shoebill, variety | US$800 (US$600 Apr/May/Nov) | 8–14 days | Entebbe (EBB) |
| Rwanda | Short gorilla trips, polished lodges | US$1,500 (30% off Nov–May*) | 4–8 days | Kigali (KGL) |
| Kenya | Big cats, Mara River crossings | No gorillas | 6–10 days | Nairobi (NBO) |
| Tanzania | Serengeti, crater, Zanzibar | No gorillas | 7–12 days | Kilimanjaro (JRO) |
*When combined with stays in Nyungwe or Akagera; conditions apply.
Good to know
Destination questions
Which East African country is best for a first safari?
Uganda for primates and variety; Kenya or Tanzania for classic big-game plains. Many first-timers combine Uganda with Kenya or Tanzania.
Can I visit more than one country on one trip?
Yes. Short regional flights link Entebbe, Kigali, Nairobi and Kilimanjaro, and the East Africa Tourist Visa covers Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.
How many days do I need?
Seven to ten days for one country, ten to fourteen for two.
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