East
Africa
Sites of
Masai Mara
National Reserve
South Western Kenya is the heartland of the Maasai. At the heart of these
lands is the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, widely considered to be Africa's
greatest wildlife reserve. The Mara comprises 200 sq miles of open gentle
rolling plains - that ensure that animals are never out of sight, woodlands
and riverine forest.
The Mara is probably the best serviced of all Kenyan Parks and Reserves.
Each year, from July to October, rains and fresh grass in the north brings
more than 1.3 million Wildebeest together into a single massive herd. They
pour across the border into the Mara, making a spectacular entrance in a
surging column of life that stretches from horizon to horizon, forming the
GreatWildebeest Migration.
Location:
285 km South West of Nairobi,
covering The Masai 1,672 sq km.
Climate:
Ranges from Cold, Hot and
Humid, Wet, Hot and Dry
Samburu
National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is set up around the richest stretch of Ewaso
Nyiro River in the hot and arid fringes of the vast Northern region of
Kenya. It covers an area of 104 sq kms. Here, permanent water supply and
forest shade ensure the existence of plentiful wildlife in the Reserve. The
main attractions are the resident wildlife species like the Reticulated
Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the blue-necked Somali Ostrich
that are rare elsewhere in the country.
Location:
Northern Kenya, 344 kms north of
Nairobi, Eastern province,
Climate:
Hot and Dry
Rift Valley
The Great
The rift valley is a huge geological fault-line that stretches from Jordan,
Middle East, and runs through Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Congo, Malawi,
and ends near the coastal town of Solada in Mozambique, formed between
2 and 7 million years ago and it's floor is below sea level.
A must visit for bird watchers
Lake Nakuru National Park - Named after Lake Nakuru, a shallow
alkaline lake that seasonally hosts one of the greatest bird spectacle in
the world - millions of flamingoes that give the lake a pink shimmering
glow.
Location: - 140km north-west of Nairobi.
Hells Gate National Park: - Named after a narrow break in the cliffs,
it is characterised by diverse topography and geological scenery.
Home to the rare lammergeyer Vulture.
Location: - 90km North– West of Nairobi.
Lake Bogoria National
Reserve:
Described as the “Jewel of
the Rift Valley” It is a
stunning beauty. To the
east, steep hills descend
abruptly to the lake shore,
forming one of Kenya's
most picturesque back
drop, whilst to the west a
series of furious,
spectacular hot springs and
geysers erupt.
Location: - Aprox. 295km North
of Nairobi.
Lake Baringo National Reserve A freshwater lake and an oasis in
the arid plains of Northern Kenya,
home of Njemps- a unique
pastoral tribe, who also fish,
Gibraltar Island with the largest
nesting colony of Goliath Herons
and home of Verreaux's Eagle,
rare Bristle crowned Starling and
Hemprich's Hornbill.
Location: - Approx. 335 Km North
of Nairobi.
Climate: - Ranges from Cold, Hot
and Humid, Hot and Dry.
The Kenyan
Coast
The Kenyan Coastline comprises of 480 kms of exquisite white sandy
beaches fringed with exotic palms and bougainvillea. Above all the
unsurpassable blue warm waters of the Indian Ocean combined with the
gentle monsoon breezes create a spectacular haven for relaxation and
enjoyment. The Kenyan coastline also has a rich historical background
infested with Arabic and Portuguese influences.
Mombasa:
Mombasa town is the oldest Kenyan town with a history dating
back 2000 years. The island forms an ideal natural harbour
Location: Kenya's Eastern coastline bordering the Indian Ocean.
Climate: - Ranges from cool & breezy, warm and sunny to
hot and humid
Lamu:
Lamu is a town and an
island, The island has a
population of about
12,000 people. The vast
majority of the population
is Muslims, and visitors
should respect this during
their stay.
There is one town and
three villages on Lamu
Island. Lamu is still not crowded
and there is very little hassle.
Lamu is NOT a typical tropical
beach holiday destination, but an
exotic getaway for visitors looking
for an unique place - it is
unaffected by the passage of
time...
Location:
Located off the far northern
Indian Ocean coast of Kenya.
Climate:
Ranges from cool & breezy, warm
and sunny to hot and humid.
Tsavo
National Park
Tsavo National Park, a vast arid region of 20,812 sq km, is Kenya's largest
wildlife stronghold. It lies roughly halfway between the coast and Nairobi
and is bisected by the Mombasa-Nairobi railway and road link. The
portion lying north and east of the road is designated as Tsavo East and
that to the south and west is known as Tsavo West.
