We are going to start with East Africa as it is one destination that covers the five countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar, Uganda and Rwanda and is accessed through Jomo Kenyatta International airport which is the connecting hub in the region.

The region has an extensive variety of flora sand fauna with amazing topography. The region has natural features, extraordinary animal and bird spectacles. So, African safari and vacation packages are available in wide variety and might include some of the following.

Natural Features

The Great Rift Valley extends from Israel, crosses the red sea and ends in south central Africa. It crosses the region in two arms of east rift valley and west rift valley.

Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa is a world heritage site and a favorite of mountain climbers.

Warm crystal clear sandy beaches.

Beautiful landscapes, savannas and grasslands.

Favorable weather all year round.

Big Game

The great annual migration is the seventh wonder of the world as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and many other grazing animals trek from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania to Masai Mara in Kenya and back to Serengeti.

The flamingos of Lake Nakuru. Over a million flamingos feeding on the shallow lake in such a sight to see that it is called the greatest bird spectacle on earth besides more than 400 species of other birds in the lake

East Africa is also home to the big five, denizens of the jungle namely the lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino.

Bird Life.

When planning your itinerary, your typical African safari and vacation package will include most of the following: Adventure, Bird watching, Camping, Mountain climbing, Marine, Excursions, Study, Cultural safaris and many more.

Almost all African safari and vacation packages have inclusive pricing of services except for extras like drinks and tips. Most African safari and tour companies will include cost of accommodation, airport transfers, park fees, game drives, meals allowances and driver and guide allowances.

The mode of transport for the safaris can range from self drive vehicles, chauffeured mini buses and trucks to planes. For accommodation, there is a wide variety from self catering units, camp sites, lodges to exclusive luxury camps and lodges. Unless for excursions, it is important to use well established African safari and tour companies that will give you an African safari experience worth remembering. In our next article, we will look into the finer details to enable you to make informed choices.