Update (Feb. 8, 2013, 8:45 A.M. ET): Due to high demand, the booking window has been extended through Feb. 15.

Marvel at the exotic wildlife and striking mountain ranges of Kenya on this eight-night adventure including airfare and two 5-star hotel stays, starting at $3449 per person, including taxes. This saves $500 on competing packages.

This upscale package is loaded with excursions including a trip to an animal orphanage where endangered white zebras and mountain bongos live. A local community visit gives a chance to learn from the locals, while excursions at Aberdare, Mount Kenya and Masai Mara national parks, as well as Kigio Wildlife Conservancy provide a chance to spot the Big Five.

This package from Goway Travel includes:

• International roundtrip airfare on British Airways to Nairobi
• Eight nights accommodations
• 10 game walks and drives, including one at night
• Resort fees and park entrance fees per itinerary
• Services of an English-speaking driver guide
• 22 meals: Eight breakfasts, seven lunches, seven dinners

Depart: March 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 25; +$500 June 1, 8, 15, 22.

Note: Travellers who can travel in early March can take advantage or March 2 or 9 departures for $3349;

This trip is priced from New York (+$55 Boston; +$78 Washington; +$130 Houston, Dallas and Miami; +$242 Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle).