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      Jaguar safari in Brazil
      Jaguar safari in Brazil
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      Wildlife Journeys

      Discover the wild, where every journey tells an extraordinary story.
      Gorilla safari in Uganda
      Gorilla safari in Uganda
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      Spotting shoebill in Uganda
      Rhino safari in Botswana
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      Spot lion on a classic safari in Africa
      Male lion spotted on safari
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      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.

      rhino in the sunset on safari in lewa, kenya

      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.

      Kenya

      The Perfect Safari Trilogy

      Kenya luxury safari to Lewa, the Masai Mara and the Rift Valley

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      January
      February
      Or:
      June
      October
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      orangutan spotted in the forest in borneo

      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

      Encounters in the Rainforest

      Borneo private wildlife adventure

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      March
      September
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      jumping antelope in botswana linyanti region

      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.

      Botswana

      Africa’s Last Eden

      Botswana signature private flying safari

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      April
      October
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      giant tortoise and child in galapagos 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.

      Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Conservation
      Families with Teens
      Best time to travel:
      December
      July
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      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.

      Horse riding safari

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      Spotting brown bear in Ladakh

      (©Drenmo Lodge/Karamjeet Singh)

      Giraffe on a game drive on a classic safari

      "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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      Contact our team to plan your unforgettable wildlife journey.
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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.

      orangutan spotted in the forest in borneo

      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

      Encounters in the Rainforest

      Borneo private wildlife adventure

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      March
      September
      READ MORE
      jumping antelope in botswana linyanti region

      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.

      Botswana

      Africa’s Last Eden

      Botswana signature private flying safari

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      April
      October
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      boat excursion on the antarctic peninsula

      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.

      Chile and Antarctica

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      November
      March
      READ MORE
      giant tortoise and child in galapagos 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.

      Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Conservation
      Families with Teens
      Best time to travel:
      December
      July
      READ MORE
      tiger at drinking from pond in tiger safari india

      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!

      India

      Big Cat Strut

      Big cats: India luxury tiger safari tour      

      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!

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      November
      March
      READ MORE
      rhino in the sunset on safari in lewa, kenya

      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.

      Kenya

      The Perfect Safari Trilogy

      Kenya luxury safari to Lewa, the Masai Mara and the Rift Valley

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      January
      February
      Or:
      June
      October
      READ MORE
      cheetahs in kwande reserve south africa

      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

      South Africa’s Big Ten

      South Africa luxury safari tour: a private wildlife adventure

      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.

      Best for:
      Couples
      Wildlife
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      June
      October
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      sri lanka leopard sighting

      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.

      Sri Lanka

      Lair of the leopard

      Private wildlife tour through Sri Lanka

      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.

      Best for:
      Wildlife
      Couples
      Conservation
      Best time to travel:
      December
      August
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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.

      Elusive snow leopard in Ladakh, India
      Snow leopards & brown bears of Ladakh
      Gorilla tracking in Odzala National Park, Republic of Congo
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      Tracking rhino in Namibia
      Tracking rhino in Namibia
      Rhino in Kwande Private Game Reserve in South Africa
      Rhino conservation safari in South Africa
      Marine life on Astove Atoll in Seychelles
      Find paradise in the Seychelles
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      Gorilla trekking in Uganda
      Shoebill stork in Mabamba Swamp in Uganda
      Mabamba Swamp birding adventure
      Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda
      Gorilla trekking in Rwanda
      Humpback whale breaching in Sao Tome & Principe
      Close encounters with humpback whales & turtles
      Black lemur in Madagascar
      Fascinating Madagascar wildlife safari
      Hawksbill turtles on Calala Island in Nicaragua
      Protecting sea turtles in Nicaragua's Pearl Cays
      Kayaking in Madagascar
      Explore the mesmerising islands of Madagascar
      Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Yunnan
      Explore the Three Parallel Rivers area of Yunnan
      Orangutan in Borneo
      Orangutan adventure in the Bornean rainforest
      Forest gibbon in Laos
      Upper Mekong river cruise in search of forest gibbons
      Southern muriqui monkey in Brazil
      Saving primates in Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest
      Capincho in Ibera Wetlands in Argentina
      Rewilding in Argentina’s Iberá Wetlands
      Kuelap Lost Ruins in Peru
      Discover Peru's Kingdom of the Cloud People
      Spider monkey in Costa Rica rainforest
      Family conservation adventure in Costa Rica
      Fishermen in Galle, Sri Lanka
      Discover the essence of Sri Lanka
      Horse riding at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador
      Wildlife adventure in the Ecuadorian Andes
      Pumas in Torres del Paine National Park
      Photographic puma safari in Chile
      Aerial view of Islas Secas in Panama
      Marine safari in Panama's Gulf of Chiriqui
      Large group of emperor penguins in Atka Bay, Antarctica
      Meet the emperor penguins of Atka Bay
      India tiger safari spotting - tiger in watering hole
      The ultimate tiger safari in India
      wild elephants in Sri Lanka national park
      Classic wildlife safari experience in Sri Lanka
      jaguar on safari in Brazil's pantanal
      Discover the untamed wonders of the Brazilian Pantanal
      asiatic lion in gir
      Visit Gir: the last sanctuary of the Asiatic lion
      Giraffe on walking safari in Zambia
      Exclusive Luxury Walking Safari in Zambia – Up-Close Wildlife Encounters
      Exploring Okavango Delta by mokoro
      Unique exploration of the Okavango Delta
      Child with binoculars on family safari in Botswana
      Classic family safari in the Okavango Delta
      Campfire in Liuwa Plains in Zambia
      Liuwa Plains safari in Zambia
      Game drive in Katavi National Park
      Wildlife safari in Southern Tanzania
      Wildebeest crossing river during Great Migration in Tanzania
      Experience the Great Migration in Tanzania
      Rare Kordofan giraffe in Zakouma National Park in Chad
      Epic safari in Zakouma National Park
      Sunset in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe
      Walking safari in Mana Pools National Park
      Luxury camp in Masai Mara, Kenya
      Masai Mara safari by private luxury camp
      Widlife in Akagera National Park in Rwanda
      'Big Five' safari in Akagera National Park
      Baby elephants in Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya
      An immersive elephant conservation safari in Tsavo East, Kenya
      Black leopard captured in Laikipia, Kenya
      African safari with a private photographic guide
      Child with giant tortoise on Santa Cruz in Galapagos
      Experience the natural wonders of the Galápagos by land
      landscape of the namib desert namibia
      Namibia exclusive desert adventure
      tuk tuks in street at haritha villa in sri lanka
      Explore Sri Lanka with the family at Easter
      great migration in the serengeti, tanzania at sunset
      Explore Tanzania on a walking safari with private guide Richard Knocker

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      Encountering Western Lowland Gorillas on a Congo Safari
      Follow Nicola's journey as she tracks lowland gorillas, wades through baïs, meets forest elephant and goes on epic river cruises in the Republic of Congo.
      Time to take a pause in Samburu lowlands
      Memorable Moments from an Extraordinary Safari in Kenya
      From camel trekking and fly camping along the Great Rift Valley to spotting leopard in the Mara Triangle, discover some of Sian's most memorable moments from her time in Kenya.
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      A Luxury Galápagos Cruise: Exploring The Islands In Style
      Anthea recently explored Ecuador and the magical Galápagos Islands on a small luxury yacht. Read on to discover her most memorable experiences in this natural paradise.

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