Wildlife Tours | Intrepid Travel ZA

Get closer to nature. From the jungles of India to the African bush, 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, spotting wildlife in any part of the world is a thrilling way to spend your time.

That’s why we’ve created trips that focus on wildlife viewing and get right into the heart of an animal’s world. Stay in a range of accommodation, from safari lodges to wilderness camps for a truly wild experience. We only use expert local guides.

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Our wildlife trips

Enjoy your journey to the Antarctic Peninsula on the Ocean Endeavour

Best of Antarctica

11 Days From 82440

Capture the essence of the Antarctic Peninsula and its incredible islands aboard the...

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Okavango Experience

10 Days From 17073

Tour through Johannesburg, Maun, Chobe, the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls on a ten...

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Bridge across the jungle in Monteverde, Costa Rica

Classic Costa Rica

15 Days From 22030

Travel to Costa Rica and discover a tropical playground of immense natural beauty....

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Gorillas & Game Parks

16 Days From 37188

Encounter the wildlife of Kenya and Uganda on this 16-day Lonely Planet Experience...

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Travellers taking pictures through the jeep viewing roof of an elephant in Ngorongoro National Park, Tanzania on an Intrepid Travel tour

Serengeti Trail

8 Days From 17805

Roam the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, camp beside Lake Victoria and spot Africa's...

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Spot a proboscus monkey amongst the trees

Sabah Adventure

12 Days From 28249

This Sabah Adventure tour through the Borneo wilderness will truly capture your...

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Explore Southern Africa

18 Days From 31497

Spend 18 days exploring Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe on a Lonely Planet Experience...

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Snorkelling with sea lions, Galapagos Islands

Best of Galapagos

10 Days From 36072

Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos...

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Antarctic Whale Journey

10 Days From 69680

Follow the whale migration to Antarctica, where humpback and minke whales breach the...

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Costa Rica Experience

9 Days From 14220

Encounter the natural beauty of Costa Rica, from La Fortuna’s volcano and Monteverde’s...

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Elephants graze in the Kruger National Park

Vic Falls to Kruger

9 Days From 16548

Join Intrepid and Lonely Planet for a rollicking nine-day safari adventure through...

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Road to Zanzibar

12 Days From 25275

Experience the beauty of the Ngorongoro and Serengeti, Usambara Mountains and Zanzibar...

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Sepilok rainforest, Borneo

Classic Borneo

10 Days From 30360

Journey through Borneo on an adventure that includes river cruising, jungle nature...

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Kenya Wildlife Safari

8 Days From 11985

Experience Kenyan wildlife on a Lonely Planet Experience with Intrepid. Spend eight...

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Have an experience of a lifetime in Rwanda spending time with the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda

Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches

27 Days From 62838

Go deep in East Africa on this 27-day Lonely Planet Experience powered by Intrepid,...

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Galapagos Discovery

9 Days From 27154

See the Galapagos Islands on an eight-day Lonely Planet Experience with Intrepid. Stay...

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Kenya: Wildlife Rangers Expedition

7 Days From 27875

Travel through Kenya's national parks with the Rangers on the frontline of wildlife...

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Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Daphne)

10 Days From 74751

Come face-to-face with the extraordinary central islands of the Galapagos. Snorkel with...

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Picteresque landscape of a vineyard in the Hermanus Wine Region, South Africa

Kruger, Coast & Cape

22 Days From 31838

Embark on an African odyssey with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, visiting South Africa,...

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The Masai Heartlands

15 Days From 33686

Uncover Kenya and Tanzania on a 15-day Lonely Planet Experience, powered by Intrepid....

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Enjoy the Okavango Delta and your local guide with Intrepid Travel

Botswana Adventure

10 Days From 48130

Visit Africa and travel through Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe on a tour from Windhoek...

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Baby sea lion, Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Island Hopping

8 Days From 24320

Explore the Galapagos Islands on this island-hopping tour that begins in Quito and...

