Explore Africa'sNatural Wonders

Tanzania is East Africa's crown jewel for wildlife safaris, home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Africa's highest peak — Mount Kilimanjaro. From the endless plains to the spice-scented shores of Zanzibar, Tanzania offers an unrivalled range of safari experiences.

Tanzania's Northern Circuit is the most popular safari route in East Africa, connecting the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara into a single breathtaking journey through iconic landscapes and unmatched wildlife density.

The Serengeti is home to the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. Over 1.5 million wildebeest, 300,000 zebra, and hundreds of thousands of gazelle sweep across 30,000 square kilometres of grassland in an endless cycle of birth, life, and death.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its 260 square kilometre floor hosts an extraordinary concentration of roughly 25,000 large animals, making it one of Africa's most reliable wildlife viewing destinations.

Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, Kilimanjaro rises to 5,895 metres above the Tanzanian plains. Its snow-capped summit, Uhuru Peak, is reachable without technical climbing gear, making it the ultimate bucket-list trek.

The spice island paradise off Tanzania's coast, Zanzibar combines pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and centuries of Swahili culture. Stone Town's labyrinthine streets, spice plantations, and world-class diving make it the perfect post-safari extension.

The smallest park in Uganda sits on the slopes of three Virunga volcanoes, offering mountain gorilla trekking and the unique golden monkey tracking experience. Its volcanic peaks provide dramatic trekking with views into Rwanda and DR Congo.

Uganda's largest national park is home to the world's most powerful waterfall — where the entire Nile River forces through a 7-metre gap before plunging 43 metres into a frothing pool below. The surrounding savanna hosts all of the Big Five.

Uganda's vibrant capital sprawls across seven hills, offering a buzzing nightlife, the Kasubi Tombs UNESCO site, and the Uganda Museum. It serves as the main gateway for gorilla trekking, Queen Elizabeth, and Murchison Falls safaris.

A tranquil lakeside town on a peninsula jutting into Lake Victoria, Entebbe is home to Uganda's international airport, the excellent Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, and beautiful botanical gardens established in 1898.

The park where Dian Fossey dedicated her life to gorilla conservation. Volcanoes National Park protects five of the eight Virunga volcanoes and is home to 10 habituated mountain gorilla families — offering the most accessible gorilla trekking in Africa.

Uganda's most-visited park spans the equator and stretches from crater-dotted plains to the lush Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees. The Kazinga Channel boat safari is one of East Africa's best wildlife boat trips.

One of the oldest and most biodiverse montane rainforests in Africa, Nyungwe spans 1,019 square kilometres of ancient forest harboring 13 primate species, 310 bird species, and a spectacular canopy walkway suspended 50 metres above the forest floor.

A Ramsar wetland on the shores of Lake Victoria, Mabamba is the most reliable place in Africa to see the prehistoric-looking Shoebill stork — a 5-foot-tall bird that has captivated birders worldwide.

Uganda is the Pearl of Africa — a lush, green country straddling the equator with half the world's remaining mountain gorillas, the source of the Nile, and some of the highest biodiversity on the continent.

Kibale Forest has the highest density and diversity of primates in Africa — 13 species including over 1,500 chimpanzees. Walking through this ancient tropical rainforest listening for chimp calls is one of East Africa's great wildlife experiences.

A surreal, otherworldly landscape at the foot of the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. This blazing-hot alkaline lake is the primary breeding ground for 2.5 million lesser flamingos — one of East Africa's most extraordinary natural phenomena.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the world's premier mountain gorilla destination, home to roughly half of all remaining mountain gorillas. Trekking through its ancient, mist-shrouded montane rainforest to sit with a gorilla family is one of the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth.

Tanzania's safari capital and the gateway to the Northern Circuit. Arusha sits at the foot of Mount Meru and serves as the starting point for virtually all Northern Tanzania safari and Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions.

A bustling multicultural market town at the entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. Mto wa Mbu (River of Mosquitoes) is home to over 120 ethnic groups and offers one of Tanzania's most authentic cultural tour experiences.

A compact jewel just 40 minutes from Arusha city, this park packs diverse habitats into a small area: the Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes, and the towering Mount Meru — Africa's fifth highest peak.

Rwanda is the Land of a Thousand Hills, a compact yet spectacular country known for intimate mountain gorilla encounters in the Virunga volcanoes, pristine rainforests, and one of Africa's most remarkable conservation stories.

