Wildlife Holidays
Whether you want to see the Big Five, commune with the gorillas or lemurs, or seek out endangered jaguar and giant otters in South America, Rainbow Tours can provide the best advice and the best guides. We are committed to working with partners on the ground who support biodiversity conservation and the upliftment of the communities that live alongside these fragile ecosystems. In many of our destinations we can also offer programmes that engage and inspire younger family members.
Rainbow Recommends

Madagascar Wildlife: Endangered Oddities and Icons with Daniel Austin: 2024
Itinerary Highlights
- Aye ayes and Ruffed lemurs at Le Palmarium
- Indri, Diademed Sifaka and various nocturnal Lemurs in Andasibe-Mantadia
- Fosa, Fork-marked lemurs and Baobabs at Kirindy
- Leaftailed geckoes and chameleons at Montagne d'Ambre

Ultimate Uganda & Rwanda Wildlife and Conservation Small Group Tour, September 2023 & 2024
Itinerary Highlights
- Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking
- Lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos and antelopes galore
- Superb equatorial African birdwatching!
- Wildlife conservation presentations by rangers, guides & wardens

Best of Brazilian Wildlife
Itinerary Highlights
- Iconic Rio de Janeiro
- Rich Amazon Rainforest
- Pantanal Wetlands
- Diverse Wildlife

Birdwatching in Costa Rica
Itinerary Highlights
- Observe specials such as the endangered Great green macaw, the spectacular Resplendant quetzal and rare Volcano hummingbird
- Explore San Gerardo de Dota mountains for montane rainforest-dwelling species
- Visit tropical lowlands on the Nicaragua border
- Explore Maquenque Nature Reserve

Enigmatic Wildlife Small Group Tour - South Africa
Itinerary Highlights
- Namaqualand's incredible Floral Spectacle
- Aardvark, Aardwolf, Springhare and other wonderful nocturnal mammals
- Smorgasbord of 'herps' (Reptiles and Frogs)
- Dramatic landscapes of some seldom-explored wilderness places

Ecuador & Galapagos in Style
Itinerary Highlights
- Explore Quito's UNESCO World Heritage centre
- Unique wildlife viewing opportunities
- Masphi Lodge in Ecuador's Cloud Forest
- Spectacular Andes Landscapes of Otavalo

Best of Ecuador & Galapagos Wildlife
Itinerary Highlights
- Explore Quito's UNESCO World Heritage centre
- Unique volcanic islands of the Galapagos
- Observe Wildlife at Close Quarters
- Exceptional Birdwatching in Amazon

Ultimate Great Apes Safari - Uganda and Republic of Congo's Gorillas & Chimps
Itinerary Highlights
- 2 Mountain Gorilla treks in Bwindi, Uganda
- 3 Lowland Gorilla treks in Repubic of Congo
- Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Uganda
- Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda

Birdwatching in Guyana
Itinerary Highlights
- Spot the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock
- Search for Harpy Eagle
- Admire the Jabiru Stork
- Black Currasow

Argentina Wildlife
Itinerary Highlights
- Vibrant Buenos Aires
- Experience Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder of the world
- Spot abundant wildlife in the Ibera Wetlands
- Spectacular Wildlife in Valdes Peninsula

Uganda Gorillas, Game & Zanzibar Beach
Itinerary Highlights
- Predators and plains game in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Gorilla tracking in Bwindi, Uganda
- Luxuriating at the beach in Zanzibar
- Some Zanzibari culture in Stone Town

Winelands, Whales and Wildlife
Itinerary Highlights
- Taste gourmet food and superb wines
- Watch the breaching whales
- Dare to dive with a Great White Shark
- Enjoy twice daily drives in search of big game

Where to go for Wildlife Holidays

Antarctica & Falklands Wildlife Holidays

Argentina Wildlife Holidays

Costa Rica Wildlife Holidays

Ecuador Wildlife Holidays

Galapagos Islands Wildlife Holidays

Guyana Wildlife Holidays

Madagascar Wildlife Holidays

Panama Wildlife Holidays

Peru Wildlife Holidays

Rwanda Wildlife Holidays

Uganda Wildlife Holidays

Republic of Congo Wildlife Holidays

Ethiopia Wildlife Holidays

Borneo Wildlife Holidays

Sierra Leone Wildlife Holidays

Tanzania Wildlife Holidays

South Africa Wildlife Holidays

Mauritius Wildlife Holidays

Brazil Wildlife Holidays

Africa Wildlife Holidays

Latin America Wildlife Holidays

Kenya Wildlife Holidays
What Our Clients Say
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Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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