East Africa is a dream destination for many digital nomads. Its stunning coastlines, rich wildlife, diverse cities, and beautiful landscapes make it a great place to visit. The region includes countries like Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, each offering unique experiences.

East Africa is also home to rare species, such as mountain gorillas, Pemba scops owl and the Udzungwa forest partridge, making it a haven for wildlife lovers.

Travelling to East Africa can be expensive, stressful, and challenging, especially if you don’t have the correct information. To avoid that, we’ve prepared some of the best destinations to visit in East Africa.

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1.Mountain Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Mountain Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, is the tallest mountain in Africa and one of the continent’s most famous landmarks. It is favoured over other summits because it requires no technical skills or special equipment, like ropes or ice axes, to climb, making it accessible to many adventurers.

Mount Kilimanjaro is part of Kilimanjaro National Park, which has a great wildlife viewing point with diverse fauna and flora.

Interesting facts about Mountain Kilimanjaro

• Mountain Kilimanjaro was first successfully climbed in 1887 by German geologists Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtscheller with the help of local tour guide Yohani Kinyala Lauwo.
• The oldest person to ever reach the summit was 89-year-old Anne LoriMor.

Location: Moshi, Tanzania

Experiences: Trekking, hiking and camping

The best time to hike: January to March and June to October.

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2.Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

Serengeti National Park,the largest national park in Tanzania, is known for hosting one of the largest animal migrations in the world. An estimated 1.5 million blue wildebeests and 250,000 zebras migrate annually, looking for fresh grazing grounds. The migration is one of the biggest wildlife events in the world.

‍Interesting facts about Serengeti National Park

• Serengeti National Park has over 500 bird species, such as vultures, ostriches and kori bustards.
• It is one of the oldest national parks in Africa, with German explorer Bauman exploring it in 1892.
• In 1981, UNESCO listed Serengeti National Park as a World Heritage Site.
• Masaai people live and coexist with animals in the Serengeti National Parks.

Location: Arusha, Tanzania

‍Experiences: Wildlife viewing, game drives and bird watching

‍The best time to visit: January to February and June to October.

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3.Amboseli National Park, Kenya.

If you want to see a clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro from Kenya or learn about elephants in East Africa, visit Amboseli National Park.Amboseli means “Salty dust place” derived from the Masai language, showing the area’s dry, dusty environment. The park is famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its large population of elephants, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

Interesting facts about Amboseli

• Amboseli National Park is Kenya’s second most popular National Park after the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
• The park has more than 600 bird species, and between November and April, an additional 3,600 migratory species visit.
• Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant population, with over 1800 elephants roaming the park.

Location: Kajiado, Kenya.

‍Experiences: Camping, bird watching, game drives and culture talks.

‍The best time to visit:June to October.

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4.Diani Beaches, Kenya.

Diani beaches should be on your bucket list if you love windsurfing, kayaking, and scuba diving. Known for its clear turquoise waters, white sands and surrounding coconut palm trees, Diani is ideal for people who love beautiful beaches and tranquillity.

‍Interesting facts about Diani beaches

• Diani Beach is home to the Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, which the Digo community uses for cultural activities such as prayers and rituals.
• Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, built more than 120,000 years ago, is located in Diani and is the perfect spot for visitors looking for a memorable dining experience.
• Diani is also home to the oldest mosque, the Kongo Mosque, a historical and spiritual landmark.

Location: Mombasa, Kenya.

‍Experiences: Kayaking, windsurfing and scuba diving.

‍The best times to visit Diani Beaches: December to March and June to September.

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5. Julius Nyerere National Park, Tanzania.

This national park was formerly known as Selous Game Reserve. It was the largest game reserve in Africa, covering over 5% of Tanzania’s landmass.

It had been a game reserve since the 1920s with over 300 species.

Interesting Facts about Julius Nyerere National Park

• Julius Nyerere national park  is the largest national park in Africa, covering over 30,893 square Kilometres.
• It ranked 1st for having the highest number of Elephants in the continent.
• It ranked 2nd for having the highest number of buffaloes in the continent.

Location: Pwani, Tanzania.

Experiences: Sport hunting, game drive, boating safari and canoeing.

Best time to visit: June to March

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