A popular bucket-list item is seeing Africa's "Big 5," but did you know there is also a Big 5 in Alaska? Read on to learn how Cruise Planners can help you check these off your list. 

 

In Africa, you can go on a safari to meet the “Big Five” animals, which are the:

  1. Lion
  2. Leopard
  3. Rhinoceros
  4. Elephant
  5. Cape buffalo

There are so many different native animals in addition to the big five, that your camera will need a few extra SD cards.   

  • Experience the sunrise drive to see the wildlife wake from their slumber and dine inside their habitat   
  • Enjoy lodging accommodations from traditional tents to luxurious glamping 

 

  • Taste cultural cuisine prepared by locals 
  • Stargaze into the darkest night sky 

 

Did you know that there is another not-so-famous Big Five? They live in a little bit of a colder climate then their African cousins. The Big Five of Alaska is also something to experience. 

Visit Alaska (popular months are from May - September) to catch a glimpse at Alaska's Big Five:

  1. Grizzly bears
  2. Moose
  3. Caribou
  4. Wolf
  5. Dall sheep 

Go north and explore Denali National Park and Preserve and stay at a lodge to experience the great outdoors

  • Discover Denali’s hidden treasures by plane, zip line or railroad   

  

  • Throw your line in the Alaskan waters and enjoy the challenge of catching one of the hundreds of species of fish 
  • Alaska is an ADA-compliant destination making it friendly to travelers of all mobility ranges
  • Meet the Iditarod team and cuddle the puppies in training 

  

Alaska offers something for everyone no matter the age. Alaska is truly the "Last Frontier" and Cruise Planners advisors can help you experience a nature-filled vacation.