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Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda each need a different plan.

Kenya can connect mountains, safari and coast. Tanzania changes with the northern circuit, Kilimanjaro and the season. Uganda asks you to plan around forests, primates, the Nile and the Rwenzori. Start with the country, then compare the regions that give it its character.

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Destination guides across East Africa.

Browse by country and experience, then open each guide for access, seasons, places to stay and the journeys that connect the region.

malindi Kenya

Kenya

Malindi

Discover Malindi as a historic coastal port and marine gateway, with practical guidance on reefs, beaches, food, heritage, Italian influence and transport.

2–4 nights recommended

watamu Kenya

Kenya

Watamu

Explore Watamu’s reef, marine park, turtles, Mida Creek, Arabuko-Sokoke and Gedi with responsible planning and grounded local logistics.

4–6 nights recommended

lamu Kenya

Kenya

Lamu & the Lamu Archipelago

Plan Lamu Town, Shela and the wider archipelago with context on Swahili heritage, dhow travel, culture, responsible visits and arrival through Manda.

4–6 nights recommended

pirates beach mombasa

Kenya

Mombasa

Discover Mombasa as a living Indian Ocean city through Fort Jesus, Old Town, Swahili history, food, architecture, marine experiences and practical Coast connections.

2–3 nights recommended

diani beach DIANI

Kenya

Diani & the South Coast

A grounded guide to Diani and Kenya’s South Coast, from tides, reefs and marine days to Shimba Hills, Wasini connections and practical planning.

4–7 nights recommended

Where to stay in DIani

Kenya

Where to Stay on the Kenyan Coast

An honest guide to choosing between Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi and Lamu—and between resorts, villas, heritage hotels and small coastal retreats.

A snokering boat headed to diani

Kenya

Diving & Snorkelling on the Kenyan Coast

A practical operator’s guide to choosing the right Kenyan coast base, understanding seasons and marine conditions, and planning responsible diving and snorkelling from Diani to Watamu.

Turkana Boy at koobi fora

Kenya

Koobi Fora

A world-leading human-origins research landscape on Lake Turkana, where layered sediments preserve fossils, stone tools and changing environments.

1–2 interpretive days within a longer Sibiloi expedition recommended

sibiloi national park near lake turkana

Kenya

Sibiloi National Park

A remote protected landscape on Lake Turkana's north-eastern shore, where desert wildlife, volcanic ground and deep fossil beds meet.

At least 2 full park days plus expedition access time recommended

central island national park lake turkana

Kenya

Central Island National Park

A small volcanic national park of crater lakes and raw lava in Lake Turkana, reached only by a carefully confirmed boat journey.

A full specialist day within a 3–4-night western Turkana stay recommended

Turkana women by the shores of lake turkana Kenya

Kenya

Loiyangalani

A wind-shaped settlement of springs and palms on Lake Turkana's south-eastern shore, linking desert roads, cultures and volcanic water.

2–3 nights recommended