KENYA
Kenya and an African Safari had been at the top of my bucket list ever since I created a bucket list...however, I always managed to pick off some other location in the hopes that one day I'd be able to take an extended vacation to all of Africa.  I eventually made it on an African Safari in August 2013.  When planning an East Africa safari it's important to note where the Wildebeest will be in their annual migration route.  In August they are in Kenya's Maasai Mara so that's where I, and to my surprise, the rest of my family headed.  

KENYA  DESTINATIONS

HOW TO:  BUDGET  AFRICAN  SAFARI
I've detailed our experiences in the How To: Budget Safari Blog.  I think an African Safari is the clear cut, best example of how it's possible to take your dream vacation without breaking the bank.  Whenever you are looking to go somewhere it's important to note that the first wave of information you are bombarded with is the major companies who don't offer the best deals.  If you search around you will find that there's  a price tag that will fit your budget after the initial sticker shock.  We had a custom made safari that took us to the major parks in Kenya and an extension down to Tanzania.