Wildlife Tours

Exodus Adventure Travels offers expertly crafted small-group wildlife vacations backed by over 50 years of experience. They have been honored with some of the most prestigious awards in travel, including the National Geographic Traveler Reader Award,  Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award, Good Housekeeping’s Family Travel Award, Wanderlust Magazine’s Best Tour Leader of the Year, and USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Award.

Expect expertly planned itineraries, knowledgeable local guides and immersive wildlife experiences. With well-paced tours and a focus on responsible travel, Exodus ensures every wildlife vacation is meaningful and memorable.

Exodus offers small-group wildlife tours led by expert local guides. From gorilla trekking and safari adventures to polar wildlife expeditions, our immersive tours bring travelers closer to nature and wildlife in their natural habitats.

With more than 50 years of adventure travel expertise, Exodus focuses on locally led experiences that support communities, encourage low-impact travel, and create meaningful encounters in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations.

Yes, wildlife tours are worth it – especially if you want to experience the world in a more immersive way.

To make the most of your tour, choose a tour operator that prioritizes conservation and responsible tourism. Traveling with expert naturalist guides can also enrich the experience, offering deeper insight into wildlife, ecosystems and the natural world around you.

Yes. Exodus offers a wide range of wildlife vacations, including tours suitable for beginners.

Many adventures are designed around relaxed game drives, boat safaris and guided wildlife experiences, while others include more active adventures such as hiking or snorkeling. Each tour is graded by Activity Level, so you can easily find one that matches your fitness and confidence.

Exodus tours are designed to be accessible for most active travelers. Wildlife vacations vary from relaxed safaris and expedition cruises to more active adventures involving hiking or snorkeling. Each tour is assigned an Activity Level to help you choose your perfect adventure based on your ability and preferences.  If you prefer to skip an activity, your tour leader can often suggest alternatives.

If you’re unsure which tour matches your fitness level, talk to our team of experts who can help you choose the right itinerary.

Most travelers already have a clear idea of the wildlife they’d like to encounter and the destination they want to explore.

It’s also worth considering the Activity Level of each tour — how physically demanding the journey is — along with the Wildlife Rating, which indicates how much time you’ll spend immersed in nature and wildlife experiences.

If you’re still unsure, talk to our team of experts who can help you choose the adventure that’s right for you.

All Exodus wildlife vacations are designed to showcase the iconic animals of your chosen destination, while also introducing you to some of its lesser-known species.

Each tour has a Wildlife Rating, indicating how much of the itinerary is dedicated to exploring the natural world. You’ll also find detailed itineraries outlining the wildlife you’re most likely to encounter throughout your adventure.

Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, but our expert guides and carefully planned itineraries maximize your chances of unforgettable encounters.

Absolutely. All Exodus adventures are led by expert guides with extensive knowledge of the local culture, landscapes, and wildlife.

On most wildlife adventures, you’ll also be accompanied by specialist local naturalist guides who bring added insight and expertise to your experience. Their knowledge helps you gain a deeper understanding of the animals and ecosystems you encounter, allowing you to experience the natural world in a more immersive and rewarding way.

Solo travel doesn’t have to feel daunting. With Exodus, you’ll join a small group, led by an experienced tour leader who prioritizes safety, giving you the confidence to travel farther and explore deeper. Our itineraries include a mix of group activities and free time, and with everything pre-arranged, all you need to do is arrive and enjoy the adventure.  

At Exodus, we believe travel should help both people and nature thrive in harmony. As a certified B Corp, we take a nature-positive approach and aim to support the communities in the destinations we visit.

Where possible, we stay in locally owned accommodations, eat in family-run restaurants and work with expert local guides, so your tour directly benefits local people. Every adventure is also guided by our Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan, which places conservation and nature restoration at the heart of our itineraries.

We also support long-term projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, helping communities protect and regenerate nature.