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

View from a Kilimanjaro tent across a high camp above the clouds

Tanzania

Northern Circuit Route — Mount Kilimanjaro

Understand Kilimanjaro’s long Northern Circuit: its quieter northern traverse, strong acclimatisation profile, daily stages and logistical demands.

Nine mountain days is the common full circuit pattern; reducing it undermines the reason for choosing the route. recommended

Shira 1 Camp at sunrise with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind it

Tanzania

Lemosho Route — Mount Kilimanjaro

Plan the Lemosho Route with a clear view of its western approach, acclimatisation days, shared southern circuit, summit night and practical trade-offs.

Seven days can work; eight mountain days gives the route its fullest acclimatisation value and a calmer rhythm. recommended

WAE guests hiking beneath volcanic cliffs in Kilimanjaro’s high alpine zone

Tanzania

Machame Route — Mount Kilimanjaro

A detailed guide to the Machame Route: daily stages, acclimatisation profile, terrain, summit approach and who this popular Kilimanjaro climb suits.

Seven mountain days is the balanced version; six days is possible but removes the Karanga night and useful acclimatisation time. recommended

Shira 1 Camp at sunrise with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind it

Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro

Compare all seven Mount Kilimanjaro routes, understand acclimatisation and summit logistics, and plan a properly paced climb with WAE’s Moshi-based team.

7–10 mountain days, plus at least one night before and after the climb recommended

lions in serengeti national park tanzania

Tanzania

Tanzania

Plan Tanzania by circuit, season and pace: the Serengeti and northern parks, quieter southern wilderness, remote western chimpanzee country and the Indian Ocean.

10–18 days for one circuit and an Indian Ocean extension recommended

mombasa Kenya

Kenya

From Safari to the Indian Ocean

Plan realistic safari-to-Coast connections from the Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Mount Kenya and Northern Kenya, with the change of rhythm treated as part of the journey.

Planning guide recommended

Fishermen at indian ocean DIani beach

Kenya

How to Get to the Kenyan Coast

Compare flights, the Madaraka Express, road transfers and boat arrivals for Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi and Lamu.

Planning guide recommended

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