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Exploring <\/span>East Africa<\/span><\/a> in 2024 should be on everyone’s calendar. An East African safari conjures images of vast savannah plains, flat-topped acacia trees, and those postcard-perfect red and orange sunsets on the horizon. It’s no wonder that an East African safari is one of our most frequent requests! At Rhino Africa, we don’t ever copy and paste itineraries. Instead, we tailor-make one specifically for you. However, here’s one to get you dreaming, that travel bug biting, and your ideas sparking\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n East Africa should be on your travel to-do list for 2024, Image Credit: Governors’ Il Moran Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Famous for its abundance of wildlife in wildly remote landscapes while offering ultra-luxurious accommodation at the same time, it’s not a surprise that <\/span>East Africa<\/span><\/a> is at the top of many bucket lists across the globe. Giraffe, elephant, wildebeest, zebra, antelope and many more punctuate grassy acacia-studded plains that disappear into the horizon. Think Lion King; then you’re thinking East Africa! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n But wait, there’s more. You can also easily combine your safari with a beach getaway on the Kenyan or Tanzanian coastline or visit the <\/span>Zanzibar Archipelago<\/span><\/a>. Gentle aquamarine waves, soft white sands, luxury beach hotels and year-round warm weather make these some of the world’s top beach destinations. <\/span><\/p>\n There are so many different ways to experience an East African Safari in 2024. Here’s just a taste of the adventure, scenery, wildlife and luxury accommodation you can expect\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Get up-close and personal with incredible wildlife, Image Credit: andBeyond Serengeti Under Canvas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Recommended Stay:<\/strong> 1 night <\/span><\/p>\n When you explore East Africa in 2024, we suggest you kick off your journey in the <\/span>Kenyan<\/span><\/a> capital of <\/span>Nairobi<\/span><\/a>. With all the buzz of a major African city, Nairobi is an exciting and vibrant place to begin your East African adventure. With Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop, Nairobi offers museums, markets, restaurants and nature reserves well worth a visit.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Enjoy your breakfast with some special guests, Image Credit: Giraffe Manor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This luxury 5-star boutique hotel epitomises personalised service, ensuring your stay is nothing short of perfect. From the warm Kenyan hospitality to your personal butler, your every need is taken care of. Hemingways Nairobi is only 40 minutes from Nairobi’s international airport, set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of Ngong Hills. <\/span><\/p>\n The plantation-style architecture and intricate symmetry are coupled with contemporary-chic d\u00e9cor and hand-cut Italian marble. Meander through the gardens, unwind at the spa or explore nearby attractions, including the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre.<\/span><\/p>\n Giraffe Manor offers plenty of unbelievable photo opportunities, Image Credit: Giraffe Manor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Recommended Stay:<\/strong> 3 Nights<\/span><\/p>\n Next up, safari! Kenya’s flagship game park, the legendary <\/span>Maasai Mara<\/span><\/a> is a must on any trip to East Africa in 2024. Best known for being host to part of the <\/span>Great Wildebeest Migration<\/span><\/a>, this animal spectacle takes centre stage during the peak season around August to October. The show runs all year with the full cast of wildlife consisting of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, with some hungry predators on their heels. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Wildebeest make their way across the plains<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Hidden along the banks of the Mara River in a forest in the Maasai Mara, you will find the ten luxurious tented suites of <\/span>Governors IL Moran Camp<\/span><\/a>. Each spacious tent has its own verandah and en-suite bathroom with a bath, large shower, twin basins, flush toilet, and hot and cold water. This secluded camp gives you a front-row seat to wildlife and the Great Wildebeest Migration. <\/span><\/p>\n Although tucked away, getting there is effortless, with daily flights from Nairobi to Musaira Airstrip located just 15 minutes from camp. Enjoy breakfast on the main deck while hippos snort in the river below, and sip on your favourite cocktail next to the firepit after an exciting day.<\/span><\/p>\n Luxury in the heart of the Maasai Mara, Image Credit: Governors’ Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Recommended Stay:<\/strong> 2 Nights<\/span><\/p>\n With the snow-capped Kilimanjaro as its backdrop and teeming with wildlife cohabiting with the local Maasai, <\/span>Amboseli National Park<\/span><\/a> is an incredible safari destination in its own right. With Kenya’s largest concentration of elephants and the full range of African wildlife living in harmony with the Maasai people, Amboseli offers a fascinating safari adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Dreamy landscapes in Amboseli National Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The thatched-roofed luxury safari lodge is ideally located on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills and offers easy access to Amboseli National Park. As a forerunner in sustainable tourism, Ol Donyo Lodge<\/a> works closely with the local Maasai to positively impact their livelihoods through tourism. The views also make this