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Wildlife & Nature Tours, Vacations, and Safaris

Witnessing animals in their natural habitat is an exhilarating experience, from hopping kangaroos to lounging lions, iridescent birds to intimidating whale sharks. A wildlife tour will immerse you in a mixture of wilderness and luxury to indulge in the majesty of wildlife on land and sea for an unparalleled experience. Find inspiration on where you can experience unique wildlife excursions in the sample itineraries below.

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Top Nature & Wildlife Destinations

Discover extraordinary places and those rarely explored–these are a few to inspire your travels.

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8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,300

Costa Rica Nature & Wildlife Vacation: Volcano, Hot Springs, Jungle & More

San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Tamarindo

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,400

9-Day Highlights of Botswana Safari

Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Linyanti Concession, Kasane

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $17,100

14 Day Galapagos Adventure

Quito, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu +6 more

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,000

Grand Scotland Tour for Nature & Wildlife Enthusiasts

Edinburgh, Inverness, Orkney Isles, Cairngorms National Park

Zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

7 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,300

Ngorongoro Crater Safari: Wildlife & Lava

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Mount Lengai Volcano, Lake Natron

Koalas are one of the main attractions in Australia

18 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,400

An Intimate Wildlife Tour of Australia & New Zealand

Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Uluru, Cairns, Auckland +3 more

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A buff-winged starfrontlet humming bird in Ecuador

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $15,900

Bird Watchers Tour of Galapagos and Ecuador

Quito, Rucu Pichincha, Yanacocha Reserve, Reserva Las Gralarias, Milpe Bird Sanctuary +15 more

African penguins colony in Cape Town, South Africa

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $6,500

Wildlife Wonders: Ten-Day South Africa Vacation for Families

Cape Town, Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Jaguar in natural habitat of the Pantanal, Brazil

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,800

10-Day Brazil: Wildlife and Nature Explorer

Amazon, Alta Floresta, Porto Jofre, Miranda

Hot air balloons drifting over the Masai Mara Savannah at dawn

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $14,700

Personalized Kenya Safari: Maasai Mara & More

Nairobi (City), Amboseli National Park, Laikipia, Maasai Mara

Lion laying on grass in the African savanna

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $11,700

Two-Week Kenya Big Cat Safari Adventure

Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Meru National Park, Mara Naboisho Conservancy

Mother Cheetah with cubs in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $14,200

Cheetah Safari: Expedition Through Kenya

Nairobi, Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve

Popular Destinations for Nature & Wildlife

Lioness and her cubs photographed on an African Safari

Kenya Cheetah Safaris

A big herd of wild elephants in Botswana, Africa

Elephant Safaris

Travel Tips for Your Nature & Wildlife Tours, Vacations & Safaris

What are the best nature destinations to visit?

When it comes to experiencing the diversity and wonder of the natural world, there are countless breathtaking nature destinations to consider. Here are some of the world’s most beautiful places where you can immerse yourself in the stunning outdoors:

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Victoria Falls, Zambia
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
Milford Sound, New Zealand
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland

Mount Fuji, Japan

Where are the best places to see animals?

For an up-close look at incredible wildlife, there are many premier destinations around the globe that allow you to observe animals in their natural habitats. Here are some of the world’s top places to see animals:

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: Lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, Cape buffalo, and more
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: Sea lions, giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, blue-footed boobies, and more
The Amazon Rainforest: Sloths, toucans, parrots, pink river dolphins, and more
Costa Rica: Sloths, howler monkeys, poison dart frogs, quetzals, and more
Okavango Delta, Botswana: Elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and more
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda: Mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, and more

Bandhavgarh National Park, India: Bengal tigers, chital, chowsingha, and more

What are the best nature activities for vacation?

Getting out into nature offers so many ways to actively explore beautiful landscapes and encounter wildlife. Here are some top nature activities to make the most of your vacation:

Safari drives: Venture out in safari drives through places like Kruger National Park or Serengeti to spot the Big 5 and other animals.
Snorkeling: Glide through the crystal clear waters of the Galapagos Islands and Great Barrier Reef to swim alongside sea turtles, manta rays and schools of colorful fish.
Gorilla trekking: Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park to visit endangered mountain gorillas.
Hot air ballooning: Take a sunrise or sunset balloon ride over places like Cappadocia, Turkey or the Masai Mara for breathtaking aerial nature views.

