This chapter contains the 11 Top Experiences, Welcome to East Africa, Need to Know, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Safaris, Gorilla Tracking, Travel with Children and Countries at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's East Africa 9 guidebook.

Your journey to East Africa starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus indepth info on gorilla tracking.

• tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
• list of highlights and best experiences
• detailed information on safaris
• user-friendly country overview ensures you won't miss a thing

Coverage includes: 11 Top Experiences, Welcome to East Africa, Need to Know, If You Like: Primates, Big Cats, Rhinos & Elephants, Hiking & Trekking, Islands, History & Ruins, Beaches, Diving & Snorkelling or Creature Comforts, Month by Month, Itineraries, Safaris, Primates, Elephants, Rhinos, Birding, Gorilla Tracking, Bwindi Impenetrable National, Park (Uganda), Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Uganda), Parc National des Volcans (Rwanda), Parc National des Virungas (the DRC), Travel with Children.