The West Kilimanjaro conservancy lies between Kilimanjaro and Amboseli, offering walking safaris with Maasai guides through open plains where elephants migrate freely between Tanzania and Kenya against a Kilimanjaro backdrop.

The Maasai Mara Circuit encompasses the world-famous Mara reserve and its surrounding conservancies, offering the most concentrated wildlife viewing in Kenya and front-row seats to the Great Migration river crossings.

Africa's largest game reserve (now Nyerere National Park) spans 50,000 square kilometres of pristine wilderness — larger than Switzerland. The Rufiji River system creates a dramatic landscape of lakes, channels, and floodplains teeming with wildlife.

The main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, Unguja is what most people mean when they say 'Zanzibar' — home to Stone Town, pristine beaches, spice plantations, and the Jozani Forest with its endemic Red Colobus monkeys.

One of Africa's most remote and untouched parks, Katavi transforms during the dry season into a wildlife spectacle: thousands of hippos packed into shrinking pools, enormous buffalo herds, and lions hunting in the floodplains.

Africa's second highest mountain at 5,199m, Mount Kenya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with glaciated peaks, alpine meadows, and dense montane forest. Its peaks — Batian, Nelion, and Point Lenana — offer world-class trekking and technical climbing.

The remote northern Serengeti around the Mara River is where the Great Migration's most dramatic chapter unfolds — thousands of wildebeest launching themselves into crocodile-infested waters in a chaotic fight for survival.

Amboseli is the place for the iconic photograph: massive elephants with towering tusks framed against the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. This compact park in southern Kenya is home to over 1,600 elephants and offers some of the best elephant viewing in Africa.

Adjacent to Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs is fed by crystal-clear springs that create a green oasis in the semi-arid north. The reserve shares Samburu's unique species but offers a different landscape character.

One of Kenya's oldest and largest parks, Tsavo East is a vast semi-arid wilderness of red earth, scrubland, and the palm-fringed Galana River. Famous for its red-dusted elephants and the legendary man-eating lions of Tsavo.

Eastern Africa encompasses Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda — the heartland of the African safari experience, home to the Great Migration, mountain gorillas, and the snow-capped equatorial peaks of Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya.

The Maasai Mara is arguably the greatest wildlife reserve on Earth. This 1,510 square kilometre extension of the Serengeti ecosystem hosts an astonishing density of predators and serves as the stage for the Great Migration's most dramatic chapter — the Mara River crossings.

The western section of the Maasai Mara managed by the Mara Conservancy, the Mara Triangle offers excellent migration viewing with fewer vehicles, well-maintained roads, and some of the Mara's most scenic landscapes.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town is the ancient heart of Zanzibar — a labyrinth of narrow alleys, ornate carved doors, bustling bazaars, and crumbling coral-stone buildings that tell centuries of Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European history.

Repeatedly voted Africa's leading beach destination, Diani's 17km stretch of white powder sand backed by coral rag forest and warm turquoise Indian Ocean waters is the perfect post-safari relaxation destination.

A compact Rift Valley park famous for its flamingo-covered soda lake, Lake Nakuru is also a vital rhino sanctuary — one of the best places in East Africa to see both black and white rhino at close range.

A suspended walkway through the forest canopy near Lake Manyara, offering a unique bird's-eye perspective of the groundwater forest ecosystem — a refreshing complement to traditional vehicle-based game drives.

Samburu is a semi-arid reserve in Kenya's wild north, bisected by the life-giving Ewaso Ng'iro River. It is famous for the 'Samburu Special Five' — five species found nowhere else on a typical East African safari route.

Hippo Pools is one of Tanzania's remarkable destinations, offering unique experiences and natural wonders. This destination combines stunning landscapes with rich biodiversity, providing visitors with authentic African wilderness experiences. Whether you're interested in wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, or simply enjoying nature's beauty, this destination offers something special for every traveler.

The Seronera Valley in the central Serengeti is the park's wildlife hub — a year-round destination with the highest concentration of leopards in Africa and reliable big cat sightings regardless of season.

The scenic counterpart to Tsavo East, Tsavo West is a more varied landscape of volcanic hills, Mzima Springs, lava flows, and thick bush. Its underwater viewing chamber at Mzima lets you watch hippos and crocodiles below the surface.

Kenya's second-largest city and Indian Ocean port, Mombasa blends Swahili, Arab, Portuguese, and British influences in a steamy coastal melting pot. Fort Jesus, the Old Town, and Haller Park make it the gateway to Kenya's south coast beaches and marine parks.

