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I am always gratified by the enthusiasm our Destination Specialists have when it comes to furthering their knowledge and understanding about our destinations.    This month, Tatiana just returned from Indonesia; Justin is currently gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, and Volker is attending Indaba and doing site inspections in South Africa.   Personally, I and my wife, Usha, will be traveling to Peru at [...]

Big Five targets sustainability in Australia Stuart, FL (April 29, 2013) – “Sustainable travel is not only the road to the future,” said Ashish Sanghrajka, president of Big Five tours & Expeditions.  “It represents the best of our present.  In developing these journeys, we strove to share the authentic face of Australia; its true self.” [...]

OMAN: CARAVANS OF THE BEDU Tour featured on 2013 list “50 Tours of a Lifetime” Stuart, FL (April 16, 2013) –  On the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Oman offers the traveler sunrises on a solitary beach, traditional Bedouin settlements and dramatic desert landscapes. For the sixth year, one of Big Five Tours & [...]

Stuart, FL (May 8, 2013) – Contrary to some notions, luxury and sustainability are not mutually exclusive.  You can have the best of both! Big Five Tours & Expeditions has teamed up with two like-minded partners – Silversea Cruises and Hacienda Zuleta – to provide a true luxury experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.  [...]

As we celebrate our 40th year, we would like to share some stories about the people and history of Big Five.  In July 1982, Mahen, his wife Usha and their five-year-old son, Ashish, set out from Nairobi on a four-hour drive through the country over rough, bumpy roads to Lake Baringo in northern Kenya in the Rift Valley.  They carried with them bottles of champagne carefully [...]

Company announces 40 Ways to Sustainability  Stuart, FL, (Feb 12, 2013) –  In honor of its 40th anniversary, Big Five Tours & Expeditions  is expanding its current sustainable practices initiatives with the creation of a 40-point sustainable roadmap that will lead the company to becoming fully sustainable in terms of product by 2016.  “This is [...]

When most people think about visiting Australia, they imagine stunning beaches and a laid back atmosphere. One thing travelers might not know is that Australia is home to some of the best wine in the world! Wine aficionados from all over the world travel to Barossa Valley to tour some of the oldest Shiraz vines [...]