Royle Safaris
June 2020
Western Australia Wildlife Holiday
£1795 – £6945
Ever wanted to swim with the largest fish in the world? How about come face to face with some of the cutest and rarest mammals on the planet? Well maybe you just wanted to have wild dolphins swim around your legs? Or simply wanted to have the chance of seeing over 10 species of sharks? What ever you want to do we have it all in this exceptional and unique tour of Western Australia. Travelling almost the length of this…
Find out more »Moray Firth & Cairngorms (Whales & Pine Martens)
£620 – £2449
The east coast is usually forgotten when people visit bonnie Scotland for whale watching holidays. But the east coast is one of the most spectacular regions in the UK. With one of the largest mainland colonies of northern gannets in the world, a resident population of harbour porpoise and common bottle-nose dolphins and a big feeding ground for minkie whales; we promise to make this trip a memorable one! Along with the various marine animals we hope to find there…
Find out more »Best of Scotland Wildlife Tour
£500 – £2249
Did you know that the British Isles has recorded 24 out of the 26 European cetacean (whale and dolphin) species!? Well come along on this trip and we will do our best to find some. Spending three full days out on the water we stand as good a chance as any to spot orca, minke whales, common bottle-nose dolphin, harbour porpoise and many more. Along with basking sharks, oceanic sunfish and lots of sea birds. But this would not be…
Find out more »A Week in the Wild
£815 – £3545
Finland is one of the last wild places in Europe and this week tour of its forests will showcase you the wildlife that used to share our British woodlands not too long ago. Staying in overnight hides in perfect locations for bears, wolves, wolverines and more you will be in heaven for wildlife lovers. The brown bears here are exceptional and usually spend hours only yards away from the hides and coupled with the long hours of sunlight (well into…
Find out more »Ultimate Bear Adventure
£1110 – £4295
Brown bears are one of the worlds largest and most well known mammals. But not many people will ever get the chance to see them in their natural environment. Finland offers one of the best locations in the world for watching these animals at very close quarters. The specialised overnight hides and cabins located in the forests of Finland are perfect for observing young bears, mothers and cubs and huge solitary males only a few yards away. With the help…
Find out more »July 2020
Best of British Wildlife
£150 – £595
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and share your weekend with whales, dolphins, wallabies, sharks, seals and seabirds you do not have to go very far. The Isle of Man in rich in history and unique culture but it is the islands wildlife which is of particular importance to us. The skies are full with many British species and so many seabirds you will not know where to look; in addition to the birds…
Find out more »White Whales & White Bears
£1200 – £4535
White Whales & White Bears This summer tour to the far north of Canada will introduce you to the stunning flora, fauna and history of one of Manitobas most unique towns; Churchill. Famous for playing host to lots of polar bears in the winter, there is also ample reason to come here in the summer. Highlights include the migrating beluga whales at the mouth of the Churchill River, unique bird-watching in the sub-Arctic, a Tundra Buggy excursion, snorkelling with the…
Find out more »Northern Territory Wildlife Holiday
£1200 – £5445
Home to one of the wettest places on earth, a place which annually survives cyclones; home to the largest reptile on the planet, the second largest bird, the largest marsupial, with the largest monolith in the world as well as some of the driest and hottest places as well; the Northern Territory of Australia can truly be called Extreme Territory. This tour explores the best parts of this vast region, from the bustling city of Darwin to the vast waterways…
Find out more »Trans-Himalayan Mammals & Birds
£750 – £3850
Few places look as barren and inhospitable than the Trans-Himalayan highlands. Rolling plains mostly made up of rock and a few hardy grasses and steep rocky mountains and outcrops do not seem like the best place to find wildlife. But this ecosystem is teeming with animals, from the ghost-like snow leopard and Eurasian lynx to herd dwelling Tibetan wild asses, argali, Asiatic ibex and Ladakhi urail there is a raft a life here waiting to be seen. This tour is…
Find out more »Kamchatka Bear & Volcano Tour
£1285 – £5345
This special trip is devoted to observing the huge Kamchatka brown bears in natural habitat. Travelling to locations like Kurilskoye Lake in time for the annual salmon spawning will coincide with large aggregations of brown bears to feed. Travelling all over Kamchatka you will see the huge caldera and two lakes on the Ksudach volcano and the active volcanoes of Gorely and Mutnovsky. In between visiting these volcanoes, walking amongst fishing bears and cruising the Avacha Bar and North West…
Find out more »Birding on the Roof of the World
£1000 – £3950
This tour is a great introduction to the unique environment, people, culture and history of Tibet. Guided by a zoologist and local birding guides you will see all of what southern Tibet has to offer. By travelling from Kathmandu north through the Himalayas and onto Lhasa. The wildlife in Tibet is exceptional and a treat to see with the spectacular backdrops provided by this remarkable place. This is an exceptional tour which explores the bird life of Tibet like no…
Find out more »Wildlife of the Cape and Kalahari
£950 – £3995
Wildlife of the Cape and Kalahari On this trip you will not see lions and elephants but we will see a different top predator and another truly giant mammal as we go cage diving with great white sharks and whale watching for southern right whales. Exploring many different habitats on this tour we will find wildlife at home in the shallow rocky waters of the Southern African coast, animals from the open ocean who are only coming into the bay…
Find out more »The Ultimate Spanish Wildlife Tour
£1025 – £4195
Spain is Europes second largest country and a well known holiday destination, but forget the sun, sea and sangria that lures most people to this diverse and wonderful country. Instead think of rare whales, endangered bears, recovering wolves, endemic lynx and some of Europes most spectacular bird species. This exploration of Spain and its wildlife is a fantastic way of experiencing some of the best wildlife that the whole of Europe has to offer. We will start this wildlife tour…
