East Africa is a place that everyone dreams to visit. The region stands out with a wide range of natural scenery, wildlife and diverse places to visit. From the national parks, to the wildlife, to the fresh water lakes and waterfalls, East Africa’s unsurpassed attractions fascinate both locals and visitors, always. Holiday makers from all corners of the world visit East African countries to see beautiful sceneries, abundant wildlife, discover the East African cultural activities and other attractions.
East African countries are destinations of many discoveries and are popular travel destinations because they have great geographical features, natural and unique beauty. These countries are Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. We combed these countries to present you with 50 photos that prove that East Africa should be on your bucket list.
If you are looking for an adventure vacation – places to get your adrenalin fix and you don’t even know where to go, you should probably start from any of these countries. Go backpacking in Kenya, go gorilla trekking in Rwanda, chill by the beach in Zanzibar or discover the beauty of Rwenzori Foothills in Uganda and be truly mesmerized. East Africa has got beautiful attractions that you will not see anywhere else in Africa or the rest of the world.
Visiting East Africa has been made easy. You can visit any of the East African Community (EAC) with a single tourist visa. The East Africa Tourist visa will allow you to travel within the East African community.
- Sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro
- Pyramids of Begrawiya, Sudan
- Karongi District, Western Province, Rwanda
- Boat Ride in Karongi District, Western Province
- Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
- Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
- An endless view of Masai Mara
- A traditional house in Wadi Halfa, Sudan
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
- Lake Victoria ferries from Port Bell in Kampala
- Lake Nakuru, Kenya
- Field of Baboons in Ethiopia
- Tisisat Waterfall – Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia
- Pelican on Lake Tana in Gondar, Ethiopia
- Scenic Landscape and Mountain in Eritrea
- Lake Assal, Djibouti
- Moucha Island, Djibouti
- Ruins of Gede, Kenya
- Lake Tanganyika, Burundi
- A scenic view of Zanzibar
- The curve in Burundi
- Baranco Camp – Mt Kilimanjaro
- Scenic Landscape in Tanzania
- Zebras at watering hole in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- Lionesses (Panthera leo), Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
- Bujagali Falls, Uganda
- Bahai Temple, Kampala, Uganda
- Hilly Vegetation near Lake Mutanda, Uganda
- Jinja, Lake Victoria
- Rice Paddies in Rwanda
- Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, Ethiopia
- Herds of animals in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Kenya
- Masai Mara National Park, Kenya
- Zebras in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
- Ruma National Park, Kenya
- Lamu, Kenya
- Diani Beach, Mombasa
- Nyamagabe, Rwanda
- Bongoyo Island, Tanzania
- Msasani Bay, Dar es Salaam
- Kasubi Tombs, Uganda
- Nyungwe forest, Rwanda
- Sabyinyo group of Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
- A scenic view of Mogadishu, Somalia
- Bilen house, Eritrea
- Terraced hillsides between Asmara and Keren, Eritrea
- Banga Burundi
- Butterfly Spice farm, Zanzibar
- Oldonyo Sambu, Arusha, Tanzania
- Pemba Island, Zanzibar
East Africa is travel destination that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. The destinations have got so many things to see and do. If you are planning to visit any of the East African destinations, you can find the cheapest flight with Travelstart Kenya; you can also compare air fares from all major airlines flying to these destinations. If you are also looking for a great place to stay during your vacation, check out the best hotels to stay here. East Africa should be on your bucket list for your next vacation.
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50 Photos That Prove That East Africa Should Be On Your Bucket List
