East Africa
“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.”
– Karen Blixen
We love East Africa for its breathtaking landscapes and timeless rhythm, for the way elephants move across golden plains at sunrise, and Maasai warriors dance to the beat of tradition.
We love the snow-dusted silhouette of Kilimanjaro, the thundering herds of the Great Migration, and the warm, spice-scented breeze drifting across Zanzibar’s shores.
In East Africa, nature and culture exist in powerful harmony, and every journey feels deeply connected; to the land, to its people, and to something greater than yourself.
BEST TIME TO GO
Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct
The best time to visit East Africa is during the dry seasons, from June to October and January to February, when wildlife viewing is at its peak and the weather is pleasant. Avoid the heavy rains from March to May for the best safari experience.
CLIMATE
Dry or Wet
East Africa has warm weather year-round with dry seasons ideal for safaris, and wet seasons bringing rains that refresh the land but may limit access.
TIME ZONE
East Africa GMT +3:00
Great for Australia and New Zealand Travelers, with a large time gap, it allows you to disconnect from home and work.
CELEBRATIONS
Masai Mara Marathon
An annual running event held in Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara National Reserve. It offers participants a unique experience of racing through stunning savannah landscapes, with wildlife sightings and breathtaking views along the course.
Handpicked Experiences
Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda
Discover Rwanda and Uganda on this six-day Premium journey, where history, culture, and wildlife converge. Reflect on Kigali’s tragic past, explore vibrant local life, and witness a country embracing hope and resilience.
Masai Mara
Explore famous wildlife habitats of both Kenya and Tanzania. Descend into the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Crater for stunning wilderness and let your spirit soar as you race across the plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti tracking Africa’s elusive big 5.
Kilimanjaro
Embark on an eight-day trip trekking the challenging Machame Route to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest point
Zanzibar
To learn more about our Zanzibar experiences, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m looking for a custom itinerary and someone to manage my trip. Do you offer traditional travel agent services?
Answer: Absolutely. This is where we started. Planning any sort of travel, particularly international, can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Travel shouldn’t add to any daily stressors! It’s to be enjoyed. And that’s where we come in. Our dedicated team of truly passionate travel experts is here to handle every detail, ensuring your travel is seamless and stress-free. From booking flights and accommodation to organising guided tours, hosts and activities, we take care of everything so you can focus on making memories.
What makes Mind and Body different to traditional travel agents?
Answer: We specialise in meaningful journeys, where we spend time getting to know you and what you really need out of your time away. Going that little bit deeper to truly understand you as a person and as a traveler. To us, there are far more important questions than “where to?” and “how long for?”. Travel is an incredible opportunity to not just see something different, but to feel something different. Better even. Feel revived, refreshed and inspired.
I’m pretty easy, and like what you’re about. Do you have package holidays I can choose from?
Answer: Definitely. We’ve taken our same approach to planning personalised journeys and applied it to creating meaningful pre-arranged packages for you to take you pick. All you have to decide is where (though we can help you with this too). Every element of our package holidays has been carefully selected keeping in mind our purpose for travel – creating experiences to leave you more inspired and feeling well. As well as ensuring the destinations we travel to are cared for as well. Considered approach at every step.
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Let us plan your Escape
Planning a family adventure can be overwhelming, but with Mind and Body Travel, it doesn’t have to be.
Our dedicated team of travel experts is here to handle every detail, ensuring your East African Adventure is seamless and stress-free. From booking flights and accommodations to organising guided tours and activities, we take care of everything so you can focus on making memories with your loved ones.