Find out more »Plateau Mammal Paradise
£1950 – £7295
Travelling to the high altitude Tibetan Plateau is a trip of a lifetime and the wildlife encounters people can have here are truly exceptional. This trip will take in the culture and historical sights of Tibets incredible capital as well as the magnificent wildlife of its rolling plains, gazelles, antelopes, yaks, wild asses, wolves, bears, foxes and possibly even a snow leopard make this ecosystem one of the best for endangered mammals anywhere in the world! Holiday Features Expert Zoologist…
Find out more »Just Harpy Eagles Tour
£1115 – £4350
Just Harpy Eagles Tour Harpy eagles are the supreme avian predator, capable of grasping large mammals from trees and secretive enough to remain hidden from most prying eyes. By living high in the emergents which reach for the skies above the rainforest canopy there are only a handful of places where sightings could occur, and then you have to hope that there are harpy eagles in the area. Where we go on this specialist tour is to the Alta Floresta…
Find out more »Wildlife Cruise of Shantar Archipelago
£1075 – £5595
Lying off the coast of the last untouched frontier, around 300km away from the mouth of the great Amur river and hidden in the south-western part of the Sea of Okhotsk lies the stunning archipelago of Shantar. Consisting of over 15 islands and positioned off the shores of the Siberian mainland, the Shantar Archipelago has no permanent human population except for the meteorological station staff on the Big Shantar Island. As a result this is true wilderness and a pristine…
Find out more »August 2020
Aardvarks, Aardwolfs & Other Rare Mammals Tour
£550 – £2650
Aardvarks, Aardwolfs & Other Rare Mammals Tour Boasting numerous national parks and dozens of private reserves with the Big Five present; a South African wildlife trip nearly always focus on the high bushveld of Kruger National Park and its surrounds. But to do this can mean missing out on other habitats and parts of the country that are unique and filled with wildlife that is either only found there or best seen there. This trip does not touch the Kruger…
Find out more »Japan Endemic Wildlife Tour
£1500 – £6995
The Land of the Rising Sun is a haven for rare and endemic mammal species and this tour aims to showcase some of Japans most iconic and unusual species. By exploring the highlands of the Japanese Alps as well as visiting the subtropical forests of the far south on Iriomote Island, you will be taken on a comprehensive tour of Japan where you will be sure of experiencing the best wildlife watching that Japan has to offer. As well as…
Find out more »Tanzania At Its Best
£495 – £2695
Tanzania At Its Best Watching the huge herds of grazing wildebeest and zebra spread out across the rolling grassy plains of the famous Serengeti National Park and being surrounded by the densest concentration of predators in Africa. Tanzania is top of most peoples places to visit and this tour is no different. We explore three of the most popular parks and during the wet season we can take advantage of the calving season and lots less people to have the…
Find out more »South African Shark Diving Holiday
£2000 – £7495
South African Shark Diving Holiday Obsessed with sharks? Want to swim with as many different species as possible? If answered yes to both of these questions then this tour is the one for you! We specialise in finding and diving with these awesome predators. We take in the best two Southern African countries have to offer as we travel the width of South Africa and enter Mozambique to share the water with great-white, blunt-nose seven-gill, spotted gully, whale, tiger, hammerhead,…
Find out more »Kalahari Rare Mammals Tour
£1000 – £4095
Kalahari Rare Mammals Tour Most people travel to South Africa for safaris only visit Kruger, but South Africa has so much more to offer wildlife enthusiasts. This tour explores two of the little known gems of South African wildlife watching. Firstly we will visit the massive Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, being twice the size of Kruger (about the size of Switzerland) it is one of the largest protected areas in the world and home to some of Africas best wildlife. After…
Find out more »Sri Lanka Mammal Tour
£960 – £3245
Sri Lanka is a true gem in the Indian ocean and literally full of amazing wildlife, and so much of this wildlife is rare or endemic to the island. This tour is one of the few dedicated mammal watching holidays that explores Sri Lanka fully. Our team in Sri Lanka have spend decades traversing the country in search of the best wildlife watching sites and many of the places we visit are not inside national parks but are home to…
Find out more »Namibia’s Rare & Endemic Wildlife Tour
£1000 – £4395
Namibia's Rare & Endemic Wildlife Tour This 12 day wildlife tour aims to showcase some of the rarest and most specialist species in Namibia. Such as the desert adapted mammals, birds and reptiles which are often overlooked in favour of the larger African wildlife. So by visiting the Namib, Damaraland and Walvis Bay we will hopefully see bat-eared foxes, Namaqua chameleons, Heavisides dolphins, dassie rats, striped polecats, palmato geckos and Damara dik diks to name a few. There is also…
Find out more »Grizzlies & Orcas of the Raincoast
£1395 – £4895
Grizzlies & Orcas of the Raincoast Travelling by float plane from Campbell River to Grizzly Bear Lodge for an up-close and personal encounter with grizzlies, sea lions, seals, humpback whales, orcas, eagles and black bears is an unforgettable experience. Heading further north to Alert Bay to explore the pristine waters and wilderness areas will live long in the memory. The setting for this eco-adventure is the remote coastal region that encompasses Johnstone Strait, a glacier-carved passage boasting plentiful land and…
Find out more »Ecuador’s Biodiversity Hotspots
£850 – £3925
Ecuador's Biodiversity Hotspots Ecuador holds one of the worlds highest biodiversity rates. With over half of all the birds in all of South America and twice as many as live in Europe, more mammals per square meter than anywhere else in the world, more frog species than any other country, 25,000 species of plants, 1250 species of fish, 350 species of reptiles and untold hundreds of thousands of invertebrates Ecuador truly has a wealth of life. This tour focuses on…
Find out more »Borneo’s Rare Mammals Tour