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Magnificent Victoria Falls

Experience Southern Africa

16 Days From 48050

Visit Africa and travel through southern Africa's beautiful regions. Visit South Africa...

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Get an up close view of elephants in Chobe National Park

Vic Falls to Cape Town

22 Days From 33045

Discover the unique and contrasting lands of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South...

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Spend some time at the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary in Borneo

Borneo Family Holiday

11 Days From 25004

Travel to Borneo to visit orangutan sanctuaries and explore lush jungles. See the best...

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Elephants, Kruger National Park

Kruger & Coast

9 Days From 12368

Explore diverse southern Africa on this nine-day Lonely Planet Experience powered by...

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Galapagos Experience

7 Days From 13516

Spend a week on the Galapagos Islands on this experience bought to you by Lonely Planet...

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Group trek along Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Peru

Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure

17 Days From 66569

Focus on two of South America's heaviest hitters on this 17-day tour through both the...

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Sailing the Galapagos Islands

Complete Galapagos (Daphne)

10 Days From 84166

Take an active 10-day adventure cruise though the Galapagos Islands, from Isla Santa...

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Chobe National Park's river with elephants

Botswana Highlights

9 Days From 30231

Discover the culture, wildlife and waterways of Botswana on this upgraded adventure...

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Dramatic landscapes in Sossusvlei, Namibia

Cape Town to Vic Falls

22 Days From 33045

See Africa in 22 days with Lonely Planet and Intrepid to South Africa, Namibia,...

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Garden of Eden walk in Mulu National Park, Borneo

Wild Sarawak

10 Days From 20175

Hop aboard an adventure tour through the wilds of Borneo's Sarawak region. Crawl...

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Borneo Highlights

10 Days From 20635

Beginning in Kuching, travel through jungle, rivers, local villages and vibrant cities...

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East Africa Highlights

10 Days From 42355

Travel through East Africa from Kenya to Tanzania, stopping at the Masai Mara, the...

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Serengeti & Kilimanjaro

15 Days From 62835

Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...

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Galapagos Adventure: Northern Islands (Daphne)

7 Days From 53341

Discover the treasures of the northern Galapagos Islands on this cruise, including Isla...

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Journey to the Antarctic Circle

14 Days From 156284

Take an adventure of a lifetime to the Antarctic and beyond. Cross the Antarctic Circle...

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Kruger to Vic Falls

8 Days From 23430

Travel from South Africa's capital to Botswana and Zimbabwe, visiting two of southern...

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Okavango & Beyond

9 Days From 26105

Travel from Zimbabwe to South Africa via Botswana. The Okavango and Beyond trip is the...

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Best of Borneo

21 Days From 43690

Travel through the wild, untamed lands of beautiful Borneo. From magnificent Mt...

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Madagascar Adventure

14 Days From 31608

Embark on a wildlife and jungle-filled adventure through Madagascar visiting...

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Giraffe family in Kenya

Essential East Africa

10 Days From 22433

Hit the (dirt) road through Kenya and Tanzania. Safari in the Serengeti and the Masai...

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Amazing Southern Africa

22 Days From 88850

Jump onboard an exhilarating journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls through the...

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Maasai locals in Loita hills

Best of East Africa

20 Days From 46185

Step out onto the Serengeti and keep your eyes out for rhinos, lions, leopards and a...

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Costa Rica Family Holiday with Teenagers

9 Days From 26790

Discover the pristine beaches, beautiful mountains and dramatic volcanoes of Costa Rica...

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Real East Africa & Zanzibar

13 Days From 31140

Explore the wildlife-rich plains of Kenya and Tanzania and then unwind in Zanzibar....

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Madagascar Baobabs & Beyond

11 Days From 27465

See the natural wonders of Madagascar in this trip that takes in Antananarivo,...

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Enjoy your journey to the Antarctic Peninsula on the Ocean Endeavour

Discover Antarctica 10 days

10 Days From 106705

An unforgettable 10-day polar expedition cruise to Antarctica. Wildlife spotting, whale...

