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"With a huge uptick of American travelers, Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve can feel touristy; I recommend choosing lodges or camps that are deep in the park, far from entry points, if you want to avoid crowds." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"I saw that Abercrombie & Kent will bundle a safari in Kenya's Masai Mara with a voyage on Crystal Symphony in February, creating an appealing bush-and-beach combination." - Maria Yagoda

"I recommend targeting the Masai Mara to witness the Great Migration, but plan far in advance: peak season (July–September) is a narrow window and the very best camps can have as few as eight beds, so availability is extremely limited year-round." - Charlie Hobbs, Jasmine Ting

"A world-famous reserve that draws large numbers of visitors for the dramatic Great Migration and is a particularly popular destination for first-time safari-goers." - Nicholas DeRenzo

"Even at the ever-popular Masai Mara, my guide gave me richer insight than I could have gleaned on my own." - Jesse Ashlock