£850 – £3995
Borneo's Rare Mammals Tour Sabah, Borneo is home to many wild and rugged reserves and parks that harbour populations of some of the world’s most elusive species. Among the most elusive and some of the most sought after are the nocturnal mammal species, Borneo has a host of rare and elusive nocturnal mammals including Sunda clouded leopard, Binturong, Sunda colugo, various species of civet, several species of slow loris and many other species. This tour is the first of its…
Find out more »Russian Wildlife Tour (Just Mammals)
£750 – £3395
The Russian Far East is one of the last wilderness areas in the world and contains one of the most pristine ecosystems complete with some of the largest predators on earth. The largest country in the world is perhaps not synonymous with great wildlife watching but we can assure you that by exploring the forested coastal park of Lazovsky Nature Preserve you will discover an untouched and wonderful wilderness complete with some incredible species. Whilst we cannot guarantee sightings of…
Find out more »Tasmania & South East Australian Wildlife Tour
£1185 – £4325
On the verge of extinction the Tasmanian devil is one of the most iconic and unique animals in the world. Unfortunately nowhere is the largest marsupial carnivore common, however this tour does take you to all the places where you are likely to find one! In addition we also see a wealth of bird life, whales, seals, dolphins and of course plenty of Australias most famous animals; its marsupials. This tour tracks down koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, pademelons, bettongs, quolls,…
Find out more »September 2020
Galapagos and Much More
£1300 – £4999
Galapagos and Much More Ecuador is one of the best wildlife destinations in the world and not just because of the stunning Galapagos Islands. This tour aims to show you that there is more to this small country than these islands. With the only South American bear, the highest biodiversity in the world, the Amazon Rainforest in addition to the famous Galapagos you will be left spellbound by this amazing little country which straddles the equator. Birding, snorkelling, canoeing through…
Find out more »East African Safari Exploration
£1395 – £5795
East African Safari Exploration This exploration of Eastern Africa takes in the very best of both Kenya and Tanzania. Starting in northern Kenya you will be taken past the snowy peaks fo Mt Kenya before descending to the floor of the Rift Valley to visit Lake Nakuru and the millions of flamingos before carrying onto the Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha. You will also have the unique opportunity to hike into the caves of Mt Suswa before exploring the rarely…
Find out more »Just Jaguars
£1220 – £4995
Just Jaguars Jaguars have for a long time been regarded as one of the most elusive and difficult animals in the world to see. However recently they have been revealing their secrets to dedicated scientists and hardened wildlife watchers in the Pantanal region of Brazil. On this tour you will be taken into the heart of this region and with the help of expert local guides we have a 100% record of seeing these big cats. Whilst in the Pantanal…
Find out more »Brazilian Ultimate Mammal Tour
£2350 – £8795
Brazilian Ultimate Mammal Tour Brazil is one of the most iconic of all wildlife watching destinations. But for many years the country was seen as mostly a bird watching destination. But now Royle Safaris are proud to announce this dedicated mammal watching holiday to Brazil. By compiling many aspects from our other individual mammal watching tours we have produced this wonderful tour which will try and find all of South Americas Big Five (Jaguar, Giant Otter, Maned Wolf, Giant Anteater…
Find out more »Yellowstone Fall Wildlife Tour
£630 – £2795
Yellowstone Fall Wildlife Tour Rutting bison, bugling elk, energetic wolf pups, ravenous bears, dramatic yellow and orange colours and migratory flocks of birds all make Autumn (or Fall) in Yellowstone a very special time of year. This is the rutting season for two of North Americas most impressive herbivores, the huge elk and the iconic bison. The high pitched bulges of the elk can be heard echoing through the valleys and forests of Yellowstone and to watch these huge stags…
Find out more »Sumatra & Komodo Wildlife Adventure Tour
£950 – £4450
Sumatra & Komodo Wildlife Adventure Tour This wildlife tour explores some of Indonesia’s most iconic wildlife destinations, first heading to both north and south Sumatra and then onto the famous Komodo National Park. By visiting the national parks of Gunung Leuser, Way Kambas and Komodo Islands you will experience a wide range of ecosystems, as well as having the chance to see a huge range of wildlife. Many species will be endemic to the islands we see them on. The…
Find out more »Tawau Hills Wildlife Tour
£200 – £960
Tawau Hills Wildlife Tour Borneo is one of the world’s greatest wildlife watching destinations and despite the ongoing deforestation around the island for the palm oil plantations there are still many areas of wonderful wilderness left. Including places which are currently unknown to the wider world and several locations which are just coming to prominence now. Tawau Hills National Park is one of these newer places, for the last couple of years scientists, conservationists and researchers have been travelling here…
Find out more »Queensland’s Wildlife & Great Barrier Reef Tour
£1500 – £5795
Going eye-to-eye with humpback whale calves in crystal clear blue water, seeing a salt-water crocodile disappear silently into the gloom, finding tree dwelling kangaroos by spotlight and much much more. Queensland is not what most people expect when they visit Australia, lots of green, forests as far as the eye can see, lots of rain during certain times of the year and not a desert in sight! But just when you think the life is unbeatable in the rainforests you…
Find out more »Pantanal Rare Wildlife Safari
£995 – £5695
Pantanal Rare Wildlife Safari This tour takes you to both the northern and southern Pantanal in search of a hudge wealth of wildlife. From the jaguar capital of the world in the northern Pantanal to several wonderful and unique lodges in the southern Pantanal. Explore these locations in a variety of different ways; walking, jeep safaris, river safaris and horseback safaris. All of these ways to see the environment and wildlife are designed to highlight different areas and species. We…
Find out more »Peru Wildlife Exploration
£1200 – £4500
