Seeing wildlife in its natural habitat can become one of those travel experiences you never forget.
Watching elephants gather at a waterhole on safari
Trekking through rainforest in search of gorillas
Seeing orangutans in Borneo
Encountering penguins in Antarctica
Exploring the Galapagos Islands
At Mapping Your Travel, we create tailor-made wildlife holidays around the animals, destinations and experiences you want to discover.
Travel independently, with a private guide or as part of a carefully chosen small group. We can bring together your flights, accommodation, transfers, wildlife experiences, touring and additional stays to create one complete journey.
Few travel experiences compare with heading out on safari and seeing wildlife roaming freely across an African landscape.
Follow the Great Migration in Kenya or Tanzania, explore Botswana's waterways, search for the Big Five in South Africa or stay at a remote lodge where wildlife can sometimes come remarkably close to you.
Best for: Safari • Big Five • Wildlife photography • Couples • Families
A safari doesn't have to mean spending every waking hour in a vehicle.
We can help find the right combination of game drives, wildlife-rich lodges, private reserves and slower days enjoying the surroundings.
Your safari can also become part of a much bigger adventure. Combine wildlife with Zanzibar or Mauritius, add a cultural experience or create a longer journey through several parts of Africa.
Gorilla & Primate Adventures - Into the Rainforest
Some wildlife encounters require you to leave the vehicle behind.
Trek through the forests of Uganda or Rwanda in search of mountain gorillas, look for chimpanzees with expert guides, or travel to Borneo to encounter orangutans in their natural environment.
Best for: Primates • Adventure • Rainforest • Once-in-a-lifetime travel
Primate experiences can vary enormously, so we'll help you understand the style of trip, physical demands, accommodation and wider itinerary before deciding what's right for you.
A gorilla trek could form part of a wider East African adventure, while an orangutan experience in Borneo could be combined with rainforest lodges, river journeys, beaches or other parts of Malaysia.
Galapagos Wildlife - Evolution in Action
The Galapagos Islands offer a wildlife experience unlike almost anywhere else.
Encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions and extraordinary birdlife, with opportunities to explore both on land and in the water.
Sometimes reaching extraordinary wildlife is an adventure in itself.
Sail through Antarctica in search of penguins, seals and whales, or journey north into the Arctic where wildlife encounters can include polar bears, walrus, whales and seabirds.
Expedition ships allow you to reach places with very little conventional tourism, with Zodiac excursions, shore landings and specialist expedition teams helping you explore.
As 2026 Graduates of the CLIA Expedition Cruise Champion Programme, we can help you compare expedition ships, operators and itineraries to find the style of voyage that's right for you.
Whales & Marine Wildlife - Adventures on the Water
Some of the most memorable wildlife encounters happen at sea.
Look for whales and dolphins in the Azores, snorkel among marine life in warmer waters or make marine wildlife part of an expedition voyage.
Best for: Whales • Dolphins • Marine life • Snorkelling • Ocean adventures
Rainforest & Jungle Wildlife - Go Deeper
Some of the world's richest wildlife habitats are hidden beneath the rainforest canopy.
Explore the Amazon, travel deep into Costa Rica's national parks or journey along remote rivers in search of monkeys, birds, reptiles and other wildlife.
A rainforest adventure could mean staying in an Amazon lodge, exploring with a naturalist guide, travelling by river or combining several different ecosystems within one holiday.
Destinations such as Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador and Brazil can also combine wildlife with hiking, culture, beaches and other experiences, creating a much more varied journey.
Looking for One Particular Animal?
Perhaps you've always wanted to see gorillas, orangutans, polar bears, whales, elephants or giant tortoises in the wild.
Tell us what's on your wildlife wish list.
Your wildlife holiday could be private or small-group, adventurous or luxurious, focused on one particular species or combine wildlife with culture, beaches, hiking or expedition cruising.
Tell us what you'd love to see, and we'll help work out where your wildlife adventure could take you.
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