We Don’t Tell Stories Better, We Tell Better Stories™
We Don’t Tell Stories Better, We Tell Better Stories™
We Don’t Tell Stories Better, We Tell Better Stories™
We Don’t Tell Stories Better, We Tell Better Stories™
We Don’t Tell Stories Better, We Tell Better Stories™
Beyond the premier service and award-winning adventures that you have come to expect from us, Big Five honors the best practices of sustainable, socially responsible travel that promote cultural preservation, community integrity and conservation of our natural resources. Indeed, Big Five has committed to becoming fully sustainable in terms of product by 2016 in Africa, Asia, the Orient, Latin America and the South Pacific.
This is a natural evolution for a company that joined with other like-minded operators in Kenya in the early 1970s to develop a basic code of ethics that included bans on both smoking and harassment of animals on safari.
It should come as no surprise that in our 40th year, we are raising the bar with our 40 Ways to Sustainability campaign. The yearlong campaign will result in the development of a 40-point road map that we will add to those measures we already have in place. To learn more, please visit www.bigfive.com/40ways.
You may also spot a small green frog on many of our journeys, which indicates that the program includes sustainable elements.
Founded in 1973 in Nairobi, Kenya, Big Five has corporate headquarters in Stuart, Florida and a second location in Toronto Canada. We enrich lives through journeys that deliver style, substance, comfort and value. Each journey seeks to combine the thrill of personal discovery with the pleasure of experiencing the finest services on our thoughtfully planned, custom-designed itineraries. Contact us to see our mission statement in action.
Our mission is simple – We Don’t Tell Stories Better, We Tell Better Stories™
New Zealand is blessed with spectacular landscapes from rugged fjords to the rough-cut Southern Alps. It's two principal islands – North and South - are also ripe with adventures from winery tours, to a swim with the dolphins, to a private helicopter excursion of Milford Sound. Hike the magnificent coastline, go trout fishing or kayaking. The opportunities to discover New Zealand are rich and varied.
Peru is home to fascinating cities rich in the art and architecture of two powerful cultural influences – Inca and Spanish Colonial. Small Andean villages dot the landscape. Machu Picchu is a spectacular Incan sanctuary fortress set in the jaws of the jagged mountain peaks. The ruins of Moray are said to be the ancient agricultural terraces built by the Incas, and used as a seed-producing area for maize and potato.
South Africa offers a kaleidoscope of adventures from vineyard touring among the country's award-winning wine estates to big game safaris on private reserves to sophisticated shopping and dining in Cape Town. And much of it is uniquely family friendly such as malaria-free reserves are ideal for families with young children. Many of the extraordinary boutique hotels, lodges and inns are genuinely family friendly with specialized programs and activities catering to individual interests.
Australia's size compliments the vast range of opportunities available to you to craft your personal Australian adventure. Mix and match -- pair the ancient culture of the Northern Territory with boating on Perth's Margaret River; or opt to explore the art of sophisticated of Sydney and go scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef; or experience Uluru (Ayers Rock) blazing orange with the setting sun. All these options and more are waiting for you.
Long known as a premiere location for scuba diving, Belize today is also noted for its outstanding and abundant Mayan archaeological sites, its traditional cultures and luxury accommodations. Belize offers an ideal getaway for families, a romantic honeymoon spot and a nature lover's haven.
Customize the perfect New Zealand journey for you with just the right amount of adventure - from heli skiing to vineyard tastings to sailing. New Zealand's beauty and range of activities will capture your imagination.
Belize is rich with opportunities for exploration -- Mayan temples, traditional villages wildlife reserves and more than 100 islands off its coast. From hiking forest trails to scuba diving on the second longest barrier reef in the world, Belize is an irresistible getaway..
The ruins of Kharakhorum, site of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire; 16th-century Erdene Zuu Monastary, the Gobi Desert, the third largest desert in the world and Gorkhi Terelj National Park plus a private plane or helicopter flight to a landmark dinosaur site mark this as an outstanding Mongolian journey.
New Zealand is blessed with spectacular landscapes from rugged fjords to the rough-cut Southern Alps. It's two principal islands – North and South - are also ripe with adventures from winery tours, to a swim with the dolphins, to a private helicopter excursion of Milford Sound. Hike the magnificent coastline, go trout fishing or kayaking. The opportunities to discover New Zealand are rich and varied.
From UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Damaraland and the famous Sossusvlie Dunes; to the Skeleton Coast and Eosha National Park, Namibia never ceases to amaze with it's wealth of dramatic landscapes and variety of endemic wildlife.
Customize the perfect New Zealand journey for you with just the right amount of adventure - from heli skiing to vineyard tastings to sailing. New Zealand's beauty and range of activities will capture your imagination.
Archaeologists, history buffs and all those fascinated with the history of mankind have reveled in Egypt ancient mysteries. Many of the most remarkable achievements of the ancient world are here as well as traditional markets, classic hotels and restaurants, astounding museums and, of course, the grand Nile River. Egypt is simply one of those must-do destinations.
Explore the wealth of Colombia’s historic Spanish colonial cities, including Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena. Enjoy the plantations of the famed coffee region, which has its own fascinating cultural history. Surf, kayak or go whale watching along the Pacific coastline around Nuqui. Colombia is a thoroughly captivating country.
In the forests of Cambodia lies a mythical place that is unmatched in history,...
June 18, 2013
The Dalai Lama once said, “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”...
June 14, 2013
We are aware of our carbon footprints; stores are practicing more greentailing. We know...
June 11, 2013