Peru Wildlife Exploration Boasting the greatest diversity of mammal life in the world and being one of the birding hotspots in the 4th most diverse country for bird life; Manu National Park in Peru’s Upper Amazon Rainforest is a wildlife enthusiasts dream. But the rainforest is not the only thing that the Peru has to offer, we will also travel into the Andes and visit the historically and culturally important site of Machu Picchu before going off in search of…
Find out more »Japan Bear Watching Tour
£1250 – £6159
When people think about the wildlife of Japan, snow monkeys, dancing cranes and Steller sea eagles of the winter usually spring to mind. However the summer months have some of the best wildlife watching in Japan. The summer is time season of the bear in Japan and this tour will take you to Hokkaido where one of the worlds highest densities of brown bears occurs as well as taking you hiking into the northern Japanese Alps where we have a…
Find out more »Borneo Wildlife Holiday
£530 – £4495
Borneo Wildlife Holiday Borneo is one of the world's greatest wildlife watching destinations. With iconic species such as Orangutans & Pygmy Asiatic elephants coupled with 15 species of hornbills, many endemic species such as Proboscis monkeys and rarities like clouded leopards and sun bears the island of Borneo is a true treasure trove of wildlife. Some of these species are among the rarest in the world and with so much deforestation occurring throughout South East Asia there are fewer and…
Find out more »Just Maned Wolf Tour
£1175 – £4395
Just Maned Wolf Tour When people think of Brazil and wildlife they often think of the Amazon rainforest or maybe the Pantanal wetlands, but huge parts of this vast country are covered in grasslands. And it is these grasslands which are the home of some of the countries most elusive and amazing wildlife. This tour focuses on the maned wolf. The fox on stilts is one of the strangest looking animals in the world and we travel to the best…
Find out more »Ultimate Primate Tour
£3500 – £4995
Ultimate Primate Tour Ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of great primatologists Dian Fossey or Jane Goodall? Well on this tour you will experience some truly unforgettable moments. Tracking mountain gorillas and sitting with them as they eat, rest and play – spending the full day following a troop of chimpanzees from dawn to dusk and tracking down some of the rarest monkeys in all of Africa. You will spend twice as much time on average than other gorilla…
Find out more »Pantanal Exploration Tour
£1198 – £6290
Pantanal Exploration The Pantanal is one of the best wildlife watching destinations in the world. Rivalling anything in Africa, India or Yellowstone for the number of mammal species on display and when it comes to birds, very few places beat here. This tour will take you into the heart of the Pantanal in search of jaguars in the north and then you will travel south to a private ranch where rare macaws nest next door to the lodge and puma,…
Find out more »Best of Sumatra Wildlife Tour
£550 – £2850
Best of Sumatra Wildlife Tour Sumatra is one of the world's biggest islands and the best island in Indonesia to see large numbers of mammals. Some of the largest areas of forest remaining in Indonesia are in Sumatra and this tour explores two of the most important. We visit northern and southern Sumatra on our search for wildlife. You will be visiting the national parks of Gunung Leuser in the north of the island and then Way Kambas in the…
Find out more »Chaparri Reserve & Machu Picchu Tour
£550 – £2150
Chaparri Reserve & Machu Picchu Tour The north-west of Peru is an undervalued and wonderful part of the country to explore for wildlife and this tour spends time in one of the best examples of this ecosystem; Chaparri Eco-Reserve. But of course we also visit the central Andes and the historically and culturally important site of Machu Picchu. Chaparri is a small private reserve that takes in injured and orphaned Andean bears with a view to rehabilitating them into the…
Find out more »The Best of Botswana
£995 – £4150
The Best of Botswana Botswana is home to one of the highest densities of predators in the world, has the only place where African wild dogs can be called common, it harbours the largest concentrations of African elephants and cape buffalo anywhere in the world as well as having the largest inland delta in the world. So after all that it is no wonder why Botswana is a wildlife lovers paradise and this tour aims to showcase all the very…
Find out more »Masai Mara & Tsavo Safari
£550 – £2995
Masai Mara & Tsavo Safari Holiday Nearly everyone who has ever seen a wildlife documentary will have seen some of the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier national park and one of the world’s most famous ecosystems has been filmed more than anywhere else in wildlife documentary terms. The iconic footage of lionesses chasing down a zebra, or the millions of blue wildebeest moving through the endless grassy plains and crossing the crocodile infested waters of the Mara River are synonymous with…
Find out more »Tsavo & Amboseli Safari Holiday
£550 – £2995
Tsavo & Amboseli Safari Holiday In the shadow of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is one of the world's leading safari destinations. Home to huge numbers of elephants and other wildlife the park is a mecca for wildlife lovers. This trip explores Amboseli as well as visiting both the West and East sections of the huge Tsavo National Park. By visiting the popular Amboseli and the more rugged and wild Tsavo National Park s on this one tour…
Find out more »Northern Pantanal Wildlife Safari
£750 – £3850
Northern Pantanal Wildlife Safari For a long time a forest enigma, a shadowy presence rarely seen and seldom understood the jaguar remained one of the last big cats species to be encountered with any regularity. This big cat specialist trip is aimed to bring you closer to a species which is so elusive elsewhere in its vast range throughout South and Central American; and there is no better place to do this than in the jaguars’ last stronghold in the…
Find out more »Krugers Big Five
£850 – £3499
Kruger's Big Five Safari This is the classic safari; elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos and many more all against the back drop of rolling hills, endless grasslands and thick, prickly bush. This tour is dedicated to finding all the major mammal species found in Africas oldest and most famous national park. Kruger National Park is the size of Belgium and home to an unbelievable array of wildlife, so why wouldn't you want to join us on this brilliant tour? Holiday…