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Great frigatebird, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos at a Glance: Southern Islands (Daphne)

6 Days From 39956

See the best of the Galapagos Islands on this action-packed adventure cruise, touring...

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Sri Lanka, Ampara, Gal Ova National Park, Axis deer

Sri Lanka Expedition: Wilderness & Wildlife

12 Days From 23220

Uncover the Sri Lankan wilderness from Negombo to Wasgamuwa, Gal Oya, Kumuna and...

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Africa Encompassed Southbound

63 Days From 120595

Set out on a mighty African adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid through Kenya,...

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Southern Africa Adventure

30 Days From 56440

Take a 30-day southern African adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, from Cape...

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Costa Rica to Panama

8 Days From 17889

Take a eight-day journey through Costa Rica and Panama: get active in the mountain...

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One Week in the Galapagos Islands

7 Days From 12969

Get the best of the Galapagos on a 9-day tour to Isla San Cristobal, Isla Santa Cruz...

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Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda

9 Days From 49630

Travel through Rwanda and Uganda in search of natural beauty and the gentle mountain...

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Zanzibar to Vic Falls

19 Days From 23157

Explore East Africa with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, from Zanzibar's beaches to the...

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Best of Antarctica from Punta Arenas

11 Days From 82440

Take to Antarctica on an 11-day expedition on board the Ocean Endeavour via Puntas...

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Broome to Perth Overland

10 Days From 22185

Soak up the laidback West Coast of Australia's on a 10-day adventure from Broome to...

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Peru & Galapagos Explorer

30 Days From 101675

Experience the highlights of Peru and the Galapagos Islands on this 30-day tour,...

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Zanzibar to Nairobi

12 Days From 26636

Get a true taste of eastern Africa on a 12-day Lonely Planet Experience, powered by...

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Absolute Galapagos (Daphne)

17 Days From 137126

Discover the bizarre and the beautiful on this 17-day cruising tour of the Galapagos...

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4WD safari in Ngorongoro crater, Tanzania

Kenya & Tanzania Safari

15 Days From 103280

Experience the wild wonders of Kenya and Tanzania on this trip that delivers adventure...

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Vic Falls to Kenya

28 Days From 46935

Discover East African wilderness and the animals that call it home on a 28-day Lonely...

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Kenya to Cape Town

48 Days From 79385

Tour Africa's best from Kenya to Cape Town through Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zimbabwe...

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Pure Galapagos (Daphne)

8 Days From 61451

Come face-to-face with the extraordinary central islands of the Galapagos. Snorkel with...

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Stone Town, Zanzibar

Vic Falls to Stone Town

17 Days From 21204

See East Africa in 17 days with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, including Victoria Falls,...

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Victoria Falls, Zambia

Stone Town to Vic Falls

16 Days From 19499

Embrace the sights and sounds of Eastern Africa on this eye-opening Lonely Planet...

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Stone Town to Nairobi

9 Days From 23634

Explore Tanzania on this nine-day Lonely Planet Experience powered by Intrepid,...

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Vic Falls to Zanzibar

20 Days From 25403

Travel from the thundering Victoria Falls to the spice plantations of Zanzibar via...

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Kenya to Vic Falls

27 Days From 49750

Explore the wilds of East Africa on this 27-day Lonely Planet Experience, from Nairobi...

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Uganda Biwindi Gorilla

Africa Encompassed Northbound

64 Days From 121600

This 64-day journey with Lonely Planet and Intrepid explores Southern Africa in detail...

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Gorillas & East Africa Safari

18 Days From 94505

This 18-day tour hits Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania for tracking gorillas in...

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Be fearless and experience a moment with the mountain gorillas of Uganda

Beaches, Game Parks & Gorillas

27 Days From 69765

Spend 27 days exploring the wonders, wildlife and tribal cultures of East Africa with...

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Christmas in Antarctica

11 Days From 130446

This 11-day Christmas expedition travels to Antarctica for the ultimate white Christmas...

