Five nations comprise the East African Community (EAC): Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. The Horn of Africa (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia) is also typically considered part of East Africa. The region offers some of th… read more
East Africa---one of the world's most exotic destinations---presents the outdoor enthusiast with myriad opportunities for adventurous encounters with some of the world's most fascinating wildlife. The hunting safaris of old have thankfully… read more
The New Oxford English Dictionary defines "East Africa" as specifically referring to the countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania on the eastern edge of the continent. Because all three nations endured long occupations by Europeans, many of… read more
The East African nations of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti might be overshadowed by their southern neighbors, but the countries here still have much to offer in terms of outdoor adventures. The parks of Ethiopia are excellent, and rival an… read more
East Africa is comprised of a collection of countries that stretch across a vast area of land. Although Egypt is technically on the eastern side of Africa, it is usually considered part of North Africa rather than East Africa in much the sa… read more
Eastern Africa is home to an incredible assortment of mammals and birds, and the many game parks are trying desperately to preserve them. These parks are open to visitors for a small fee and allow many people to experience an amazing, ancie… read more
East Africa is home to an especially diverse collection of flora and fauna. For the outdoor enthusiast, this translates into a spectacular opportunity to interact with the natural world. Choosing from activities that include Ngorongoro Crat… read more
Why sit at home when you can visit a beautiful, tropical beach? First, you will need to decide where to go. Perhaps a long weekend in Dominica will do, or a week of swimming with manta rays off the Yap islands, or even a visit to New Irelan… read more
Three times as large as the United States, the continent of Africa is an incredibly varied area. Fifty-four nations, each with separate cultures and languages, along with other multiple cultures within, make a trip to Africa a lesson in div… read more
Grasslands, areas where there is little shrub or tree vegetation and a dominance of grasses, vary considerably in vegetation and in fauna. These changes in flora and fauna patterns are largely due to differences in biotic and abiotic factor… read more
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