| In August, one of the world's greatest spectacles | | | | in the evenings. You can hike, take guided fishing and |
| can be witnessed, the wildebeest and zebra | | | | boating trips, photo safaris and more. You can spend |
| migrations on the Masai Mara national reserve in | | | | several days in Yellowstone, or combine it with travel |
| Kenya. While on safari, you can also see lions, | | | | to other U.S. national parks. |
| giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, antelopes and gazelles. | | | | In August, the salmon spawn in Alaska, which |
| There are some very unique places to stay in Kenya, | | | | attracts bears to feed along the shorelines. Bald |
| including lodges, safari clubs and luxury tented camps. | | | | eagles also feed on the salmon, so this is a great |
| If you don't mind crowds, you can visit Scotland in | | | | time for bird watching and to see Alaskan wildlife. |
| August to attend the world's largest art festival, in | | | | Species of birds include ducks, hawks, puffin and |
| Edinburgh, or the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. It is the | | | | loons. If cruising in Alaska, you may also see whales |
| rainy season, so make sure and pack an umbrella or | | | | and sea otters. |
| raincoat. Accommodations are hard to come by due | | | | While the national parks and Alaska are great family |
| to these festivals, so it may be best to book with a | | | | destinations, we do not recommend children under |
| tour operator who already had rooms blocked off a | | | | the age of 5 on these trips, and for Ireland and |
| year in advance, so you are not overpaying. | | | | Africa, we suggest children ages 10 and up. Unlike |
| Yellowstone national park is located in Wyoming. | | | | previous years where these destinations would be |
| August is a great time to see wildlife, including bears, | | | | sold out, you can still travel in August at very good |
| wolves, eagles, elk and bison. The weather is warm | | | | prices. |
| during the day, but can get chilly at higher elevations | | | | |