Southern Rift Valley
The hot springs at Magadi aren’t particularly dramatic, but you can take a dip in the deeper pools and there are large numbers of fish that have adapted…
Must-see attractions in East Africa
Selous Game Reserve
Here lies buried Frederick Courteney Selous, the British explorer and conservationist who was killed in the Selous during WWI, and after whom Selous Game…
Mombasa
This Jain temple caters to believers of Gujarati origin, and the ornamental interior, with niches filled with brightly painted figurines of deities, is…
Mombasa
Mombasa’s large Hindu population doesn’t lack for places of worship. The enormous Lord Shiva Temple is airy, open and set off by an interesting sculpture…
Rwanda
About 25km from Kibuye along the road to Kigali, keep an eye out for this 100m-high waterfall. Buses usually slow down and helpful locals are quick to…
Kampala
Just down from Namirembe Cathedral, this small-scale gallery sells quality paintings by local artists at affordable prices.
Kampala
A low-key Buganda royal site, Wamala Tombs is 11km north of Kasub. Arrange a guided visit at Kasubi Tombs.
Mombasa
The Swaminarayan Temple is stuffed with highlighter-bright murals that’ll make you feel as if you’ve been transported to Mumbai.
Mwanza
Mwanza has a Maasai Market, with a couple of dozen Maasai selling beaded jewellery and medicines on both sides of the footbridge.
Jinja
This commercial market is across from the bus stand with vendors selling fruit and vegetables, among other produce, and clothing.
Dar es Salaam
This bronze statue, dedicated to Africans killed in WWI, is now a favourite haunt of street touts and dubious moneychangers.
Southwestern Uganda
On the highest hill behind Lake Nyamirima, from this viewpoint you can see up to five lakes (depending on the air clarity).
Kenya
If you've made it out to the Galana River, this vantage point high above the riverbank is the place to spot crocs.
Kampala
An artist-run gallery and studio featuring emerging and established Ugandan abstract and contemporary artists.
Kampala
A small contemporary gallery featuring Ugandan paintings and abstract sculptures in monthly shows.
Kampala
Established by the Ugandan Culture Centre in 1964, Nommo is a reliable spot for quality artwork.
Northeastern Tanzania
The architecturally intriguing St Anthony's Cathedral is set just back from the waterfront.
Nairobi
It's always worth checking what's going on at this watering hole in the park's south.
Southwestern Uganda
The reputed birthplace of King Ndahura, this small cave offers more cultural significance than natural wonder. The water dripping from the roof is milky…
Kampala
Located on the outskirts of town, royal prisoners were starved in the prison ditch during the upheavals of 1888–89. Kabaka Kalema killed 30 of his…
Northern Kenya
This sanctuary, home to zebras, impalas and other wildlife, once completely surrounded the town. Today it only covers a small patch of land around what's…
Lamu Island
In the late 1800s, before the British decided to nip German expansion into Tanganyika in the bud, the Germans regarded Lamu as an ideal base from which to…
Northern Kenya
Standing on a bluff above the lake several kilometres north of town, this museum covers the history and cultures of northern Kenya. The rooms contain lots…
Kenya
There’s a series of faded exhibits, desultory stuffed and mounted wildlife and a small but informative section concerning the clothing, weapons, and…
Northeastern Tanzania
The goal of this recently declared ‘park’ is to protect the local population of prehistoric coelacanth fish. The temporary headquarters are in Kigombe…
Zanzibar Town
Zanzibar's presidential palace was originally designed by British architect John Sinclair as the British Residency in 1903. Today it is not open to…
Northern Tanzania
This dusty and poorly curated collection of butterflies, birds and insects wouldn't be worth visiting were it not for the poachers' snares on display – a…
Northern Kenya
Established in 2013, and immediately to the east of Marsabit, this conservancy has a lot of potential and there's more wildlife around here than many…
Kenya
The scoutmaster’s grave is tucked behind St Peter's Church, facing Mt Kenya and marked with the Scouts trail sign for ‘I have gone home’. His more famous…
Zanzibar Town
Sitting quietly on Kaunda Rd, surrounded by decaying and overgrown gardens, Victoria Hall housed the legislative council during the British era. It's now…
Kenya
With a bit of TLC, this could be an amazing tourist attraction. Unfortunately, at the moment you'll be greeted by touts looking for money and a polluted…
Kampala
The Buganda royal tombs are located 4km from the Wamala tombs. Though it offers little to visitors, you can arrange a guided visit at Kasubi Tombs.
Mombasa
The Christian Holy Ghost Cathedral is a very European hunk of neo-Gothic buttressed architecture, with massive fans in the walls to cool its former…
Nairobi
An important landmark overlooking Uhuru Park, All Saints Cathedral is the city's premier Anglican house of worship.
Nairobi
The main Catholic church in the city, this is a key downtown landmark and one of Nairobi's most important churches.
Zanzibar Town
It's no longer a working cinema, but the grand old Cine Afrique is an art deco gem and a significant landmark.
Nairobi
This forest parkland just north of Karen has walking trails, but walking here alone is not recommended.
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