Glacier hiking: Trek on ancient glaciers in Patagonia, New Zealand or Iceland for an awe-inspiring walk through glistening blue ice formations.

What are your most popular nature & wildlife itineraries?

The natural world offers endless opportunities for wonder and discovery. From lush jungles to endless savannas, majestic mountains to mysterious oceans, we can arrange personalized adventures to connect you with the planet's most incredible landscapes and rarest creatures. Let your imagination run wild as you find inspiration in these popular itineraries nature and wildlife itineraries:

Explore the wilderness and witness unique and exotic animals with our Costa Rica Nature & Wildlife Vacation: Volcano, Hot Springs, Jungle & More.
Encounter the Big Five up close and navigate the Okavango waterways with our 9-Day Highlights of Botswana Safari.

Discover one of the most biodiverse places in the world and see remarkable wildlife with our 14 Day Galapagos Adventure.

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Australia, New Zealand Vacation Review: Waiheke Island, Hobbiton, Tongariro, Milford Sound, Dart River, Penguin Parade, Wine Tasting, Hiking, 3 Weeks

It was amazing. Zicasso’s travel specialist planned the whole thing for us. It was absolutely seamless. All the accommodations, rental car, transfers, tours, and flights were perfect. It was a trip of a lifetime for us and it was magical. I even called the travel specialist a couple of times to ask a question and he was right there for us. His job wasn’t over until we returned home.

I can never thank him enough for such a fabulous experience! I would highly recommend this travel specialist. He is such a professional. We toasted him often while we were there! Here’s to you, our travel specialist!

Costa Rica Vacation Review: Nosara, Arenal, Monteverde, Hot Springs, Wildlife, Coffee and Chocolate Tour, 2 Weeks

Zicasso’s travel specialist designed the perfect trip. We had three generations of travelers and she was able to take all our needs into account. All the hotels recommended were excellent and the tours were great. The travel specialist took time with us via Zoom for planning and was available for messaging before and during our trip. She and the team were terrific.

South Africa Trip Review: Cape Town, Shamwari, Big Five Safari, 1 Week

The South Africa trip was a huge success. Everything planned was wonderful, especially Cape Town and Shamwari!

Fiji, Australia, New Zealand Honeymoon Vacation Review: Great Barrier Reef, Rotorua, Snorkeling, 3-Week Trip

We had the most amazing honeymoon! We had a jam-packed schedule for our three-week trip and everything went incredibly smoothly. We loved all of the activities and tours that were planned by Zicasso's travel specialist. All the accommodations were great and met our expectations. We had the best trip and appreciate all of our travel specialist’s hard work planning it!

Australia Travel Review: Kangaroo Island, Great Ocean Road, Great Barrier Reef, 3-Week Trip

Zicasso’s travel specialist was great to work with. She anticipated our needs and was quick to respond with information and to answer questions. She set up a great trip for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Australia. We had a couple of issues with the tours that were set up for us and they were quickly resolved, with great results.

On our visit to Kangaroo Island, the small-group tour subcontractor mishandled our connection on the island; their recovery was to send a personal guide to spend the day with us and also provide us with dinner! It ended up being one of our best tours. Many of our small groups were just my wife and myself, sometimes with one or two others.

We also had a very rainy and windy day the day we were supposed to go out to the Great Barrier Reef. It was a weekend and the travel specialist was on vacation. That said, the on-call person was amazing in rearranging one of our other small-group tours for that day and we were still able to go to the reef two days later.

All in all, I would highly recommend the travel specialist and her company. They were great up front and great during the trip.

Brazil Vacation Review: Iguazu Falls, Fortaleza, Beaches, 10 Nights

We had a great travel experience with Zicasso's travel company. Brazil is a wonderful country to visit. The people we encountered were very courteous, helpful, and happy.