Tsavo is home to the famous man-eaters of Tsavo and is the story of the
ghost and the darkness.
Tsavo West National Park:
The chief marvel here is the Mzima Springs, replenished with
millions of litres of crystal clear water everyday, from the
underground streams stemming from the lava massif known as
Chyulu Hills. Not far from Mzima Springs lies Ngulia escarpment at
the foot of the Ngulia Hills, a unique phenomenon where from late
September to November,
hundreds of thousands
of European birds
commence their annual
Southern migration.
The lava that purifies
Mzima's water can be
seen in black outcrops all
around this part of Tsavo.
The Shetani lava flow is a
spectacular example.
Tsavo East National Park:
The oldest and largest undeveloped
park in Kenya and home of
hundreds of animals.
One of the interesting aspects
here is the Yatta Plateau, one of
the world's longest lava flows. An
additional attraction is the Lugard
Falls, a long stretch of rippling
water cataracts formed by the
Athi River.
Location: - South Eastern Kenya,
inland from Mombasa, and the
altitude ranges between 200 1000m.
Climate: - Warm and dry.
Mount Kenya
National Park
The mountain is an awe-inspiring sight. Its ragged series of peaks are
crowned with snow and its slopes are thick with forest. The mountain is
best seen at dawn, when the days' early light silhouettes its impressive
summit high over the surrounding plains.
At 5,199m the mountain is the second highest peak in Africa, an
important water tower in the country that provides water for about 50%
of the country's population and produces 70% of Kenya's hydroelectric
power.
The combination of its altitude and its position astride the Equator results
in the formation of vegetation that exists only here and at very few other
lofty points in East Africa.
It's described as one of the most impressive landscapes in Eastern Africa
with its rugged glacier-clad summits, Afro-alpine moorlands and diverse
forests that illustrate outstanding ecological processes.
Location:
Mt. Kenya lies about 175 km
North-East of Nairobi with its
Northern flanks across the
Equator
Climate:
Flora and fauna on Mt. Kenya
varies with altitude.
Amboseli
National Park
Amboseli National Park is known as the home of elephants and
Mt. Kilimanjaro Africa's largest mountain and the highest free-standing
mountain in the world.
Here you would find large herds of elephants led by the matriarch
roaming about the plains against a backdrop of the glistening, majestic
snowcap of Kilimanjaro, a timeless African image, creating Kenya's most
sought after Photographers paradise.
It covers only 392 sq km, it supports a wide range of mammals and birds
and is home to many Maasai communities.
Location:
The Rift Valley 240km South of
Nairobi border of Kenya and
Tanzania.
Climate:
The climate is mainly hot and dry.
Aberdares
National Park
The Aberdare National Park covers the higher areas of the Aberdare
Mountain Range, the third highest range of mountains in Kenya, reaching
a summit of just over 4000m. This massive range is well known for its
thick salient forests, and their prolific game. The slopes are heavily
covered with forest and deep ravines through which hidden trout
streams flow and waterfalls cascade. Above the forest stretches miles of
open moorlands and hills. Herds of Elephant and Buffalo move almost
silently through the undergrowth, while overhead noisome birds and
colobus monkeys dominate the canopy. At night the forest comes alive,
with cries of hyrax and the distinctive rasping growl of leopard echoing
among the trees.
Location:
Central highlands, 160 km East of
Nairobi, West of Mt. Kenya.
Climate:
Mist and rain occur throughout
much of the year.
Kenya
Nothern
Kenya's north is a vast country of rugged dramatic scenery, whose native
peoples have shunned the modern world, and indeed appear
contemptuous of it. Its hot and dry vistas are perched with scorched
desert, merciful oases, beautiful plains, barren mountains, enchanting
forests, and a selection of wildlife and prehistoric sanctuaries.
In this harsh, remote and beautiful world, the last of Kenya's proud
nomadic tribal people live out their days as their forbearers did before
them, perhaps for thousands of years. Adventurous and intrepid
explorers, see in Kenya's north a world of marvelous possibilities- in terms
of the natural world and the people.
The region shares in the Great Rift Valley and is endowed with amazing
topographic diversity, and is an incomparable prehistoric treasure house.