lodge special, from Kilimanjaro in the distance to the high density of wildlife roaming close to the lodge. <\/p>\n Sleep out under the stars, Image Credit : Ol Donyo Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Recommended Stay:<\/strong> 2 Nights <\/span><\/p>\n Ah, the <\/span>Serengeti<\/span><\/a>. The big one. The mother of all national parks. The one park all other parks are jealous of. Also known for hosting the Great Migration, this flagship national park is an enormous expanse of prime grazing and browsing that sets the stage for one of the world’s greatest mammalian shows. <\/span><\/p>\n Despite this swarm of life, you might not see the migration as it’s seasonal. However, your safari will still be more than worth it! Lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, elephant, wild dog, hyena, giraffe \u2013 the smorgasbord of African wildlife \u2013 roam these plains as they have done for millennia.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sip a sundowner while admiring the view from the hill top, Image Credit: Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tucked away in the Wogakuria Hills in the northern Serengeti, <\/span>Lemala Kuria Hills<\/span><\/a> offers a relaxed front-row seat to wildlife and the jaw-dropping Great Wildebeest Migration! Each of the 15 spacious, glass-fronted suites is discretely built to provide the utmost seclusion and privacy. Relax in your private plunge pool overlooking the neverending grasslands and hilly landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n Welcome to your luxury abode in the wild, Image Credit: Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Recommended Stay:<\/strong> 2 Nights <\/span><\/p>\n If the Garden of Eden needed a modern-day setting, nobody would deny the spectacular <\/span>Ngorongoro Crater<\/span><\/a> first rights. The world’s only intact volcanic caldera is the safari equivalent of the Super Bowl: a giant stadium 16km in diameter and crammed with wildlife. Elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, wildebeest, hundreds of birds \u2013 classic Africa in a super-fertile cauldron.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Wildlife roaming the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ngorongoro Crater Lodge<\/span><\/a> offers Versailles-style romance in the unique setting of an ancient volcanic caldera. This lodge is what honeymoon dreams are made of! Think rose petal bubble baths, romantic candlelit dinners in the crater floor banquet, your own private butler, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n Otherwordly beauty and luxury, Image Credit: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Recommended Stay:<\/strong> 2 Nights<\/span><\/p>\n An unexpected delight awaits your final night as we stop at <\/span>Tarangire National Park<\/span><\/a>, a lesser-known safari destination in East Africa. With nothing but parched grasslands for miles during the dry winter, wildlife congregates in great numbers \u2013 friend and foe alike \u2013 to sip from the park’s only water source, the Tarangire River. As a result, the game viewing is excellent, making for a spectacular finale to an unbeatable safari through East Africa in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n A Tarangire National Park safari is just as mesmerising during the rainy season, Image Credit: Little Chem Chem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The very remote <\/span>Sanctuary Swala Camp<\/span><\/a> offers an ultra-exclusive safari experience. With only 12 luxury tented rooms, all overlooking waterholes, you don’t even have to venture out into the bush to spot wildlife. You can even watch the wildlife go about their daily business from your private verandah.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Venture into the wild, Image Credit: Sanctuary Swala Camp<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Why would you trust anyone other than the very best to plan your East African safari in 2024? Well, Rhino Africa is the world’s most awarded safari company. With first-hand knowledge of everything we recommend and plan for you in your tailor-made itinerary, you can rest assured that you’re in for a real treat! <\/span><\/p>\n Contact our <\/span>African Travel Experts now,<\/span><\/a> and let’s create the East African safari itinerary of your dreams! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n
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First Stop: Nairobi, Kenya<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Where to Stay: Hemingways Nairobi<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Next Stop: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya<\/h3>\n
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Where to Stay: Governors IL Moran Camp<\/h3>\n
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Next Stop: Amboseli National Park, Kenya<\/h3>\n
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Where to Stay: Ol Donyo Lodge<\/h3>\n
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Next Stop: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania<\/h3>\n
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Where to Stay: Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge<\/h3>\n
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Next Stop: Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania<\/h3>\n
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Where to Stay: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge<\/h3>\n
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Last Stop: Tarangire National Park, Tanzania<\/h3>\n
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Where to Stay: Sanctuary Swala Camp<\/h3>\n
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Get Ready to Explore East Africa in 2024<\/h2>\n