EAST AFRICA
Rwanda – land of a thousand hills
In the misty forests of Volcanoes National Park, mountain gorillas move quietly through the bamboo, offering one of the most profound encounters in the natural world. High above the canopy of Nyungwe, chimpanzees swing through an ancient rainforest alive with birdsong and waterfalls.
Beyond the wilderness lies Kigali – clean, vibrant and forward-looking, a city of renewal that reflects Rwanda’s remarkable journey from tragedy to hope. Along the shores of Lake Kivu, fishermen glide across still waters, while in Akagera lions, elephants and rhinos roam again in a reborn savannah.
Rwanda is small yet boundless – a place where resilience meets beauty, and every hill carries a story of life, spirit and renewal.
Kenya – where savannah meets sea
Across the golden plains of the Maasai Mara, millions of wildebeest and zebra surge in the Great Migration – one of nature’s most powerful spectacles. In Amboseli, elephants wander beneath the snow-capped crown of Kilimanjaro, a timeless image of Africa’s wild heart.
Along the Swahili Coast, dhows glide across turquoise waters, Lamu’s stone streets echo with centuries of history, and white-sand beaches invite barefoot days by the Indian Ocean. Inland, the Rift Valley shimmers with flamingo lakes and ancient stories of humankind’s origins.
From the proud traditions of the Maasai and Samburu to the warmth of everyday encounters, Kenya is a land of wilderness and welcome – a journey into the very soul of Africa.
Tanzania – where the wild meets the ocean
On the endless plains of the Serengeti, millions of wildebeest and zebra surge across the savannah in the Great Migration – a rhythm as old as time. Nearby, the Ngorongoro Crater shelters lions, rhinos and elephants in a natural amphitheatre, a world within a world.
To the east, Mount Kilimanjaro rises above the clouds – Africa’s highest peak, a beacon for dreamers and adventurers. And across the sea lies Zanzibar: a swirl of spice and stone, where labyrinthine alleys lead to white sands and turquoise waters.
From remote Ruaha to the spice-scented breeze of the coast, Tanzania is Africa distilled – vast, wild and endlessly captivating.
Burundi – rhythms by the lake
On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Africa’s great inland sea, life unfolds to the sound of waves and drumbeats. Here, the Royal Drummers of Burundi summon ancient power with their thunderous rhythms – a living tradition that embodies the country’s spirit and pride.
In the misty forests of Kibira, chimpanzees stir among giant trees, while in Rusizi hippos bask in the shallows where the Nile begins its journey north. Rolling hills shimmer with tea and coffee fields, offering both scenic beauty and Burundi’s “green gold.”
Little known yet deeply captivating, Burundi is a land where culture and nature beat in harmony – a hidden jewel in the heart of Africa.
South Sudan – the soul of a young nation
In the world’s youngest country, it is the people who leave the deepest impression. Along the Nile and across the plains, more than sixty ethnic groups keep alive ancient traditions – from the towering Dinka and their cattle songs to the Mundari, who sleep among their herds dusted in ash. The Jiye mark their skin with intricate scarification, the Toposa adorn themselves with beads and feathers – each community carrying its own proud heritage.
Beyond the villages, the vast Sudd wetlands stretch into the horizon, alive with antelope, hippos and countless birds. In Boma National Park, one of the world’s great migrations flows across the savannah, a reminder of Africa still raw and unspoiled.
South Sudan is a journey into resilience and ritual, where culture and wilderness remain untouched – a rare glimpse of Africa in its purest form.