Uganda is the best destination for trekking with gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the habitat for more than half the world's population of Mountain Gorillas. There are over 300 mountain gorillas living here. Uganda also boasts Kibale Forrest National Park, one of the best chimpanzee experiences in Africa. Extend your time in Uganda to visit the tree lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Located in the Indian Ocean 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is a breathtaking spot to escape from the world. You’ll enjoy clear, turquoise-blue water and shallow sandbars perfect for wading. Explore the World Heritage Site of Stone Town, Zanzibar City’s old quarter, birthplace of Freddie Mercury. Or just go beach to beach between tiny fishing villages—each one's better than the next.

A soda lake at the base of the active Ol Donyo Lengai volcano, the area around Lake Natron is often described as having an almost lunar beauty. Found in the northern part of Tanzania, it is the most important breeding site for Lesser Flamingos in the world. Walks around the lake and to the streams and waterfalls along the nearby escarpment make for a fantastic adventure off the beaten track.