Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve boasts a 95% Big Five sighting rate, making it one of Africa's most reliable safari destinations. This 1,510 km² Kenyan reserve borders the Serengeti and sees up to 600,000 wildebeest during the Migration's river crossings from July to October. At $300 per day for luxury tents, it's 25% pricier than the average Kenyan park but justifies this with year-round visibility and Maasai cultural tours. The Mara's predator density of 1.2 large cats per km² remains unrivaled in East Africa.