Top East Africa's Travel Sites — Great Vacations Uganda

Top East Africa’s Travel Sites You Should Look Out For

Top East Africa’s travel sites include primeval natural splendor and untamed rawness which are among the region’s major draw cards. Experiencing this magnificence – whether gazing across vast plains trammeled by thousands of wildebeest, or surrounded by moist, dripping rainforest echoing with the calls of mountain gorillas – is likely to be a highlight of any visit.

For an unforgettable sampling of East Africa’s travel sites, wildlife, culture and history, plan a trip focused on UNESCO World Heritage sites. There are about 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in East Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda; From the oldest (Simien National Park, 1978) to youngest (Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site, 2018).

Serengeti National Park - East Africa Travel Sites The Big Cats enjoying plains of the Serengeti

Tanzania

In Tanzania, move from the snowy heights of Mt Kilimanjaro to the plains of the Serengeti and the varied expanses of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, before heading into the wilds of Selous Game Reserve and on to the coast. Here, the ruins at Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara carry you back into the centuries, while the winding, cobbled alleyways of Zanzibar’s Stone Town draw you deeper into history with every turn.

Lamu Lamu Old Town with well-preserved Swahili lifestyle

Kenya

In Kenya, divide your time between fascinating Lamu Old Town, with its well-preserved Swahili lifestyle and time-warp atmosphere; the glacier-clad summit and forested slopes of Mt Kenya National Park; and the remote Lake Turkana national parks in the far north – consisting of South Island National Park and Central Island National Park, and Sibiloi National Park, with its wealth of ancient archaeological finds.

Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Uganda

Uganda rounds out East Africa’s travel sites with UNESCO trio forming the rugged, snow-dusted heights of Rwenzori Mountains National Park; the misty Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; and the mystery shrouded Kasubi tombs in Kampala, which are at the spiritual heart of traditional Uganda.

If you need a fully inclusive East African safaris that feature Top East Africa’s Travel Site and World Heritage Sites, talk to one of our consultants. East Africa is where we live and we’ve mastered ground handling over the year. We can as well combine or tailor your safari to include all highlights such as white water rafting, game viewing, gorilla trekking, cultural experiences among others.