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New Year in Antarctica

11 Days From 139500

Celebrate New Year's in Antarctica on this 11-day adventure. Spend time at the...

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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Odyssey

21 Days From 200972

Explore South Georgia, the Antarctic Peninsula and the Falkland Islands with Intrepid...

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Antarctic Eclipse

14 Days From 170640

See a total solar eclipse as you tour for 14 days on an Antarctica expedition aboard...

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Kayaking in the Antarctic

Christmas & New Year in Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands

21 Days From 241775

Celebrate Christmas and the new year in Antarctica on a 21-day Intrepid expedition...

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Highlights of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula

18 Days From 213320

Encounter wildlife and explore the land and waters of South Georgia and the Antarctic...

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Safari through Tanzania with Intrepid Travel

Tanzania Safari

8 Days From 61905

Bursting with wildlife, the national parks of Tanzania will have you continually...

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Spot an elephant on a game trail in the Masai Mara National Park, Kenya

Kenya Safari

8 Days From 44995

Visit Africa and forge into the heart of Kenya’s finest game parks on a overland lodge...

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Family with fur seal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Family Holiday

8 Days From 36330

Take your family on a holiday with a difference to the Galapagos Islands. Snorkel with...

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Cape Town to Kenya

49 Days From 82695

Take the ultimate African adventure with Intrepid and Lonely Planet on this 49-day tour...

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Safari to Kilimanjaro - Machame Route

16 Days From 71885

Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...

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Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure

15 Days From 68525

Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...

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Gorillas to Vic Falls

42 Days From 89645

Explore Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe on a 42-day Lonely Planet...

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Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

4 Days From 57613

Visit Rwanda and travel through some of Africa's most incredible landscapes. Explore...

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Borneo Family Holiday Comfort

10 Days From 24506

Discover the best that Borneo has to offer on this unforgettable family adventure...

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Chobe National Park, Botswana

Zanzibar to Cape Town

40 Days From 57045

Explore Africa on a 40-day wildlife-rich adventure from Tanzania to South Africa with...

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Kenya Family Safari

8 Days From 21630

Track your way across the plains of Kenya on this thrilling safari, covering Nairobi,...

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Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan

11 Days From 31135

Head into the depths of Borneo’s forests in search of orangutans and other wildlife....

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East Africa Safari & Coast

13 Days From 54095

Travel through East Africa from Kenya to Tanzania, stopping at the Masai Mara, the...

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Botswana Family Safari with Teenagers

10 Days From 20100

Take your family to Victoria Falls, Okavango River and Chobe National Park on this teen...

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Dramatic landscapes in Sossusvlei, Namibia

Cape Town to Zanzibar

41 Days From 58025

See Africa on this incredible overland adventure from South Africa to Tanzania. Soak up...

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Costa Rica Family Holiday

10 Days From 22739

This family-style trip through Costa Rica begins and ends in San Jose, taking in the...

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India Expedition: Wilderness & Wildlife

15 Days From 41620

Spot mysterious wildlife in the depths of India’s jungle. Begin in Dehli, and head...

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Tigers of Bardia

4 Days From 17998

Let the sights and sounds of Bardia lead you on a wildlife discovery. Departing from...

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Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

4 Days From 33720

Discover the wonders of Tanzania – the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park –...

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Watch the sunrise over the Annapurna Himalayas from Sarangkot, Nepal

Pokhara Escape

3 Days From 8585

Relax in lakeside Pokhara on this three-day escape, soaking up the beauty of Phewa Tal...

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Bolivia: Amazon Jungle Short Break

5 Days From 15050

Venture deep into the Amazon on this exciting five-day adventure in the jungle

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Vic Falls to Gorillas

43 Days From 90550

Take a 43-day Lonely Planet Experience through eastern Africa, via Victoria Falls, the...

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Johannesburg to Gorillas

52 Days From 121930

The waterways of Botswana, the beaches of Zanzibar, the savannahs of the Serengeti and...