Find out more »Namibia’s Desert & Coastal Wildlife Safari
£600 – £2549
Namibia's Desert & Coastal Wildlife Safari When you think of Namibia I am pretty sure that dolphins do not come into your head. But Walvis Bay is home to a huge percentage of the worlds Heaviside dolphin population and they are very inquisitive. This tour intends to put Namibia on the map for dolphin watching as well as visiting the more traditional safari destinations in Namibia such as Etosha, Damaraland and even giving you a chance to see how the…
Find out more »October 2020
Western Cape
£812 – £3850
Western Cape The Western Cape of South Africa is home to a huge abundance of life and this tour tries to show it all off. From the top of Table Mountain to the waters of Shark Ally and the deep ocean off Cape Point to the arid Karoo this tour goes everywhere. We specialise in whales, sharks, seals, dolphins and pelagic birds along the coastline and in the Karoo black rhinos and the once extinct quagga are the main draws.…
Find out more »Namibia in Luxury
£955 – £3950
Namibia in Luxury Namibia is a breathtaking country full of stunning dunes higher than skyscrapers and animals which defy logic as they survive in this harsh environment. This tour will bring you to one of the most iconic national parks in all of Africa, Etosha, as well as Damaraland where you will find the desert elephants, the famous Skeleton Coast where the wrecks of dozens of ships make the treacherous waters and last but not least the Namib desert in…
Find out more »Upper Amazon & Machu Picchu Tour
£650 – £2995
Upper Amazon & Machu Picchu Tour Boasting the greatest diversity of mammal life in the world and being one of the birding hotspots in the 4th most diverse country for bird life; Manu National Park in Peru’s Upper Amazon Rainforest is a wildlife enthusiasts dream. With salt licks that are adored by macaws and pristine lakes and rivers that seldom have visitors the forests around Manu are home to some of the Amazon’s most iconic and accessible wildlife. Whilst spotted…
Find out more »Masai Mara & Amboseli Kenyan Safari
£400 – £3550
Masai Mara & Amboseli Kenyan Safari The Masai Mara Nature Reserve forms part of one of the most incredible and well known ecosystems in the world. Spreading south into Tanzania and the neighbouring Serengeti National Park the rolling plains are home to some of the largest numbers of animals on the planet. This safari holiday takes you into the heart of the Mara and on the trail of Africa’s famous big five and much much more. Kenya is without a…
Find out more »The Best of Namibia
£520 – £2395
The Best of Namibia With sand dunes which would dwarf the highest buildings in the world, elephants which have adapted to the desert with expert ease and a fossilized forest over 200 million years old; Namibia has lots to offer. This tour will focus on life in the desert, visiting Etosha and Damaraland to find some of the hardiest animals in the world, we spend more time in the field than most tours and also offer an unusual opportunity to…
Find out more »Kenyan Safari; Mara to the Coast
£1000 – £5650
Kenyan Safari; Mara to the Coast Kenya is without a doubt the most famous safari destination and rightly so, it has the vast plains and huge numbers of animals that other countries are frankly envious of. Often people who are seasoned visitors to East Africa are shocked when they visit other wildlife watching destinations around the world. As well as the typical African safari species we will try and find some of the species that are often overlooked or unknown…
Find out more »Only Polar Bears
£1235 – £4995
Only Polar Bears Once a year for a short amount of time a far northern town in Canada gets taken over by a very special visitor. The largest aggregation of polar bears in the world takes place in Churchill. With the help of local expert guides and the specially made Tundra Buggy this tour will get you up close and personal with these incredible animals. But make sure that your indoors before dark as the siren that occasionally sounds is…
Find out more »Mara & Arabuko Sokoke Safaris
£650 – £2560
Mara & Arabuko Sokoke Safaris Kenya is the birthplace of all safaris and in particular the wonderful Masai Mara Reserve is the pinnacle of wildlife watching. This trip visits one of the best known wildlife locations and also one of the least visited. From the Masai Mara and its abundance of wildlife this trip then heads to one of the last remnant stands of East African Coastal Rainforest at Arabuko Sokoke Forest National Park. By visiting these two very different…
Find out more »Tsavo Safari Holiday
£550 – £2875
Tsavo Safari Holiday The name Tsavo evokes many different thoughts, maybe it is the historical aspect of when the railway was being built through the park and a pair of infamous man-eating lions started to kill the workers. Or maybe it is more recent and the huge numbers of elephants who were killed by poachers in the 1960's-80's; or perhaps it simply that Tsavo (split into two huge national parks) is one of the last safari destinations in East Africa…
Find out more »November 2020
Nepal Rare Mammal Tour
£925 – £3995
Red pandas, clouded leopards, Asiatic black bears, marbled cats, Himalayan palm civets and mainland serows. These rare and wonderful mammal species have been widely regarded as impossible dreams for many wildlife watchers and mammal watchers around the world. But Royle Safaris can now announce a revolutionary tour that explores a region where all these species live and could be found. The far east of Nepal is the destination and with the expert help of red panda researchers and your own…
Find out more »Siberian Tiger Winter Tour
£850 – £3895
Siberian Tiger Winter Tour In the 1940s the worlds largest species of cat was in a very perilous position and numbered les than 50 in the wild. However since then the populations of Siberian tigers in Far Eastern Russia have received considerable protection and their numbers are around 500 individuals. Despite this success they are still facing a huge number of threats and remain incredible difficult to see in the wild. As a result the Russian government have recently set…
Find out more »December 2020
Amur Leopard Photography Tour
£3315
