Travel + Leisure recently proclaimed that now is the time to embark on an African safari. Why? You’ll see animals in a much more natural setting thanks to fewer crowds over the past year. This sale, which is part of Exoticca’s Back to Travel event,  features six of our favorite fully-refundable safari vacations — spanning South Africa to Egypt and over to Mauritius. Save up to $6000 compared to similar trips plus, receive an additional discount of up to $500 per booking.

The following trips, which include flights from six major airports, offer travel dates into 2022 (prices shown are after the discount is applied):

• $1724 ...  South Africa 8-night tour through Johannesburg, White River/Kruger National Park and Cape Town 
• $2449 ... South Africa and Zimbabwe 11-night journey visiting the majestic Victoria Falls, Blyde River Canyon and more
• $3349 ... South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana 12-night vacation including stops at Victoria Falls and Kruger and Chobe national parks
• $3449 ... South Africa & Mauritius 13-night adventure featuring an all-inclusive island escape
• $4949 ... Multi-country (South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe & Botswana) 21-night experience including waterfalls and sand dunes
• $6949 ... Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa & Egypt 27-night expedition that covers four African nations and includes a Nile cruise

What's included: roundtrip flights (from Boston; Chicago; Los Angeles; New York; Seattle or Washington, D.C.; additional departure cities and dates into 2023 are available starting at $100 more), intra-country flights, well-reviewed accommodations, ground transportation, sightseeing with expert guides, entrance fees and meals (varies by itinerary), and free cancellation up to 60 days in advance. Pricing is per person and availability varies by city and package.

How to book: Click any of the above itineraries to book or view details or call Exoticca at 888-273-1533 from 9 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); 11-night South Africa + Zimbabwe (6198); 12-night South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana (9947); 13-night South Africa & Mauritius (10128); 21-night South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe & Botswana (10467); 27-night Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa & Egypt (10633).