Wildlife Tours | Intrepid Travel ZA

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.

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

Best of Antarctica

11 Days From 71955

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

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Okavango Experience

10 Days From 16597

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

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Classic Costa Rica

15 Days From 21722

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

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Gorillas & Game Parks

16 Days From 44000

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

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Serengeti Trail

8 Days From 23740

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

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Sabah Adventure

12 Days From 29984

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

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Explore Southern Africa

18 Days From 33350

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

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Best of Galapagos

10 Days From 46795

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

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Antarctic Whale Journey (Ocean Endeavour) CATEGORY 2 (Triple Interior)

11 Days From 157805

Follow the whales of Antarctica as they migrate south on this 11-day expedition cruise,...

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Costa Rica Experience

9 Days From 14790

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

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Vic Falls to Kruger

9 Days From 17804

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

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Road to Zanzibar

12 Days From 29735

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

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Classic Borneo

10 Days From 29678

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

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Kenya Wildlife Safari

8 Days From 15980

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

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Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches

27 Days From 70065

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

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Galapagos Discovery

9 Days From 32075

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 29270

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

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Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Le Grande Daphne)

10 Days From 75896

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

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Kruger, Coast & Cape

22 Days From 27417

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

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The Masai Heartlands

15 Days From 38475

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

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Botswana Adventure

10 Days From 42122

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

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Galapagos Island Hopping

8 Days From 29315

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

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Experience Southern Africa

16 Days From 39368

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

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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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Borneo Family Holiday

11 Days From 24578

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

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Kruger & Coast

9 Days From 11505

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

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Galapagos Experience

7 Days From 16890

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

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Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure

17 Days From 78445

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

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Complete Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

10 Days From 75896

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

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Botswana Highlights

9 Days From 27944

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

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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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Wild Sarawak

10 Days From 22589

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

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Borneo Highlights

10 Days From 22490

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

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East Africa Highlights

10 Days From 44050

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

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Serengeti & Kilimanjaro

15 Days From 67310

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

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Galapagos Adventure: Northern Islands (Grand Daphne)

7 Days From 48203

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 210440

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 19937

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

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Okavango & Beyond

9 Days From 20651

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 50996

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

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Madagascar Adventure

14 Days From 37185

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

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Ages 18 to 29

Essential East Africa

10 Days From 27523

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 82914

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

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Best of East Africa

20 Days From 51260

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 28709

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

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Ages 18 to 29

Real East Africa & Zanzibar

13 Days From 34600

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

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Madagascar Baobabs & Beyond

11 Days From 29831

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

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Discover Antarctica 10 days

10 Days From 209320

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

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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Odyssey

21 Days From 262980

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

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Galapagos at a Glance: Southern Islands (Grand Daphne)

6 Days From 38968

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

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Sri Lanka Expedition: Wilderness & Wildlife

12 Days From 29275

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

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Africa Encompassed Southbound

63 Days From 140658

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

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Southern Africa Adventure

30 Days From 52416

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 20635

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

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Ages 18 to 29

One Week in the Galapagos Islands

7 Days From 14756

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 54970

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 24980

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 122720

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 25735

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 108005

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

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Zanzibar to Nairobi

12 Days From 29595

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

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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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Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

17 Days From 122055

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

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Vic Falls to Kenya

28 Days From 56092

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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Vic Falls to Stone Town

17 Days From 22320

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

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Stone Town to Vic Falls

16 Days From 20635

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 28152

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

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Vic Falls to Zanzibar

20 Days From 28939

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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Africa Encompassed Northbound

64 Days From 138555

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

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Pure Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

8 Days From 61633

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

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Gorillas & East Africa Safari

18 Days From 108256

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

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Beaches, Game Parks & Gorillas

27 Days From 80096

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

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New Year in Antarctica

11 Days From 237250

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

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Antarctic Eclipse

14 Days From 210440

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

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Christmas & New Year in Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands

