Kenya and Tanzania are destinations best known for their incredible game reserves, like the Masai Mara Game Reserve and Serengeti National Park, but there’s more to these East African countries than their wildlife. This is why you should considering adding a coastal stay to East African tours. Whether you head to Mombasa in Kenya or […]
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Experience East Africa’s “Comeback Destination” on a Kenya Vacation
Despite numbers dipping over the past five years, Kenyan tourism is finally on the upswing. This makes 2017 an ideal time to head on a Kenya vacation or safari. Hotels, lodges, and tour providers are pulling out all stops to attract tourists to the country – meaning services are excellent, but prices haven’t risen as […]
What is the Great Migration and When is the Best Time to Go On an East Africa Vacation?
The Great Migration is simply like nothing else on Earth. Perhaps you’ve seen the migration before on a Kenyan safari or you’ve only seen Disney’s The Lion King and wondered what a wildebeest stampede looked like for real. No matter your experience with African wildlife, the Great Migration will amaze you on your East Africa […]
Enjoy a Sky Safari on Your East Africa Vacation, and See the “Tiny Five”
A sky safari may sound like an oxymoron, but when you consider the immense size of Tanzania and Kenya, it is a logical and time efficient way to cover the vast distances between iconic parks on your East Africa vacation. Northern Tanzania includes Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park, while […]
Choosing the Perfect Safari in East Africa
Witnessing, firsthand, nature’s most powerful animals roaming free in the unspoiled natural beauty of Africa is truly awe-inspiring! Game reserves and national parks in East Africa are brimming with wild elephants, lions, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, and more. Venturing into these areas on a safari offers a chance to get up close and personal for a […]
An Ultimate Wildlife Experience on a Uganda Tour
Travelling to Africa has always been a dream of mine. The thought of visiting the Dark Continent has always been something that I’ve wanted to experience, ever since I was a child. Seeing elephants, lions, rhinos, and hippos (to name a few animals) up close and in person (and not in captivity), is something that […]
Searching for East Africa’s Most Elusive Animals
East Africa is a land of gorgeous landscapes, warm sunsets, proud people, and unforgettable wildlife. Countries like Kenya and Tanzania are world famous for their majestic animals like the monkey, hyena, leopard, panther, and African elephant. Widely regarded as the place where human life originated, Africa is home to many of the world’s best loved […]
A Short Trip to Nairobi National Park in Kenya
If you are limited for time and happen to be in Nairobi, Kenya, but would love to see Africa’s animal kingdom up close, then the Nairobi National Park is the place for you. Just outside of Nairobi, in fact, 7 kilometres/4 miles from the city, is the first National Park to be opened in Kenya. […]
Get to Know Amboseli National Park on Your Kenya Vacation
Get to know Amboseli National Park on your Kenya vacation. It is the country’s second most popular national park, after the famed Masai Mara. Located 240 kilometres/150 miles south of Nairobi, Amboseli lies directly on the Kenya/Tanzania border. While it is in Kenya, rising up into the sky directly across from the park, is the […]
Ecotourism Destinations: East Africa
East Africa is a natural destination to consider for an ecotourism vacation, with its unique geographical terrain, amazing wildlife, and spectacular scenery. Let’s take a look at some of the main countries in East Africa and their ecotourism qualities. KENYA Direct income from wildlife tourism contributes about 5 percent to Kenya’s gross national product and […]