*Main Cabin* New York/Boston/Chicago to East Africa in $600s-$700s RT

Giants is the theme here - you can either tackle one of the world's tallest mountains, or trek to see the largest primates in the world with this deal. 

Price drops to East Africa are rare in general, but this is the first time we've seen Entebbe routes from Boston/New York go this low since before the before times. And, you've got those juicy extras thrown in - checked bags, seat selection and flight changes - with these Main Cabin tickets. 

Arusha, the closest airport to Mt. Kilimanjaro, has dates in the new year from New York that are primed for a climbing expedition. You'll have clear skies and warmer temps, which will come in handy when you get up into the higher altitudes. 

Similarly, the January-February dry season is also the best time to go gorilla trekking in Uganda, or wildlife spotting (hello, hippos!) in Murchison Falls National Park. 

Don't worry Chicago, you won't miss out on any gorilla action, with the Virunga Mountains (the only place in the world to see them in their habitat) also bordering Rwanda to the north. It's best to push your trip into late May if possible, because that's when the long rainy season starts to peter out.

If you do get a bright spot in the forecast while you're there, all this will be waiting for you.