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Wildlife Holidays

Incredible encounters across all seven continents

Introduction

Beyond the traditional African safari holiday, a huge range of wildlife holidays are available to those who want to get close to nature. Read our round-up of the best African safaris to see how to spot the Big Five or learn how to follow the Great Migration.

Continue the big cat theme and go in search of Bengal tigers in Madhya Pradesh or spot jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, which are also home to 300 species of birds and scores of other rare animals.

Orangutans are a major attraction in Malaysian Borneo, where proboscis monkeys, sea turtles, saltwater crocodiles and enormous rafflesia flowers are also not to be missed. Alternatively, track gorillas in Rwanda; go whale watching in South Africa, or glimpse polar bears and a mass of marine life inside the Arctic Circle. Birdwatching is popular from pole to pole and all points in between.

Perhaps the ultimate wildlife adventure though is an expedition cruise to the Galápagos, where you can snorkel with sea lions, watch giant tortoises and catch the courtship displays of blue-footed boobies and red-throated frigate birds.

Many countries around the world offer opportunities to see some amazing animals in their natural habitat; our wildlife specialists have a wealth of personal experience and can take you to a strikingly diverse world beyond the Big Five; discover our top 10 wildlife travel experiences too to see where we’d go in search of the wild things.

 

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Our top itineraries for Wildlife Holidays

Whale Shark, Ningaloo Reef, Coral Coast, Australia

Australian Wildlife Safari

16-day tailor-made journey from £6,570 pp incl. flights

Get up close to Australia’s famed wildlife, showcased across a range of included tours and excursions alongside stays in everything from beachside hideaways to luxury lodges.

Cabin, Amor Arenal, Costa Rica

Boutique Costa Rica Adventure

14-day tailor-made holiday from £8,555 pp incl. flights

Explore the nature of one of the world’s most complex and diverse ecosystems through the comfort of specially selected, luxury boutique hotels, chosen to showcase the very best of Costa Rican hospitality.

Kangaroo in the vines of South Australia

Australia’s Wine, Outback & Wildlife Wonders

17-day tailor-made journey from £3,995 pp incl. flights

With stays on historic cattle stations and in cutting-edge urban hotels, all paired with a range of included excursions, this is the ideal introduction to the myriad delights of two contrasting Australian states.

Breakfast table at sunrise on safari with mountain views

East Africa SkySafari: Kenya and Tanzania

15-day tailor-made journey from £17,335 pp incl. flights

Kenya and Tanzania are world-renowned for their diverse landscapes, spectacular wildlife and world-class safari experiences. This fly-in safari combines the very best of both, staying at a selection of luxury safari camps and lodges by Elewana.

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Top offers for Wildlife Holidays

Blue-footed Booby, Galapagos Islands

Luxury Quito, Mashpi Lodge & Galápagos Cruise

15-day tailor-made holiday from £11,165 pp incl. flights

Special
offer

Early booking offer – Save up to £255pp
Book by: 30 May 2025

Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Galápagos aboard a luxury yacht with fore and aft observation decks, a glass-bottom boat, daily excursions and quality service.

Southern right whale, Hermanus

South Africa: Cape Town, Wine & Whales

11-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,670 pp incl. flights

Special
offer

Early booking offer – Save up to £450pp
Book by: 07 June 2025

Turn out from Cape Town’s welcoming charms, golden-sand beaches and iconic skyline to taste your way through South Africa’s finest vineyards in the endlessly rolling Winelands before discovering the world’s best land-based whale watching in Hermanus.

Lofoten Islands, Hurtigruten Cruise

Hurtigruten Classic Round-trip Voyage

12-day coastal cruise from £1,750 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Save up to 25% on selected dates
Book by: 02 May 2025

This exploratory cruise will bring you through fjords and past remote islands to reach northern Norway’s historic towns and fishing villages, and enjoy plenty of Arctic adventure.

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Why book with Wexas Travel?

At Wexas, we specialise in bespoke travel experiences. Our itineraries are just samples of what we can arrange, and can be changed depending on your precise needs, finances and ideas by our experienced destination specialists.

Contact one of our consultants on 020 7590 0610 to discuss how we can tailor your holiday.

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Let our travel specialists curate the perfect holiday:

  • Inspirational ideas based on experience
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Every step of the way

Every step of the way

Our services are with you from start to finish:

  • Dedicated personal consultants
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  • Care and guidance pre, post and during holiday
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