Big cat safari holidays
Tours & holidays in 2019 & 2020

Absolutely brilliant. (more)Lesley Tremlett

The most memorable part of the trip was spotting not only the big 5 but seeing rare animals such as white lions, wild dogs and the endangered ground hornbill. There was never one trip out the same and the excitement of seeing so many different animals was amazing. (more)Dave Jackson

EXCELLENT as it met all my requirements. I did not want to stay in lodges that looked like American hotels. The tented camps made us feel closer to the environment... I have been in Lodges in other parts of South Africa and other than the game I felt I could have been at a 5 star US hotel... so this was what I was looking for. (more)Eve Solomon

The highlight was seeing six sightings of snow leopards, one quite close-200-250m. (more)Colin Hovey

Excellent - I consider myself very privileged to have seen not only these big cats in their natural habitat but also the other flora and fauna in Hemis (more)Liz Cooke

Most memorable was having so many decent sightings of jaguars not just fleeting glimpses so taking good photos of them was easy...Excellent especially the Pantanal. (more)Alan Holmwood

The wildlife viewing is wonderful. The highlight is definitely seeing the jaguars on the riverbanks in the Pantanal from about 20m. (more)Robert Phillips

Good but disappointing game drives at the end (too tiger orientated - Uncomfrortable fast drive and then sat seeing nothing for last six drives) (more)Martyn Todd

The most memorable moment was seeing a Wild Tiger for the first time and witnessing a Tiger stalk and live kill a cow from about 40 yards away, an amazing one in a life time moment!!! This was a great holiday, enjoying a group holiday for the first time, meeting folks from different walks of life, mixing with the local people... (more)Ian Harrison

Definitely a benefit for the local people with the money and jobs and investment in the school. (more)Linda Hall

It was excellent. Very well organised, with all details looked after and a very high standard of accommodation. It was very reasonably priced - we got a lot of holiday for our money. (more)Colin Bingle

Excellent! The operator organised a high quality, secure, efficient tour. Everything worked smoothly. Guides, drivers etc were punctual, reliable and courteous. (more)Brian Hargreaves

The process of tracking the tigers was fascinating and when one jumped out in the road in front of our vehicle and just strolled away it was magical. The Taj Mahal was also truly amazing. (more)Kel Darnell

Enjoyed every aspect of it and the local agent handling it all was faultless. (more)Nigel and Theresa Rogers

Seeing a tiger for the first time was the most memorable moment. I was looking at a bird through my binoculars, when I hear a sudden call that resonates right through me. Out of the jungle walks a female tiger. I was lucky to be in the only jeep in that area, which made it feel all the more special.... (more)Kelvin Lofthouse

Best bits: The Taj Mahal, seeing 8 tigers in the wild, the lovely people we met and the great Indian vegetarian dishes we ate. Everything was memorable. (more)Barbara Thompson

There were lots of memorable moments, here's the top few in terms of wildlife: Kaudulla National Park Safari (~200 elephants on grasslands by lake). Mirissa Whale & Dolphin Sea Safari (7 Blue Whales & a pod of ~100 Spinner Dolphins)... (more)Andy Tanner

The highlight was when an elephant came alongside our jeep and visiting the Elephant Transit Home where we saw young elephants being fed. Sri Lanka is very diverse with spectacular scenery and beaches, as well as lovely people. (more)Diane Beavis

...the beauty and tranquillity of the upper hill country especially at sunrise, getting so close to birdlife at the national parks that we could almost reach out and touch and walking around Galle Fort in the evening after the day trippers had left. (more)Kathleen Revell

The most memorable moment was staying at the lodge, in the buffer zone, listening to the night around a bonfire with wonderful snacks and a gin and tonic, then visiting the local villages on a walk the following day. The jungle safaris were amazing particularly the elephant back experience and of course seeing the tigers. (more)Julia Killick

The most memorable was having the most amazing Tiger sightings. Superb, we had a great time and enjoyed both Tadoba and Kanha national parks, the lodges we stayed at and saw some amazing wildlife and birds too. (more)Jo Gaunt

I feel that I was looked after very well, Neelesh who organised my itinerary was most attentive. Where I stayed was beautiful and relaxing. Staff were excellent and very attentive (more)Kerrie Griffin

The most memorable moments were seeing a leopard on our safari in Wilpattu National Park, the beauty of the Knuckles, Gal Oya and the elephants in Udawalawe National Park. (more)Lis Turner

The amazing scenery, friendly relaxed people and gorgeous wildlife. (more)Rebecca Sandys

The best part was Gal Oya National Park, where just the two of us and our guides were able to watch 5-6 different herds of elephants quietly feeding approximately 300 m away. We would highly recommend that people visit Sri Lanka so as to experience a country and people filled with genuine warmth. (more)Laura Ruykys

I especially liked our base camp: rukiya safari camp. The people there are very, very friendly. I've felt welcomed immediately. The safaris are very peaceful and beautiful. I have learned a lot about animals and plants. (more)Debora Coico

Excellent - a truly amazing holiday for all the family! We met some wonderful, dedicated people, learnt an awful lot, saw some incredible wildlife- large and small - and have returned home with some amazing memories. (more)Rachel Gray

This was one of the best holidays we have experienced. The animal sightings were brilliant, the information we received about the bush was exceptional and above all, the friendliness of all the guides and staff and their desire to consider our every need resulted in a truly memorable holiday. (more)kim plumb