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Amur Leopard Photography Tour Russian state of Primorye may not evoke the same thoughts and emotions as Siberia. But it is this state which harbours the largest areas of intact and protected forests in the Russian Far East. Many parks and reserves have been set up in the last 10-20 years. Mostly to protect the populations of Amur Leopards and Siberian Tigers that live here. The numbers of both Siberian tigers and Amur leopards have been slowly yet steadily increasing…
Find out more »January 2021
Gujarat Desert Mammal Tour
£585 – £2795
Indian wildlife is usually defined by tigers and elephants that prowl the jungles and lush grasslands of central and north-eastern India. However there is a very different ecosystem that lies in the north-west of India in the wonderful state of Gujarat. Gujarat is a desert state and home to some of India's best and least known national parks. On this tour you will searching out some of India's predators that live in the shadow of tigers elsewhere such as leopards…
Find out more »Komodo Dragon & Manta Ray Tour
£250 – £1675
Komodo Dragon & Manta Ray Tour 'Here be dragons...' as quoted on many am antique map when people were describing the unexplored countries and islands. However this phrase probably stems from the tales heard by pirates, buccaneers and early explorers from local people in relation to the large lizards that inhabited the islands of Eastern Indonesia. We now know these lizards to be Komodo dragons, not fire-breathing but venomous, not winged but social and intelligent and not gigantic but still…
Find out more »Just Wolf Watching (Yellowstone)
£630 – £2795
Just Wolf Watching (Yellowstone) When the snow falls in Yellowstone our adventures are just beginning. The central and southern parts of the park are off limits but the North Entrance is open year-round for and it is here and in particular Lamar Valley where the wolves are mostly found. Large herds of bison and elk congregate along the Lamar River and big horn sheep graze atop the ridges making this a great hunting ground for wolves. Coupled with the fact…
Find out more »North India Birding (Corbett, Bharatpur & Chambal)
£725 – £2995
There really is nowhere on earth that is quite like India, home to amazing diversity in cuisine, culture, religion, history, wildlife and in particular birds. With over 1300 species recorded from India, exploring Indias many birding hotspots is a must for all bird watchers. This tour visits three of the best bird watching locations in north and central India; Corbett National Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and National Chambal Sanctuary. Corbett is home to a vast array of wildlife, including nearly…
Find out more »Anacondas of the Los Llanos
£550 – £2595
Anacondas of Los Llanos Venezuela is one of the 10 most diverse countries in world of herpetology. The vast richness in species is astonishing, the total number of reptiles and amphibians is larger than those from the United States, Canada and Europe combined. With well over 600 known species of reptiles and amphibians Venezuela offers an unbeatable opportunity to visit and reveal such diversity to anyone interested. The number of different habitats is a massive factor behind the high biodiversity;…
Find out more »Chambal Birding Holiday
£620 – £2510
India is home to an impressive 1300 plus species of birds and is one of the top bird watching destinations in the world. But even in this huge country full of great extremes in ecosystems there are a couple of great birding locations where hundreds of bird species be recorded. This tour is specifically set up for bird watchers and visits two of the best bird watching locations in all of India. Firstly to Kaladeo Ghana National Park (also known…
Find out more »Just Sloth Bears Tour (Satpura)
£875 – £3795
For so long people have been travelling to the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh to visit the popular parks of Kanha and Bandhavgarh. And for just as long people have been oblivious to the wonderful delights of Satpura National Park. This wonderful small park is the best place in the world to see the very elusive sloth bear. Currently our guides based at Satpura National Park are seeing a sloth bear every single day they enter the park! But…
Find out more »February 2021
Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Tour
£825 – £3395
Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Tour Yellowstone is one of the most iconic wildlife destinations in the entire world. With around three quarters of all the worlds geothermal features inside the park and a wealth of wildlife that would make Yellowstone National Park, North Americas answer to the savannas of Africa. Yellowstone is such a special place there is no bad time to visit but we fully recommend the serenity and simplicity of winter. During the winter you will see pristine fields…
Find out more »Back to Ancient Europe
£530 – £2145
Forests hundreds and thousands of years old, the largest mammals in Europe and a truly primeval setting. With the best local guides and access to the top spots in Poland for rare mammals this tour will take you into the heart of virgin forests which have never been touched, we will track a pack of wolves through the elk wintering grounds and observe some of the last remaining European bison in the world. We also see lynx, beavers, otters, foxes,…
Find out more »Tigers, Taj Mahal & Chambal River
£615 – £2650
India is a wealth of wonderful wildlife, historical and cultural attractions. There is an never ending variety of places to go and animals to see and this tour is a good Indian safari for people visiting India for the first time or seasoned travellers to the Subcontinent. This tour will showcase two of the best reasons to travel to India as well as visiting probably the last refuge for two of the worlds most unusual and endangered species. So between…
Find out more »Siberian Tiger Winter Tour
£3795
Siberian Tiger Winter Tour In the 1940s the worlds largest species of cat was in a very perilous position and numbered les than 50 in the wild. However since then the populations of Siberian tigers in Far Eastern Russia have received considerable protection and their numbers are around 500 individuals. Despite this success they are still facing a huge number of threats and remain incredible difficult to see in the wild. As a result the Russian government have recently set…
Find out more »Japan Winter Wildlife Tour
£1125 – £5495
During the winter Japan becomes a wildlife watchers and wildlife photographers paradise and the wonderful winter wildlife is the main focus of this trip, firstly we visit Hokkaido where we will spend time watching the regal courtship dances of the Japanese cranes before visiting the wintering whooper swans on the caldera lakes in the volcanic lands of Shiretoko National Park. But also in Hokkaido we will take cruises out of both Rausu and Abashiri (Abashiri in a ice breaker) where…
