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Big 5 Safaris & Tour Packages

The Big 5 have become the classic icons of the ultimate Africa safari experience. As you search for hunting lions, roaming buffalo, grazing elephants, sleeping leopards, and elusive rhinos, there are few experiences that parallel finding all five of these creatures in their natural habitat. Explore the sample itineraries below to discover what is possible, and a Zicasso travel expert can create a personalized itinerary that will immerse you in the most iconic safari experiences and destinations in your search for the Big 5.

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Victoria Falls is one of the main attractions in South Africa.

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,900

Romantic Africa Getaway: Big Five Safari, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls Tour

Okavango Delta, Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Moremi Game Reserve +1 more
Dominant male gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest National Park, Uganda

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $16,600

South Africa and Uganda Luxury Safari: Big Five, Gorillas and Chimpanzees

Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, Kruger National Park, Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park +4 more
Elephants at Makalali Private Game Reserve in South Africa

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $6,900

Big Five Horse Riding Safari & Game Drives in Kruger

Kruger, Makhutswe River, Makalali Private Game Reserve, Balule Game Reserve
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the grassy shroud of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,300

Best of Kenya Safari: Big Five, Maasai Mara & National Parks

Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Great Rift Valley +5 more
Masai shepherd tending to goats in Kenya

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $15,600

Masai Mara Safari for Senior Travelers: Luxury Lodges & Boutique Experiences

Nairobi, Masai Mara, Siana Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mara North Conservancy
Masai Mara & Untouched Southern Kenya Safari: Ol Kinyei, Amboseli, Tsavo East

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $10,600

Masai Mara & Untouched Southern Kenya Safari: Ol Kinyei, Amboseli, Tsavo East

Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, Ol Kinyei Private Conservancy, Amboseli National Park, Chyulu Hills National Park +3 more

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    Zicasso specializes in custom tours, vacations, and safaris tailored to your interests and preferences. From private African safaris to culinary experiences in Europe, submit a trip request to share your ideas and travel style.

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    Compare the expertise of two specialists with itineraries crafted exclusively for you. You can refine these further and choose your preferred proposal. Our unique process ensures a more creative, personalized, and expertly crafted trip.

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South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Luxury Tour Review: 2 Weeks
"Our trip was magical! We were a blank slate and Zicasso’s travel company did a fantastic job of putting together a bucket-list trip for us."

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South Africa, Zimbabwe Travel Review: Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Sabi Sands, Cape Peninsula, Franschhoek, Winelands, Game Drives, Wine Tasting, Scenery, 11 Nights

Zicasso's travel designer was extremely helpful in our trip planning process, giving us multiple suggestions for itineraries and price ranges. He listened to our ideas and shared his experiences to aid us in our final decisions. Communication during the preparation for our trip was amazing. We were very pleased with the five-star accommodations he recommended, the pace of the activities included, and the order of the destinations we visited.

We spent three days in Stellenbosch, three days in Cape Town, three days in Victoria Falls, and three days at the private game reserve in Sabi Sands. The accommodations, service, and scenery started out top-notch and seemed to get better as we went along.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Family Travel Review: Cape Town, Franschhoek, Victoria Falls, Chobe National, Okavango Delta, 2-Week Trip

We just returned from a fantastic two-week trip to Africa, coordinated by our Zicasso travel agent. We started in South Africa (Cape Town/Franschhoek), then went up to Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls), and to Botswana (Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta). Every step of the trip was well coordinated and seamless. The guides and accommodations were fantastic and comfortable.

I can't say enough positive things about our travel agent. She is the most detail-oriented and responsive travel agent I have ever worked with. She has extensive knowledge of travel in Africa and was able to provide outstanding recommendations for every question we had for her. She checked in with us regularly during the trip to make sure everything was going well, which was greatly appreciated. She genuinely cared about providing us with the best experience possible. I highly recommend using her and her agency if you are thinking about traveling to Africa!


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Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Vacation Review: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, 12 Nights

The trip was carefully planned and we received optimal assistance throughout the trip and constant availability and monitoring during the journey. Our Zicasso travel agent was very professional and always available to respond to our requests and needs. The choice of hotels was excellent and reflected the expectations. The activities offered in the different locations were very well structured and the guides were of high quality, particularly those in Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.

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South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Luxury Travel Review: Safari, Big Five, 11 Days
"This was a phenomenal experience, perhaps my best yet facilitated by Zicasso, and the fulfillment of a childhood dream."

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Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe Vacation Review: Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Cape Town, Kruger National Park, 14-Day Trip
"We applaud our agent for her diligence in ensuring our needs were met. The trip saw us complete our wishlist, with expectations met and exceeded."

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