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Peru: Amazon Jungle Short Break

4 Days From 6360

Journey through the Amazon Jungle in Peru and discover stunning wildlife and friendly...

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Southern Africa Safari

8 Days From 49920

Travel through Southern Africa experiencing the best game parks in the land. Start at...

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Johannesburg to Zanzibar

29 Days From 48295

From Johannesburg to Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lake Malawi and...

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Johannesburg to Kenya

37 Days From 66715

Travel the waterways of Botswana, the beaches of Zanzibar and the savannahs of the...

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Chiang Mai & Elephant Experience

3 Days From 5378

See a different side of Chiang Mai by hanging out with the gentle giants of the...

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Kruger Lodge Experience

4 Days From 10705

No holiday to South Africa is complete without a safari in Kruger Park. Spot wild...

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Kruger Lodge Experience (3 days)

3 Days From 8533

Head out into the wilds of Kruger National Park on thrilling game drives. Stay in...

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Get up close to the mountain gorillas of Uganda

Uganda Gorilla Short Break: Original

4 Days From 35893

Travel to Africa to meet some of Uganda's rare and beautiful mountain gorillas. Visit...

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Enjoy the Okavango Delta and your local guide with Intrepid Travel

Southern Africa Highlights

17 Days From 97690

Visit Africa and travel through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa on a tour...

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Amazing landscapes in Sossusvlei, Namibia

Best of Southern Africa

29 Days From 148365

Jump onboard an exhilarating journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls...

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Masai Mara Walk

3 Days From 16755

Travel to Kenya and visit Nairobi. Embark on a journey across the Great Rift Valley to...

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Wild Kruger Camping

4 Days From 7550

Answer the call of the Kruger, South Africa's vast and famous game park that is teeming...

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A family of Capybaras on the banks of the Amazon River

Ecuador: Amazon Jungle Sacha Lodge Short Break

4 Days From 25030

Journey deep into the Amazon and spend three days in the jungle searching for wildlife,...

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Get up close to the mountain gorillas of Uganda

Uganda Gorilla Short Break

4 Days From 32633

Travel to Africa to meet some of Uganda's rare and beautiful mountain gorillas. Visit...

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Giraffes, Kruger National Park

Kruger Experience - Lodge (5 days)

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Kruger & Cape Town Short Break by Train

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Africa Experience

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Kangaroo Island Adventure

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Exclusive Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands

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Greenland Adventure by Sea, Land and Air

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Discover the fjords of Southern Greenland on this nine-day expedition, flying in and...

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Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin

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Take a 17-day polar expedition with Intrepid from Toronto via western Greenland through...

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Canadian Arctic Express: The Heart of the Northwest Passage

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Embark on an expedition that seeks the essential sights and sites of the Canadian High...

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Canadian Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere & Axel Heiberg Islands

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Head north on a 12-day Arctic expedition towards Canada’s most northerly islands,...

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Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

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Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Discover Antarctica 11 days from Ushuaia

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Travel to the Galapagos Islands and sail around the central eastern islands, witnessing...

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Classic Galapagos: Central Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Sail the aquamarine waters of the Galapagos’s central southern islands taking in...

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Galapagos Explorer: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Take to cerulean waters to explore the beautiful Galapagos Islands. See huge...

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Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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This 17-day Galapagos Adventure Cruise is the perfect way to explore the islands of...

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Galapagos Encounter: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Explore the Islands of the Galapagos on this startling adventure that highlights the...

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Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Embark on an immersive Adventure Cruise through the Galapagos Islands and experience...

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Classic Galapagos: South Eastern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Explore the best of the otherworldly Galapagos Islands on this 10-day tour that takes...

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Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Galapagos Voyager: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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Best of Antarctica and the Falklands

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Tips for being a wildlife-friendly traveller

Intrepid travellers are known for their caring and responsible approach to travel, especially when it comes to visiting animals in the wild. So learning to become a wildlife friendly traveller is easy, and we want to pass on some very simple tips to ensure your next wildlife adventure is 100% animal friendly.

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