Wildlife family tours

Take a walk on the wild side.

There are families, and then there are animal-loving families. If yours is the kind of tribe who could collectively swoon their way through The Lion King on a regular basis, or who, better yet, would rather spend a Sunday at the wildlife sanctuary than the local cinema, we’ve got an adventure or three for you. Our Wildlife Family Holidays are simple; they have all the hallmarks of a classic Intrepid Family Holiday, but with an extra dose of animal fun – be it furry or scaly or fangy. The orangutans of Borneo, the hippos of East Africa and the seabirds of the Galapagos are calling.

Wildlife family highlights

Why choose us

Family-only trips

These trips are for families only – including any grandparents, aunts or uncles who’d like to join, of course. As long as you’re travelling with a child aged between 5 (or 10 for some itineraries) and 17, you’re a family in our eyes. Plus, all travellers aged 17 and younger receive a 10% discount.

Like-minded travellers

Travelling with us is a bit like travelling with old friends. You’ll join a group of 3 to 5 families from all over the world, and the kids tend to hit it off straight away so you can enjoy some well-earned R&R. We often find that families stay in touch long after the trip ends. 

Small groups

Our groups are small enough to avoid the crowds and reach out-of-the-way places, but big enough for a good social mix. Our average group size of 10 allows us to hop aboard local boats, buses or trains, eat at family-run restaurants, and stay in traditional guesthouses and homestays. 

Kid-friendly itineraries

Boredom? Nope. The biggest challenge of travelling with kids is keeping them entertained, which is why our trips have plenty of fun activities and free time. We try to keep travelling time to a minimum and use hotels with pools. Your leader can also suggest activities based on your kid’s hobbies or curriculum.

Safety first

Our leaders are specially trained to run family adventures, so you and the kids will be well taken care of. You can also rest easy knowing we conduct safety assessments on all our activities to meet local standards as well as our own comprehensive safety policy.

Sustainable travel

We strive to use travel as a force for good. That’s why we choose to give back to the communities we visit, carbon offset all our trips and take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. We’ve been officially certified as the world’s largest travel B Corp, which means when you choose Intrepid Travel, you can rest assured you’re travelling to improve the planet.

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Premium Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda

Akash · Traveled August 2024
I love everything that Intrepid stands for. It brings together a community of likeminded adventurers and explorers alongside a community of kind hearted and welcoming locals wherever the destination. This trip was no different and I truly felt at home with every experience. From gorilla trekking to learning about the Rwandan genocide, this was an unforgettable trip of a lifetime.
Review submitted 23 Aug 2024

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Kathryn (Katie) · Traveled August 2024
The trip to Rwanda and Uganda is life changing. Our time with the Gorillas was beyond my wildest dreams. Truly one of the most amazing trips of my life. Thank you Intrepid!!
Review submitted 23 Aug 2024

Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

Mick · Traveled August 2024
Review submitted 21 Aug 2024

Borneo Family Holiday

Jennifer · Traveled August 2024
This was our first tour as a family (5 and 9 year old) and it went beyond our expectations. Our guide, Nostalia, was absolutely fantastic - available, very informative and well organised. Would highly recommend to families wanting to do something different.
Review submitted 21 Aug 2024

Costa Rica Experience

Giordano · Traveled August 2024
Review submitted 20 Aug 2024

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