Lonely Planet's East Africa is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feel the pounding of hooves as wildebeest stampede across the plains of the Serengeti; get close to gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda; and hike on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro -all with your trusted travel companion.

Getting you to the heart of a place

• Amazing experiences
• Inspirational images, city walks and the best of local knowledge
• Plan the perfect trip
• Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip
• Find hidden travel gems
• Our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique

Special features

• Driving tours
• Local expert recommendations
• Wildlife features
• Cultural essays