Amboseli National Park · Kenya, Kenya
Amboseli National Park
Big-elephant country with unforgettable Kilimanjaro backdrops.
Region
East Africa is where classic safari meets the Indian Ocean, primate forests, and highland culture.
Start here if your ideal trip includes big wildlife, gorilla or chimpanzee trekking, strong guide networks, and a route that can still end with Indian Ocean calm.
Regional overview
East Africa remains one of the continent's highest-demand regions for safari, gorilla trekking, coast add-ons, and premium conservation travel. Kenya and Tanzania lead the classic plains circuits, while Uganda and Rwanda anchor primate-led journeys.
Attractions
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park · Uganda, Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mountain gorilla trekking in one of Africa's most powerful forest landscapes.
Lalibela · Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Lalibela
Rock-hewn churches and one of Africa's most compelling heritage landscapes.
Maasai Mara · Kenya, Kenya
Maasai Mara
Kenya's classic safari icon for migration drama, predators, and broad savannah horizons.
Murchison Falls National Park · Uganda, Uganda
Murchison Falls National Park
Uganda's flagship Nile-and-savannah park with boat safaris, game drives, and the dramatic falls.
Serengeti National Park · Tanzania, Tanzania
Serengeti National Park
Vast migration landscapes, apex predators, and one of Africa's strongest safari names.
Volcanoes National Park · Rwanda, Rwanda
Volcanoes National Park
Premium gorilla trekking with short transfer times from Kigali.
Zanzibar · Tanzania, Tanzania
Zanzibar
A safari-and-coast favorite built around Stone Town, beaches, and slower Indian Ocean pacing.
Stays
Trek Africa GuideEmerson Spice
Emerson Spice · Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Tanzania
Emerson Spice
A restored Swahili mansion with individual rooms and rooftop dining in Stone Town.
Trek Africa GuideGovernors' Camp
Governors' Camp · Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Kenya
Governors' Camp
A permanent tented camp on the Mara River with organised safari activities.
Trek Africa GuideMaribela Hotel
Maribela Hotel · Lalibela, Amhara, Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Maribela Hotel
A Lalibela hotel retained for reference; current Amhara advice is do not travel.
Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli · Amboseli National Park, Kenya, Kenya
Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
Chalet-style accommodation with wetland or Kilimanjaro outlooks in Amboseli.
Trek Africa GuideParaa Safari Lodge
Paraa Safari Lodge · Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, Uganda
Paraa Safari Lodge
A Nile-view lodge with a pool and restaurant in Murchison Falls National Park.
Trek Africa GuideWilderness Sabyinyo
Wilderness Sabyinyo · Volcanoes National Park area, Rwanda, Rwanda
Wilderness Sabyinyo
A community-owned cottage lodge in the Virunga foothills, formerly Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge.
Trek Africa GuideGorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary · Buhoma area, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, Uganda
Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
A reimagined ten-suite forest lodge formerly known as Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge · Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Tanzania
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
A permanent rondavel-style lodge with balconies and an infinity pool above the Serengeti plains.