Big Five Safaris in East Africa
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10 best East Africa Big Five safaris
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- Kenya Wildlife Safari
- East Africa Safari & Coast
- Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Approach to Travel
- Premium East Africa in Depth
- Masai Mara & Gorilla Adventure
- Premium Kenya & Tanzania (11 destinations)
- East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives
- 11 Days Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five
- Untamed Tanzania Safari & Culture 9 Days **Sustainable Approach to Travel
- 17 Days Safari to experience Uganda's gorillas, Kenya's Masai Mara, Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro ( Private tour)
Kenya Wildlife Safari
54 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Well designed trip great crew.”
Jessica, traveled in January 2019
- Visit the historic National Museum of Kenya.
- Fall in love with the natural wonder of the Rift Valley.
- Immerse yourself in culture and visit the Maasai tribe.
Duration 8 days Destinations Nairobi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From $2,115
- US$1,586You save $529
- Price per day
- $198
East Africa Safari & Coast
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour! Will cherish this trip for years to come!”
VEERAPPA, traveled in June 2023
- Meet Maasai warriors in Loita Hills
- Explore the Masai Mara on a 4WD safari
- Camp under the stars in Serengeti
Duration 13 days Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Victoria, Serengeti National Park, Karatu, Arusha, Stonetown, Zanzibar Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From $5,220
- US$4,437You save $783
- Price per day
- $341
Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Approach to Travel
151 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic trip!! The whole organisation has been perfect from the very beginning until the end.”
Valentin, traveled in September 2024
- Tarangire National Park- Marvel at the Tarangire River, a lifeline for wildlife.
- Encounter diverse landscapes, including savannah plains, swamps, hills, and iconic baobab trees.
- Enjoy wildlife and bird watching in the park- Witness herds of wildebeest, zebra, and predators.
Duration 7 days Destinations Kilimanjaro, Moshi, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, French, Spanish Operator World Adventure Tours - From $3,570
- US$1,785You save $1,785
- Price per day
- $255
- With your gorilla permit included in the price of the trip, spend a day through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to get close to Uganda's rare mountain gorillas for an unforgettable hour. There’s also a chance to do a second trek that can be booked on request at an additional cost. Please refer to the itinerary for more details.
- Get close to nature with three fantastic Feature Stays – a camp located deep within the Masai Mara Game Reserve, a fence-free camp in the heart of the Serengeti, and a lodge overlooking the forest canopy of the jagged Virunga Mountains.
- Join an intimate fireside chat with a field veterinarian from The Gorilla Doctors and discover how they are saving the species one gorilla patient at a time.
Duration 21 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Premium - From
- US$21,130
- Price per day
- $1,006
Masai Mara & Gorilla Adventure
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The vastness and grandness of the places toured and the unbound joyful spirit of the people.”
Brent, traveled in September 2022
- Meet your group and CEO in the evening
- Spot the 'big five' on a Maasai Mara safari
- Experience a traditional Masai village visit
Duration 12 days Destinations Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures - From $6,599
- US$5,609You save $989
- Price per day
- $467
- Explore Nairobi's vibrant art scene
- Boat trip on Lake Naivasha with hippos
- Spot leopards and rhinos in Lake Nakuru
Duration 15 days Destinations Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Premium - From
- US$12,810
- Price per day
- $854
East Africa Overland: Serengeti & Safari Drives
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was truly a trip of a lifetime and will always be one of my favorites!”
Zechariah, traveled in June 2022
- Cross the equator in the Lando
- Swim in Lake Bunyonyi's croc-free waters
- Trek for mountain gorillas in Bwindi
Duration 19 days Destinations Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures - From $5,399
- US$4,049You save $1,349
- Price per day
- $213
11 Days Gorillas & The Great Migration and Big Five
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Serengetti was everything we hoped it would be. We loved our time in Uganda and made memories to last a life time gorilla & chimp trekking.”
Alexandria, traveled in September 2024
- Meet your guide and transfer to Arusha Hotel
- Experience the Great Migration in Serengeti
- Cross into Masai Mara with an en-route game drive
Duration 11 days Destinations Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda Age Range 15 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator GoExplore Safaris - From
- US$5,482+$1,050 upfront costs
- Price per day
- $498
- Spot wildlife in Arusha National Park
- Explore Tarangire's diverse landscapes
- Hike through Ngorongoro Forest
Duration 11 days Destinations Moshi, Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Karatu, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mto Wa Mbu Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, French, Spanish Operator World Adventure Tours - From
- US$2,659
- Price per day
- $242
- Track white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Witness the powerful Murchison Falls
- Observe chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
Duration 17 days Destinations Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Mukisa Safaris Uganda - From
- US$13,995
- Price per day
- $823
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