8Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

An extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti, the Masai Mara National Reserve is equally renowned for the Great Migration and its abundant wildlife. The reserve’s vast plains are teeming with animals, from elephants and giraffes to cheetahs and hyenas.

The Mara River, where many animals make treacherous crossings during the migration, offers thrilling scenes of crocodiles awaiting their prey. The reserve is also home to the Maasai people, who add a unique cultural element to the safari experience.