Wildlife Holidays

Inspiration for your own tailor-made trip

Original Travel offers tailor-made wildlife holidays to see fauna of all shapes and sizes across the seven continents, and often under the auspices of world expert guides. Even more importantly, we want our clients be able to see these wondrous animals for years to come, hence our involvement with such admirable organisations as the TUSK Trust, who are passionate about conservation in Africa; TOFT, who are trying to safeguard India's few remaining Bengal tigers; and many other smaller local projects around the world. Beyond the 'big five' and assorted others on the African savannah, there are destinations across the continents where watching wildlife will prove every bit as rewarding. Armed with first-hand knowledge of every place in our portfolio, our consultants can talk you through the best way to experience safaris as diverse as seeing polar bears in Canada, myriad species of bird in Botswana's Okavango Delta or sightings of the elusive jaguar in Brazil's Pantanal.
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Into the Arctic Wilderness - Summer in Svalbard

Reconnect with nature under Svalbard’s long summer sun on this five-day Arctic escape of fjord cruises, glacier hikes and wilderness wonder

5 days, from £1440 to £2300

Madeira from Coast to Coast - Walking Trails, Whale Watching & Wine Tastings

Hit the road and discover Madeira’s wild side on an eight-day escape filled with volcanic views and laid-back island life

8 days, from £1550 to £2150

A Family Escape to the Algarve - Castles, Beaches and Sunsets off the Beaten Track

Escape to the Algarve for a family adventure, full of secluded beaches, spectacular sunsets and fresh seafood 

10 days, from £2000 to £2750

From Sao Miguel to Lisbon - Adventure in the Azores and Culture in the Capital

Explore the very best of Sao Miguel – from caldera walks to dips in thermal springs – before discovering Lisbon with a local

9 days, from £2000 to £2750

A Family Adventure in Belize

Spend time exploring the trails, hidden caves and waterfalls in this jungle playground, spotting toucans, tanagers and olive-throated parakeets with a friendly birding expert.

11 days, from £2025 to £3235

Seven Days in the Rockies - Epic Peaks, Hidden Valleys & Untamed Alpine Beauty

Hit the road on this seven-day Rockies escape, journeying through Canada’s alpine landscapes and spotting bears along the way

8 days, from £2100 to £3345

Seeing Sarawak and Basking on the Beach

Meet proboscis monkeys in Bako National Park

13 days, from £2185 to £3485

A Family Adventure in Borneo

Go white water rafting and biking around the Kiulu area outside of Kota Kinabalu

12 days, from £2360 to £3770

Ice Caves, Husky Sledding & Northern Lights - A Big Short Break to Svalbard, Norway

Experience the best of Norway’s Svalbard archipelago on this 5-day Big Short Break

5 days, from £2500 to £3250

Pretty Panoramas from Ontario to Quebec - A Family Summer in Eastern Canada

Journey through Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal, making family memories in Canada's greatest cities and most beautiful landscapes

15 days, from £2500 to £3350

Sand Dunes, Sailing and Safari - A Namibia Self-Drive Family Adventure

Spend two nights in the Namib Desert in a luxury lodge deep in the wilderness

14 days, from £2595 to £4140

From Quebec to New Brunswick - Scenic Coastlines, Lush Forests and Quiet Towns

Journey from Quebec to New Brunswick and back on this two-week road trip, linking coastal villages, national parks and Acadian culture

16 days, from £2600 to £3900

Bike Rides and Boat Trips - A Family Adventure in Quebec

Embark on a grand family road trip across Quebec, sharing an adventure around lakes, forests, fjords and two special cities

16 days, from £2600 to £3650

On the Edge of Canada - A Journey Through Newfoundland’s Wild Landscapes

Journey through Newfoundland, with the Atlantic Ocean on the horizon

16 days, from £2750 to £4500

From Quebec City to the Gaspe Peninsula - A Riverside Road Trip in Quebec

Hit the road for this 16-day road trip across Quebec, from the historic streets of Quebec City to the natural beauty of the Gaspe Peninsula

