Wildlife & Nature
Wildlife & Nature

The Wild World, Up Close

Six extraordinary wildlife destinations where nature hasn't been tamed — and every encounter is genuinely wild.

10 – 21 nightsTypical Trip
8 – 20 hrsFlight from London
Mar – OctDry Season Window
22 – 30 °CDay Temperature

Extraordinary Ecosystems

Wildlife Destinations

Six of the world's most biodiverse locations — each home to species found nowhere else on earth.

Prices shown are guide fares from London for flights. Actual fares vary by date, cabin, and availability.

Costa Rica
Biodiversity
From £2,100

Costa Rica

Central America

Half the world's bird species, poison dart frogs, and sloths hanging above your eco-lodge breakfast table.

QuetzalToucanSlothJaguar
Best time: Dec – Apr
Galápagos Islands
UNESCO Heritage
From £3,800

Galápagos Islands

Ecuador

Animals that have never learned to fear humans — sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises in their natural state.

Giant TortoiseMarine IguanaBlue-footed BoobySea Lion
Best time: Jun – Nov
Madagascar
Endemic Species
From £2,900

Madagascar

Madagascar

90% of its wildlife found nowhere else on earth — lemurs, chameleons, and baobabs at sunset.

Ring-tailed LemurChameleonFossaAye-aye
Best time: May – Oct
Borneo
Jungle Primates
From £2,600

Borneo

Malaysia & Indonesia

Orangutans in the wild, proboscis monkeys along the river, and pygmy elephants in the jungle at night.

OrangutanPygmy ElephantProboscis MonkeySun Bear
Best time: Mar – Oct
Kenya
Birding & Plains
From £2,400

Kenya

East Africa

Great Rift Valley birding, flamingo flocks at Lake Nakuru, and cheetah hunting on the open plains of Amboseli.

FlamingoCheetahElephantCrowned Crane
Best time: Jun – Oct, Jan – Feb
Rwanda
Primate Trekking
From £3,200

Rwanda

East Africa

Canopy walks in Nyungwe Forest, golden monkeys in Volcances NP, and an extraordinary mountain gorilla permit.

Mountain GorillaGolden MonkeyChimpanzeeColobus
Best time: Jun – Sep, Dec – Feb

Plan Ahead

Best Time for Wildlife

Dry seasons concentrate wildlife at water sources and make forest trails accessible.

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Peak wildlife season Shoulder Wet season / off-peak

Costa Rica: Dec – Apr (dry season). Galápagos: Jun – Nov (clear water). East Africa: Jun – Oct (dry season). Borneo: Mar – Oct. Rwanda gorilla trekking: year-round.

Wildlife encounter
Responsible Travel

Travel that protects what you came to see.

The world's greatest wildlife destinations are fragile. The lodges and eco-camps we feature allocate a direct percentage of room revenue to conservation — so your visit funds the rangers, the habitat corridors, and the anti-poaching teams.

Livinaluxe searches direct and connecting flights from London and other major UK airports to every wildlife gateway — Costa Rica, Quito, Nairobi, Borneo — in the cabin that makes a 20-hour journey feel effortless.

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Wildlife Destinations

90%+

Endemic Species

Small Groups

Max 8 per Guide

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Who It's For

Perfect For

Wildlife Photographers

Endemic species, exceptional light, and expert field positions.

Birdwatchers

World-class birding destinations with specialist guides and hides.

Conservation Travellers

Stays where your visit directly funds protection of the habitat.

Families & Schools

Educational wildlife encounters that stay with children for life.

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Wildlife Flight Routes

Compare fares to the world's great wildlife gateways.

Guide fares for premium cabin, round-trip. Actual prices vary by date — search for live fares.

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Search flights to the world's great wildlife destinations. Our concierge team can advise on seasonal timing, responsible operators, and how to combine ecosystems in one trip.