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Wildlife and Safari Tours

Calling all animal lovers! See the incredible wildlife in beautiful natural landscapes on our wildlife and safari tours.

From iconic corners of Botswana to the beauty of Sri Lanka, our wildlife and safari tours give you the very best chance of seeing incredible creatures in their natural habitat.

Hear from our experts

Christian Locke – Head of Long Haul Product

"We’ve seen an increase in people searching for more nature inspired tours including safaris – this was the inspiration for the Wild tours in South Africa and Sri Lanka – visiting different parts of the country with more focus on nature and wildlife."

Explore your next Wildlife & Safari adventure

Giant Galapagos Tortoise
Basilica del Voto Nacional and downtown Quito in Ecuador
Lamas Family at El Cajas National Park in Ecuador
Bartolome Island surrounded by beaches and green glistening waters
View of Cotopaxi volcano during the day in Ecuador

Escorted Tour

Ecuador and the Galapagos

  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • 3* / 4* / 5* hotels
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • 13 included experiences
  • Small group tour only, avg. 22 people
  • 20 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
View of Singapore from above, including marina, greenery and skyscrapers
Tricycle parked in front of large brown door in Penang, Malaysia
Petronas Twin Towers at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Borneo, Malaysia, Singapore
  • 3* / 4* / 5* hotels
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • Daily breakfast & 5 lunches
  • 15 included experiences
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
four tigers, three moving and one laying down, underneath the shade of trees
  • India
  • 4* / 5* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches & 13 dinners
  • 14 included experiences
  • Journey on UNESCO World Heritage-listed Toy Train
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability

Escorted Tour

Classic China

  • China
  • 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • 15 included experiences
  • Small group tour only, avg. 22 people
  • Daily breakfast, 7 lunches & 2 dinners (inc. Signature dinner)
  • Travel at 200mph on the high-speed bullet train
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability
Save up to £750pp on selected 2027 departures | Limited availability

Why choose a wildlife tour?

Whether you're looking to see elephants in Botswana's Chobe National Park - home to the world’s largest concentration of protected elephants, well over 100,000 - or to get up close to the Sun Bear and Orangutan of Borneo at local conservation and rehabilitation centres, we have experiences to suit every traveller.

Track the Big Five - African elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros and African buffalo - in Kenya's vast landscapes of rolling plains, great lakes and grassy savannahs or go in search of tigers in India's Ranthambore National Park

Wherever you choose, you'll have the opportunity to see some of the planet's most amazing wildlife in the company of local expert guides who live and work on the land.

Unbeatable value

which always includes

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Handpicked hotels
  • Itinerary curated by Riviera experts
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
  • Average group size of 12-25 guests on all Signature tours
  • Checked luggage
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team

'I had a fantastic holiday in Costa Rica with Riviera Travel. The itinerary was action packed and I loved every minute of it. I saw so much wildlife in their natural habitats and so many beautiful exotic birds.'

Feefo review from a trusted customer on our Costa Rica tour April 2025

Photo by customer Amanda Reed from the Palo Verde national park on our Costa Rica tour

Book with confidence

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Your money is safe and secure

Your money is fully protected by ABTA and ATOL, giving you complete peace of mind when you book with Riviera. Because wherever the world takes you, knowing you’re protected makes all the difference.

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24/7 access to UK based team

Our UK-based team are on hand from the moment you book to the day you return home. If plans ever need adjusting while you’re away, you can reach us at any time via our 24/7 emergency number – real people, ready to help.

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Price promise

Book early, confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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Quality promise

You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.

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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee. If, by day two of your holiday, things aren’t feeling quite right, we’ll bring you home with a full refund. It’s our Happiness Guarantee.

Watch the video

Wildlife and safari tours are perfect for those with a particular interest in the majestic sights of animals in their natural habitat.

 

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Full-length shot of a rhinoceros in the wild.

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