Luxury Wildlife Holidays & Tours
At the Explorations Company, we’re unashamedly obsessed with wildlife—and we love nothing more than sharing that passion with our guests. Since our founding in 1989 as a tailor-made Africa specialist, we’ve been creating extraordinary luxury safaris across the continent. Over the years, this deep reservoir of experience has allowed us to expand far beyond Africa, designing remarkable wildlife journeys across Asia and Latin America as well.
Our Wildlife Collection draws on this legacy, offering a curated selection of journeys that celebrate the world’s most iconic species and wildest, most pristine places—from Africa’s sweeping savannahs and India’s tiger-rich jungles to the cloud forests of South America and the uniquely biodiverse Galapagos Islands.
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Our expertly-curated top wildlife journeys
View our selection of the most exciting wildlife holidays in the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.
When you engage us to create your safari trip of a lifetime, you’ll receive a distinctly individual approach shaped around your own priorities, preferences and passions. Whether it’s your first safari or your tenth, these journeys are designed to immerse you fully in the wonder and drama of the wild—always expertly guided, always deeply personal.
Perhaps you want to take the family on a game drive through the Maasai Mara to witness the Great Migration or track the Big Five, without a crowd of vehicles to break the spell. Or maybe you’ve always dreamed of seeing wild Indian tigers—an experience we can elevate with access to top researchers and conservationists. If it’s the Galapagos calling, we’ll help you navigate the myriad options to craft a journey that fits you perfectly.
If you’re hoping to encounter a particular species you’ve always dreamed about, we don’t just offer gorilla treks and tiger safaris, wonderful as these are. We’ve taken our guests to see anything from golden snub-nosed monkeys in the forests of Yunnan to snow leopards in the snowcapped mountains of Ladakh; maned wolves in Bolivia, Wilson’s bird of paradise in New Guinea, and the Araripe manakin in northern Brazil.
"If you’re a keen photographer, we can bring in acclaimed nature photographers to inspire you and help you hone your art."
At the Explorations Company, we maintain personal connections with many of the world’s most accomplished safari guides and trackers. While few experiences rival the thrill of encountering a wild animal up close, it’s the insight, stories and passion of your guide that transform your safari into something truly life-changing.
The Wildlife Collection isn’t just about seeing wildlife—it’s about experiencing the wild. Raw, thrilling and real.
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Bespoke Wildlife Journeys
Explore our exclusive collection of remarkable wildlife journeys across the world, where each itinerary offers a curated selection of the most awe-inspiring wildlife experiences.

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.

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.

Walk with pumas and penguins as you experience wildlife at its limits on a journey that sees you exploring the remote and spectacular landscapes of Patagonia and Antarctica in fabulous style.
Life at the End of the World
Antarctic Peninsula cruise & Patagonia wildlife tour
Walk with pumas and penguins as you experience wildlife at its limits on a journey that sees you exploring the remote and spectacular landscapes of Patagonia and Antarctica in fabulous style.

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.

While India is virtually synonymous with the tiger safari, few realise that the country is also one of the finest places on the planet to see leopard, and the only place to see wild Asiatic lion. Thanks to a handful of visionary lodge-owners and conservationists, it is now possible for the very first time to knit together three very different locations and see these extraordinary cats seamlessly, without the crowds and in uncompromising style. Welcome to our Indian big cat safari!
While India is virtually synonymous with the tiger safari, few realise that the country is also one of the finest places on the planet to see leopard, and the only place to see wild Asiatic lion. Thanks to a handful of visionary lodge-owners and conservationists, it is now possible for the very first time to knit together three very different locations and see these extraordinary cats seamlessly, without the crowds and in uncompromising style. Welcome to our Indian big cat safari!

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.

South Africa doesn’t just have one Big Five; it has two. This memorable and stylish wildlife adventure brings the best of bush and ocean to you as you search for the terrestrial Big Five (leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros) at Sabi Sands and Kwandwe, and the marine Big Five (southern right whale, African penguin, Cape fur seal, great white shark and bottlenose dolphin) in the waters off the Southern Cape.
South Africa doesn’t just have one Big Five; it has two. This memorable and stylish wildlife adventure brings the best of bush and ocean to you as you search for the terrestrial Big Five (leopard, lion, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros) at Sabi Sands and Kwandwe, and the marine Big Five (southern right whale, African penguin, Cape fur seal, great white shark and bottlenose dolphin) in the waters off the Southern Cape.

For many, Sri Lanka is all about ancient temples, tea plantations and relaxation by the beach. Look beyond, though, and you’ll discover a global biodiversity hotspot and one of Asia’s most thrilling wildlife destinations. This journey takes you to the country’s most richly rewarding wildlife destinations, where, with the country’s leading naturalist guides, you’ll have opportunities for face-to-face encounters with Sri Lanka’s Big Five: leopard, elephant, sloth bear, blue whale and sperm whale.
For many, Sri Lanka is all about ancient temples, tea plantations and relaxation by the beach. Look beyond, though, and you’ll discover a global biodiversity hotspot and one of Asia’s most thrilling wildlife destinations. This journey takes you to the country’s most richly rewarding wildlife destinations, where, with the country’s leading naturalist guides, you’ll have opportunities for face-to-face encounters with Sri Lanka’s Big Five: leopard, elephant, sloth bear, blue whale and sperm whale.
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Exclusive Wildlife Experiences
Discover a range of transformative wildlife experiences around the world, offering unforgettable encounters with diverse species in the wild.
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