African Spice Safaris‘ East African safari holidays in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda are premier wildlife-viewing adventures, famous for the Great Migration, Big Five sightings, and primate trekking.

These trips range from luxury tented camps to budget camping, typically exploring iconic savannahs like the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, often ending with beach relaxation in Zanzibar or Diani.

East Africa offers diverse safari types, including iconic Big Five game drives in the Masai Mara/Serengeti, Great Migration viewing, gorilla tracking in Rwanda/Uganda, walking safaris, and hot-air ballooning.

It blends adventure with cultural experiences and ends with relaxing coastal beach vacations in Kenya or Zanzibar. Safari types include:

✓ Night Safaris: Nocturnal drives, such as those in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, to find elusive nocturnal animals
✓ Hot Air Balloon Safaris: Sunrise flights over the Serengeti or Masai Mara plains for aerial views of the wildlife
✓ Adventure/Safari Hiking: Trekking up Mt. Kenya or Kilimanjaro combined with game viewing, or boat safaris to see hippos and crocodiles
 ✓ Walking Safaris: Guided walking trips in places like Selous Game Reserve that offer close-up views of flora and fauna, usually for 2-3 hours
✓ Beach Safaris: A relaxing finale to a safari, often on the white sands of Diani Beach (Kenya) or Zanzibar (Tanzania), featuring snorkeling and diving
 ✓ Cultural Safaris: Visits to local communities, such as Maasai or Samburu villages in Kenya and Tanzania, to learn about traditions, dances, and crafts
✓ Great Migration Safaris: Specifically aimed at witnessing millions of wildebeest and zebras moving between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara (seasonal)
✓ Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking: Walking journeys through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda) or Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) to see endangered primates up close
✓ Traditional Game Drives: 4×4 vehicles with pop-up roofs (safari buses or Land Cruisers) for traversing parks like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli to view lions, elephants, and more

Kenya Safari Destinations

National Parks & Reserves: Masai Mara, Tsavo East & West, Samburu, Buffalo Springs & Shaba, Meru National Park, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Nairobi National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Ol Pejeta Game Reserve, Chyulu Hills, Shimba Hills, Lake Bogoria, Aberdare National Park, Kakamega Forest Reserve.
Coastal & Lakes: Lake Victoria, Mombasa, Watamu Marine National Park.

Departure Cities: Nairobi, Malindi, Diani Beach, Kisumu, Lodwar, Meru, Mombasa, Nanyuki, Watamu

Tanzania Safari Destinations 

Northern Circuit: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park.
Southern & Western: Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Katavi National Park
Others: Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar

Uganda & Rwanda Safari Destinations 

Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas), Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Rwenzori Mountains, Kazinga Channel, Karamoja Highlands.
Rwanda: Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Akagera National Park, Lake Kivu, Nyamata Genocide Memorial.
Departure Cities (Uganda): Kampala, Gulu, Mbarara, Kasese

Safari Options & Activities

Types: Luxury safaris, mid-range, budget lodges, camping safaris, family safaris, and honeymoon packages
Activities: Guided game drives, bird watching, cultural tours, hiking/climbing, walking, cycling, horse-riding, boat safaris, dhow trips, flying scenic safaris, helicopter safaris, white-water rafting, and hot-air balloon safaris.