Wildlife Encounters
Let us inspire you with these incredible wildlife trips encompassing some of our own favourite destinations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Each will feature a suggested itinerary from our favourite wildlife specialist partners, but are completely bespoke to your personal requirements – therefore some have prices only available upon request. SAVE up to £300pp.
15-Day Sri Lanka in Depth
Explore Sri Lanka on a two-week journey through ancient cities, Buddhist temples, tea-covered highlands and golden beaches. Climb Lion’s Rock, spot wildlife in national parks, discover colonial ‘Little England’ and savour Sri Lankan cuisine, from fragrant curries to fresh seafood.
** SAVE up to £100pp **
From £1,749pp
Operated by Explore
- Take two jeep safaris in search of leopards, elephants, sambar deer and other wildlife in Wilpattu and Udawalawe national parks
- Wander through ancient capitals and painted cave temples and climb the dramatic ‘Sky Fortress’
- Enjoy a trek in Horton Plains National Park’s wild grassland and thick forest to spot the area’s exclusive bird species
- Explore Kandy’s ‘Temple of the Tooth’ and the Hill Country’s lush tea plantations in cooler climates
- 4 nights premium hotel, 9 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night comfortable tented camp accommodation
- 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver and local guide
- Bus and 4WD transfers
- ATOL protected
9-Day Paradise Found in Tobago
Escape to Tobago for bioluminescent snorkelling, rainforest waterfalls and rich local culture. Stay at Mount Irvine Bay and Speyside’s Manta Lodge, spot hummingbirds, and discover over 260 bird species. Let the island’s vibrant rhythm and natural beauty awaken your senses.
** Explore the oldest protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere **
From £1,829pp
Including flights
Operated by The Internet Traveller
- Experience a bioluminescent snorkel adventure under a starlit sky
- Discover enchanting hummingbirds in their vibrant tropical garden
- Explore Tobago’s highest waterfall and stunning natural beauty
- Relax by the serene shores of Speyside’s tranquil beaches
- 3 nights hotels, 5 nights lodge accommodation
- 3 nights Bed & Breakfast
- Bioluminescence snorkelling
- Argyle Waterfall & Hummingbird Tropical Gardens tour
- Return airport transfers
- Return international flights
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Capital To Coast
Embark on an overland adventure from Nairobi to the coastal resorts of Mombasa, visiting Southern Kenya’s premier parks and reserves.
** Go in search of the Big 5 in the Masai Mara **
From £1,799pp
Operated by Freedom Destinations
- Marvel in a two day game experience in the famous Masai Mara National Reserve
- Stay in a lodge in the Oloolaimutia Hills, overlooking the reserve
- Spot hippos and flamingos at Lake Naivasha
- Enjoy wildlife viewing backdropped by Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- See the ‘super tuskers’ of Tsavo West National Park
- 1 night hotel, 6 nights lodge accommodation
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Game drives led by an expert guide
- Travel by 4×4 vehicle
- National park fees
- Transfers
- ABTA & ATOL protected
15-Day Costa Rica Wildlife Tour
For a tiny country, Costa Rica packs a huge wildlife punch. Containing 5% of the world’s biodiversity, its thick forests teem with life, from brightly coloured toucans to slow-moving sloths. With adventure and beautiful beaches to boot, this two-week trip won’t disappoint.
** SAVE up to £136pp **
From £2,359pp
Operated by Explore
- Cruise the jungle waterways and explore the rainforest of the ‘mini Amazon’ of Tortuguero
- Included is a white water raft on the Pacuare river, or opt to fly through the canopy on a zip wire
- Experience a night walk through Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve
- Share the stunning white-sand beaches of Manuel Antonio with sun-bathing iguanas and capuchin monkeys
- 6 nights comfortable hotel, 8 nights comfortable lodge accommodation
- 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader
- Bus and boat transfers
- ATOL protected
15-Day Borneo Sun Bears & Orangutans, KL Caves & Penang Beach Escape
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Malaysia and Borneo—meet orangutans and sun bears, explore Kuala Lumpur’s landmarks, and unwind on Penang’s serene beaches amid rich culture and diverse landscapes.
** Some incredible activities and excursions included **
From £2,239pp
Including flights
Operated by The Internet Traveller
- See both Orangutans & Sun Bears in their natural habitat and learn of the efforts to protect them
- Cruise into enchantment on a fireflies, mangroves & feast under the stars cruise
- Enjoy a rainforest and Batu Caves tour
- Chill on the golden sands of Penang
- 11 nights 4* hotels, 3 nights 5* hotel accommodation
- Bed & Breakfast throughout
- FREE experience – Rainforest & Batu Caves tour
- Sepilok Orangutan & Sun Bear discovery tour
- Mangrove fireflies cruise including dinner from Sandakan
- Domestic flights across Malaysia and Borneo
- Return international flights
- ABTA & ATOL protected
15-Day Madagascar: The Lost Continent
Explore Madagascar’s endemic wildlife, diverse cultures and epic scenery. Journey from the capital to volcanic highlands, lush rainforests and golden beaches. Visit National Parks for lemurs and chameleons, and experience local life in vibrant markets and traditional artisan workshops.
** SAVE up to £300pp **
From £2,545pp
Operated by Explore
- Hear the Indri lemurs’ morning call in the Andasible Reserve and spot the Golden Bamboo lemur in the rainforest of Ranomafana
- From the rice paddies and villages of the highlands to the arid, cactus-strewn planes of the Spiny Desert and Madagascar’s Grand Canyon, witness the island’s unrivalled scenery
- Spend two days unwinding on the white-sand beaches of Ifaty, a tropical paradise with prolific birdlife
- 12 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights comfortable lodge accommodation
- 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
- Tours as detailed in the itinerary
- Explore tour leader, driver, local guide and ranger
- Internal flight and boat transfers
- ATOL protected
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