Why you should go: To spot the Big 5 in some of the world's best national parks and nature preserves. To see iconic landscapes from the Serengeti to South Africa and beyond. These experiences and more can be found on the planet's second-largest continent.

What's the big deal? Exoticca has launched a sale on African safari vacations. Travel on select dates in September-November 2024 and January & May 2025 and save up to $4800 vs. similar offers we've researched. International flights, airport transfers, game drives, select meals, English-speaking guides and more are included. Fly from New York City, Chicago or Washington, D.C. Additional departure cities are available from +$100, including Los Angeles.

To book by phone (rather than online via the links below), call 888-273-1533 from 12 a.m.-midnight ET Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. ET Saturdays-Sundays. Mention the following vacation codes when calling: 8-night South Africa (6465); 7-night Kenya incl. Maasai Mara (16094); 7-night Kenya incl. Diani Beach (17615); 11-night South Africa & Zimbabwe w/Victoria Falls (6198); 7-night Tanzania incl. Serengeti (16847); 7-night Uganda (7492).

Travelzoo loves: Book by March 31 to receive a travel credit equal to 10% of the value of your reservation. This credit can be used through August to book any trip on Exoticca's site.