The most scenic of the three northern reserves, Shaba features dramatic volcanic landscapes, natural hot springs, and the Ewaso Ng'iro River flowing through rocky gorges. It was the setting for the 'Born Free' sequel and Joy Adamson's later conservation work.

On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Mahale Mountains is one of the world's premier chimpanzee tracking destinations. Around 800 habituated chimps roam the forested slopes of these remote mountains.

A peaceful volcanic crater lake surrounded by tropical forest just outside Arusha, Lake Duluti is a hidden gem for birdwatching and a serene half-day escape before or after safari.

Tanzania's largest national park is a wild, rugged landscape where the Great Ruaha River carves through baobab-studded savanna. Ruaha has the country's largest elephant population and some of the best predator sightings outside the Serengeti.

The Samburu Circuit covers the interconnected reserves of Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba in Kenya's arid north — home to the unique 'Samburu Special Five' species found nowhere else in East African safaris.

A misty mountain range in central Kenya covered in bamboo forest and moorland. The Aberdares are famous for their tree hotels — lodges built overlooking waterholes where elephants, buffalo, and rare bongo antelope come to drink at night.

Tanzania's Southern Circuit offers wild, uncrowded safari experiences through Nyerere (Selous), Ruaha, and Mikumi — vast wilderness areas with a fraction of the visitor numbers of the north.

Kenya is the birthplace of the African safari, home to the iconic Maasai Mara, snow-capped Mount Kenya, and a vibrant coast along the Indian Ocean. Its diverse ecosystems host the Big Five and the annual Great Migration river crossings.

The Talek area along the Talek River in the eastern Mara is one of the most wildlife-rich zones of the reserve, with excellent big cat sightings and several community conservancies offering exclusive wilderness experiences.

The floor of the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera at 260 square kilometres — is a natural amphitheater holding roughly 25,000 large animals including the endangered Black Rhino, making it one of Africa's most reliable wildlife viewing destinations.

Zanzibar's only national park protects the last significant area of indigenous forest on the island and is the sole home of the endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey — found nowhere else on Earth.

Zanzibar's most popular beach village at the island's northern tip, Nungwi offers stunning white sand, year-round swimming (no extreme tides), dhow-building traditions, and the best sunset views on the island.

The Ndutu area sits between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, serving as the calving grounds where 500,000 wildebeest give birth in a synchronized event each January to March — attracting predators from across the ecosystem.

Tropical paradise with pristine white sand beaches, historic Stone Town, spice plantations, and rich Swahili culture.

Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline stretches 536km from the Somali border to Tanzania, offering white-sand beaches, coral reefs, Swahili ruins, and marine parks. Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, and Lamu are the key destinations.

The fertile highlands of central Kenya encompass Mount Kenya, the Aberdare Range, and the Great Rift Valley lakes. Tea and coffee plantations blanket the hillsides between wildlife-rich national parks.

Known for having the highest elephant density in Tanzania and its striking landscape of ancient baobab trees, Tarangire National Park is a dry-season powerhouse that draws massive herds of animals to its life-giving river.

The region surrounding Africa's highest peak encompasses coffee plantations, Chagga cultural villages, hot springs, and the gateway town of Moshi — the staging area for all Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions.

The Amboseli Circuit offers perhaps the most iconic image in African wildlife photography: large-tusked elephants silhouetted against the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, vast flocks of flamingos, and a remarkably diverse landscape compressed into one of Tanzania's smallest parks.

A highland farming town perched between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu serves as a key overnight stop on the Northern Circuit. Its cool climate, coffee farms, and proximity to the Iraqw cultural heritage make it more than just a transit point.

Tanzania's Western Circuit is the ultimate off-the-beaten-path safari: chimpanzee tracking in Mahale Mountains, remote Katavi National Park, and shores of Lake Tanganyika — Africa's deepest lake.

A chain of soda and freshwater lakes running through Kenya's portion of the Great Rift Valley, including Nakuru, Naivasha, Bogoria, and Elementaita. Together they form a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for flamingos and birdlife.

A seasonal soda lake on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Eyasi is renowned not for wildlife but for its living cultural heritage — home to the Hadzabe bushmen, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa.

The Tsavo Circuit combines Tsavo East and Tsavo West into one of Kenya's largest wildlife areas — a vast red-earth wilderness famous for its red elephants, Mzima Springs, and the legendary man-eating lions of Tsavo.