Kenya

Among the most reliable big cat viewing in Africa

The wildebeest migration crosses the Mara from roughly July to October

Very different parks within one country, from Amboseli to Samburu

An Indian Ocean coastline that pairs easily with a safari

Well-developed tourism infrastructure and short internal flights

The Mara can be genuinely crowded at peak migration

Park fees are among the highest in the region

Some northern and coastal border areas carry travel advisories