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The saphire seas, pearl-like in islands are now
welcoming tourists with new resorts that
off er a wide variety of experiences ranging
from spas to unprecedented sea excursions.
One of the most biologically diverse regions
in the world, in East Africa you will find thick
forests and golden grasslands; snow-capped
peaks and volcano valleys, plains teeming
with wildlife and several lakes; not to forget
the marine life across its coastline. Here,
'game' in safari parlance assumes a whole
new meaning. Most of the terrain in East
Africa varies largely in altitude: the higher
altitudes have cooler weather conditions
while the coastal areas are warm and humid.
This has allowed diff erent flora and fauna
species to co-exist. Until recently, African
Safaris were only associated with Kenya
and Tanzania, but as we ventured into theunvarnished parts of East Africa, we were
taken aback with the beauty of coastline
that stretches to about 16,470 kilometres.
The saphire seas, pearled in islands are now
welcoming tourists with new resorts that
off er a wide variety of experiences ranging
from spas to unprecedented sea excursions.
East Africa is emerging as a region for
tourists who want to experience more than
just the wild side of the continent: beach
resorts, marine life centres, business hotels,
trade shows, music festivals, food trails,
heritage sites, and mass media are creating
a wave of change in how we plan our next
African holiday.Guide
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EAST AFRICANICK DALE/EYEEM/GETTYIMAGESView of Victoria Falls
early in the morning.