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Where to Go in 2026: My Picks
My 2026 picks: Uganda, Kenya, Australia and Zambia, plus Guyana and Northern Albania. Places that cap visitor numbers and still feel wild if you plan them well.
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The Masai Mara gets the attention, but Kenya also has desert, mountains, volcanoes, rainforest and lakes, each with its own wildlife, cultures and photography. They pair very well with a Mara safari.
Here are Kenya’s other wildlife areas, and why many of my itineraries combine the Mara with one or more of them.
A huge high-altitude wilderness across central Kenya.
Dry country cut by a river.
Green volcanic hills in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
One of East Africa’s most important conservation sites.
The best place in Africa to photograph elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro behind them.
If you want rhinos, desert-adapted wildlife, horseback safaris, volcanic scenery or serious conservation work, these regions add a lot to a Kenya trip. I often pair the Mara with one or two of these areas, and if you'd like help choosing, get in touch.
Every itinerary begins with a 20-minute planning call. From there, a $250 planning fee, credited in full toward your booked trip and non-refundable if you don’t book. I brief the property before you arrive — that's what the fee funds.
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