It was just a fantastic and memorable experience. The booking agent did a fantastic job creating the itinerary which came off without a hitch. I would highly recommend this holiday. (more)Rob Roberto

The most memorable part was the safari in Kaziranga park. The guide we had was fantastic. (more)Janet Wilson

The most amazing experience we have ever had. The organisation was superb, the guides (on the whole) were helpful and very knowledgeable. Our driver was first class, the Court Yard House was fantastic and the people there were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. (more)Kevin Cartledge

There were too many to list! Seeing the great architectural icons of India with good guides, our skilful and kind driver for whom nothing was too much trouble, and the thrill of seeing not one, but two tigers on the same day in Kanha National Park. (more)Carola Leonard

It was a very memorable experience. There are so many things to take in and I have heard many say that it is an assault on the senses, the sights, sounds and smells can be overwhelming in both good and bad ways. We are really pleased we have been able to experience India. (more)Julia Bolton

Seeing leopards in the wild was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)Jacqui Porteous

We especially loved the second day of our tour, when we climbed the Sigiriya rock fortress in the morning, had a traditional lunch in a village near Habarana and interacted with the villagers in the afternoon, then saw elephants in Minneriya National Park in the evening. (more)Roxana Feier

Not a good trip but good birds. (more)Martyn Todd

finally seeing a Leopard in the wild, it was not without its stress as there were too many jeeps trying to populate a very small space but eventually we were lucky and had wonderful views as an adult female came down to drink at a waterhole. (more)Chris Rose

the most memorable part was seeing what I went to see - leopards and whales! (more)Susan Fox

Memorable parts? The game drives are clearly the highlight. Don't expect to see huge herds of wildlife roaming open savannah like you do in Africa. Much of the terrain is hilly and heavily forested (particularly at Bandhavgarh) so sightings can be difficult and infrequent. However be patient, there is plenty of wildlife to see and the sightings you do get will generally be up close. You also get a lot of time in the parks, 6:30 to ~11.00 (with a pick nick breakfast) and 15:00 to ~18:30. All... (more)Peter Brown

Memorable parts? Almost too may to mention, seeing the Lynx with her cubs, a Golden Eagle feeding her chicks in the nest… Tips? Local benefits? Yes our guides were local , we stayed in locally run accommodation, the guide company support the Lynx project . Overall rating? Brilliant holiday if you like wildlife watching. (more)Richard Green

Memorable parts? It is really almost impossible to narrow this down, every day was an adventure for our expedition. The scenery was fantastic we had great, mountain climbing and also travelling between the two locations provided an opportunity for down time and an opportunity to the enjoy the wonderful scenery from the comfort of our bus. Florian who was our guide and an expert in conservation is a wonderful guide and was there for us everyday, we also had 2 local guides, Azad and Enza... (more)Cathy Bisset

We managed to see every animal we wanted! (more)Giuliano D Vigano

I can't pin down one thing as we thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. I guess seeing such fabulous animals in their wild environment was what we went for and we were not disappointed. We saw lion, leopard, white rhino, black rhino, wild dogs; all the more common animals such as giraffe, elephant, zebra, various antelope species and over 100 species of birds. (more)Martin Blow

It was amazing to be so close to animals like elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, cheetah ... (more)Irene Hanson

This was an excellent and exciting holiday where the staff went the extra mile. They were patient and took time to explain detail. Accommodation and food were of a high standard and every stop different. (more)Denise Brooks

Coming up close and personal to a pride of 12 lions, seeing 3 different packs of wild dogs, one twice and seeing a breeding herd of elephants from our deck at Ivory Wilderness Lodge walking along the Klaserie River. (more)Sandra Marshall

Being so close to an amazing variety of wildlife, seeing their behaviour in the wild, and learning a lot from our guides. We were lucky and saw the "big seven", and so much more besides. (more)Val Cardwell

Memorable parts? Seeing tigers in the wild was of course amazing, but actually I think the highlight was when we sat in the jeep near a lake as the sun went down and all of a sudden we heard a tiger roar through the jungle. Goosebump experience. Tips? Book at least 3 full days, preferably 4 (2 safaris a day) to increase the chance of seeing tigers. They are very elusive and there is no guarantee that you will actually see any even in a relatively small national park like Tadoba. We... (more)Martin Andersen

Most memorable: The full day walk in the jungle and also the night in the jungle tower. (more)Mary-Laure Bollini

The walking safari was exhilarating. Just to be in and amongst the wildlife was brilliant. But the whole trip was fantastic from start to finish. (more)Dawn Howarth

Memorable parts? Seeing tigers, we were lucky enough to see two at Kanha, although we didn't see any at Bandhavgarh. Tips? Add a tour of Delhi, it's well worth it. Although you don't need much money it's good to have some for tips etc and you can't change money in the parks so make sure you change enough in Delhi. Local benefits? Think this holiday definitely benefited locals and supported conservation and also feel the impact of tourism is having an environmental impact... (more)Kay Topping

Memorable parts? The dramatic and different landscape, environment food hospitality of the Russian far east... Tips? Prepare well for the cold,minus 30 having said that they provide extra clothing appropriate.. Be fit, one in our party of 4 was not, caused unfortunate compromise... Local benefits? All of the above!! Overall rating? Wonderful!! (more)Brett Murray

Memorable parts? Spending time in the forest awaiting to catch a glimpse of the animals despite the heavy snow. Tips? Excellent but need endurance and patience. Local benefits? Absolutely- 100% Overall rating? All the people who took care of us were amazing. An excellent holiday! (more)Nithya Krishnan