East Africa is an extraordinary region offering some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife experiences. The main countries for safari are Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia. Many of Africa’s most famous destinations are found in this region, including the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Mt Kilimanjaro, Volcanoes National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar.
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With a beautiful variety of landscapes, wildlife and cultures, East Africa holds endless possibilities for adventure. Soar over the Great Wildebeest Migration in a hot air balloon, see cheetahs in full sprint, trek to see wild gorillas and chimpanzees or watch herds of elephant and giraffe with Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Go on a walking safari with a Masai tribesman, dine on freshly caught seafood beachside in Zanzibar or marvel at the otherworldly colors of the Danakil Depression on a private helicopter excursion.
Whether your travel style is luxurious and chic, off-the-beaten track or somewhere in between, we have scoped out the best properties in the most coveted locations across East Africa. From private-use houses perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater to mobile camps that chase migration or stylish retreats in the heart of the misty rainforest, there is something for every type of traveler.
Click on the different countries to discover each destination and what makes it so wonderful.
Royal Madikwe offers an absolutely unique and exclusive safari residence in the heart of South Africa's game-rich, malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve. Set on Africa's rolling savannah overlooking a waterhole that teems with a wide variety of wildlife, Royal Madikwe allows guest to interact with nature in a lavish milieu where exceptional accommodation service and cuisine come standard.
Royal Madikwe has five spacious suites that flow into its own elevated game-viewing deck to blend into the African landscape. Each one has a distinct decor that blends nature's soothing tones with modern and comfortable amenities. They feature private pools, fireplaces and en-suite bathrooms with indoor/outdoor showers.
Early morning and sunset game drives in an open vehicle, led by an experienced ranger, are highly recommended to explore the superstars of the African bush. Guided bush walks provide the ultimate experience to get up close and personal with Mother Nature whilst appreciating the opulence of the bush in the footsteps of the animals. This prime game-viewing land is home to 66 large mammal species with an abundance of Africa's Big Five (including both white and the endangered black rhino), herds of antelope, smaller game and vibrant birdlife counting more than 350 resident and migrant bird species. Madikwe also boats a viable and thriving population of Wild Dogs - one of Africa's most endangered carnivore breeds.
