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.

1. Sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro

2. Pyramids of Begrawiya, Sudan

3. Karongi District, Western Province, Rwanda

4. Boat Ride in Karongi District, Western Province

5. Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

6. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

7. An endless view of Masai Mara
8. A traditional house in Wadi Halfa, Sudan
9. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
10. Lake Victoria ferries from Port Bell in Kampala
11. Lake Nakuru, Kenya
12. Field of Baboons in Ethiopia
13. Tisisat Waterfall – Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia
14. Pelican on Lake Tana in Gondar, Ethiopia
15. Scenic Landscape and Mountain in Eritrea
16. Lake Assal, Djibouti
17. Moucha Island, Djibouti
18. Ruins of Gede, Kenya
19. Lake Tanganyika, Burundi
20. A scenic view of Zanzibar
21. The curve in Burundi
22. Baranco Camp – Mt Kilimanjaro
23. Scenic Landscape in Tanzania
24. Zebras at watering hole in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
25. Lionesses (Panthera leo), Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
26. Bujagali Falls, Uganda
27. Bahai Temple, Kampala, Uganda
28. Hilly Vegetation near Lake Mutanda, Uganda
29. Jinja, Lake Victoria
30. Rice Paddies in Rwanda
31. Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, Ethiopia
32. Herds of animals in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Kenya
33. Masai Mara National Park, Kenya
34. Zebras in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
35. Ruma National Park, Kenya
36. Lamu, Kenya
37. Diani Beach, Mombasa
38. Nyamagabe, Rwanda
39. Bongoyo Island, Tanzania
40. Msasani Bay, Dar es Salaam
41. Kasubi Tombs, Uganda
42. Nyungwe forest, Rwanda
43. Sabyinyo group of Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
44. A scenic view of Mogadishu, Somalia
45. Bilen house, Eritrea
46. Terraced hillsides between Asmara and Keren, Eritrea
47. Banga Burundi
48. Butterfly Spice farm, Zanzibar
49. Oldonyo Sambu, Arusha, Tanzania
50. 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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