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East Africa is home to some of the world’s most diverse and wildlife-rich national parks, offering incredible safari experiences. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda each have protected areas filled with iconic animals like lions, elephants, gorillas, and zebras. From the vast savannas of the Serengeti and Masai Mara to the dense forests of Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park, these parks provide unique opportunities to experience nature up close. Whether you’re drawn to the Great Migration, gorilla trekking, or scenic landscapes, the national parks in these countries offer unforgettable adventures.
Lake Tanganyika, located in East Africa, is the world’s second-largest and second-deepest freshwater lake. Spanning four countries—Tanzania, the
Arusha National Park is a compact gem in northern Tanzania, close to the lively town of Arusha. Spanning
Lake Mburo National Park, located in the western region of Uganda, is a small but varied haven celebrated
Kibale Forest National Park, located in western Uganda, is renowned for its dense tropical rainforest and incredible biodiversity,
Volcanoes National Park, located in Rwanda, is a stunningly beautiful protected area known for its lush rainforests and
Lake Natron Lake Natron, located in northern Tanzania near the Kenyan border, is a saline lake known for
Lake Eyasi, a shallow seasonal soda lake, lies in the southwestern part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, northern
Mahale Mountains National Park, located in western Tanzania along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, is a remote and
Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s Great Lakes, nestled along the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic
Lake Manyara National Park, nestled in the Great Rift Valley of northern Tanzania, is a diverse and picturesque
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located in Laikipia County, Kenya, is a renowned wildlife conservancy and sanctuary that spans approximately
Location and History of Zanzibar Island Zanzibar Island is an archipelago off the east coast of Africa, part
Location and Size Tarangire National Park, located in northern Tanzania, covers an impressive 2,850 square kilometers (1,100 square
Location and Size Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park, situated in northern Tanzania, is one of the world’s
Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks together form one of the largest protected wildlife areas in the
Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area,
Kidepo Valley National Park, located in the remote northeastern corner of Uganda, is renowned for its rugged wilderness,
Gombe Stream National Park, located in western Tanzania along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, is a small but