16 days, from £2750 to £4150

Toronto, Niagara and Lake Ontario - Wild Road Trips and Waterside Retreats

Explore Ontario’s vibrant cities and spellbinding nature from Toronto to Niagara Falls, as you tour, hike, bike and sail your way around the province’s highlights

13 days, from £2850 to £4500

Summer in Swedish Lapland - Midnight Sun, Saunas and Alpine Meadows

Take a summertime excursion through the most beautiful natural landscapes of Swedish Lapland, from the Gulf of Bothnia to Abisko National Park

11 days, from £3000 to £4000

Volcanoes, Rainforests and Exotic Wildlife - A Family Road Trip Across Costa Rica

Enjoy a nature-inspired family road trip across Costa Rica, taking in dramatic volcanoes and exotic wildlife

13 days, from £3100 to £4050

From the Amazon to the Andes - A Peruvian Adventure with Teens

Treat your teens to the adventure of a lifetime on this 13-day trip to Peru, pairing ancient culture with outdoor adventure

13 days, from £3100 to £4250

A Family Adventure Discovering Costa Rica’s Wild Side - From Jungle and Volcano Adventures to Relaxed Pacific Beach Days

Treat the whole family to 13 days in Costa Rica, swapping screens for volcano hikes, jungle wildlife and beach time on the Pacific Coast

13 days, from £3135 to £4195

Spring or Autumn in LA, Las Vegas and the National Parks - A seasonal road trip through the American West

Venture across the American West on a 13-day road trip, soaking up the views along the way

13 days, from £3150 to £4350

Highlights of Nepal’s Himalayan Foothills - Kathmandu & Pokhara

Experience Nepal’s beautiful nature and culture, from the treasures of Kathmandu to the foothills of the Annapurna

12 days, from £3300 to £4300

A Costa Rican Adventure with Teens - Whale Watching, Surfing & Jungle Trekking

Share unforgettable family moments among volcanoes and rainforests, bookended by time in two breezy beach towns

14 days, from £3300 to £4300

City Buzz, Hilltop Hikes & Wildlife Encounters - Family Fun in Southern Australia

Strap in for two-weeks of family fun in southern Australia, pairing two iconic cities with plenty of nature and wildlife

14 days, from £3300 to £4500

South Africa Family Escape - The Cape, the Coast & the Big Five

Travel from Cape Town to the Eastern Cape, combining beaches, whale watching and safaris in one family-friendly adventure

13 days, from £3300 to £4500

Nature Trails & Wildlife Watching - A Family Summer Holiday to Vancouver Island

Journey from the Sunshine Coast to Vancouver Island on a family summer road trip through forests, golden beaches and cities

14 days, from £3350 to £4500

Volcanoes, Rainforest and Tropical Beaches - Panama with Teenagers

Spend a thrilling day rafting on the Chiriquí River

12 days, from £3390 to £4350

Volcanoes, Amazon & Pacific - A Family Adventure in Ecuador

Feed your sense of adventure with 11 days bouncing between volcanoes, jungle, beaches and cities

14 days, from £3600 to £5040

Rajasthan with Teenagers - Indian Palaces, Safaris and Maharajas

From Delhi’s chaotic streets to Rajasthan’s ornate palaces, experience a whirlwind of colour and culture perfect for the whole family

13 days, from £3700 to £4600

Explore the Wilderness of Malaysian Borneo

A 100% Borneo journey from the shores of Sarawak to the beaches of Gaya Island, from the proboscis monkeys of Batang Ai National Park to the caves of Gunung Mulu National Park

15 days, from £3860 to £5355

The Brazilian Amazon & Primal Pantanal

Tiptoe on nocturnal night walks in the Pantanal

13 days, from £3990 to £6365

Safaris and Sand Dunes - A Self-Drive Namibia Adventure

Drive one of southern Africa's great self-drive routes: salt pans, ancient desert, boulder country and Atlantic coastline

