Our small group wildlife & nature holidays

Our small group wildlife and nature holidays don’t do things by halves. Not only do you get thrown into some of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes and biodiverse areas, but you do so with a fabulous group, too. Following the advice of an amazing guide, you’ll spot scores of birds, hide in wildlife hides, or trek to follow the tracks of elusive megafauna. Blue whales in the Azores, lemurs in Madagascar or trekking in Chitwan National Park in Nepal; these are just a few ideas to whet your appetite. The rest of your adventure is up to you.

Our top Small group wildlife & nature holidays

Costa Rica wildlife holiday

From £3499 to £4549
15 days ex flights
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
Small group2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 5 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr ...

Namibia and Botswana camping safari

From €2990 to €3120
21 days ex flights
Camping safari to Namib desert, Caprivi, Etosha & Okavango
Small group2026: 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 15 Nov, 2027: 17 Jan, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 14 Nov

The Masai Heartlands safari

From £2696 to £3430
15 days ex flights
An amazing and great value 2 week truck safari
Small group2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 12 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 10 Apr, 8 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 2028: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 8 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun ...

British Columbia wildlife holiday, whales and bears

From £5349 to £6299
9 days ex flights
Rugged scenery and wildlife of Western Canada
Small group2026: 21 Aug, 31 Aug, 2027: 20 Aug, 9 Sep, 19 Sep

South Africa safari holiday, 14 days

From £4784
14 days ex flights
Award winning safari in South Africa
Small group2026: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct

Cuba birdwatching tour

From US $1860
9 days ex flights
Birding in Western Cuba's pristine natural parks
Small group2026: 4 Nov, 2 Dec, 2027: 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 13 Oct, 10 Nov, 15 Dec

Guyana nature and culture tour

From £5850
13 days ex flights
Immerse yourself in Guyana's pristine rainforests
Small group2026: 13 Aug, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 2027: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 10 Apr, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec

Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island

From £1590
8 days ex flights
Best time to see Blue Whales on Pico, Azores
Small group2027: 1 May

Botswana safari and wild camping

From €2065 to €2085
13 days ex flights
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
Small group2026: 21 Sep, 2 Nov, 7 Dec, 2027: 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
Responsible Travel, Travel Team

Our small group wildlife & nature holidays

Why go on a small group wildlife & nature holiday

No one tells you how moving seeing animals in the wild can be – or what an amazing experience it can be sharing it with new-found friends. Going in a small group can keep costs down as you’re sharing the expense of a driver and leader, and having a group can give you a bit more reassurance in more remote destinations. At the heart of all our small group wildlife tours are great guides – they are the key members of the group, leading you all to the best wildlife-spotting spots, the most beautiful, secluded nature, and helping peel back the layers – or peer through the foliage – in a destination to show you its secret heart.

Where to go on a small group wildlife & nature holiday

Our small group wildlife trips are great for destinations that might be harder to reach solo, either because they are expensive, or tricky and time consuming to navigate without help. Our small group wildlife holidays to Madagascar are a great way to see the land of lemurs with the assistance of a great guide and dedicated transport. Our small group trips to Botswana can keep costs down with participatory camping and the use of an overland vehicle. Diverse destinations like India and Costa Rica are places where you can benefit from a few extra pairs of eyes in the group to help spot those elusive forest birds.

Joining a small group safari

Join the pack on our small group safaris, share stories around the campfire and pinch great pictures of that one person who brought lots of different lenses along. At their most epic, our small group safaris might involve overland adventures by van, seeing several countries and multiple national parks over a few weeks, or they might take you to the best private reserves in great safari destinations in South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Going in a small group can be a great way to keep costs down, all whilst giving you once in a lifetime wildlife encounters.

Our Small group wildlife & nature holidays reviews

4.7

1079Small group wildlife & nature holidays reviews

788
239
36
9
7
Jan Barrett04 Aug 2026
I loved being active and close to all the wildlife. I would definitely recommend.read more
David Ward31 Jul 2026
Too many to single out, but the rhino tracking on foot at Matobo, plus night time elephant visits to our campsite waterholes at Hwange and Elephant Sands were highlights for me. A great holiday lead by two excellent tour leaders (Wayne and Tabani). The itinerary was quite varied with each place having it's own unique charm. I would happily recommend this trip.read more
Kate West31 Jul 2026
Can I give more than 5 stars? It was phenomenal! The only thing I would have changed is to stay longer. There were so many memorable parts of my visit to Uganda! It was packed with exciting and enriching experiences. The close encounters - dare I say, connection -with the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, as well as the deeply personal and moving visit to the Batwa community were among the most impactful. I was also thrilled and delighted by the golden monkeys. The itinerary was thoughtfully assembled...read more
Debbie Noyce29 Jul 2026
Really wild camping in the Okavango. Fantastic trip, couldn’t fault it but much more of an adventure than a holiday… 5 starsread more
Written by Eloise Barker
Photo credits: [Page banner: Anette Holmberg] [Group safari: Getty Images / Unsplash+]