East African Safari Guide -Can I go on a Single Safari across East Africa?

Can I go on a single safari across all the East African countries? A grand safari circuit makes it possible for travelers to explore multiple East African countries.

With a multi-country travel plan or itinerary, you can have a chance to embark on a single safari across all the East African countries.

Each of the East African countries promises unique experiences, including Rwanda gorilla safaris, gorilla trekking tours in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, Big 5 combined with the Great Wildebeest Migration.

What makes the entire process feasible is the availability of the East African tourist visa.

The East African tourist visa is designed in such a way that you can visit more than 2 member states without applying for another visa.

The East African tourist visa offers multi-entry opportunities to specifically Uganda, Rwanda, & Kenya. It doesn’t apply to Tanzania, but you can also get its visa and have your journey continue to explore its wonders.

Who needs the East African Tourist Visa?

Anyone with an interest in exploring Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda can obtain a valid East African tourist visa. This can be booked online through the respective authorities where you intend to start your safari.

If you plan to begin in Kenya, book through Kenya. The same applies if you want to start from Rwanda or Uganda.

The East African tourist visa can also be booked on arrival in Rwanda.

Contact Flawless Adventure Planners to get more guidance, and let us make the process quicker for you.

How Can I Visit All the East African Countries on a Single Safari?

Different East African countries have something unusual for you to explore. You can opt to have a single East African safari like 5 Days Kenya & Uganda gorilla tour. 7 Days Kenya and Uganda. 10 Days Uganda & Tanzania. 14 Days Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania. 15 Days Uganda & Kenya. 19 Days East Africa safari circuit, & 20 Days East Africa safari.

Rwanda Safaris

Starting with Rwanda safaris to explore East Africa is a great idea if you wish to explore mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys.

Lying in the vibrant East-Central Africa, Rwanda is where you can enjoy the best of gorilla trekking safaris and other primate adventures like golden monkey & chimpanzee trekking.

Overall, the best places to start your Rwanda safaris include Volcanoes National Park, Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Gishwati Mukura Game Park, and Akagera National Park.

Below is a summary of what each Rwandan National Park can offer;

Akagera National Park: Big 5 safari destination. Expect to enjoy game drives, boat cruises, birding, behind-the-scenes, hot air balloon safaris, bush walks, and community visits.

Volcanoes National Park: Home to about 35% of the world’s 1063 mountain gorillas. A Rwanda safari tour in Volcanoes National Park allows you to enjoy gorilla trekking, Dian Fossey tomb hike, volcano climbing or hiking, Twin Lake tour, Musanze cave exploration, and cultural experience at Iby’Iwacu community.

Nyungwe Forest National Park: The Southern province paradise, home to 13 primate species. Nyungwe offers excellent chimpanzee tracking experiences, forest/nature walks, canopy walks, and colobus monkey tracking.

Gishwati-Mukura National Park: Best for chimpanzee tracking, nature walks, and birding, etc. Gishwati-Mukura is a newly established protected area and is ideal for tourists in need to explore the least visited destinations.

Available safari packages to secure in Rwanda include 3 Days gorilla tour to Volcanoes National Park, 3 Days Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking tour, 7 Days Rwanda safari, 8 Days safari in Rwanda, and 10 Days Rwanda safari holiday, etc.

Uganda Safaris –Explore the vibrant Pearl of Africa from gorillas to unique cultures

Uganda safaris offer a better start for you to unearth what East Africa has to offer the world. Comprising up to 10 parks and several forest or game reserves, Uganda also provides the best of primate and savannah game viewing tours. The primary destinations to visit in Uganda include;

Murchison Falls National Park: A 3840 sq. km protected area with over 76 mammal species. A visit to this East Africa’s premier destination lets you enjoy guided game drives, boat cruises to the delta or Victoria Nile to the base of the Murchison Falls, nature walks, chimpanzee tracking, whitewater rafting, chimpanzee habituation, and more.

Kibale National Park: The best spot in East Africa to witness abundant primate species. Kibale offers the best East African chimpanzee trekking experiences, chimpanzee habituation, birding, nature walks, and also a chance for you to explore Bigodi wetland/Sanctuary.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Expect to experience the captivating mountain gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation, forest hikes, visit the Batwa community, and more.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park: Lying in the Virunga region, Mgahinga is where you can have the best of golden monkey tracking, mountain gorilla trekking, volcano hiking, birding, Batwa trail experience, and others.

Queen Elizabeth National Park: East Africa’s iconic site for game drives (at Kasenyi & Ishasha for tree-climbing lion watching), boat tours, bird watching, and chimpanzee tracking (Kyambura Gorge).

An additional list of places to visit on Uganda safaris includes Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Mutanda, Lake Bunyonyi, Mount Elgon, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Mabamba Wetland, and others.

Rwanda-Uganda Safari Combo (East Africa Circuit)

Visitors on East Africa safaris can explore both Uganda and Rwanda. At Flawless Adventure Planners, we can customize a tour package for you that introduces you to Uganda and Rwanda.

A combined Uganda and Rwanda safari lets you search for gorillas and chimpanzees, and also experience the unusual cultures.

Kenya Safaris

Kenya safaris promise captivating wilderness experiences, including the Great migration, big 5 game safaris, mountaineering, beach experiences, cultural safaris, and bush walks, etc.

A safari in Kenya introduces you to premier destinations in the East African circuit, such as the Masai Mara National Reserve, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, etc.

Tanzania safaris combined with Zanzibar Island.

Tanzania safaris combined with Zanzibar are a great opportunity for you to enjoy the savannah game viewing and the beach.

The places of focus on Tanzania safaris include the Northern tourist circuit sites: Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and others.

Tanzania safaris offer amazing Big 5 game safaris and Great Migration experiences. At Zanzibar, expect to have the best of the East African coastal beach experiences.

The best beaches to consider for relaxation and coastal adventures like snorkeling, etc., include Kendwa, Nungwi, Page, and Matemwe.

To adventure seekers, don’t miss the classical Kilimanjaro volcano hiking on Tanzania safaris. Mount Kilimanjaro National Park mountaineering experiences can be combined with the wildlife safaris across other destinations like Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ruaha, and more.

Best time to visit East Africa for a safari

The East African safaris can be organized at any time of the year. But generally, the dry seasons or months provide excellent conditions for you to experience what lies in East Africa.

The dry season: June, July, August, September, December, January, & February. These are the best months for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee safaris, game drives, and mountain climbing.

The best time for the Kenya and Tanzania Great Migration is from July to October.

The actual wildebeest calving season begins from late January to mid-March, and February offers the peak season. Key sites for watching calving of wildebeests include the Ndutu plains and the Southern Serengeti.

Conclusion

Exploring all the East African countries is possible, and the first step can start by contacting a trusted tour operator. Talk to an expert at Flawless Adventure Planners Ltd to plan and secure your amazing slot.