15 days, from £4000 to £5500

From the Pacific to the Rockies - A Family Trip Across Western Canada

Enjoy a 17-day family road trip across Western Canada as you journey from Vancouver to Banff, passing through its most spectacular landscapes

17 days, from £4050 to £5100

Wildlife and Waterfalls - A Self-Drive Adventure in Northern Namibia

Discover the best of northern Namibia on this two-week road trip, soaking in some of its most beautiful landscapes

14 days, from £4050 to £5650

A Road Trip for Adventurers - Wild Costa Rica Away from the Crowds

Discover off the beaten track Costa Rica in Turrialba, Cano Negro and Puriscal

12 days, from £4150 to £5100

Glamping in the Galapagos

Exploring the earth's most pristine wilderness with a private guide

11 days, from £4225 to £6745

A Trio of Galapagos Islands

Enjoy some sightseeing in the colonial capital of Quito, before settling into island life in the Galapagos

12 days, from £4540 to £6085

Wild Beaches, Dunes & Shimmering Lagoons - Brazil’s North-East Coast

Combine watersports, wildlife spotting and off-grid adventures on this 13-day itinerary exploring Brazil’s north-east coast

13 days, from £4750 to £6250

History, Wildlife & Nature - A Tailor-made Trip to Transylvania & the Danube Delta

Visit beautifully preserved medieval towns such as Sighisoara, Sibiu and Brasov with expert guides

10 days, from £4790 to £7645

Volcanic Landscapes and Island Life - Road Trip from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

Explore the lush landscapes of Costa Rica and the blissful beaches of Nicaragua on this 17-day road trip through Central America

17 days, from £5050 to £6550

Sacred Lands and Nabataean Sites - An Introduction to Saudi Arabia

Experience Saudi Arabian culture and cuisine in Riyadh, the capital

8 days, from £5100 to £6250

From the Pacific to the Caribbean - A Road Trip Across Costa Rica

Explore Costa Rica’s diverse landscapes and outstanding nature on this 18-day road trip from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea

18 days, from £5100 to £6250

Borneo in Style

Take a helicopter ride over Mount Kinabalu

15 days, from £5150 to £8225

South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi Safari

Wonder at all the wildlife you'll spot while out on a walking safari in the South Luangwa

11 days, from £5290 to £8445

Jungle Jaunts in Madhya Pradesh - An Indian Wildlife Adventure

Enjoy private city tours of bustling Old and New Delhi

16 days, from £5400 to £7800

Scenic Scandinavia - An Outdoor Adventure in Norway

Discover Trondheim’s historic highlights on a guided city tour

13 days, from £5500 to £7150

Southern Love - From Urban South Africa to Wild Botswana

Discover southern Africa, from Johannesburg to Botswana’s Okavango Delta, ending in Cape Town and the Cape Winelands

13 days, from £5550 to £8250

From Etosha to Fish River Canyon - Great North-South Crossing of Namibia

Enjoy an epic road trip through Namibia’s natural wonders, from Sossusvlei’s spawling sand dunes to Etosha’s salt pan

23 days, from £5550 to £6950

Luxury Cruising in The Galapagos

Explore Quito with an in-the-know guide

11 days, from £5560 to £8875

Unexplored Ecuador - Andean Foothills, Rainforest Retreats and Coastal Bliss

From the foothills of the Andes to the beaches of the Pacific, get off the beaten track in beautiful Ecuador

13 days, from £5715 to £7910

Fire and Ice - An Alaska and Hawaii Combo

Experience both frozen peaks and tropical sands on this 16-day journey from Alaska to Hawaii

20 days, from £5850 to £8400

Beaches, Rocks and Reefs Down Under - The Best of Australia

Explore Australia's greatest hits in one 19-day journey, from crocodile-filled waterways in the Top End to cosmopolitan Sydney

19 days, from £5900 to £7550

Temples, Rainforests and Beaches - The Ultimate Tour of Sri Lanka

Discover the best of Sri Lanka on this grand tour across ancient capitals, misty tea hills and palm-fringed shores

