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Six Best Places To Visit In East Africa If You Love The Ecosystem

Last updated on April 23rd, 2022 at 07:03 am

Where to travel in 2022? You can travel to East Africa if you love landscapes, cultures, and ecosystems. East Africa offers something for everyone.

Here are the top vacation destinations in East Africa –

➢    Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania:

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Overview of Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania, which has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is the highest mountain and highest volcano in Africa. People who love adventure can visit this place as it is the tallest peak to climb in Africa.

➢    Serengeti National Park, Tanzania:

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serengeti national park tanzania

People who are looking for the best safari experience can visit this place. Serengeti National Park is an icon of Africa and one of the best safari destinations in the world. It is one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. The park has broad grasslands with Acacia trees.

➢    Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania:

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ngorongoro

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the world’s largest intact caldera. The place has countless species, including critically endangered black rhinos and some of the largest remaining tusker elephants.

➢    Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda:

volcanoes national park
volcanoes national park

Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda is surrounded by lush vegetation. The park lies deep within the Virunga Mountains. Mountain Gorillas are the most critically endangered primate species in the world, and can only be found in Uganda and Rwanda.

The top two vacation destinations in Kenya

Watamu, Kenya:

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watamu kenya 1

Watamu is considered a tranquil haven in Africa. It is a small coastal town in Kenya. Watamu is popular for Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve. The place has palm-fringed beaches and coral reefs. The Gedi Ruins near the Indian Ocean coast provide insight into the lives of Swahili people in the 13th century.

➢    Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya:

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massai mara, kenya africa safari

The Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is one of the best safari destinations. The place has lions, elephants, zebras and hippos. It is always flocked with travellers all year round because of the popularity of the place.  Wildlife sightings are also frequent and diverse.