Kenya is one of the top wildlife destinations in Africa. The Masai Mara National Reserve offers excellent big five encounters and, of course, the setting for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration. Palm-lined beaches at the coastal region offer a perfect place to relax after an action-packed safari.

Tanzania is a spectacular place to visit around the year. The weather is mild and perfect for travelers. The trees and grasses paint Tanzania in lush green and Naples yellow hues. Start your African safari adventure from Ngorongoro Crater. Known as one of the must-visit destinations in East Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater gives jaw-dropping views of the Big Five.

Uganda is a fantastic place to see animals in both the savannah and the forest. Gorilla trekking in the national parks of Mgahinga Gorilla or Bwindi Impenetrable is a must-do activity, and chimpanzee sightings are common in Kibale National Park and other places. The more remote Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth, and Murchison Falls National Parks all provide fantastic savannah safaris with excellent wildlife watching.

Located in the Albertine Rift, Rwanda offers a lifetime experience of mountain gorillas. Apart from gorillas and chimps, Ruwenzori colobus and golden monkeys are never far away either. Volcanoes National Park is the place to be for gorilla trekking. Chimpanzees and other amazing variety of primates can be found in Nyungwe National Park. Boat trips are great for seeing hippos and crocodiles, and Akagera’s savannah plains teem with wildlife, including lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and defassa waterbuck.