The Lake Turkana national parks are a UN World Heritage Site. The semi
arid expanse is home to
an assortment of tribal
peoples. The El Molo -of
whom there are no more
than 500 of them - are
among the last of the
remaining true huntergatherers. They live on
the southern shores of
Lake Turkana. They are
great weavers of
basketry, and fish using simple
tools and equipment. Other hardy
residents include the colourful
Samburu, the crocodile eating
Turkana, the Borana, Rendile,
Pokot and Somali. These peoples
are primarily itinerants who
constantly traverse the blistering
panorama.
Location:
Northern Kenya
Climate:
Hot and dry
Gorilla
Trekking
Deep in the Impenetrable Forest National Parks, of South-western Uganda
and Northern Rwanda on the edge of the western rift valley, is one of the
largest natural forests in East Africa, with both montane and lowland forest.
About half of the world's population of mountain gorillas - about 300
animals - are found in Bwindi National Park with a total of 32 trackers are
allowed each day.
From Rwanda atVirunga National Park (Parc National desVolcans (PNV), 300
mountain Gorillas are accessible with a total of 40 trackers allowed per day.
Gorilla tracking is a year-round activity, irrespective of the season. The rain
forest is moist, and it rains very often.
Location:
Rainforest, south west Uganda
and Nothern Rwanda
Climate:
Wet and rainy
Murchison Falls
National Park
The national park is home to 450 birds species and 76 mammal species.
Kaniyo Pabidi Eco Tourism Site, is an added attraction which is home to
about 700 chimpanzees. It lies within Budongo Forest – the largest
mahogany forest in East Africa.
The park is bisected by the Victoria Nile, which is squeezed into a narrow
canyon of rapids for 80 km before toppling 40 metres to form the
Murchison Falls. Downstream from the falls, the river becomes less
agitated as it commences its long journey to the Mediterranean Sea. As it
flows through the park, the river provides a plentiful supply of water to the
wildlife such as elephant, hippo, buffalo and the rare Rothschild's giraffe,
while the river bank is home to Uganda's largest population of Nile
crocodile.
For many tourists, the highlight of any visit to Murchison Falls National
Park is a trip by launch to the foot of the falls and these excursions are held
twice a day.
Location
Northern Uganda
Climate
Tropical, rains April/May and
Oct/Nov. Good to visit all year
Queen Elizabeth
Nati onal Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda's second biggest national park
after Murchison Falls occupying close to 1,978 km square.
A World bio-sphere reserve with a RAMSAR wetland site, the park is
situated astride the equator and located in south western Uganda lying
on the base of the rift valley between Lakes George and Edward.
The national park borders Democratic Republic of Congo on its western
side. It is sometimes referred to as the pearl of Africa. In Uganda Queen
Elizabeth National Park is basically known for the big four animals that is
the Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes and the Leopards. It is also classified as an
Important Birding Area (IBA) by Birdlife International.
Location
Southwest, near Kasese
Climate
Tropical climate
Serengeti
National Park
Tanzania's first and most famous park, the Serengeti, is renowned for its
abundance of leopard and lion. With wide-open plains and huge herds of
wildebeest, spectacularly seen during the annual migration, the
Serengeti is considered an African Eden and the eighth wonder of the
natural world.
This park is as big as Northern Ireland. It is a popular wildlife sanctuary in
the world, fantastic in its natural beauty and unequalled in its scientific
value. Other animals found here include the elephant, rhino, buffalo,
Thompson's gazelle, Grant's gazelle, , zebra, cheetah, lizard, crocodile and
many more. There are about 500 species of birds and more than 30
species of large herbivores.
Serengeti's low vegetation means that game viewing is relatively easy. It
varies from open grass in
the south, savannah with
scattered acacia trees in
the center, hilly wooded
grassland in the north, to
extensive woodland and
black clay plains in the
west. There are many
small rivers, lakes and
swamps scattered about.
Animals live in absolute freedom
on the endless plains
Location:
335km from Arusha, stretching
north to Kenya and bordering
Lake Victoria to the west.
Climate:
Ranges from warm & dry to rainy
& wet.
