Wildlife Tours
BIG
FIVE SAFARI
Enjoy the excitement of a safari among the Big Five, where you can meet lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes in their natural environment, together with other wildlife species.
Our Services
Why Choose Us?
Big Five Sightings
Search for Africa’s iconic Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo across expansive savannahs, woodlands, and diverse wildlife habitats.
Wildlife Encounters
Witness powerful predators, large elephant herds, rhinos, buffalo, and other fascinating wildlife as they move, feed, hunt, and interact in their natural surroundings.
Safari Experiences
Explore diverse landscapes and wildlife areas through morning and afternoon game drives, with opportunities to discover the Big Five in different habitats and settings.
Expert Safari Tours
Travel with experienced safari guides who understand animal behaviour, wildlife movements, and the best areas for memorable Big Five sightings.
Big Five Safari
Activities and Experiences Included
Big Five Game Drives
Set out on morning and afternoon game drives in search of lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Early starts give you the best chance of seeing predators while they are most active.
Expert Guides and Trackers
Our experienced guides read tracks, listen for alarm calls and share sightings with other guides, giving you the best chance of finding all five animals while explaining their behaviour along the way.
Prime Big Five Parks
Ngorongoro Crater, the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Ol Pejeta Conservancy give you excellent chances of completing the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, on a single well-planned itinerary.
Big Five Game Drives
Full-day drives with a packed lunch let you cover more ground, while afternoon drives end with sundowners as the light turns golden over the plains.
Expert Guides and Trackers
With years of experience in the parks, they know the territories of resident lion prides and leopards, and position the vehicle for the best views and photographs.
Prime Big Five Parks
We can also combine parks across Kenya and Tanzania, or add Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Chobe, to match your travel dates and the wildlife you most want to see.
Why Go on a Big Five Safari
A Big Five safari provides you with an unparalleled chance of seeing the most recognisable animals in Africa in their natural environment. Lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos are just some of the wildlife you will find while exploring diverse environments. You’ll also see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos, and many other bird species. The varying seasons provide unique wildlife encounters in different natural settings.
What is Involved in a Big Five Safari
Planning a Big Five Safari is all about selecting the correct locations, season, and game-viewing grounds according to the wildlife that you are going to see. On your Big Five Safari, you will go on game drives in the morning and evening, since these are the times when animals are most likely to be seen. A professional driver cum tour guide will know how the animals behave and where they have been sighted recently.
Where to Experience a Big Five Safari
The continent of Africa is home to numerous spots that give you the opportunity to see the Big Five in their natural environment. Take a trip through the large expanses of Serengeti National Park of Tanzania, Masai Mara of Kenya, Kruger National Park of South Africa, Chobe National Park of Botswana, and Hwange National Park of Zimbabwe. Each spot offers a safari adventure across different habitats, including woodlands and rivers.
Why Book a Big Five Safari With Us
At Safarizo, we provide carefully crafted Big Five Safaris according to your preferred locations, time of year, wildlife preferences, and type of adventure you would like to undertake. Our safari experts know all about the local wildlife habitat and behaviour as well as the best places for game viewing. We will plan all the details of your trip, including your chosen destination, transport, and accommodation, to create a personalised African safari experience.
Big Five Safari
What’s Included/Excluded
Included
- Experienced Safari Guide
- Daily Game Drives
- Big Five Wildlife Tracking
- Safari Vehicle & Transfers
- Accommodation & Meals as per Itinerary
Exclude
- Park and Conservancy Fees
- International & Domestic Flights
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Guide and Driver Tips
- Personal Expenses & Optional Activities
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Big Five Safari
Frequently Asked Questions.
You can see the Big Five year-round; however, the wildlife-watching experience depends on the destination and season. Generally, dry seasons are travellers' favourite choice because animals are easier to spot near water sources.
A Big Five Safari can last a few days or several weeks, depending on the itinerary and selected destinations. Longer safaris give you more time to explore different habitats.
Yes. Family Big Five Safaris can be organised to accommodate the children's age and any other limitations.
The Big Five can be encountered across several of Africa’s renowned safari destinations, including the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Kruger National Park, Chobe National Park, and other wildlife-rich areas. The best destination depends on the species you want to see and your preferred safari experience.
Start by choosing when you want to travel and what type of Big Five experience you want. Our experts can help select the right destination, accommodation, game-drive areas, and itinerary based on your interests and travel plans.
