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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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Rwanda, Tanzania Travel Review: Wildlife, 2-Week Trip

It was an incredible, epic trip! We had stress-free transitions and accommodations throughout the trip due to the wonderful trip organization by Zicasso’s travel specialist!

Costa Rica Tour Review: San Jose, Arenal, Manuel Antonio, 11-Night Trip

Zicasso’s travel specialist was a dream. We booked our trip quite late, but they were still able to put together an amazing itinerary, with beautiful hotels, wonderful meals, and incredible activities and adventures, and everything went off without a hitch. We couldn't believe how every single time we had something planned, a driver showed up on time, was super-friendly, and everything went really smoothly. And the owner was always available to tweak things on the fly when necessary. It was just wonderful.

South Africa, Zimbabwe Vacation Review: Kruger National Park, Private Tours, Game Drives, 1 Month

Zicasso’s travel specialist and his team far exceeded our expectations, making this a trip of a lifetime. Guides and accommodations were superb. Even though Kruger experienced record rains and floods mere weeks before, we were treated to the "Big Five" on our game drives in the neighboring reserves. We cannot think of anything that needed improvement. Thanks to the travel specialist and team!

Ecuador Trip Review: Catamaran Cruise, Wildlife Sightings, Swimming with Dolphins, 1 Week

I was guided well in weighing the pros and cons for my style of travel by Zicasso’s travel specialist. The vessel was a relatively new catamaran with low guest numbers, which I appreciated. The catamaran was wonderful, the food was great and diverse, and the staff was very attentive. Our guide was knowledgeable and ALWAYS on the lookout for wildlife on land and sea. The outings were well planned. A+++

Ecuador Tour Review: Quito, Cruise, 8 Nights

Both Zicasso’s travel specialists truly listened to our desires for the trip and were respectful of the budget we gave at the beginning of our conversation. Their responsiveness was top-notch and we felt completely cared for the entire trip. We especially loved the surprise meet-up in person while in Quito! She is wonderful!

Costa Rica Vacation Review: Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Sky Tram, Crocodile Safari, 9 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialist customized a trip for us, with three nights near the Arenal Volcano, two nights near the Monteverde cloud forest, and three nights near Manuel Antonio National Park. During the planning, the travel specialist was flexible and responsive to all of our needs and questions.

All of our lodgings were outstanding and all of our adventures were great. The itinerary was executed flawlessly, from our transportation to and from airports, from one destination to the next, and to and from our adventures.