Watching Wildlife: East Africa - Lonely Planet

East Africa - a wildlife guide in English
2nd edition (September 2009)
Written by Matthew D. Firestone, Kate Thomas and others
344 colour pages, 25 maps

Covers Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda.

The hoofbeats of 500,000 wildebeests echo across the Serengeti Plains; a group of mountain gorillas lounge in shady undergrowth; a pink haze of flamingos wade in the shallows. Whether you're on a top-shelf luxury safari or going it alone in a rented minivan, prepare for the wildlife experience of your life. This guide covers Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

What do you want to see? Highlights and customised itineraries give you the top wildlife experiences
Plan your safari with practical advice from Lonely Planet's Africa experts
Discover what's where and how to find it - indepth coverage of the major parks and reserves
Be first to name-check a Kirk's dik-dik with our essential wildlife-spotting guide