Forum: East Africa

Hello everyone. Im finally planning a trip to Africa (this has been a dream of mine for a very long time) and I'm so excited I really don't know where to begin. I've gone from website to website but a lot of the information is so overwhelming...

Hello, has anyone booked tours through this agency? I want to know how reputable they are and customer satisfaction. Their website: http://www.siyabona.com/ Thanks :)

Hi- My girlfriend and I are in a situation where we have plane tickets to Rwanda, but no Gorilla Trekking permits. We've had people recently recommend to us that we travel into the Democratic Republic of Congo, but I'm not sure of the safety...

Hello, An anonymous e-colleague of mine will soon be traveling to Tanzania. I am concerned about the danger posed to him by the world famous black mamba death snake. Any information is appreciated. Thanks, Czarobski

Hi, I graduate from school in July and am taking a gap year, during which I am planning to found, build and work in a non-profit school of music and art for the under privileged in Kenya. My plan is to develop a school that can be attended...

Okay I hope this isn't considered adverstising, but I lived in Tanzania for a few months at the beginning of this year doing missions work....ANYWAYS I have 300,000 tanzanian shillings left over that i didn't get exchanged in Tanzania because I...

Initially i was nervous about dealing with a company over the internet. I would like to mention how much i appreciated the prompt replies to my questions that i was provided. Both Kenya and Tanzania People are absolutely lovely. I later realise that...

I have participated in a very interesting and enjoyable Zanzibar Photo Tour which I am sure will appeal to lovers of Africa and photography. It is run by a Professional English Photographer, and I really learnt how to capture more than just picture...

Hi In September 2003 I went to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro. We did the Machame route and we used Marangu hotel as our tour guide. After I came home I made a trip report that I have posted on my homepage together with some pictures from the...

Has anyone been to East Africa who would like to share their experiences with us? I am looking to go to Ethiopia and wanted to get some insight into what the experience might be like. Thanks!

I am off to Tanzania in January of 2005. My plan is to climb Kilimanjaro, already planned with the African Walking Company up the Rongai route. After that I would like to do a 2 or 3 day safari and then head to Zanibar. My questions.... ...

Hi We are planning a safari starting in Arusha this year, the plan is to drive to either Tarangire or Manyara before heading up to the Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Looking at a basic camping trip lasting about 7 to 10 days or so, have a Land Rover...

My film “The Intrepid Berkeley Explorer On Safari” whisks you away to Tanzania and Kenya, where you meet all the famous African animals from Antelope to Zebra, including leopards, elephants, lions, cheetah, rhino, and hippos. The video can be seen...

Hi Thought I'd see if anyone is thinking of embarking on a trek up Kiliminjaro next August/September 2011. I'll be travelling alone (Husband won't do it....lol) and was hoping to find some like minded people to take on this challenge with me...

I'm really dying to know...where in Africa will the Survivor be filmed next season? Are there any other Survivor junkies who might know?

Hey All! I want to spend a significant amount of time (8 to 12 months or more) in East Africa, doing some traveling and some volunteer work prior to starting a masters in public health. My question, to those who have spent significant...

We are two lads (from Canada 19, and Australia 26) working for an NGO doing water development projects in Kenya. We will be travelling from Kenya to South Africa and back leaving around the 25th Feb arriving around 5th March. We will then return...

EAST AFRICA IS A PLACE SO REMARKABLE IT STANDS OUT ON A CONTINENT UNPARALLELED FOR THE RICHNESS OF ITS WILDLIFE, LANDSCAPE, AND CULTURE. IT STRADDLES THE EQUATOR IN THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE AFRICA CONTINENT.KENYA AND TANZANIA COVER MOST OF THE...

Ethiopia next month, are you interested in this place :)) I want some special jouney so i choose this country :D