Ngorongoro
Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Conservation is located west of the Great Rift Valley
which runs from the Red Sea to Lake Nyasa in southern Tanzania and
boasts the finest blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeological
sites in Africa. Traditional African pastoralists co-operate with Tanzania's
government bodies to help preserve the natural resources of the area
and to ensure a fantastic experience for visitors. Ngorongoro was an
active volcano some eight million years ago whose cone collapsed
leaving a crater. Its spectacular setting and abundance of wildlife
combine to make it one of the wonders of the natural world. The crater
rim is wooded with mountain forest vegetation. The crater is oval in
shape, 300sq. Km in area. Most of the big five are seen; elephant, rhino,
lion, leopard and buffalo. Birdlife includes kori bustard, secretary bird,
crested crane, marabou stork, goliath, heron, beautiful fish eagles, and
thousands of flamingoes.
Location:
Ranges from rainy & wet to dry &
cold.
Climate:
The Crater rim, over 2,200 metres
high, touches swathes of clouds
for most days of the year, with
cool high altitude vapours that
seem to bring a clean lightness to
the air, and also a chill. These
highlands wake up to a misty fog
in most months, other than the
high dry season during December
and January.
Selous
Game Reserve
Selous is Africa's largest game reserve covering more than 5% of
Tanzania's total land area. It's three times larger than Serengeti.
In spite of the fact that for many years it was an important hunting area,
Selous still contains the greatest concentration of the big game left
on earth.
The Rufiji River and its tributaries shape the landscape. The Rufiji swell
through the park down to the Indian Ocean forming a series of small
lakes that serves as an important source of water for the multitude of
the plains game.
The Selous game reserve park supports enormous numbers of game
including the very rare wild dogs and black rhinos. It is equally
celebrated for its abundant and varied birds life, found around the
constantly changing pattern of sandbanks, oxbow lakes, lagoons and
channels along the Rufiji River.
Major attractions
Rare and endangered Wild
Dog Boat game viewing
Fishing Thousands of migrating
elephants Walking safaris
Huge wilderness
Location
South of Tanzania
Climate
Tropical climate, hot and humid
all year round
Ruaha
National Park
Ruaha National is one of the Tanzania's famous wilderness areas. The park
boasts of its almost untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making
visitors to have a unique safari experience. The Great Ruaha River and
other rivers like Mzombe save as the lifeline of the park. The main
concentration of wildlife is along the great Ruaha River. Waterbuck, impala
and gazelle share the water with lion, leopard, jackal, hyena and the rare
African wild dog. There are fascinating combinations of wildlife, both the
greater and lesser kudu live here, as do the sable and roam antelopes.
Location
Central Tanzania: 128km (80
miles) west of Iringa.
Climate
Hot and dry
Mikumi
National Park
Mikumi is easily accessible from Dar es Salaam. Mikumi's road network
provides visitors with easy game viewing drives. Hippos, zebras, giraffes,
hartebeest and wildebeest are in abundance. Lion, buffalo and elephants
can also be seen, along with a huge variety of bird life.
More than 400 bird species have been recorded, with such colourful
common residents as the Lilac-breasted roller, Yellow-throated long claw
and Bateleur eagle joined by a host of European migrants during the
rainy season.
Location
283 km (175 miles) west of
Dar es Salaam, north of Selous,
and en route to Ruaha,
Climate
Tropical: Hot humid weather.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and
several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean. Set like a jewel in tranquil
coral waters, only 20 minutes flight from Dar es Salaam, it is one of the
world's most beautiful islands. Its name evokes a romantic past. To the
shores of these islands came Summerians, Assyrians, Hindus, Egyptians,
Phoenicians, Arabians, Chinese, Malaysians, and the Portuguese, all
sailing in on Monsoon winds. From these shores the great European
explorers Burton, Speke, Livingstone, Krapf, Rebman, and Grant set out
on their voyages of discovery into the East and Central African hinterland.
For centuries the historic spice Islands of Zanzibar has evoked a mystical
and magical dream. Fascinating history, exotic spices, sandy beaches and
hospitable people... this is the enchantment of Zanzibar.
Location:
About 25 miles from the
Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of
the equator
Climate:
Warm, windy & breezy - Ideal
holiday weather for the most of
the year.
Safari Transport
& Guides
Our vehicles:
Our fleet of safari transport comprises of specially built and comfortable
safari vans and 4 x 4 vehicles. Each of our safari vehicles has a pop-up roof
that allows for unobstructed game viewing and exceptional
photography.
Additionally, each safari vehicle is equipped with a cooler box and a first
aid kit. Our vehicles are maintained in their top most condition under the
supervision of our professional, full-fledged in-house workshop.
Safari Transport
& Guides
Our Guides:
Our experienced KSPGA (Kenya Safari Professional Guide Association)
trained safari guides offer a unique window into the fascinating world of
the African wild.
