A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Soak up the romance on an 11-day Kenyan honeymoon, tracking elephants and lions by day and sharing golden savannah sunsets by night
11 days, from £4115 to £6565
Binoculars at the ready, explore Kenya over 13 days, from open plains in Laikipia and the Masai Mara to sun-soaked Indian Ocean beaches
12 days, from £4230 to £6760
Embrace ecotourism on this eight-day African adventure through some of Tanzania’s most iconic sites
8 days, from £4230 to £5400
Discover the duality of Tanzania on this 12-day family adventure between the bush and the coast
12 days, from £4320 to £5900
Treat your family to the trip of a lifetime, enjoying 11 days of wildlife and wonder across Kenya
11 days, from £4410 to £7000
Discover Kenya’s diverse landscapes and vibrant culture on this 12-day adventure from Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
12 days, from £5220 to £8400
Discover the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania across 15 days, from the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti to Zanzibar’s sun-kissed shores
15 days, from £5220 to £8300
Step into the wild for 11 days in Uganda and Kenya, where jungle depths give way to golden Mara horizons
11 days, from £5520 to £8810
Celebrate your honeymoon with 13 unforgettable days in Kenya and the Seychelles, from wildlife encounters to sun-soaked beaches
13 days, from £5550 to £7900
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
If you know where to look (clue: we do), you can encounter all of the famous five on Big Five safaris, but if it's specific species that you're keen to spot, our experts can advise on where to go to see each one, too. To spot majestic lions, head to the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, where they grow to huge sizes; or if it's elephants you're after, the Tuli Block of southern Botswana is where you'll get the best sightings. Damaraland in Namibia is a great place to see black rhinos, and buffalos can be seen in most major parks in Africa, but the Serengeti or the Masai Mara are the top spots. Leopards are the most elusive of the Big Five but to maximise your chances of seeing them, head to Sabi Sands in the Kruger National Park in South Africa, where the guides and trackers are some of the best in the business at spotting these big cats.
Sometimes big game sightings can be few and far between, but a good guide can bring the bush to life by focusing on the smaller details - something we salute, naturally. Making a colony of ants sound interesting to those looking for lions and elephants is no mean feat, but passion and knowledge will always shine through.
For the best chance of seeing all five of these beasties in one trip (although of course this can never be guaranteed), take a look at our suggestions above, or get in touch with our experts, who know the safari game (pun intended) inside out and will give you insightful tips about where is best to visit at what time of year to give you the best chance of ticking all of the big beasts on a Big Five safari.
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