15 days, from £5950 to £7700

Sun, Safari and Sustainable Lodges - An Eco-Friendly Adventure in Tanzania

Embrace ecotourism on this eight-day African adventure through some of Tanzania’s most iconic sites

9 days, from £6000 to £7800

Green Season in Botswana - From the Desert to the Delta

Experience Botswana at its most alive, from zebra migrations across salt pans to mokoro canoe safaris through the Okavango Delta during the green season

10 days, from £6000 to £8250

Victoria Falls & Unforgettable Safaris - A Family Adventure in Southern Africa

Experience the best of Zimbabwe and Botswana on this 11-day family safari adventure

11 days, from £6050 to £8150

Wildlife Wanderings and Untouched Landscapes - A Guyanese Adventure

Enjoy sunrise canopy walks to spot local birdlife

14 days, from £6075 to £8750

Rainforest, Rugged Landscapes & Remote Islands - A Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

Embark on a night walk in the Mitsinjo Forest Reserve to see the area's nocturnal lemurs

20 days, from £6430 to £10260

From Peru to Ecuador - The Andes, the Amazon & the Galapagos Archipelago

Spend three weeks journeying from Peru to Ecuador, pairing Inca citadels, Amazon wildlife and the volcanic landscapes of the Galapagos

20 days, from £6500 to £7800

Kenya for First-Timers - Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru & the Maasai Mara

Camera at the ready, embark on an eight-day Kenyan safari, spotting wildlife across sunlit plains and wild landscapes

8 days, from £6600 to £8550

Adventure in the Wild West - Wyoming, Yellowstone and Ranching in Montana

Immerse yourself in the legendary landscapes of the Wild West with this 12-day ranching romp through Wyoming, Yellowstone and Montana

12 days, from £6650 to £9300

A Harmonious Honeymoon in Kenya and the Seychelles - Wildlife Wonders and Tropical Bliss

Celebrate your honeymoon with 13 unforgettable days in Kenya and the Seychelles, from wildlife encounters to sun-soaked beaches

13 days, from £6650 to £8600

Victoria Falls, Makgadikgadi and Okavango - Secret Corners of Botswana

Discover Botswana’s secret corners, from the watery maze of the Okavango Delta to the white horizons of the Makgadikgadi Pans

9 days, from £6650 to £9550

Idyllic Islands and Underwater Adventures - A Cruise Across Raja Ampat

Sail, snorkel and soak up the sun on this two-week cruise through Raja Ampat

14 days, from £6750 to £8500

Exploring Canada’s British Columbia - Grizzly Bears, Coastlines and Wild Adventures

Hit the open road on a 13-day Canadian adventure, from vibrant cities to remote wilderness and rugged Pacific shores

13 days, from £6850 to £8050

Alaska in Summer - Exploring the Land of Glaciers and Bears

Wander the Alaskan wilderness and bask in its natural splendour during this far-flung fortnight in America’s largest state

15 days, from £6900 to £8850

Light Aircrafts and Legendary Safaris - Zimbabwe's Finest National Parks

Fly between three of southern Africa’s great wildlife parks – Zambezi, Hwange and Mana Pools – by light aircraft

11 days, from £7450 to £10000

Ultimate Family Holiday in British Columbia

Take a food truck tour of Vancouver

13 days, from £7535 to £12030

From the Savannah to the Beach - Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau and Lamu Island

Roam Kenya’s wild savannah and sun-kissed beaches on this 11-day safari to Laikipia Plateau, Lamu Island and more

11 days, from £7550 to £9800

Rhinos, Bush Walks and the Samburu - An Alternative Kenya Safari

Lace your boots up for a ten-day Kenyan safari, exploring Samburu, Meru and the Maasai Mara’s wilderness and wildlife

10 days, from £7700 to £10000

Safari, Lakes and Sea - Highlights of Kenya

Discover Kenya’s diverse landscapes and vibrant culture on this 12-day adventure from Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