21 Days From 355580

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 327130

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

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Tanzania Safari

8 Days From 61905

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

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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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Galapagos Family Holiday

8 Days From 38238

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 91282

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

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Safari to Kilimanjaro - Machame Route

17 Days From 80160

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 73400

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 105519

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

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Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

4 Days From 59918

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

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Borneo Family Holiday Comfort

10 Days From 27944

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

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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 23422

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 36835

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 58387

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 20009

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

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Cape Town to Zanzibar

41 Days From 63920

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 26567

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

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Tigers of Bardia

4 Days From 18718

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 35068

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

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Pokhara Escape

3 Days From 8928

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 15653

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 103365

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

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Johannesburg to Gorillas

52 Days From 119646

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 6880

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

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Southern Africa Safari

8 Days From 45063

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

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Johannesburg to Zanzibar

29 Days From 45063

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 5593

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 11133

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 8873

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

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Uganda Gorilla Short Break: Original

4 Days From 38385

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

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Southern Africa Highlights

17 Days From 85617

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

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Best of Southern Africa

29 Days From 130033

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

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Masai Mara Walk

3 Days From 17425

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 7853

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

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Ecuador: Amazon Jungle Sacha Lodge Short Break

4 Days From 26030

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

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Uganda Gorilla Short Break

4 Days From 33938

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

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Kruger Experience - Lodge (5 days)

5 Days From 13015

Experience South Africa's Kruger Park and surrounding region on this five-day tour....

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Kruger & Cape Town Short Break by Plane

11 Days From 39373

Enjoy the African wilds on a safari in Kruger, travel along the breathtaking...

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Kruger & Cape Town Short Break by Train

11 Days From 33455

Enjoy the African wilds on a safari in Kruger, travel along the breathtaking...

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Africa Experience

37 Days From 232670

Jump onboard an exhilarating journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls and then onto...

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Kangaroo Island Adventure

2 Days From 5275

Travel to Kangaroo Island from Adelaide and spend two days visiting Vivonne Bay,...

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Kangaroo Island Adventure

2 Days From 4960

Travel to Kangaroo Island from Adelaide and spend two days visiting Vivonne Bay,...

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Greenland Adventure by Sea, Land and Air

9 Days From 138225

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

17 Days From 251410

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

9 Days From 130215

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

12 Days From 173285

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

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Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

17 Days From 252415

The Northwest Passage, Smith Sound, the islands of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland –...

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Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

10 Days From 82726

Travel to the Galapagos Islands from Quito and embark on a sailing adventure around...

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WWF Giants of Antarctica

11 Days From 157805

Join Intrepid and special guests from the World Wildlife Fund – Australia’s whale...

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WWF Journey to the Circle and Giants of Antarctica

14 Days From 192895

Join Intrepid and special guests from the World Wildlife Fund-Australia’s whale...

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Classic Galapagos: Central Eastern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

10 Days From 82726

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)

10 Days From 82726

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

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Galapagos Explorer: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

7 Days From 54650

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

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Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz)

17 Days From 146790

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)

6 Days From 45062

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)

13 Days From 110330

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

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Classic Galapagos: South Eastern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

10 Days From 82726

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)

7 Days From 54650

Take to the water and explore the beautiful Galapagos Islands. See huge populations of...

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Galapagos Encounter: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

6 Days From 45062

Explore the central islands of the Galapagos on this startling adventure that...

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Galapagos Voyager: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

14 Days From 114669

Travel to Ecuador and join a 13-day Peregrine journey in the Galapagos’. Visit Isla...

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Best of Antarctica and the Falklands

19 Days From 360210

Cruise from Buenos Aires to the Falkland Islands and on to the Antarctic Peninsula. Set...

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Wildlife highlights

Travellers in an Overland vehicle taking photos on the Serengeti

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.

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A traveller snorkelling with a sea lion in the Galapagos

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.

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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.

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Travellers walking in Sepilok rainforest in Borneo

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.

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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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