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We’ve been creating purposeful safaris & luxury holidays of a lifetime around the world since 1989.
Introducing 12 of the greatest wildlife adventures on Earth
Our experts have specially curated our definitive wildlife journeys from around the world.

For the demanding safari enthusiast, few places in Africa are more rewarding than the bush, waterways and salt pans of Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pan. Staying at Botswana’s most sumptuously romantic tented camps and lodges, and exploring by land, water and air, you’ll track top predators such as black-maned lion and wild dog, drift serenely by boat through hippo-filled lagoons, and follow Africa’s greatest elephant mega-herds before stepping into the infinity of the Makgadikgadi. If you’re searching for the classic romance of Africa, Botswana does it best. A myriad intense wildlife encounters and powerful landscapes await your discovery.
For the demanding safari enthusiast, few places in Africa are more rewarding than the bush, waterways and salt pans of Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pan. Staying at Botswana’s most sumptuously romantic tented camps and lodges, and exploring by land, water and air, you’ll track top predators such as black-maned lion and wild dog, drift serenely by boat through hippo-filled lagoons, and follow Africa’s greatest elephant mega-herds before stepping into the infinity of the Makgadikgadi. If you’re searching for the classic romance of Africa, Botswana does it best. A myriad intense wildlife encounters and powerful landscapes await your discovery.

Borneo’s rainforests are a simply magical home for some of Asia’s most charismatic wildlife from orangutans to pygmy elephants. This private Borneo wildlife holiday, led by expert private guides, will introduce you to its most cherished destinations including the Danum Valley and the Kinabatangan River while staying at its finest jungle lodges.
Borneo’s rainforests are a simply magical home for some of Asia’s most charismatic wildlife from orangutans to pygmy elephants. This private Borneo wildlife holiday, led by expert private guides, will introduce you to its most cherished destinations including the Danum Valley and the Kinabatangan River while staying at its finest jungle lodges.

Offering balance, authenticity and a range of simply phenomenal locations, this luxury private safari makes a wonderful introduction to Kenya’s wildlife. Guided by some of the best naturalists in the business, discover the natural wonders of Lewa, the Masai Mara and Shompole, while having the opportunity to engage with important conservation and community projects.
Offering balance, authenticity and a range of simply phenomenal locations, this luxury private safari makes a wonderful introduction to Kenya’s wildlife. Guided by some of the best naturalists in the business, discover the natural wonders of Lewa, the Masai Mara and Shompole, while having the opportunity to engage with important conservation and community projects.

Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.
In Darwin's Footsteps
Signature wildlife adventure in Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
Enjoy incredible animal encounters in Ecuador’s Andes, the cloud forest and on Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. This family wildlife adventure holiday will inspire you all to become conservation champions for South America’s most iconic and vulnerable species.
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“To feel that, in your own small way, you have made a tangible difference to both wildlife and local communities is nothing short of unforgettable. It’s quite literally life-changing.”
“Our family has just returned from our third trip with The Exploration Company and each one has surpassed our wildest dreams. The beauty of this company lies in the fantastic staff, the attention to detail, the diligence of follow up and the care that goes into planning each day.”
“We were seeking a personalized, adventure travel itinerary with lots of walking, sight-seeing, conservation-minded learning, and privacy … If you’re seeking world-class travel planning experts who can help make your wildest dreams come true, they are excellent partners.”