Best Africa Safari Destinations Beyond Tanzania

Tanzania is our home and our focus, but several neighboring countries fit beautifully alongside a Tanzania trip. Here is a quick overview.

Kenya's Masai Mara

Part of the same ecosystem as the Serengeti and famous for dramatic Mara River crossings in migration season. See our Masai Mara guide.

Uganda

Best known for mountain gorilla trekking, with a remarkable variety of landscapes in a small country. See our Uganda guide.

Rwanda

Also offers gorilla trekking, generally at a higher price but with easy access from Kigali. See our Rwanda guide.

Better Together

Each country adds something different: Tanzania's size and variety, Kenya's migration drama, and the primates of Uganda and Rwanda. Rather than competing, they combine into one great East African journey.

Practical Points

Combining countries means separate visas and flights between them. It takes planning, but for travelers with time it is well worth it.