Locally run wildlife & safari holidays
Yes, there are brilliant large safari companies that have been doing their thing for years. But there are also smaller, locally run organisations that run more intimate, almost personalised trips, tying into grassroots conservation, indigenous groups and so on. From bears in Alaska to exquisite Ethiopian birdlife, whale watching off Norwegian islands to canoeing the Zambezi, locally run wildlife and safari holidays are as up close and personal as you can get.
142 Locally run wildlife & safari holidays found
Romania wildlife holiday stay in wildlife hides
Explore some of the wildest forests of Europe.
From 580 to 756 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tanzania tour with Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar
Kilimanjaro, 5 national parks and Zanzibar beach break
From US $4,500 to US $6,270 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tailor made gorilla and chimp tracking safari, Uganda
The Ultimate Primate experience in the Jungle!
From £2,400 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Spots available on last minute winter/spring 2026 departures - enquire now!
Zambia and Zimbabwe adventure holiday
Zambia & Zimbabwe's wonders: Falls, wildlife, history
From 2,090 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Apr, 6 Jun, 18 Jul, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 28 Nov
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
India Golden Triangle and tiger safari holiday
A special Golden Triangle tour with Ranthambore
From £1,397 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
India wildlife and culture tour, Rajasthan
Your stay in Jungle core, erstwhile hunting lodge of king.
From £1,470 to £2,350 18 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Whale watching in Faial, Azores
Amazing whale watching in the Azores, short break option
From 1,485 to 1,625 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 May, 7 May, 17 May, 21 May, 31 May, 4 Jun, 14 Jun, 18 Jun
Wildlife and cultural tour to Ethiopia
See tribal culture and wildlife in the Omo valley
From £3,327 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Jordan bird watching tour
Observe the migrant birds from the theater of nature
From US $2,950 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Northern Lights and wildlife holiday in Swedish Lapland
Off-grid cabins, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
From 4,120 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar
This is more than a northern lights trip - its a journey into the wild heart of Sαpmi. We hope you will be able to join us!
Danube Delta birdwatching in Romania
An incredible Danube Delta birdwatching experience!
From 445 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 27 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep
Whale watching sailing holiday, Norway
Sailing Norwegian Fjords Whale Watching & Northern Lights
From 1,900 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 20 Dec
2026: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 23 Jan, 24 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2026: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 23 Jan, 24 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
Uganda safari activity adventure
Wilderness journey through Uganda's spectacular landscapes
From US $4,760 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Spots available on last minute winter/spring 2026 departures - enquire now!
Tanzania national park holiday, off the beaten path
Remote Tanzania around the foothills of Kilimanjaro
From US $5,530 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Tiger and wildlife photography tour, India
Tiger & leopard photography tour in India's best reserves
From Rupee290,000 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Feb
Serengeti holiday in Tanzania, the big five
The best National parks of Tanzania northern circuit
From US $2,570 to US $3,500 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Wildlife and walking holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
A naturalists paradise in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees
From 1,795 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Jun
Bird watching tour in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Endemic Birds & Flagship Mammals
From £1,795 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Gorilla and game safari in Uganda
The great Silverback Gorilla & wildlife all in one package!
From US $5,090 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 23 Dec
2026: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug
2026: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2027: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug
Spots available on last minute winter/spring 2026 departures - enquire now!
South Africa and Swaziland safari
The Rainbow Route from Kruger to Cape Town
From 2,990 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
We have last minute availability for March 2026 departures! Get out there and explore Southern Africa with us.
India bird watching holiday in the Himalayas
Specialised bird watching in the Himalayas
From £1,470 to £1,700 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your requirements for 2 to 12 people. The best time to travel is October to June
Whale and bird watching holiday, Norway
Sustainable wildlife sailing adventure in Northern Norway
From 1,450 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Jun, 3 Jun, 5 Jun, 8 Jun, 10 Jun, 12 Jun, 15 Jun, 17 Jun, 19 Jun, 22 Jun, 24 Jun, 26 Jun, 29 Jun, 1 Jul, 3 Jul, 5 Jul, 8 Jul, 10 Jul, 13 Jul, 15 Jul, 17 Jul, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 29 Jul
Safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, Tanzania
maasai activities,Mkomazi & snorkeling in Zanzibar
From US $4,305 to US $4,800 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Galapagos budget adventure holiday
Explore the Galapagos Islands highlights
From US $1,650 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Nyerere NP & Mafia Island holiday in Tanzania
Safari & the jewel of the Indian Ocean
From US $3,997 to US $4,500 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Uganda & Rwanda wildlife holiday
The best primate & wildlife experiences across two countries
From US $4,753 to US $8,904 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Rwanda bird watching holiday and gorilla trek
Birding Rwanda and gorillas safari
From US $6,351 to US $10,614 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Best of Rwanda safari, 12 days
Explore Rwanda's beautiful nature in 2 weeks
From US $6,823 to US $11,405 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Uganda luxury safari and gorilla trek
Luxury Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari
From US $7,062 to US $8,258 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Women only safari in Tanzania
Safari and community based trip run by locals
From US $4,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 22 Dec
2026: 2 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 1 Sep, 5 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec
2027: 1 Jan
2026: 2 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 1 Sep, 5 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec
2027: 1 Jan
