Big Five Safaris in East Africa
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10 best East Africa Big Five safaris
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- Simba Sounds
- 39-day Gorillas to Victoria Falls (Accommodated)
- 28-day Game Parks, Gorillas & Zanzibar (Accommodated)
- Gorilla Trek, Kenya & Tanzania (Accommodated) - 28 days
- Wildlife Encounter (Reverse)
- Gorillas to Zanzibar
- East Africa Encounter
- Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & the Masai Mara
- Rainforests and Reefs
- Face of Africa
Simba Sounds
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip exceeded my expectation. It is a life time experience.”
Lucy, traveled in July 2017
Mega Sale
- Explore the Giraffe Park and Elephant Orphanage
- Experience game drives in the Masai Mara
- Cruise and walk in Lake Mburo National Park
Duration 29 days Destinations Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From $2,527
5% Off- US$2,401+$800 local paymentsYou save $126
- Mega Sale
- Explore the Great Rift Valley
- Trek for chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge
- Game drives in Maasai Mara Reserve
Duration 39 days Destinations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator Acacia Adventure Holidays From $8,485
10% Off- US$7,637+$935 upfront costs+$1,025 local paymentsYou save $848
28-day Game Parks, Gorillas & Zanzibar (Accommodated)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Was an exciting adventure and I saw more than I could have dreamed off.”
Amanda, traveled in July 2016
Mega Sale
- See the wildlife in Lake Nakuru
- Explore Kampala's
- Spot chimpanzees in the wild
Duration 28 days Destinations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator Acacia Adventure Holidays From $7,155
10% Off- US$6,439+$935 upfront costs+$1,025 local paymentsYou save $716
- Mega Sale
- Lake Nakuru National Park - Search for lions, rhinos and other resident wildlife on an included game drive in specialized safari vehicles
- Eldoret - Pose for photos at the Equator and camp on the outskirts of one of Kenya's largest and most vibrant cities
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Go trekking in search of chimpanzees, which are usually spotted in the treetops
Duration 28 days Destinations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $7,835
10% Off- US$7,052+$1,025 local paymentsYou save $783
Duration 13 days Destinations Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From
10% Off- US$2,822
Gorillas to Zanzibar
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic tour with great support from the guides and drivers. Fond memories that will last forever.”
Phil, traveled in February 2015
Mega Sale
- Explore Kigali and the Genocide memorial
- Trek with mountain gorillas in Musanze
- Embark on a chimpanzee trek in Kalinzu
Duration 34 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From $2,809
5% Off- US$2,669+$595 local paymentsYou save $140
East Africa Encounter
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Definitely best value and liked that we were in charge of what we ate instead of being given premade meals like some other tours.”
DanielaLeSueur, traveled in July 2018
Duration 30 days Destinations Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From
5% Off- US$2,446+$800 local payments
Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & the Masai Mara
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Unbelievable trip, amazing people and overall a great experience.”
Alex, traveled in December 2022
Mega Sale
- Meet your group and CEO at the hotel bar
- Explore Maasai Mara on a wildlife safari
- Spot the 'big five' in their natural habitat
Duration 24 days Destinations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $6,399
10% Off- US$5,759You save $639
Rainforests and Reefs
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“the tour was very good, itinerary excellent, driver perfect.”
joanna, traveled in March 2023
- Trek with mountain gorillas in Kisoro
- Explore Kigali and the Genocide Museum
- Experience game drives in the Serengeti
Duration 18 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From
10% Off- US$3,016
- Mega Sale
- Explore Kigali's Genocide Memorial and Museum
- Trek with mountain gorillas in Musanze
- Experience a game drive in Mburo National Park
Duration 23 days Destinations Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Absolute Africa From $1,995
5% Off- US$1,896+$460 local paymentsYou save $99
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