Destinations — Waigumo Safaris

Vast elephant herds set against the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Misty montane rainforest sheltering nearly half the world's mountain gorillas.

A serene, terraced highland lake — the 'place of little birds' — perfect for canoeing and relaxing after gorilla trekking.

A vast Rift Valley lake with sandy coves and lakeside towns, a relaxing finale to a Rwanda gorilla safari.

A shallow alkaline lake below the Rift wall, known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos and lush groundwater forest.

Uganda's compact savannah park around a string of lakes, ideal for boat trips, zebras and walking safaris.

A tranquil freshwater lake famous for boat safaris, hippos and a short hop to Crescent Island's walking safaris.

A soda lake fringed with flamingos inside a fenced rhino sanctuary, with easy game viewing and scenic Rift Valley escarpments.

The world's longest freshwater lake, gateway to Mahale and Gombe where chimpanzees roam forested shores.

Africa's largest lake — a world of fishing villages, islands and birdlife on Kenya's western shore near Kisumu.

Kenya's flagship reserve and the northern stage of the Great Migration, famed for big cats and dramatic Mara River crossings.

A collapsed volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife, including black rhino.

Endless plains hosting the Great Migration year-round, with superb predator action.

Rwanda's gorilla-trekking heartland in the dramatic Virunga volcano range.