East Africa, with its picture-perfect beaches, impressive cities, and diverse wildlife, makes for a flawless vacation destination. The region provides some of the best cuisine, art, and culture on the continent, and tourists can while their days away on the Swahili coast, in the savannas of the Serengeti, and on the tops of volcanoes. Before booking your ticket, check out these things that you need to know before traveling to East Africa.
The time of year matters Dry season (June–October) is usually the best time of the year to see wildlife, but it’s also the much more expensive and busier time of year. You need to decide what works best for your schedule and your money. If you can, consider going on a safari just before high season kicks in.
Good guides go a long way Your safari guide will attempt to show you the East African Big 5: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. However, there are many other big-ticket animals that are amazing to see, including cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, giraffes, jackals, crocodiles, and scores of antelope and gazelle. Usually, your driver will double as your guide. It can be hard to find a good guide, but Maono Safaris Tours and Travel guides has a good eye for spotting wildlife. To do this, find an experienced driver with an official tour guide license. You can also search KATO and TATO (mentioned above) for recommended guides that are experienced at finding wildlife.