Find out more »Endemic Mammals of the Dominican Republic
£400 – £1995
Endemic Mammals of the Dominican Republic Tour The Caribbean is not widely known for its mammal life, or even much terrestrial wildlife at all. And it is right that many species have become extinct since the arrival of Europeans to the New World in the 1400’s But there are some species still, mostly clinging to existence in the more remote areas of the larger islands such as Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola. With the help of the foremost biologist and conservationist…
Find out more »The Kingdom of the Snow Leopard
£750 – £3245
Most people who spend there entire life in the realm of the snow leopard never see one. But if you join our trek into the Kingdom of the Snow Leopard you will be embarking on a mission into the best place in the world to see them, during the perfect time of year. Hemis National Park during winter is our destination and this snow covered wilderness plays host to a population of snow leopards some 200 strong. During the colder…
Find out more »Amur Leopard Photography Tour
£750 – £3315
Amur Leopard Photography Tour Russian state of Primorye may not evoke the same thoughts and emotions as Siberia. But it is this state which harbours the largest areas of intact and protected forests in the Russian Far East. Many parks and reserves have been set up in the last 10-20 years. Mostly to protect the populations of Amur Leopards and Siberian Tigers that live here. The numbers of both Siberian tigers and Amur leopards have been slowly yet steadily increasing…
Find out more »March 2021
Sri Lanka Exploration
£550 – £2495
Over the last few years Sri Lanka has come to the fore front as the premier destination to see the largest animal to have ever lived. The blue whale is seen more often here than anywhere else in the world. But thats not the only spectacular wildlife to be found on this remarkable little island. In the absence of tigers, leopard have grown into the top predator role and are very easy to see along with some of the only…
Find out more »Spanish Wolf & Lynx Watching Tour
£250 – £1995
Spanish Wolf & Lynx Watching Tour This search for two of Europe's top predators begins in the rolling grasslands and scrub forest of Sierra de la Sulebra; home to one of the largest populations of wolves in the world. Before visiting Sierra de Andujar. The location for the endangered Iberian lynx. This Iberian wolf and Iberian lynx trip will offer you the very best chances of capturing these elusive species as well as hopefully a whole host of other mammals…
Find out more »A Luxury Nepal Jungle Safari
£1100 – £4295
The Terai region of Nepal is one of the most biodiverse areas of the world. For around 1,400km there is a narrow strip of subtropical forest sandwiched between the Himalayan foothills to the north and the Gangetic plain to the south. This forest is under threat from increasing populations in India and Nepal but there are some great conservation efforts underway throughout this ecosystem. This luxury wildlife watching tour takes you into the heart of two of the greatest national…
Find out more »Kanha, Kaziranga & Sundarbans Tiger Safari
£750 – £3350
Kanha, Kaziranga & Sundarbans Tiger Safari This tour visits some of the greatest parks and wilderness areas in the whole of the Indian Subcontinent; firstly you arrive in Delhi and head to Kanha. Kanha is one of the best places in the world to see wild tigers. But the park is also one of the most aesthetically beautiful and home to some very rare species that are not seen in other parks such as dhole and barasingha. You then travel…
Find out more »Siberian Tiger & Amur Leopard Tour
£850 – £3795
Hidden away in the temperate forests of the incredible Russian Far East are two of the worlds rarest and most elusive animals in the whole world. The Siberian tiger is the largest species of cat in the world and the Amur leopard is the rarest subspecies of cat in the world. Both beautiful and elusive these big cats hang onto life in a couple of remote locations in Russia. This tour takes you into the heart of these protected areas…
Find out more »Venezuela Birding
£700 – £2995
Venezuela Birding Tour Venezuela is the jewel in the crown of northern South America in terms of wildlife and especially birds. With hundreds of species and some great rarities this tour explores all the best places to find them with the help of local expert guides. The country is one of the top 10 in the world for biodiversity and this is well represented in the bird species. From dazzling hummingbirds to robust toucans and glorious crested quetzals to huge…
Find out more »Blue Whale Watching Tour (Sri Lanka)
£415 – £1895
Sri Lanka is one of the top whale and dolphin watching destinations on the planet, and this is a reasonably well kept secret. This means that instead of 50 boats and hundreds of tourists you will only share the wonderful blue whales, sperm whales, fin whales and numerous dolphin species with only 3-4 other boats! Being based on the beautiful south coast of Sri Lanka you can easily get lost in the relaxing in between boat trips. This tour offers…
Find out more »Nepal Terai Safari (Chitwan & Koshi Tappu)
£650 – £2850
Nepal is a gem of a country, in terms of wildlife, pristine ecosystems, geology, natural history, culture, history and religion. We will aim to showcase little bits of this diverse and wonderful country during this 10 day wildlife watching holiday. You will start off in the amazing and historic capital of Nepal, Kathmandu; full of amazing sites sacred to Hindus and Buddhists alike. Then you will head into the main national park in the amazing and biologically special Terai, whilst…
Find out more »Lesser Known Kenya Safari
£1020 – £4450
Lesser Known Kenya Safari Ever wanted to see the grazing herds and predators of the Maasai Mara and get to know how the famous Maasai live alongside the wildlife of Kenya? Ever wanted to wake up in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro and see the huge herds of elephants of Amboseli? How about explore regions of Kenya rarely seen and have a direct affect on conservation and the local community? Well this 11 day trip to the birthplace of safaris…
Find out more »King of the Swingers
£390 – £1995
