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Iconic Destinations

The places that change travellers.

From the Maasai Mara in the south-west to Lamu's Swahili coast — Kenya and East Africa hold some of the world's most extraordinary wild landscapes within hours of each other.

Uganda

Face to face with the mountain gorilla.

Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the last remaining habitats of the mountain gorilla. With fewer than 1,000 remaining in the wild, a gorilla trekking permit is one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences on earth.

We pair gorilla trekking with Kenya safari for a complete East Africa experience.

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Mountain gorilla trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Uganda
Year-round

Bwindi Forest

Mountain gorilla trekking · Uganda

Botswana

Africa's last great wilderness.

Okavango Delta boat safari Botswana Africa
Jun – Oct

Okavango Delta

Mokoro canoe · Flood plains · Exclusive camps

The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a vast inland delta where the Okavango River fans out into the Kalahari Desert, creating a unique ecosystem teeming with wildlife.

Botswana's low-volume, high-quality approach to tourism means fewer visitors and more exclusive experiences. Chobe National Park is home to Africa's largest elephant population.

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Common questions

Questions about safari destinations.

The top destinations are Kenya (Masai Mara, Amboseli), Tanzania (Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater), Uganda (Bwindi for gorilla trekking), and Botswana (Okavango Delta, Chobe). Kenya is widely considered the classic starting point — excellent infrastructure, reliable Big Five sightings, and a wide range of price points.
Both share the same Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Kenya's Masai Mara is best for river crossings July–October and has more accommodation variety. Tanzania's Serengeti is larger, less crowded, and where the Great Migration spends most of the year. Many travellers combine both countries in a single East Africa itinerary.
Yes — combining Kenya's Masai Mara with gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Forest is one of our most popular East Africa combinations. A typical itinerary is 4–5 days in Kenya followed by 3–4 days in Uganda, travelling by light aircraft. Kikwetu arranges this combination regularly.
Kenya is widely considered the best entry point. English is widely spoken, Nairobi is a well-connected hub, and the Masai Mara offers reliable Big Five sightings year-round. Kenya also spans all price points — budget camping to ultra-luxury lodges. Tell us your budget and interests and we'll recommend the perfect route.

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