12 days, from £7700 to £10000

Kenya’s Big Hitters - Nairobi, Masai Mara and Lamu

Discover Kenya’s contrasting landscapes on this 11-day journey from Nairobi’s buzz to Maasai Mara wilds and Lamu beach bliss

11 days, from £7700 to £10000

From the Savannah to the Sea - A Family Adventure in Tanzania

Discover the duality of Tanzania on this 12-day family adventure between the bush and the coast

12 days, from £7850 to £10200

Cape Town to Victoria Falls by Rail and Air

Enjoy a private guided tour of captivating Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope

11 days, from £8050 to £10450

A Zambian Walking Safari - Into the Wild Heart of South Luangwa

Lace up your walking boots for 12 days in Zambia, trekking through wild plains in search of iconic African wildlife

12 days, from £8300 to £10750

Kenyan Family Adventure - The Maasai Mara & Laikipia

Treat your family to the trip of a lifetime, enjoying 11 days of wildlife and wonder across Kenya

11 days, from £8400 to £10900

Wildlife Wonders in Bwindi and the Masai Mara - A Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Kenya Safari Combo

Step into the wild for 11 days in Uganda and Kenya, where jungle depths give way to golden Mara horizons

11 days, from £8500 to £11050

A Classic Ugandan Safari

Visit Murchison Falls, the world's most powerful waterfall, on a boat safari

13 days, from £8745 to £13960

Safari & Snorkelling in Tanzania and Zanzibar - A Land & Sea Escape

Explore land and sea on a 13-day Tanzania adventure, from safari exploring to snorkelling in Zanzibar’s turquoise waters

13 days, from £8800 to £11400

Off the Beaten Track in Tanzania - Serene Safaris and Coastal Calm

Trade buzz for bliss on this nine-day exploration of Tanzania’s more tranquil side

9 days, from £8850 to £11500

Cloud Forests, Volcanoes and Hotel Hideaways - Explore Costa Rica by Car

Buckle up for this two-week exploration of Costa Rica by car, journeying between spectacular natural sites and charming coastal corners

16 days, from £8900 to £11600

Primates & Pristine Beaches - A Rwanda & Kenyan Coast Honeymoon

Experience the best of both worlds on this 12-day honeymoon, from gorilla adventures in Rwanda to sun-soaked beaches in Kenya

12 days, from £9400 to £12200

Southern Safari Circuit - Tanzania’s Stunning Lanscapes & Beaches

Camera at the ready as you embark on this 14-day safari through Tanzania’s iconic landscapes

14 days, from £9950 to £12900

Simba and Friends - A Family Safari in Kenya

Follow Simba’s footsteps on a 15-day family safari from Langata’s plains to the coastal sands of Kenya

15 days, from £10850 to £14100

Wildlife Wanderings - A Luxury Sabbatical in Malaysia and Indonesia

Discover wonderful wildlife, lush jungle and pristine beaches on this month-long sabbatical across Malaysia and Indonesia

30 days, from £11100 to £14400

Safari, Sea & City - The Best of Kenya and Tanzania

Discover the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania across 15 days, from the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti to Zanzibar’s sun-kissed shores

15 days, from £12000 to £15600

The Best of Northern Tanzania - A Classic Safari Adventure

Binoculars at the ready, discover the best of Tanzania on this 14-day journey through its northern landscapes

14 days, from £12050 to £15650

Game Drives, Bush Walks & Stunning Scenery - The Ultimate Zambian Safari

Uncover a variety of captivating creatures and natural wonders on this 15-day Zambian safari adventure

14 days, from £15450 to £20050

The Ultimate Antarctic Cruise - From the Falklands to the South Shetland Islands

Venture into the icy expanse of the Antarctic Peninsula on this epic 24-day expedition

24 days, from £22450 to £29150

Wildlife, Nature, Conservation - A Luxury Africa Safari Sabbatical

Combine wilderness with luxury on this 48-day African sabbatical through South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Kenya

48 days, from £44500 to £71070

100% tailor-made holidays

Understanding Your Needs

Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday

Personalisation

We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities

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