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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 $20,800

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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  1. 1.Share Your Travel Dreams

    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.

  2. 2.Meet Your Travel Specialists

    To ensure a personalized experience, we'll carefully handpick and introduce you to two of our top travel specialists, each with unsurpassed destination knowledge and local insight aligned to your luxury travel dreams.

  3. 3.Design Your Perfect Journey

    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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Reviews of Zicasso's Big 5 Safaris & Tour Packages

Based on 1216 verified traveler reviews.

Kathleen L.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Vacation Review: Cape Town, Wildlife, 2 Weeks

Zicasso’s travel specialist planned our trip of a lifetime to Africa and their services were impeccable, down to the smallest detail!! The lodges, service, food, accommodations, airplane transfers, pick-ups and arrivals, and game drives made this trip stress-free, reliable, and so enjoyable.

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Mary J.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Travel Review: 12 Nights

Everything was what we hoped for and more! All details were perfect and we did not have a flaw in the schedule, connections, or anything! We had a few unexpected surprises that were amazing! It was a trip of a lifetime! What else can you say?

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Jim F.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Cape Town, Safari, 9 Days

We had the most amazing safari trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Zicasso’s tour company did an amazing job, from the upfront planning all the way to support during the travels. We could not have had a better itinerary or agency working for us. It was a trip of a lifetime.

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Raydene G.
South Africa Vacation Review: 2 Weeks

I could not have imagined a better trip than the one we had with Zicasso’s travel designer's help! She was very responsive to what we wanted to get out of the adventure and had a lot of great ideas. Besides being incredibly attentive, she made me feel very comfortable with all our decisions for a place that I had never been to and did not know much about. Thank you for making our trip so organized and fun!

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Steve O.
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Game Drives, Safari, 18 Nights

Zicasso’s travel designer was outstanding. She was very attentive to all of our needs, both pre-trip and during the trip. The places she recommended, along with the tour operator coordinating transfers and tours, were exceptional.

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Marc L.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Safari, 12 Nights

Zicasso’s travel agent was easy to work with, responsive, and thorough from start to finish. He and his staff created a lifetime experience. From planning through execution, everything was perfect. Without hesitation, I would recommend the tour operator to all.

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