Their accumulated knowledge allows them to fill you in with interesting,
insider detail about birds, game, the Kenyan cultures and the places you
shall visit.
A lot of our safari guides are multilingual speaking excellent English and
are fluent in languages such as Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
Drivers speaking Chinese, Polish and Russian Languages can also be
arranged.
East
Africa
Sites of
| PICTORIAL
General Information
Arrivals & Departures
The main ports of entry to East Africa are in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe and Kigali. There are daily flights into each
of the main airports in these cities from London, Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels, Dubai and Johannesburg.
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenya Airways
Tanzania
Dar es Salaam International Airport or Kilimanjaro Airport
AirTanzania / Precision Air
Uganda
Entebbe International Airport
Air Uganda
Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Rwanda Air
Airport DepartureTax
International Airport departure tax equivalent to US$ 40
per person is payable on departure from some
International airports. As this varies from country to
country, please check with us on the prevailing amounts
payable prior to your flight departure if not already
included in your ticket.
Visa & Immigration
Most nationalities require visas to the East African
countries and most can be attained at your point of
entry. There are always countries that are exempt from
visas or that need special clearance so we recommend
you check on the going fee with your local embassy
before travel.
You should take plenty of film with you before you leave
(about a roll a day), especially if you want high quality
film. Film is available throughout the country, but only
your basic Kodak Gold and only in the main cities.
Additionally, you do not know anything about the
conditions it's been stored in.
Baggage
Baggage space on safari is restricted to one medium
suitcase per person, plus hand baggage (private safaris
where there are less than 7 persons in the vehicle are not
subject to this restriction). Small duffel bags are however
comfortable to travel with. A baggage weight restriction
of 15 kg per person applies on air safaris. Where very
small aircraft are used this may be reduced to 10kg.
Currency
Health
All travelers to East Africa are required to have Yellow
Fever inoculations.This needs to be done at least 10 days
before you leave home. Malaria is prevalent in all the East
African countries. Please contact your doctor for advice
before travel as most malaria tablets need to be taken up
to a week before travel.
What to bring
You should pack the minimum, since it is fairly easy to
get your laundry done. Cotton is best when it's hot. You
should take short and long sleeve shirts (to protect
yourself against mosquito bites), slacks and shorts. You
may need a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings or if you
will spend any time in the highlands. It can get chilly in
Nairobi at night, and it is definitely nippy on the rim of
Ngorongoro Crater. Naturally if you are going to do any
mountain climbing you need the appropriate
equipment. Don't think that because Mt Kilimanjaro is
near the equator, it will be warm there!
In terms of photography, in order to take good wildlife
pictures you will need a SLR camera and a 200 mm lens at
a minimum. A wild angle lens is also nice to have for
panoramic shots. If you are going to have two lenses, I
recommend having a camera body for each, since there
is dust everywhere, particularly in Tanzania, and the
wildlife tends not to wait for you to switch your lens.
While the East African countries all have their own
currencies, most tourist attractions are priced in US
Dollars. Our recommendation is to take US Dollars with
you for spending money and visa costs and change small
amounts into local currency if need be.
The official currency is the Kenyan/Tanzania and Uganda
is shillings, Franc in Rwanda although United States
Dollar is also accepted.
Banking
In most of the East African countries, banks are open
from 0900hrs to 1500hrs Monday to Friday. Some
branches open on Saturdays from 0900hrs to 1200hrs.
Many banks are now equipped with 24 hour ATM
machines.
Credit Cards
VISA and MASTERCARD are widely accepted for tourist
services across East Africa. There's usually a 5% mark-up
on top of the price as establishments are charged a fixed
percentage of their transactions.
Hotels & Accommodation
Accommodations have been carefully selected in each area
and it provides the most friendly and pleasant surroundings
to match the general atmosphere, which we feel is such an
important part of our tour. In East Africa, we have
accommodation that can cater for any possible budget,
taste, interest or preference. Hotels, hostels, luxury tented
camps, guesthouses, resorts, campsites, backpacker lodges,
village home-stays and more can be found.
Time
The four countries lie in a zone which is called East Africa
Time, or EAT. The zone is three hours ahead of UTC (UTC+3),
which is the same as Moscow Time, and also the same as
Eastern European SummerTime.
