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<p>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.</p>

The Big 5 have become the classic icons of the ultimate Africa safari experience....

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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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10 Day Trip Idea

From $7,845

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

Okavango Delta, Livingstone +4 moreOkavango 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 Idea

From $20,704

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

Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger +7 moreTimbavati 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 Idea

From $6,825

Big Five Horse Riding Safari & Game Drives in Kruger

Kruger, Makhutswe River +2 moreKruger, 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 Idea

From $8,223

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

Nairobi, Amboseli National Park +8 moreNairobi, 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 Idea

From $15,595

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

Nairobi, Masai Mara +3 moreNairobi, 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 Idea

From $10,593

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

Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve +6 moreNairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, Ol Kinyei Private Conservancy, Amboseli National Park, Chyulu Hills National Park +3 more

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