50 Photos That Prove That East Africa Should Be On Your Bucket List

East Africa is a place that everyone dreams to visit. The region stands out with a wide range of natural scenery, wildlife and diverse places to visit. From the national parks, to the wildlife, to the fresh water lakes and waterfalls, East Africa’s unsurpassed attractions fascinate both locals and visitors, always. Holiday makers from all corners of the world visit East African countries to see beautiful sceneries, abundant wildlife, discover the East African cultural activities and other attractions.

East African countries are destinations of many discoveries and are popular travel destinations because they have great geographical features, natural and unique beauty. These countries are Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan. We combed these countries to present you with 50 photos that prove that East Africa should be on your bucket list.

If you are looking for an adventure vacation – places to get your adrenalin fix and you don’t even know where to go, you should probably start from any of these countries. Go backpacking in Kenya, go gorilla trekking in Rwanda, chill by the beach in Zanzibar or discover the beauty of Rwenzori Foothills in Uganda and be truly mesmerized. East Africa has got beautiful attractions that you will not see anywhere else in Africa or the rest of the world.

Visiting East Africa has been made easy. You can visit any of the East African Community (EAC) with a single tourist visa. The East Africa Tourist visa will allow you to travel within the East African community.

1. Sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro

Photo Source: Filip Lachowski on Flickr

2. Pyramids of Begrawiya, Sudan

Photo Source: David Stanley on Flickr

3. Karongi District, Western Province, Rwanda

Photo Source: Rwanda Government on Flickr

 4. Boat Ride in Karongi District, Western Province

Photo Source: Rwanda Government on Flickr

5. Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Photo Source: mariusz kluzniak on Flickr

6. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Photo Source: Diana Robinson on Flickr

7. An endless view of Masai Mara

Photo Source: Ross Merritt on Flickr 

8. A traditional house in Wadi Halfa, Sudan

Photo Source: David Stanley on Flickr

9. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Photo Source: LM TP on Flickr

10. Lake Victoria ferries from Port Bell in Kampala

Photo Source: J J on Flickr

11. Lake Nakuru, Kenya

Photo Source: Aleksey Dorofeev on Flickr

12. Field of Baboons in Ethiopia

Photo Source: Mariusz kluzniak on Flickr

13. Tisisat Waterfall – Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia

Photo Source: Mariusz kluzniak on Flickr

14. Pelican on Lake Tana in Gondar, Ethiopia

Photo Source: Mariusz kluzniak on Flickr

15. Scenic Landscape and Mountain in Eritrea

16. Lake Assal, Djibouti

Photo Source: Olivier ROUX on Flickr

17. Moucha Island, Djibouti

Photo Source: Ryan Kilpatrick on Flickr

18. Ruins of Gede, Kenya

Photo Source: Filip Lachowski on Flickr

19. Lake Tanganyika, Burundi

Photo Source: Dave Proffer on Flickr

20. A scenic view of Zanzibar

Photo Source: Eric Persha on Flickr

21. The curve in Burundi

Photo Source: Christine Vaufrey on Flickr

22. Baranco Camp – Mt Kilimanjaro

Photo Source: theboseographer on Flickr

23. Scenic Landscape in Tanzania

Photo Source: Larry Johnson on Flickr

24. Zebras at watering hole in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Photo Source: Diana Robinson on Flickr

25. Lionesses (Panthera leo), Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Photo Source: Anna on Flickr

26. Bujagali Falls, Uganda

Photo Source: J J on Flickr

27. Bahai Temple, Kampala, Uganda

Photo Source: Phil Songa on Flickr

28. Hilly Vegetation near Lake Mutanda, Uganda

Photo Source: Adam Cohn on Flickr

29. Jinja, Lake Victoria

 

Photo Source: laura::simplegifts on Flickr

30. Rice Paddies in Rwanda

Photo Source: Adam Cohn on Flickr

31. Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, Ethiopia

Photo Source: Philip Kromer on Flickr

32. Herds of animals in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Photo Source: Diana Robinson on Flickr 

33. Masai Mara National Park, Kenya

34. Zebras in Nairobi National Park, Kenya

35. Ruma National Park, Kenya

36. Lamu, Kenya

37. Diani Beach, Mombasa

38. Nyamagabe, Rwanda

Photo Source: Rwanda Government on Flickr

39. Bongoyo Island, Tanzania

Photo Source: Kevin Harber on Flickr

40. Msasani Bay, Dar es Salaam

Photo Source: Timothy Forbes on Flickr

41. Kasubi Tombs, Uganda

Photo Source: Gunnar Ries on Flickr

42. Nyungwe forest, Rwanda

43. Sabyinyo group of Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Photo Source: Kate on Flickr

44. A scenic view of Mogadishu, Somalia

Photo Source: Frank Keillor on Flickr

 

45. Bilen house, Eritrea

Photo Source: David Stanley on Flickr

46. Terraced hillsides between Asmara and Keren, Eritrea

Photo Source: David Stanley on Flickr

47. Banga Burundi

Photo Source: Christine Vaufrey on Flickr

48. Butterfly Spice farm, Zanzibar

Photo Source: Kent MacElwee on Flickr

49. Oldonyo Sambu, Arusha, Tanzania

Photo Source: ivan dupont on Flickr

50. Pemba Island, Zanzibar

Photo Source: Eleonora Gorini on Flickr

East Africa is travel destination that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. The destinations have got so many things to see and do. If you are planning to visit any of the East African destinations, you can find the cheapest flight with Travelstart Kenya; you can also compare air fares from all major airlines flying to these destinations. If you are also looking for a great place to stay during your vacation, check out the best hotels to stay here. East Africa should be on your bucket list for your next vacation.

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