Language
Kenya
Kiswahili is the lingua franca while English is the official
language. In addition, most Kenyan tribes have their own
language.
ciondos (sisal baskets), beadwork and tribal regalia, masks,
textiles and gemstones set in unique jewellery pieces.
Tipping and Porterage
Although hotels and lodges include a service charge, it is
customary to tip porters, waiters, taxi drivers and safari
drivers/guides.
DrinkingWater
Drinking water from the tap must be considered risky. Hotels
and lodges usually furnish safe water in a thermos flask in
guest rooms. Bottled mineral water is available in every hotel
and supermarkets.
Flying Doctors Society
Membership of the Flying Doctors Society is strongly
recommended. In event of accident or sickness while on
safari, anywhere in East Africa within a maximum of 1,000
km's of Nairobi the society will fly patients by air ambulance
to Nairobi, for admittance to hospital.
Communication
Tanzania
Swahili, the language spoken by the vast majority of
Tanzanians, is the most widely understood language in
Africa after Arabic.
Uganda
English is the official language while Swahili is the second
official language.
Rwanda
The official languages in Rwanda are Kinya-rwanda, French
and English.
Security
Normal precautions as in any other destination worldwide
should be taken. Visitors are advised not to leave cash and
valuables in their hotel rooms but to make use of safe
deposit boxes and safes. One should never carry large sums
in cash and women should keep a tight grip on handbags in
crowds or busy streets. Jewelry snatching is quite common
in city streets.
Post
East African countries have a good postal service for both
local and international post. Many shops in tourist lodges
and hotels sell stamps
Telecommunications: CELL PHONES
We have mobile networks in most areas of East Africa - You
can roam on the various networks and local line sim cards are
easy to obtain in any country.
Costs for telephone calls from hotels worldwide are
generally high so please check the rate before making any
calls from your hotels/lodges.
Internet
All the Member states of East Africa have good internet
service providers. Many hotels and lodges offer email and
internet services. In most towns, there are plenty of private
business centres and cyber - cafes offering email and
internet access.
Electricity
As in all major cities walking alone or in small groups at night
should be considered a hazard and avoided. Reliable taxis
are available at all the principal hotels. Taking photographs
at airports, near military installations, of policeman, the
president, the national flag, the State House, state lodges,
soldiers, prisons and prisoners etc., is prohibited. Before
photographing local people, permission should be obtained
and a fixed price agreed. Seek the assistance of your
driver/guide in this matter.
Opening hours and Shopping
Major stores, tourist services, offices and museums open
from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm in large towns though offices often
break for lunch. In rural areas and out in the bush small shops
can be open at almost any hour. Souvenirs to take back home
can include wood and soap stone sculptures and carvings,
Our grid is based on 240Volts and 3pin socket British Style.
Note that in some areas especially on safari in Lodges/Camps
electricity supplies may be operated at certain times during
the day and at night may be switched off after 11pm or
midnight as these supplies are through using generators.
Cuisine
The multicultural nature of the population is reflected in the
international cuisine and any dietary needs are easily
accommodated.
Public Holidays
Kenya
Date
1st Jan
6th Apr
9th Apr
1st May
1st Jun
20th Oct
12th Dec
25th Dec
26th Dec
Note:
Holiday
New Year's Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labour Day
Madaraka Day
Mashujaa Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Eid al-Fitr holiday depending
on sighting of moon
Tanzania
1st Jan
12th Jan
6th Apr
9th Apr
26th Apr
1st May
7th Jul
8th Aug
14th Oct
9 Dec
25 Dec
26 Dec
Note:
Uganda
1st Jan
26th Jan
8th Mar
6th Apr
9th Apr
1st May
3rd Jun
9th Jun
9th Oct
25th Dec
26th Dec
Note:
New Year's Day
Liberation Day
International Women's Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labour Day
Martyrs' Day
National Heroes' Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Rwanda
1st Jan
1st Feb
6th Apr
9th Apr
7 Apr
1st May
1st Jul
4th Jul
15th Aug
25th Dec
26th Dec
New Year's Day
Zanzibar Revolution Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Union Day
International Labour Day
Saba Saba (Industry's Day)
Nane Nane (Farmer's Day)
Nyerere Day
Independence and Republic Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha holidays
depending on sighting of moon
New Year's Day
Heroes' Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Genocide Memorial Day
Labour Day
Independence Day
Liberation Day
Assumption
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha holidays
depending on sighting of moon
When the designated day falls on a Sunday then the next day is normally a holiday.