There are five countries in East Africa, including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and Tanzania. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could become another in the near future.
Visit East Africa with our adventure travel packages for an authentic vacation experience. Besides game and mountains, there are many historical sites in East Africa.
Some of these include the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, lots of artifacts in Stone Town Zanzibar, the Nyero Rock Paintings in Uganda, Genocide Monuments in Rwanda, and much more.
East Africa combines game viewing with primate tracking, mountain climbing, adrenaline activities, culture, and beach holidays, among others.
The region has what most regions in Africa don’t, making it a prime location for safaris. If you are a traveler intending to combine all these activities, you should book an East Africa safari. When it comes to bird watching holidays, the birds of East Africa are very entertaining to watch.
Actually, a big percentage of the species are endemic to the region. So if you are looking for what to do in East Africa, the list is endless. Because of its variety and depth, you need about 2 – 3 months to carry out most of the travel activities in the region.
Tanzania is not only the most popular destination in East Africa but is also the largest country in the region. Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the tallest mountain in Africa and one of the tallest in the entire world.
Lake Manyara National Park is one of the only two places in the world where you can find tree-climbing lions. The other is Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda.
Uganda and Rwanda are great safari destinations for primate tracking, especially mountain gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking. So when you visit East Africa, you have a variety of primates and game to watch on your vacation.
