National Parks of East Africa

Eastern Africa
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... is home to some of the most vast, expansive national parks. Most of these are sprawling, savannah habitats and therefore home to many lions, leopards and cheetahs. Elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippo, rhino, zebra and wildebeest are also in huge numbers. The chance of seeing the Big 5 in one trip are highest here.

The Big 5
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... consists of Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Elephant and Buffalo.


Environmental Impact
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It is possible to see lions and cheetahs hunting in the parks, especially the Serengeti and Masai Mara however the number of tourist vehicles watching the hunt often leads to vehicles getting in the way of the hunt and the animal therefore going unfed. It is believed that this is actually leading to a decrease in the numbers of big cats, particularly cheetahs. Whilst it is exciting to watch please be mindful of the environmental impact and ask your driver to move on to see other game if you feel your vehicle and presence are beginning to impact on the natural order of the animal world. In fact the number of tourists in the parks is of great concern and is beginning to detract from the beauty of this natural wonderland as vehicles jockey for best photographic positions and make new tracks to get their customers to the best view.

Tanzania
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Home to the most famous parks, The Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti as well as some less well known ones;Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Arusha national parks. The Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Masai Mara all run into each other with animals free to roam from one to another. The crater is physically separated by its steep rim and the Great Rift Valley however the Serengeti and Masai Mara are only separated by an invisible border between Kenya and Tanzania.

Kenya
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As well as the Masai Mara, Kenya is also home to the picturesque Amboseli national park and Tsavo East and West. Lake Nakuru national park is small but worthy of a visit, especially if you want the best chance of seeing rhinoceros, we saw 12 in one afternoon game drive! Lake Nakuru is also home to the flamingo migration which is a spectacular sight.

Uganda
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This is the place to come and see gorillas; the Parc National Des Volcans is the original backdrop to “Gorillas in the Mist”

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