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East Africa has been shaped by the Great Rift Valley and is considered
stunning. The Rift Valley was formed as several tectonic plates join, creating
spectacular features in this region. All of Africa's great lakes are found
between the East and Western Rift including Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika,
Lake Albert, and Lake Edward. Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, the two tallest
mountains in Africa, are found in East Africa. East Africa has a variety of
exciting adventure opportunities. Try a safari to see elephants, lions, and
rhinoceros, go gorilla trekking, visit stunning waterfalls, or lounge on
dazzling white beaches.
Countries in this region include Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi,
Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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terrain includes deserts, mountain
forests, and dazzling beaches. Kenya safaris allow viewing of every type of African
plains animal. There are many unusual National parks and reserves. Visit Sheldrick
Elephant Orphanage to watch baby elephants play. Thousands of pink flamingos
line the edges of the late at Lake Nakuro National Park. Take a hot-air
balloon ride over the game at Masai Mara National Reserve. Climb
Mount Kenya. See crocodiles at the Mamba Crocodile village.
Shoppers should visit the Bombolulu Cultural Village for leatherwork,
jewelry, and crafts. Kenya's coastal areas are quite beautiful with coral reefs and
dazzling white beaches. Kenya has 6 marine parks with ample opportunities for scuba
diving, swimming, and snorkeling.
has a vast varied countryside
and history. Archaeologists have discovered so many ancient fossils of early humans
in Olduvai Gorge that this area is known as 'the cradle of mankind'.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania. Guides, along with porters,
can be booked to trek up the mountain in 5-6 days. Tanzania has over 500 miles of
beautiful beaches. The islands of Pemba and Zanzibar
(located just off the coast) are ringed by coral reefs. Opportunities exist for swimming,
snorkeling, and scuba diving. Zanzibar is known as 'the Spice Island'. Don't forget to
catch a tour of a spice plantation while you are there. Visit Serengeti National
park and see wildlife, millions of wildebeest make a seasonal migration through the
Serengeti Plain. Track chimpanzees in Mahale National park. Visit the
city of Bagamoyo which was an important slave port for Arab Slave
trade caravans.
is the place to watch rare mountain
gorillas. Several gorilla troops exist. Gorilla tracking safaris are available, although
they should be booked well in advance of your trip due to limited availability. Uganda's
beauty is remarkable due to its wide variety. In Uganda you will see a mixture of East
African savannah meeting West African jungle. There are over 10 national parks and 10
more wildlife reserves allowing visitors to see animals in their natural environment.
Try a trekking safari, no jeep convoys or paved roads. Entebbe is
situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater
lake in the Africa. Visit Owens Falls Dam, in Jinja, to see the source
of the Nile River.

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