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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

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 Trip Review: Tasmania, Rotorua, Uluru, Queenstown, Luging, Camel Ride, Wildlife, Hobbiton, Islands, Glowworm Cave, 2 Weeks

We absolutely loved so much of our trip! My kids’ (ages 11 and eight) favorite activities were luging in Rotorua, NZ, and the sunset camel ride in Uluru, AU, while my husband and I were enchanted by Hobbiton and enjoyed exploring a glowworm cave with the owner's father! We all loved Tasmania.

There were a few hiccups. However, we were very happy with all the support the Zicasso travel company's team provided in real time to help us get back on track.

The overall trip was fantastic. My husband and I appreciated having the team support our adventures, both the highs and the lows. The team members were detailed-oriented. This trip exceeded our expectations and we’re incredibly grateful for their expertise in curating such memorable experiences.

Australia Trip Review: Sydney, Uluru, Kakadu, Freycinet National Park, Cradle Mountain, Wildlife, Bridge Climb, Botanical Gardens, Catamaran Ride, 19 Nights

Zicasso's tour planner did a superb job for us. She collaborated with us on working out our itinerary and had useful information on how to combine our desired destinations efficiently.

While we were in Australia, she was available via the company's app, including helping us on a late evening when our flight from Sydney to Hobart was canceled because of a cyclone and we needed a short-notice hotel in Sydney.

South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Wildlife, Local Cuisine, 13-Day Trip

Wow, I ran out of superlatives–fantastic, awesome, amazing. Everything was well organized and the recommended accommodations were all top-notch. The guides were so expert in their field. Every activity was well worth the time. Every meal was delicious.

Brazil Vacation Review: Copacabana Beach, Iguazu Falls, Carnival, Cooking Class, 9 Nights

Zicasso's travel agent was a delight to work with. He was responsive in helping us plan an interesting itinerary.

We enjoyed our trip to Brazil.

Brazil Tour Review: Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Private Tour, Private Boat Ride, 8 Nights

It was a fantastic trip! Zicasso's travel specialist provided guidance on visiting not just Rio de Janeiro, but Paraty, a fishing village four hours away, and it turned out to be the highlight of the trip.

She scheduled a private boat tour of the bay and it was absolutely stunning; swimming on empty beaches and having a great lunch right over the water.

Additionally she booked a beautiful and relaxing hotel that had some of the best food of the trip. I would not have planned this without her help.

I recommend our travel company unreservedly; totally worth it!

Tanzania, Kenya Vacation Review: Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Zanzibar, Nairobi, Elephant Experience, Wildlife, Nature, 16-Day Trip

The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!