This holiday really delivered beyond our expectations in every respect. The itinerary is packed and varied; culture, wildlife, scenery, exciting activities and enlightening experiences. We climbed Lions Rock; biked alongside rivers, lakes, fields and forest; walked to World End and Horton Plain; explored jungle villages, ancient temples and botanic gardens; rafted across rivers and over rapids; swam in the ocean and gorgeous hotel pools, rode the gloriously scenic train from Pattipola to Ella and even braved tuk tuk rides amidst the mad chaos of The Sri Lankan roads. We jiggled around in jeeps, seeking elephant and leopard and enjoying everything else our excellent guides spotted on two very special safaris. Sounds exhausting doesn’t it but with a very comfortable air conditioned bus to transport us between beautiful hotels in superb situations, and delicious multicultural buffets and wonderful Sri Lankan curries and Lion Beer to reenergise us at the end of each day we were always ready and eager for the next early start. Longer trips were broken up with lovely lunch stops and there were interesting visits to spice gardens, a gem museum, a folk museum and a tea factory. We went from busy towns and hot, humid forests to cooler high country and finished at refreshing beaches, journeying via temples, lakes, paddy fields and the gorgeous contours of tea plantations. We saw traditional dancing and fire eaters in Kandy and had time off to wander the markets and soak up the vibes. There were plenty of spontaneous surprises to add a little extra. We felt safe and welcome, the hospitality was genuine, everyone was so friendly, the children are delightful, and although there is some obvious poverty the people seem happy at heart and very keen to share their love of their country with us visitors. The wildlife in this fabulous country is all around you, flora and fauna in abundance and breathtakingly beautiful.
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Are the wildlife trips guided?
To ensure you receive the best possible experience on these trips of a lifetime, all of our wildlife tours include experienced local guides. Whether you’re travelling across the savannah of the Masai Mara alongside wildebeest and zebra, trekking through dense forest as lemurs leap around you, or spend time snorkelling in azure oceans surrounded by sea-life – you can rest-assured our guides are on-hand to help you make the most amazing memories.
What is the duration of the wildlife tours?
The duration of each wildlife tour varies, but each has been tailor made to ensure you get the most out of these incredible life-affirming trips. Our shortest tour is five days, and lets you to discover the natural beauty of the Arctic circle or why not spend 18 days exploring the Galapagos islands or the Masai Mara.
Book your wildlife holiday today
Make unforgettable memories by booking one of our wildlife holidays with Exodus today and start exploring all the natural wonders the world has to offer. Whether you want to explore dry desserts, tropical rainforests, freezing water or azure seas we have a wildlife holiday for you.
Wildlife Ratings
To help you find your ideal adventure, we’ve allocated each trip a Wildlife Rating. Here’s what they mean.
Three: Designed for people with a general interest in wildlife, but who also want to experience the other highlights of the destination.
Four: Ideal if you want to spend most of your time in wildlife-rich areas, such as national parks or nature reserves.
Five: Perfect if you want a trip wholly focused on wildlife. Every aspect, including the vehicle, accommodation and guide, is geared to immerse you in, and educate you about, the natural world.
Meet the Expert
Vicky Boughton – Senior Product Manager Americas
“Our Wildlife trips cater to all nature enthusiasts but, for me, Costa Rica stands out, especially if you’re new to this style of adventure. The national parks are very accessible and wildlife is typically seen on foot during nature walks. Leaf-cutter ants parade the forest floor, howler monkeys swing through the jungle and scarlet macaws squawk overhead.”
Ruth Clarke Discover Sri Lanka
Paul Jones Discover Costa RicaOur Exodus Discover Costa Rica trip has been such a memorable tour. So much bird and animal life to see. We deliberately opted for a small group of 16 people so we would not miss a thing. We also chose a wildlife and birdwatching expert Guide. Staying for two nights at each location, in different climates (rain forest, mountainous etc) gave a great insight into this beautiful country of Costa Rica.
Peter & Liz Rooke Discover Costa RicaA brilliant trip that shows the diversity of Costa Rica. From lagoons to rainforests to dry forests and cloud forests and beaches we saw so much of this lovely country and its flora and fauna. Highly recommended.
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