Lonely Planet Watching Wildlife East Africa

Get up close and personal with East Africa's incredible wildlife with this all-in-one safari guide
The hoofbeats of 500,000 wildebeests echo across the Serengeti Plains; a group of mountain gorillas lounge in shady undergrowth; a pink haze of flamingos wade in the shallows.
Whether you're on a top-shelf luxury safari or going it alone in a rented minivan, prepare for the wildlife experience of your life.
In This Guide:
What do you want to see? Highlights and customized itineraries give you the top wildlife experiences
Plan your safai with practical advice from Lonely Planet's Africa experts
Discover what's where and how to find it - indepth coverage of the major parks and reserves
Be first to name-check a Kirk's dik-dik with our essential wildlife-spotting guide