East Africa Travel Guides
Practical, ground-level information for anyone planning a trip to Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda — written to actually be useful before and during your trip, not just before you book.
Visa & Entry Requirements
Which visa you need for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and what to have ready at the border.
Health & Safety
Vaccinations, malaria prevention, and how to safely share the road with the Big Five.
Money, Costs & Tipping
What currency to carry, typical costs, and how tipping really works on the ground.
What to Pack & Best Time to Visit
A real packing list and a month-by-month guide to when East Africa is at its best.
Maasai Mara Travel Guide
When to go, how to get there, what to expect, and where to stay in Kenya's iconic Maasai Mara.
Kenya Travel Guide
Safari destinations, transport, beaches and everything you need to plan a Kenya trip.
Nairobi Travel Guide
Things to do, wildlife, safari day trips, food and transport in Kenya's capital.
Tanzania Travel Guide
Safari, wildlife, Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro and travel information for Tanzania.
Dar es Salaam Travel Guide
Beaches, culture, food and transport in Tanzania's largest city.
Uganda Travel Guide
Safari, wildlife, gorilla trekking and practical travel information for Uganda.
Kampala Travel Guide
Culture, food, markets, nightlife and transport in Uganda's capital city.
Rwanda Travel Guide
Gorilla trekking, safari and wildlife — practical travel information for Rwanda.
Botswana Travel Guide
Okavango Delta safaris, wildlife, and practical travel information for Botswana.
Zimbabwe Travel Guide
Victoria Falls, safari, wildlife and travel information for Zimbabwe.
Zambia Travel Guide
Victoria Falls, South Luangwa walking safaris, the Lower Zambezi and travel information for Zambia.
Malawi Travel Guide
Lake Malawi, Liwonde river safaris, Mount Mulanje and practical travel information for Malawi.
Mozambique Travel Guide
Beaches, safari, wildlife and practical travel information for Mozambique.
Burundi Travel Guide
Wildlife, Lake Tanganyika, and culture — practical travel information for Burundi.
Amboseli Travel Guide
Elephant herds, views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and how to plan a visit to Amboseli National Park.
Kenyan Coast Travel Guide
Mombasa, Diani, Watamu and Lamu - beaches, culture and practical coastal travel information.
Lake Nakuru Travel Guide
Flamingos, the rhino sanctuary, and how to pair Lake Nakuru with a Maasai Mara trip.
Serengeti Travel Guide
The Great Migration, when to go, and where to stay for a Serengeti safari.
Zanzibar Travel Guide
Stone Town, beaches, spice tours and how to get there from Dar es Salaam.