DESTINATIONS / EAST AFRICA

Where Will Africa Take You?

Kenya is home. Tanzania and Uganda are next door. We plan safaris across all three, from single-park trips to cross-border journeys.

01 / HOME GROUND

Kenya

Kenya is where we live and work. Most of our safaris start in Nairobi and reach the country’s best-known parks by road, with easy extensions to the coast.

A lion and lioness resting in the grass of the Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara

Kenya’s flagship reserve: open grassland, big cats, the Mara River and, in season, the Great Migration.

BEST SUITED FOR
First-time safaris, photographers, migration trips
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drives, balloon safari, Maasai village visit
Mount Kilimanjaro above the plains of Amboseli

Amboseli

Large elephant herds on open plains beneath Kilimanjaro, a few hours’ drive from Nairobi.

BEST SUITED FOR
Elephant lovers, photographers, short trips
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drives, Kilimanjaro views
Close-up of a giraffe against a clear sky

Nairobi National Park

Lions, rhinos and giraffes on the edge of the capital. The easiest safari in Africa to fit around a flight.

BEST SUITED FOR
Day trips, families, layovers
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drive, elephant project, Giraffe Centre
A flamingo wading in shallow water at Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru

A Rift Valley lake inside a fenced national park, known for rhinos and its birdlife.

BEST SUITED FOR
Birders, rhino sightings, combined itineraries
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drives, Rift Valley viewpoints
A rhino and her calf on dry grassland at Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta

A private conservancy in Laikipia with a strong rhino conservation focus and views of Mount Kenya.

BEST SUITED FOR
Conservation-minded travellers, day trips
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drives, rhino sanctuary
An elephant walking across open grassland in Tsavo East

Tsavo East

Vast, wild country famous for red-dusted elephants, on the way between Nairobi and the coast.

BEST SUITED FOR
Beach and safari combinations, wilderness
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drives, coast transfers
Travellers hiking a rocky mountain trail with a guide

Mount Kenya

Africa’s second-highest mountain, with forest, moorland and trekking routes in the central highlands.

BEST SUITED FOR
Hikers, adventure travellers
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Guided hikes, highland stays
Turquoise water on a white sand beach on the Kenyan coast

Kenya’s Coast

Indian Ocean beaches for a few days of rest after the parks, with snorkelling and time on the water.

BEST SUITED FOR
Honeymooners, families, beach extensions
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Beach stays, snorkelling
02 / ACROSS THE BORDER

Tanzania

Northern Tanzania shares its ecosystem with the Maasai Mara. We plan Tanzania safaris as custom itineraries, on their own or combined with Kenya.

A lone acacia tree on the Serengeti plains at sunset

Serengeti

Endless plains that continue the Mara ecosystem south, with big cats and migrating herds.

BEST SUITED FOR
Classic safaris, migration trips
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drives, Kenya & Tanzania combinations
Buffalo grazing beneath acacia trees at sunset

Ngorongoro

A vast volcanic crater with a dense concentration of wildlife on its floor.

BEST SUITED FOR
Short visits, photographers
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Crater game drive
An elephant facing the camera on the savannah

Tarangire

Baobab country and large elephant herds, often paired with Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.

BEST SUITED FOR
Elephant lovers, longer itineraries
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drives
Palm trees on a tropical beach in Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Island beaches and Stone Town history to close a Tanzania or Kenya safari.

BEST SUITED FOR
Honeymooners, beach and safari trips
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Beach stays, Stone Town
03 / GREEN EAST AFRICA

Uganda

Uganda adds forests, primates and river landscapes to an East African trip. Uganda safaris are planned to order: tell us what you want to see.

An elephant emerging from dense forest in Uganda

Forests & Primates

Rainforest parks known for primates, including chimpanzees and mountain gorillas.

BEST SUITED FOR
Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Guided forest walks, primate tracking
Antelope standing in golden grassland

Savannah Parks

Open savannah and waterways in parks such as Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls.

BEST SUITED FOR
Classic game viewing with fewer vehicles
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Game drives, boat trips
Acacia trees in golden morning mist

Landscapes & Culture

Lakes, highlands and communities that give Uganda its own character.

BEST SUITED FOR
Cultural travellers, slower journeys
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES
Community visits, scenic drives
04 / COVERAGE

One base. Three countries.

Every trip starts from our base in Nairobi. The map shows the parks we plan around in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us how long you have and what you want to see. We’ll suggest the parks that fit.