About the Regional Tourism Expo 2026
The Tourism East Africa Regional Tourism Expo runs May 28-30, 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya's coastal hub. This is the premier platform for promoting cross-border tourism cooperation across East Africa, showcasing:
- Kenya's Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and coastal destinations
- Tanzania's Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Zanzibar
- Uganda's gorilla trekking and primate experiences
- Rwanda's mountain gorillas and Akagera National Park
- Burundi and South Sudan emerging tourism products
Exhibitors include national tourism boards, regional airlines, cross-border tour operators, and lodge groups. For international buyers, this is the most efficient way to source multi-country East Africa itineraries in one venue.
Why May is Perfect for Safari
May sits at the tail end of the long rains, meaning:
- Lush green landscapes perfect for photography
- Dramatic skies and fewer tourists
- Significantly lower rates at luxury camps
- Calving season tailing off with plenty of predator action
- Migratory birds still present before northern departure
AfriBay Adventures Regional Expo Packages
Package 1: The Kenya-Tanzania Circuit (8 nights)
May 27: Arrive Mombasa, pre-expo beach relaxation
May 28-30: Attend Regional Tourism Expo
May 31-June 2: Fly Mombasa-Nairobi-Maasai Mara (3 nights at Saruni Mara)
June 3-4: Cross to Serengeti via Isebania border (2 nights at Singita Sasakwa)
June 5: Fly Serengeti-Arusha-Nairobi for departure
AfriBay handles all cross-border logistics, including visa coordination, border transfers, and inter-camp flights. From $4,200 per person.
Package 2: The Coastal & Bush Combo (5 nights)
May 27-30: Expo attendance + Diani Beach relaxation
May 31-June 1: Tsavo East red elephant safari (2 nights at Satao Camp)
June 2: Return to Mombasa for departure
From $1,900 per person.
Package 3: The Full East Africa Grand Tour (14 nights)
Kenya (Mara + Amboseli) → Tanzania (Serengeti + Ngorongoro) → Uganda (Bwindi gorillas). AfriBay coordinates every border crossing, flight connection, and lodge booking. This is our signature multi-country itinerary, discounted 15% for Regional Expo attendees.
Accommodation in Mombasa During the Expo
AfriBay has secured preferential rates at:
- PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort: Official expo venue proximity
- Sarova Whitesands: Beachfront luxury with multiple dining options
- English Point Marina: Boutique option in historic Mombasa Old Town
- The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel: Intimate Diani option, 45 minutes from venue
Transfers & Logistics
AfriBay Adventures provides seamless movement throughout your stay:
- Moi International Airport to hotel: Private executive transfer
- Expo venue transfers: Daily shuttle from partner hotels
- Mombasa to Diani: Scenic coastal road or 15-minute scheduled flight
- Mombasa to Tsavo: 2.5-hour road transfer via Bachuma Gate
- Mombasa to Nairobi: 1-hour flight or overnight train (scenic option)
- Cross-border to Tanzania: We handle Isebania/Namanga border formalities
Networking Safaris
Use your safari extension for informal business development. AfriBay arranges:
- Private bush dinners for buyer-seller meetings
- Exclusive conservancy visits for product inspection
- Photography workshops to assess guide quality
- Multi-country itinerary planning sessions at camp
Attending the Regional Tourism Expo? Contact AfriBay Adventures to design your cross-border East Africa safari. We are the region's leading multi-country operator with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Arusha. Let us show you why East Africa is the world's most diverse safari destination.