Get closer to nature, the Intrepid way.
From the jungles of India to the islands of the Galapagos, our small group tours take you to the heart of nature. From elephants silhouetted against an Africa sunset to orangutans swinging in the treetops high above, these trips get you right into the heart of their world, offering an unforgettable chance to spot the kind of animals you might have only ever seen in books or on TV. With expert local guides joining you along the way, you'll stay in a range of accommodation almost as memorable as your animal sightings – from safari lodges to wilderness camps, these are truly wild experiences.Â
Above all we make sure that these interactions are done in a responsbile way and with the greatest level of respect. We believe that wild animals should be viewed – with no contact or interaction – doing what they do best: living in the wild.
Our wildlife trips
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Roam the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, camp beside Lake Victoria and spot Africa's...
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Experience the beauty of the Ngorongoro and Serengeti, Usambara Mountains and Zanzibar...
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Go deep in East Africa on this 27-day trip including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar.
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Experience Kenyan wildlife on an eight day trip travelling from Nairobi to Lake...
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See the Galapagos Islands on an eight-day adventure including Isla Isabela, Isla Santa...
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Spend 10 unforgettable days on board the Grand Daphne, discovering the central islands...
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Embark on an African odyssey visiting South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho in 22 safari...
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Visit Africa and travel through southern Africa's beautiful regions. Visit South Africa...
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Travel to Borneo to visit orangutan sanctuaries and explore lush jungles. See the best...
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Spend a wildlife-filled week on the Galapagos Islands with Intrepid, including Isla...
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Focus on two of South America's heaviest hitters on this 17-day tour through both the...
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Take an active 10-day adventure cruise though the Galapagos Islands, from Isla Santa...
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Travel to the Galapagos Islands from Quito and embark on a sailing adventure around...
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Explore the best of the otherworldly Galapagos Islands on this 10-day tour that takes...
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Embark on an immersive Adventure Cruise through the Galapagos Islands and experience...
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Discover the culture, wildlife and waterways of Botswana on this upgraded adventure...
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See Africa in 22 days with Lonely Planet and Intrepid to South Africa, Namibia,...
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Hop aboard an adventure tour through the wilds of Borneo's Sarawak region. Crawl...
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Travel through East Africa from Kenya to Tanzania, stopping at the Masai Mara, the...
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Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...
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Take an adventure of a lifetime to the Antarctic and beyond. Cross the Antarctic Circle...
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Set out on a mighty African adventure through Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe...
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Discover the treasures of the northern Galapagos Islands on this cruise, including Isla...
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Take to the water and explore the beautiful Galapagos Islands. See huge populations of...
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Take to cerulean waters to explore the beautiful Galapagos Islands. See huge...
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Explore the Islands of the Galapagos on this startling adventure that highlights the...
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Explore the central islands of the Galapagos on this startling adventure that...
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This 17-day Galapagos Adventure Cruise is the perfect way to explore the islands of...
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Travel to Ecuador and join a 13-day Intrepid journey in the Galapagos’. Visit Isla...
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Travel from Zimbabwe to South Africa via Botswana. The Okavango and Beyond trip is the...
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Hit the (dirt) road through Kenya and Tanzania. Safari in the Serengeti and the Masai...
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Jump onboard an exhilarating journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls through the...
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Step out onto the Serengeti and keep your eyes out for rhinos, lions, leopards and a...
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Experience the rare opportunity to explore both the eastern and western sides of the...
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Embark on a 21-day Intrepid expedition including the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia...
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Explore South Georgia, the Antarctic Peninsula and the Falkland Islands with Intrepid...
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This 64-day journey with explores Southern Africa in detail including Botswana, Kenya,...
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See the best of the Galapagos Islands on this action-packed adventure cruise, touring...
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Take a 30-day southern African adventure from Cape Town into Namibia, Botswana and...
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Get the best of the Galapagos on a 9-day tour to Isla San Cristobal, Isla Santa Cruz...
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Tour Africa's best from Kenya to Cape Town through Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zimbabwe...
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See East Africa in 17 days including Victoria Falls, Matobo, South Luwanga, Lake Malawi...
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No holiday to South Africa is complete without a safari in Kruger Park. Spot wild...
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Head out into the wilds of Kruger National Park on thrilling game drives. Stay in...
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Answer the call of the Kruger, South Africa's vast and famous game park that is teeming...
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Traverse the untamed coastline of Greenland and Northern Canada on board the Ocean...
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Explore the wild coastline of Northern Canada and Greenland on board the Ocean...
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Take the ultimate expedition and voyage to the North Pole. Stand on top of the world at...
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Embark on an Arctic expedition to Scotland, Denmark and Spitsbergen.
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Discover the exquisite wilderness of the Russian Arctic on this 16-day exploration.
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Polar deserts, shimmering glaciers and unique wildlife – the Arctic has it all.
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Other wilderness adventures
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Soak up Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on this 17-day tour that begins in Bishkek and visits...
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Explore rugged Utah on this eight-day tour created by Lonely Planet and Intrepid. Hit...
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Wildlife highlights
Search for the Big Five in Tanzania
On safari, it’s all about getting as close as you can to the elusive Big Five – the African elephant, black rhino, Cape buffalo, African lion and African leopard. Pack your camera and keep your eyes peeled to the grasslands as you travel in a custom-built Overland vehicle on the trip of a lifetime.
Isolated island encounters in the Galapagos
As far as face-to-face wildlife meetings go, few places come close to the other-worldy islands of the Galapagos. At Isla Santa Fe you can strap on a snorkel and take a dip alongside the friendly sea lion population in crystal-clear waters. You’ll also be privy to parades of iguanas progressively prowling the beaches like a scene from a tiny Jurassic Park.
Visit wild gorillas in Uganda
Climb through the rugged mountain terrain of Bwindi National Park to encounter these rare animals in their natural habitat. Be mesmerised as you watch them eat, sleep, groom and play – the giant silverback surveying the scene as the smaller one’s play like children. Watching their movements is like seeing a mirror image of yourself.
Get the wild life in Borneo
From crocodiles, macaques and cheeky proboscis monkeys spotted on a Kinabatangan riverboat safari, to meeting the patients at the centre for injured and orphaned orangutans in Sepilok, the steamy jungles of Borneo call to wildlife lovers.
Being a wildlife-friendly traveller
From doing your research to never using animals as a photo prop, there are a few easy ways to become a wildlife-friendly traveller. Join Intrepid co-founder Geoff Manchester and Lek Chailert, the founder of Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, to find out more about Intrepid's ban on elephant rides and what you can do to help protect wildlife on your travels.
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Responsible travel
At Intrepid, we believe that it’s our responsibility to help preserve the planet for the next generation of travellers and the communities – and animals – that call these places home. It's one of the reasons why, in 2014, we became the first global tour operator to ban elephant rides on our trips after we funded eye-opening research by World Animal Protection. Read more about our stance on animal welfare below.
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