East Africa
East Africa is where many people's idea of Africa comes to life — vast savannas teeming with wildlife, snow-capped mountains on the equator, ancient cultures, and tropical islands. From the Great Migration in the Serengeti to gorilla trekking in the misty forests of Uganda and Rwanda, this region delivers Africa's most iconic experiences.
6 countries to explore
Countries in East Africa
Kenya
Capital: Nairobi
The birthplace of the safari. Kenya's Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo are legendary, but there's also a vibrant coast, the Great Rift Valley, and Nairobi — Africa's most dynamic city.
Tanzania
Capital: Dodoma
Home to the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar — Tanzania is a continent in miniature. From the crater floor of Ngorongoro to the spice-scented streets of Stone Town, every corner reveals something extraordinary.
Uganda
Capital: Kampala
The Pearl of Africa. Uganda is the world's premier gorilla trekking destination, home to half the planet's mountain gorillas. Beyond the primates, find the source of the Nile, tree-climbing lions, and exceptional birding.
Rwanda
Capital: Kigali
The Land of a Thousand Hills. Rwanda has transformed into one of Africa's most remarkable success stories. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is the headline, but Kigali's cleanliness, culture, and coffee scene are reasons to stay longer.
Ethiopia
Capital: Addis Ababa
Africa's oldest independent nation and one of its most culturally rich. From the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the Simien Mountains and the Danakil Depression, Ethiopia is unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Madagascar
Capital: Antananarivo
An island continent with wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Lemurs, baobabs, and rainforests make Madagascar one of the planet's greatest biodiversity hotspots. It's Africa's most unique destination.