King of the Swingers Western hoolock Gibbons rank as the most endangered ape in the world, with around 300-500 left in the wild and to see them is a true adventure. In this tour we travel deep into the rainforests of one of the least visited places on the planet. Srimangol in Bangladesh is such a beautiful place and home to 6 species of primate which we aim to find. Staying in the middle of tea plantations and enjoying real…
Find out more »Garden Route
£1650 – £5395
Garden Route Travel from Cape Town east to Port Elizabeth you will be immersed in one of the six floral kingdoms in the world. The Fynbos, this is the smallest of the floral kingdoms and is only found on the cape of South Africa. With over 9000 plant species of which 6200 are endemic there is wealth of life here, most of which is only found here. During this road trip across half of this magnificent country we will see…
Find out more »Just Tigers (Budget Tiger Safari)
£415 – £1995
How do you feel about spending 7 days around the highest density of tigers in the world? Now imagine doing that will with an expert zoologist and two local guides!? Well with this tour you can combine all of that without paying the earth for it! Join us on this absolutely amazing safari at just about as cheap as you will find. But its not just tigers here, we have a great chance of finding chital, sambar, wild boar, golden…
Find out more »Sundarbans Tiger Cruise
£475 – £1995
Sundarbans Tiger Cruise The Sunderbans are one of the last truly wild places in the world, so dense and inhospitable to humans they have been largely left alone and now harbour the worlds largest continuous population of tigers. As well as this large population of tigers the forests and waterways are also home to thousands of deer, monkeys, dozens of species of birds and are the last stronghold for the critically endangered Gangetic river dolphin. This tour is the only…
Find out more »Tiger Safari at its Best
£1825 – £6345
Central India is the place to go to see wild tigers, there are a number of national parks here which boast such a huge percentage of the world population its hard not to find some. This safari is by far the most comprehensive tiger safari around; travelling to three of the best parks in the world for tigers and spending three weeks searching for them we could easily spot over 25 different tigers during our time here. But its not…
Find out more »Wildlife Tour of East Indian Forests
£1000 – £3855
East India is one of the most biodiverse areas of the world, we many endemic birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and plants as well as hundreds of endangered and vulnerable species. This tour explores iconic locations such as the vast Sunderbans, lush Kaziranga, wonderful Manas and seldom visited Hoolongopar Gibbon Sanctuary. For anyone interested in exploring some of India's wildest and most remote national this is the tour for you. Holiday Features Watch the largest mammals in IndiaSpotlighting available for Slow…
Find out more »All About the Orca (Budget Tour)
£995 – £3350
All About the Orca (Budget Tour) Home to a vast array of wildlife and some of the most stunning scenery in the world; Argentina is a favourite destination for all wildlife lovers. This trip centres around the amazing behaviour which a small population of orcas have developed in central Patagonia. This behaviour was immortalised by the BBC during the series The Trails of Life where they filmed the orca beaching themselves in order to catch the southern sea lion pups…
Find out more »All About the Orca (Exclusive Tour)
£995 – £4090
All About the Orca (Exclusive Tour) If you watched in stunned awe at the incredible shots of orcas rushing towards a beach before running aground, grabbing sea lions before thrashing back into the ocean filmed by the BBC Natural History Unit; we would like to invite you to enjoy this experience for yourself. We have exclusive access to the same beach the orca use to hunt as well as a boat trip out among the hunting orca which is trusly…
Find out more »Best of Bardia (Budget Safari)
£495 – £2365
Bardia National Park is one of the most isolated national parks in Nepal. Seperated from the main tourist areas of Nepal by a 2 hour internal flight or a long 15 hour bus journey. On this budget tour we opt for the internal flight (but this can be changed to reduce costs further), and when we arrive at the park you will notice how few tourists make it this far west in Nepal. This park has an increasing number of…
Find out more »April 2021
Europe’s Rarest Carnivores Tour
£450 – £2750
Europe's Rarest Carnivores Tour This tour focuses on two of the rarest and most elusive carnivores in Europe; the wolverine and Iberian lynx. First on this tour you will visit the forests of Eastern Finland. In recent years Finland has come to the forefront in terms of wildlife photography for many species including the stunning wolverine. From Finland you will fly nearly the length of Europe to southern Spain and begin your search for another incredible carnivore. In recent years…
Find out more »Kanha’s Tigers & Dholes (Budget Safari Tour)
£440 – £1925
Kanha National Park is the best in the world to find some of India and Asias top predators; including tigers, dhole, leopards and sloth bears. This tour combines the best wildlife viewing with expert guides and resources. You want to enjoy some Indian culture and food along with brilliant game viewing this is the tour for you! Book yourself on this tour as soon as possible as this is one of our most popular tours. Incredible India at its very…
Find out more »Just Iberian Lynx Tour
£150 – £895
Just Iberian Lynx Tour During this 4 day wildlife tour you will visit some of the best wilderness locations in Spain for a range of wildlife, including a relatively large amount of mammals, which is unusual for Europe. The dry scrub forests of southern Spain you will begin your search for the rarest carnivore in Europe and the rarest species of cat in the world. In recent years they have increased in number and when people hiking around the hills…
Find out more »The Ultimate Nepal Mammal Safari
£1625 – £6795
Nepal is blessed with a wealth of amazing landscapes and habitats. From the permanently frozen mountain tops of the high Himalayas through to the lush coniferous and rhododendron covered foothills to the subtropical jungles and thick grasslands of the fertile lowlands bordering India. This huge range of habitats has lead to Nepal to boast one of the highest numbers of mammal and bird species for its size in the world, it is also the size of this country that allows…
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