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robi (Kenya) or Arusha (Tanzania). Hot air ballooning
is an obvious example, but there's also the tempting
prospect of a side visit to Rwanda or Uganda to trek to
see mountain gorillas… not to mention plenty of other
African countries to take a safari.
East african safari
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n East African sa-
fari is a must-do at least
once in your life, but if
you're only going to go once
there's a lot to pack in. For those
after the "big five" (lion, leopard,
rhino, elephant, and buffalo), a
visit to Kenya's Masai Mara Na-
tional Reserve is essential, of
course, but don't overlook the
plains of the Serengeti National
Park in Tanzania; together they
make up the 11,500-square-mile
Serengeti ecosystem.
It's through this vast corridor
that the Great Wildebeest Mi-
gration of 1.5 million creatures
take place, but it's an all-year
event: the risky river crossings
occur in July and August, while
from January to March wilde-
beest calves are born in the
southern Serengeti. The latter
includes the incredible Ngorong-
oro Conservation Area, a large
volcanic caldera teeming with
wildlife.
Other game reserves, scenic
stop-offs, luxury lodges, and
add-on experiences are usu-
ally included to fill up (and add
sparkle to) itineraries, which
typically involve a driver taking
you on a round-trip from Nai-
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