The 6 Best Wildlife Trips Worldwide

1.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46Our pick

Spend 12 to 13 hours exploring the Great Ocean Road on a reverse-route tour from Melbourne. Choose a classic coach, a mid-size group of up to 35, or a Mercedes van for 15. Expect London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, the Twelve Apostles, Apollo Bay, wildlife stops, and guides such as Philip, William, Daniel, and David Hsu.

“The tour was amazing with some really great stops along the way. It definitely is a long day but our tour guide William made sure to make the best of it for us all and accommodated everyone's needs. Totally worth it and I'd highly recommend everyone to include it into their Melbourne itinerary!”

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2.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89Top rated

Spend about 10 hours with Kangarrific Tours, leaving Sydney at 7:30 am in a small luxury minibus. Guide Sam or another experienced host takes you to a wildlife sanctuary, cheese and chocolate tasting, two boutique wineries, and an optional lunch stop. Wildlife and tasting fees cost extra.

“Our guide Sam was amazing! Shared lots of great info about Australia & Sydney. The wineries were beautiful & the wines were fabulous. Best tour ever! Thank you Sam!!!!”

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3.2-Day Wildlife Tour with Safaris and Luxury Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 2 days · from $534

Leave Cape Town or Stellenbosch for two packed days in the Western Cape. You’ll take 4x4 drives at Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift, sleep at a luxury tented lodge or farm, and return via Route 62. Guides such as Maudi, Dylan, and Denver have earned praise for careful driving and helpful service.

“Sehr gut organisierte Safari Tour in einem Sprinter Bus. Gute Unterkünfte und Game Drives. Ein besonderes Lob an unseren Guide Maudi,freundlich , gut organisiert ,hat uns alle Fragen beantwortet und war immer für uns da, jederzeit wieder würde ich mit diesem Veranstalter buchen.”

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4.VIP Tour from Anchorage to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $178

Travel from Anchorage in a small group of up to five with guide Martin to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Expect a 35-mile scenic drive, two hours with rescued wildlife, a short Bird Creek stop, bottled water, and local stories about Alaska.

“The Wildlife Conservation Center is amazing - the entire center, including all of the staff are 100% focused on caring for the animals. The grounds are well maintained and easy to walk or drive through. There is a wide variety of animals to visit and learn about. There are several educational sessions you can attend. The gift shop is great and the restrooms are very nice. This is a great tour for families, very kid friendly. Our tour guide Martin was fantastic. On the drive to and from he gave us a wonderful history of Alaska lesson, and while at the conservation center he was an excellent guide.”

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5.Private/VIP Wildlife Winter Safari of Yellowstone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $297

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Yellowstone with a private guide such as Jack or Jackson. The day centers on wildlife in Lamar Valley, with time at Mammoth Hot Springs. Pickup is available from Bozeman to Gardiner, and binoculars, spotting scopes, snacks, breakfast, waters, and private transportation are included.

“Jackson made this day so special!! We saw everything! Mountain lion and cubs, pronghorn, deer, elk, coyotes, moose , eagles , bison and wolves!!! He was extremely knowledgeable about the park history and wildlife. It was an experience none of us will forget!!!”

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6.Kawaihae Luxury Snorkel Cruise & Wildlife Watch with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $205

From Kawaihae, Hawaii Nautical takes you along the Kohala Coast aboard the fast powerboat Kohola. With guides such as Captain Brian, Captain Brooke, Gail, and Indica, you can watch for dolphins and honu, seasonal whales, and reef fish before swimming and snorkeling with in-water help. Lunch, drinks, snacks, and gear are included.

“Captain Brian and Gail were amazing. Great attention to detail, land they found the one thing I wanted to see - a sea turtle. They are safe, the boat was clean and well maintained, and the equipment was excellent. Thanks so much for an excellent adventure - it really did feel luxurious at a fair price. Also - thanks for the restaurant recommendation, we loved it”

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