Tanzania

Tanzania pairs the Serengeti’s vast, unbroken horizons with the Ngorongoro Crater’s dense concentration of wildlife in a single volcanic caldera. It’s a natural fit for travelers who want serious safari time without giving up beach days — Zanzibar is a short flight away.

The migration moves through the Serengeti for most of the year, so timing a visit around calving season or river crossings is part of planning the trip well.