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Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda
From the Maasai Mara to the misty mountains of Bwindi: discover where your next adventure will take you.
Our home country
Kenya is where safari began: vast savannas, the Great Migration, snow-capped Mount Kenya and the Indian Ocean coast. Our Nairobi base puts every park within easy reach.
Best: Jul–Oct, Jan–Feb Mountain forest, waterfalls and treetop wildlife
Aberdare National Park is a misty mountain forest of waterfalls, bamboo and moorland, home to elephants, bushpigs and the rare bongo antelope. Its lodges overlook a waterhole where wildlife gathers after dark.
Best: Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct Birdwatchers’ paradise in the Rift Valley
A freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, fringed by papyrus and acacia, Lake Baringo is one of Kenya’s best birdwatching spots, with more than 400 species recorded. Boat trips bring you close to hippos and crocodiles.
Top pick Best: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb Quiet wilderness, rivers and the story of Elsa the lioness
Meru National Park is a quiet, lesser-visited reserve of rivers and grassland, and the place where Elsa the lioness of Born Free was released. Expect excellent game viewing with far fewer vehicles than the southern parks.
Best: Dec–Mar, Jul–Oct Coastal history, Swahili culture and Indian Ocean beaches
Kenya’s coastal city has over a thousand years of Swahili history, from Fort Jesus to the Old Town’s narrow streets and bustling markets. It’s a relaxing finish to a safari, with the Diani beaches close by.
Best: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb Conservancy with black rhinos and chimpanzees
Ol Pejeta Conservancy protects black rhinos and Grevy’s zebra on the foothills of Mount Kenya, and is home to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Night drives and close rhino sightings make it a highlight of any itinerary.
Best: Jan–Mar, Jul–Oct Dry forest, rare birds and elephants at the water hole
A quiet, scenic reserve between Tsavo and the coast, Taita Hills is known for its Salt Lick Lodge, built over a waterhole where elephants and buffalo come within metres of the terrace. Dry forest walks offer rich birdlife and plains views.
Top pick Best: Jul–Oct Great Migration & big cats
Kenya’s most famous reserve, with lion, leopard and cheetah all year and the herds crossing the Mara River.
Top pick Best: Jun–Oct Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
Large elephant herds against the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain.
Best: Jun–Mar Rhinos & flamingos
A Rift Valley lake park that is one of the best places in Kenya to see rhino.
Best: Jun–Oct The northern specials
Arid country home to Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk.
Best: Jun–Oct Red elephants & wilderness
Kenya’s largest protected area, with dust-red elephants and volcanic landscapes.
Best: All year Boat rides, biking & hiking
Boat among hippos on Lake Naivasha and cycle or hike through Hell’s Gate gorge.
Best: Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep Africa’s second-highest peak
Multi-day treks through forest and alpine moorland to Point Lenana.
Best: All year The safari capital
A national park on the city’s edge, the Giraffe Centre and the elephant orphanage.
Best: Dec–Mar White sand & reef
Relax on the south coast after safari, with snorkelling and dhow trips.
Neighbouring wilderness
Tanzania pairs the endless Serengeti with the Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and the spice island of Zanzibar. It combines easily with a Kenya safari.
Lake Manyara National Park is a compact reserve squeezed between the shore of a shallow soda lake and the steep Rift Valley escarpment. It’s famous for tree-climbing lions, and you may also see large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos and flocks of flamingos on the lake. Its lush forest and easy access from Arusha make it a perfect first or last stop on a northern Tanzania safari.
Top pick Best: Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct Endless plains
The heart of the Great Migration, with calving in the south early in the year.
A natural wildlife arena
A huge volcanic caldera packed with wildlife, including black rhino.
Baobabs & elephants
Giant baobab trees and big elephant herds gathering at the river.
The roof of Africa
Climb Africa’s highest mountain on a guided multi-day route.
Spice island & beaches
Historic Stone Town, spice farms and turquoise Indian Ocean beaches.
Primates & rainforest
Uganda is the place for mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, plus classic savanna, waterfalls and the source of the Nile.
Mountain gorillas
Trek through ancient rainforest to spend an hour with a gorilla family.
Tree-climbing lions
Savanna, crater lakes and boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel.
Chimpanzee trekking
One of the best places in Africa to track habituated chimpanzees.
The mighty Nile
Watch the Nile force its way through a narrow gorge, then look for game on the delta.
Gorillas & culture
Compact, green and easy to travel, Rwanda offers gorilla and golden monkey treks, rainforest walks and a Big Five savanna.
Gorillas & golden monkeys
Trek the bamboo slopes of the Virunga volcanoes to meet mountain gorillas.
Chimps & canopy walk
Ancient montane rainforest with a suspended walkway above the trees.
Big Five savanna
Rwanda’s savanna park, with lakes, boat trips and a restored Big Five.
Culture & history
A clean, green capital with markets, art galleries and the Genocide Memorial.
Safari calendar
Pick a month to see our suggestions. A general guide: wildlife and weather vary each year.
Dry season, peak wildlifeGreen season, fewer crowds
Tanzania
Serengeti calving season
Thousands of wildebeest calves are born on the southern plains.
Kenya
Dry-season game drives
Hot, dry weather gathers animals around water in every park.
Uganda & Rwanda
Gorilla trekking
Drier forest trails make treks more comfortable.
Tanzania
Serengeti calving season
Predators follow the herds on the short-grass plains.
Kenya
Amboseli & Kilimanjaro
Clear skies give the best mountain views.
Kenya coast
Diani Beach
Warm, sunny days on the Indian Ocean.
Kenya
Quieter safaris
The end of the dry season, before the long rains.
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro climbs
Good summit conditions before the rains arrive.
Nairobi
City day tours
Easy half-day and day trips any time.
Kenya
Green-season value
The long rains bring lush scenery and lower prices.
Nairobi
National Park & Giraffe Centre
Short trips that work well between showers.
Lake Nakuru
Birdlife
Migratory birds and green landscapes.
Kenya
Green-season value
Fewer vehicles at sightings and better rates.
Lake Naivasha
Boat rides & Hell’s Gate
Great for a short active break.
Nairobi
City day tours
Museums, markets and wildlife in one day.
Tanzania
Serengeti western corridor
The herds head north towards Kenya.
Uganda & Rwanda
Gorilla trekking
The dry season begins in the forests.
Kenya
Dry season begins
Grass thins out and game viewing improves.
Kenya
Great Migration arrives
The herds typically reach the Maasai Mara around now.
Kenya
Mount Kenya treks
Dry trails and clear summit mornings.
Uganda & Rwanda
Gorilla trekking
Peak season: book permits early.
Kenya
Mara River crossings
One of the best months to see the dramatic crossings.
Kenya
Amboseli & Tsavo
Dry season brings elephants to the swamps.
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro climbs
Popular, dry climbing season.
Kenya
Migration in the Mara
Herds spread across the reserve with big cats close by.
Tanzania
Tarangire elephants
Large herds gather along the river.
Uganda & Rwanda
Gorilla trekking
Still dry and excellent for trekking.
Kenya
Late Migration
Fewer crowds as the herds begin to head south.
Kenya
Samburu
Dry-country wildlife at its best.
Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater
Reliable wildlife viewing all year.
Kenya
Green-season value
Short rains refresh the parks and prices dip.
Nairobi
City day tours
Flexible trips between showers.
Tanzania
Serengeti herds move south
The migration returns towards the short-grass plains.
Kenya
Festive-season safaris
Popular holiday trips: book early.
Kenya coast
Diani Beach
Combine safari with sun and sea.
Uganda & Rwanda
Gorilla trekking
A second, shorter dry season begins.
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