Eastern Africa is where safari really comes alive. This is the land of the Great Migration across the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater, and the misty forests where mountain gorillas live in Rwanda and Uganda.
A private luxury Eastern Africa safari combines world-class wildlife with the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar — the classic bush-and-beach trip, planned around you. If Tanzania is your focus, begin with the best time to visit Tanzania.
An Eastern Africa safari is the classic first journey: light aircraft link the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro and the gorilla forests in a single route, and every itinerary can finish on the Indian Ocean. It is where the safari was invented — and where its greatest spectacle, the wildebeest migration, still runs year-round.
Where to go in Eastern Africa
Tanzania
The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.
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Kenya
The Maasai Mara, Amboseli and exclusive private conservancies.
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Rwanda
Luxury gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
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Uganda
Gorillas in Bwindi plus tree-climbing lions and chimps.
Explore Uganda →The Great Migration
Two million wildebeest on the move between the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara.
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The dry season and the Great Migration — Grumeti crossings from June, Mara River crossings from July. Peak season.
Calving in the southern Serengeti; dry, warm and uncrowded.
Driest months and best conditions for gorilla trekking.
In the rainy months many of these same camps drop their rates by 20–40% — emerald landscapes, newborn wildlife, superb birding and far fewer vehicles. Peak season isn't the only great season: tell us your budget and we'll show you what the green season buys.
Planning & cost
Fully tailor-made — priced privately to your camps, season and travel style. No fixed packages.
Every journey is private and tailor-made — your own guide and vehicle, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout.
Everything else,
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The practical details that apply to every safari we plan — so this page is the only one you need.
Money & tipping
US dollars are accepted at virtually every camp, and cards work at lodges and city hotels. Your trip is fully inclusive, so cash is mainly for tips: plan on roughly $10–20 per guest per day for your guide and $10–15 for camp staff, handed over at the end of each stay. We send exact guidance with your final documents.
Health & safety
See a travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure for routine shots and malaria advice (most safari regions require prophylaxis; parts of South Africa are malaria-free). Camps are remote but professionally run, with radio contact and evacuation cover — we require travel insurance that includes emergency medical evacuation.
Staying connected
Nearly all lodges have Wi-Fi in the main areas (often in-tent too), and an eSIM from your US carrier covers the cities. Expect to be offline on game drives — most guests come to see that as the point. Family back home can always reach you through us, day or night.
What to pack
Soft duffel bags only (light aircraft cap luggage around 33 lb / 15 kg), neutral-colored layers for cold mornings and warm afternoons, and binoculars. Laundry is included at almost every camp, so pack for 4–5 days no matter the trip length.
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Southern Africa
A Southern Africa safari spans the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, the Cape and the dunes of Namibia.
Explore → RegionBeaches & Islands
Africa’s beaches and islands — powder-white sand and turquoise water to end your safari.
Explore → ExperienceThe Great Migration
Two million wildebeest on the move between the Serengeti and the Mara.
Explore →Eastern Africa FAQs
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