East Africa Travel Guide

From the Serengeti to the Masai Mara, stunning beaches to the spectacular savannah, our East Africa Travel Guide will help you personalize every moment of your trip. From meeting with Maasai communities to traveling across the Great Rift Valley, searching for mountain gorillas in the mist or watching the Great Migration, adventure, beauty, and connection create unforgettable experiences. A travel expert who specializes in the country of your interest and understands how to craft your best trip can help you customize each day of your trip when you are ready to book.

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Samburu people in Samburu National Park, Kenya

Top 8 Things to Do in East Africa

The top things to do in East Africa break the routine for an immersion into the exciting possibilities of a region that can reveal wildebeest and gorillas,...
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

12 Best Places to Visit in East Africa

From Kenya’s national parks to Zanzibar’s coastlines, this list of the 12 best places to visit in East Africa shares what to expect as you explore one...
Prison Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

7 Best Places to Visit in Tanzania on Safari

The best places to visit in Tanzania can make your quintessential safari dreams come true. Set against a backdrop of vast wilderness areas and iconic...
Lion laying on a boulder in Eastern Serengeti, Tanzania

Best Time to Visit Tanzania

The best time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season, from June to October. With its vast wilderness, iconic wildlife, and idyllic Indian Ocean coastline,...
Wild animals surrounded by nature, Ngorongoro Crater, Africa

How to Plan a Trip to Tanzania: Frequently Asked Questions

Tanzania is considered one of the premier safari destinations in Africa. From the endless, wildlife-filled plains of the Serengeti to the flocks of flamingos...
Female lion with her cub in East Serengeti, Tanzania

Top 15 Animals and Birds of Tanzania and Where to See Them

With vast ecosystems that thrive across diverse terrain, some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing on the African continent can be found in Tanzania....
Elephants in Amboseli National Park, Kenya

10 Best Places to Visit in Kenya on Safari

Few places capture the luxury and romance of a safari quite like Kenya, the country that first defined the adventure. It is a land of classic landscapes,...
Beautiful landscape, Aberdare National Park, Kenya

7 Places to Visit in Kenya Beyond a Safari

While Kenya is synonymous with the classic African safari, there is so much more to discover beyond its iconic national parks. The places to visit in...
Rothschild's giraffe and pelicans at Lake Nakuru in Kenya

The Best Time to Visit Kenya

The best time to visit Kenya is during the dry season, from July to October. With its vast savannas, dramatic Rift Valley, and iconic wildlife, the country’s...
Leopard in Samburu National Park, Kenya

Top 12 Animals in Kenya and Where to See Them

The top animals of Kenya and where to see them will bring you face to face with spectacular species in a land of breathtaking contrasts. Kenya is a country...
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

5 Best Places to Visit in Zimbabwe

Formerly known as the “breadbasket of Africa”, the regions that make up the best places to visit in Zimbabwe vary in topography, geography, and captivating...
Maasai Mara, Kenya.

Maasai Mara Luxury Safaris

Kenya’s Maasai Mara luxury safaris will place you in vast open plains and acacia-studded savannas. The reserve is famous for the Great Migration and is...
Aerial view of Victoria Falls in Zambia

6 Best Places to Visit in Zambia

Said to host some of the best safari regions in southern Africa and home to some of the most welcoming locals, it is not hard to identify the best places...
Aerial view of luxury overwater bungalows on Bora Bora island in French Polynesia.

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

Knowing your budget is an essential component of any trip-planning process. Whether the sky's the limit or you have specific parameters, a customized...
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How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip in 4 Easy Steps

Explore the world with Zicasso by working with top travel specialists who will bring your dream vacation to life. Our primary goal is to make planning,...

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Reviews of Zicasso's East Africa Safaris & Tours

Based on 1329 verified traveler reviews.

Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Vacation Review: Safari, 20 Days

Trip was well organized by Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team. Support in Kenya with my missing luggage was outstanding. Safari tours, city tours, and the respective accommodations more than met our expectations.

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Tanzania, Kenya Vacation Review: Serengeti, Maasai Mara, 2 Weeks

We loved everything about the trip! It was definitely a five-star experience! Zicasso’s travel specialist was wonderful. We had to cancel the original trip due to my health, but she was able to work with the travel companies, so we lost less money than we might have. She is very responsive and patient with questions. Her team was able to track down my visa to Tanzania when the other three had already received theirs!

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Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Safari Camps, Game Drives, Victoria Falls, 2 Weeks

Our Africa adventure, booked through Zicasso’s travel specialist, was amazing, flawless, and a one-of-a-kind trip of a lifetime.

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Kenya Travel Review: Safari, 6 Nights

Zicasso’s travel company planned an amazing itinerary that fit all of our family’s needs. They were responsive to any changes we wanted to make ahead of time and to any questions we had. We were seamlessly cared for from the moment we landed in Kenya.

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Kenya Tour Review: Samburu, Lamu, Horseback Riding, E-Biking, 2 Weeks

As you know, we had difficulty deciding between Zicasso's travel specialists for this trip.

As it turned out, the specialist we went with and his team did an exceptional job planning and executing all the details necessary for a memorable trip for me and my family.

I really appreciated how detail-oriented he was and how responsive he was to inquiries pre-trip and, when necessary, during the trip.

He deserves the highest recommendation from the experienced travelers that we are.

Richard

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Uganda, Kenya Trip Review: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife, 11 Nights

The best trip ever—Zicasso’s tour company made it unforgettable!

From start to finish, our experience with this travel company was nothing short of exceptional. We booked a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Uganda and Kenya, with the highlights being gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and safari game drives across the vast savannas of Kenya. This travel company exceeded every expectation we had.

Pre-Trip Planning and Communication

The travel company stood out right away with their responsiveness and attention to detail. Every question was answered quickly and thoughtfully, and the itinerary was crafted to match exactly what we hoped for—an authentic, adventurous journey with comfort, safety, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. We always felt well taken care of, even before the trip began.

Uganda–Gorilla Trekking

The highlight in Uganda—and of our trip—was, without a doubt, the trek to see the mountain gorillas. Our guides and trackers were extraordinary, making sure we were prepared and knew what to expect. The moment we found ourselves just feet away from a gorilla family in the wild was beyond words—humbling, emotional, and unforgettable.

The travel company chose excellent accommodations, blending comfort with proximity to the parks.

Kenya–Safari Adventures

In Kenya, we explored some of the most iconic safari landscapes. Our guides were not only skilled drivers, but also walking encyclopedias of wildlife knowledge. We were lucky to witness elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, leopards, and even the elusive cheetah—all up close, with plenty of time to observe and take it all in.

The safari camps were beautiful and thoughtfully chosen, offering amazing food, warm hospitality, and the perfect balance between comfort and adventure.

Guides and Team

The travel company’s team truly elevated this trip. Every guide we met was passionate, friendly, and dedicated to making sure we had the best possible experience. We felt safe and cared for every step of the way, and their expertise allowed us to see and learn so much more than we could have imagined.

Overall Experience

This trip exceeded every expectation. It wasn’t just a vacation; it was an adventure that touched us deeply and left us with memories we will cherish forever. This travel company’s professionalism, personal touch, and deep knowledge of East Africa made all the difference.

If you are considering a safari or gorilla-trekking experience, we wholeheartedly recommend this travel company. They deliver not just a trip, but a truly life-changing journey.

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