Wildlife vacations advice
Tips on enhancing a safari vacation
Our Wildlife Vacations
Sri Lanka wildlife and whales tour
Whales and the wildlife of Yala National Park
Sweden vacations, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Wildlife vacation in Sweden with full focus on large mammals.
Ten day wildlife safari, South Africa
Award winning wildlife safaris in South Africa
Sri Lanka tour & beach vacation
Tropical island paradise with cultural tour
Trinidad and Tobago vacations
All the main highlights of Trinidad & Tobago
Cape to Windhoek Namib desert camping safari
Camping safari from Cape Town to Namibia, Sossusvlei, Etosha
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Experience all that this remarkable area has to offer!
Trinidad and Tobago nature tours
An eco-adventure experience that includes every comfort
Small group vacations to Madagascar
Experience the best of this enigmatic island continent
Tiger tour in India, land of the Tiger tour
Wildlife tour through India
Galapagos land based adventure vacation
Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater
South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
Award winning safari in South Africa
Namibia safari and vacation
A fabulous small group guided trip in Nambia
Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
Costa Rica wildlife vacation
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
Galapagos and Machu Picchu vacation in Ecuador and Peru
Discover Peru's Machu Picchu and the Wildlife-rich Galapagos
Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
Gorillas and big game, Nairobi to Kigali tour
See classic African game
Bird watching tours in Hungary
Visit Bukk N.P. with a birding specialist
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
Rajasthan cycling vacation with Taj & tigers
Enjoy cycling tour in Royal Rajasthan with Taj and Tiger.
Whale & dolphin research in Ligurian Sea, Italy
Whale and dolphin conservation trip
Blue Whale tour in the Azores
Visit the Azores at the best time to see Blue Whales
Wolverine photography tour in Finland
Photograph & watch wild wolverines, a very elusive species
Churchill polar bear tour in Canada
A unique opportunity to encounter polar bears
Borneo tailor made vacations, wildlife & beaches
A luxury tour of the best wildlife & beaches of Sabah
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
Tiger photography tip
Paul Goldstein, top tiger safari guide and expert at one of our leading suppliers, Exodus, shares his advice for photographers: “Much like mountain gorillas, you have to be aware that the tiger is a desperately endangered species, so please try and look beyond your camera. I have led countless tiger safaris in India, but probably only have half a dozen really good photos. So, particularly when you see your first one, put the camera away because, firstly, you might not see another one and also, it is a deeply emotive moment. The photo will probably be rubbish anyway as you will be sobbing or shaking, as you should be.“Bear safety
Tom Brown from our bear watching specialist supplier, Natural World Safaris:“The most important thing to be aware of is that the polar bear is a very dangerous animal. Especially a hungry polar bear. They can smell humans from up to 30km away. And so, when they are hungry, they start moving towards humans pretty fast. In Svalbard, if you are on land, and one comes towards you, the guide who is armed with a rifle first fires warning shots in the air, and if they don’t get scared off, then they would shoot to kill. Although I have never seen that happen on a trip because realistically, if they see a polar bear on land, then they won’t land there. But it is key to listen to your guide and never wander off on your own. Which is a very silly thing to do, when you have a polar bear that will eat you very quickly.”
Safety at sea tip
Amanda Stafford, from our supplier Dolphin and Whale Connection, shares her whale watching tips: "Whale watching is it about what you see, but it's also about the safety and the standard of the boats, and how well you're looked after. Our clients are briefed on the sea conditions, they fill in a medical form and we don't let them on the hard-hulled, rigid inflatable boats if they've got a history of back problems. Check that your operator can advise you what the sea conditions are going to be like, and what it's like on the boat: where to sit; how to look after your back; if it impacts on a wave, take the impact with your knees... We also have a catamaran which is a little bit easier, there are places to hold on, you may fall over but you're not going to have one of those jolts - and that's the thing to watch on the inflatables."Health & safety on wildlife vacations
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See our Gorilla Safari guide for more details.
Our top Wildlife Vacation
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
2021: 25 Oct, 6 Nov
Vacation reviews from our travelers
We have selected some of the most useful wildlife vacations advice that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation - and the space inside your suitcase.


“Talk with the guides – they are a mine of information.” - Stuart Sutcliffe, wildlife watching in Namibia
"Viewing the (many) grizzly bears in a natural environment without any interference with nature. Specifically, it was thrilling to see several mothers with cubs! Take layering clothing as it can be cold in the viewing platforms but warm other times. Take insect repellent and USE IT! I don't normally get bitten but this time I did. Take NO food or drink: it is all provided and is superb and plentiful. They also provide toiletries, so no need to take those either! And finally, be prepared to be amazed!" - Suzanne Wafer on our grizzly bear watching tour in British Columbia
"Don't use flash photography on the wildlife, it is cruel and frightens off the creatures for other people to see!" - Alicia Jane Taylor


“Be prepared for the beauty of the natural landscape and seascape. Be prepared for possible rough waters on the orca viewing expedition and also accept that a complete soaking is likely due to the small size of the craft. However, the soaking is fully acceptable once the orcas are located and the small craft allows for more personal viewing.” - Robert Roberto, whale watching on Vancouver Island
"Be patient. Rwanda is a wonderful country with many experiences to reward what may seem longish journeys - particularly that to Nyungwe Forest where Colobus monkeys are very interesting and there is much else to enjoy. Do use sticks and porters when available. They do make progress easier as well as giving needed income. Visit genocide sights if possible. Not at all easy but will help understanding of what Rwanda has been through and the burden of memory that many people must still carry." - Patrick Taylor on a gorilla watching vacation in Rwanda
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