A Bit of Background

ABOUT US

Safaris and Beyond is an experienced safari travel company creating exceptional East African Safari experiences for travelers worldwide. Based in Kenya, our success has stemmed from our dedication to providing expert, independent advice, and 5-star service to our clients from the early planning phase until well after you return home. We travel the length and breadth of every destination we recommend to make sure that our expertise is based on first-hand experience and that every part of your itinerary is tried-and-tested.

As East Africa Safari Experts we match your preferences with the right consultant who can create your perfect trip from the pacing of your itinerary to the lodges and hotels best suited to you. Every time you travel with us, each trip supports conservation, communities, and sustainability through various initiatives, helping to protect these special places for future generations.

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Reasons To Book An

EAST AFRICAN SAFARI

East Africa is one of the world’s most incredible travel destinations, rich in culture and home to breathtaking landscapes and stunning scenery. It offers unforgettable natural wonders, including the epic Wildebeest migration.

Scenery and Land Forms

AMAZING escapes

Embark on an unforgettable journey through East Africa, where breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage come together for the ultimate safari experience.

Witness the majestic Big Five roaming the vast savannas, marvel at the Great Wildebeest Migration, and explore lush forests teeming with exotic birdlife. Beyond the wildlife, immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of local communities, from the Maasai warriors to the Swahili coast’s ancient heritage. Whether it’s tracking gorillas in misty jungles or savoring sunsets over the Serengeti, East Africa promises adventure, wonder, and memories to last a lifetime. Join us and experience the magic of Africa’s untamed wilderness!

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Beautiful Beaches

East Africa, especially Kenya and Tanzania (which is inclusive of Zanzibar and other smaller islands) has amazing beaches. The smaller islands, such as Lamu Archipelago, holds very rich heritage. The south coast has amazing white, sandy beaches, which extend southwards towards the Tanzanian coast.

The Equator

The equator (which is an imaginary line), bisects Kenya and Uganda. During the equinox the sun is exactly above the equator. This happens twice yearly, on 21 March and again on 23 September.

The Great Rift Valley

The great eastern and western rift valleys traverse through East Africa. This area harbors numerous fresh water lakes, including Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika, which has an amazing inland beach.

Source of River Nile – White Nile

Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa, located in the middle of three East African countries : Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It is the source of the White Nile in Jinja Uganda, forming the longest river in the world, after joining the Nile River originates in Ethiopia.

Tallest Mountain in Africa

East Africa has both the snow capped Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. Kilimanjaro is located south of equator and is the tallest mountain in Africa. It has two peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi. The snow capped Mount Kenya is the tallest equatorial mountain in the world, and the second tallest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro.

The longest lava flow – Yatta Plateau

The Yatta plateau stretches 300 kilometres to the ends of Tsavo. Its lashes of lava are picturesque and are the longest lava flows in the world.

Ngorongoro – Largest crater in the world

Ngorongoro crater remains the largest crater in the world. This highly visited African attraction is the world’s largest inactive, unbroken and unfilled volcanic caldera. It covers a surface area of approximately 260 square kilometers.

The Eighth Wonder of the World

The Masai Mara National Reserve and the greater Mara Triangle, which is part of the Mara–Serengeti Ecosystem formation, holds the eighth wonder of the modern day world.

The biggest bird life ecosystem in the World

With over 450 bird species, Masai Mara is the biggest bird life ecosystem destination in the world.

The Coral Reefs and aquatic life

The East African Coast is rich in coral reefs and other aquatic life. It is a residence to sea urchins and constantly provides shelter for all aquatic life. There are tattle conservancy projects and other wildlife conservancy projects on the East African coast, and the coast line boasts a colorful bouquet of sea life fauna and flora.

A rich culture with friendly people

Once you travel to East Africa, you will intermingle with a very friendly bunch of people with a rich cultural background. The countries forming East Africa are predominantly former colonies of Britain. The local communities speak diverse indigenous languages, but their national language is English. French is also spoken in Rwanda. In this region Kiswahili/Swahili is predominantly spoken as the national language.

Kiswahili is a creole that originated between the interaction of Bantu and Arabs. Bantu is the biggest ethnic grouping beside the Nilote, Cushite and Swahili in East Africa.

The Cradle of Humankind
Kenya (in East Africa) was declared a Cradle of Humankind. It is the hot bed of archeological discoveries, contributing to the story of historic human evolution. It has produced fossil evidence which tell almost the entire evolution theory. Make sure you visit the national museums of Kenya in Nairobi to experience the richness of their prehistoric artifact collections.