A renowned safari travel destination, East Africa is known worldwide for its concentrations of wild animals, such as the "big five" of elephant, water buffalo, lion, leopard and rhinoceros. Even more incredible are the annual migration cycles of these animals that bring tourists from all over the globe, to witness this spectacle of nature.

When referring to East Africa, the first thoughts that jump to mind are the "The Cradle of Mankind" being the Olduvai Gorge, amazing wildlife, endless plains of open space, and stunning terrain. 

Countries that make up East Africa:

• Tanzania
• Kenya
• Uganda
• Rwanda
• Burundi

The geography of East Africa is often stunning, diverse and scenic. Over time East Africa has been shaped by global plate tectonic forces. These natural forces have created the Great Rift Valley, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, the two tallest peaks in Africa. East Africa also hosts the world’s second largest freshwater lake, Lake Victoria, and the world’s second deepest lake, Lake Tanganyika.

The unique geography and apparent suitability for farming made East Africa a target for European exploration, exploitation and colonisation in the nineteenth century. Today, tourism is an important part of the economies of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. 

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