Holiday Type: Tailor-Made Tour

Iberian Lynx Quest

A fantastic opportunity to experience the charismatic Iberian lynx up close.

Borneo Tailor-made Tours: Thanks for arranging a great holiday

We have now arrived back in the UK after a truly memorable Borneo holiday. The tour…was fantastic, we saw a great range of wildlife…It is a tie between the wild orang-utan and the grazing elephants as to the highlight of the holiday. The guides were excellent…The tour has left us with two problems: how can … Continued

Exploring The Carretera Austral

This magnificent, self-drive tour takes you south along Chile’s famous Carretera Austral, a 770 mile long road that runs down through the Andean spine of Patagonia. Imposing mountain peaks, glaciers, lakes and expansive forests make up the majority of the landscape here, with fascinating communities that continue to carve out an existence in this most … Continued

Family safari in Zimbabwe

This family safari in Zimbabwe uses Victoria Falls for access into Hwange and then onto the shores of Lake Kariba. The core 9-night safari includes Victoria Falls for an initial tame exposure. An intense game viewing and educational experience follows in Hwange National Park. The safari ends with “down time” at Lake Kariba in the … Continued

In Complete Privacy: A Namibia Self-Drive Tour

For discerning travellers who relish the freedom of self-drive* and the luxury of private, intimate experiences, this exceptional itinerary offers a seamless blend of independence and indulgence. Explore Namibia’s most iconic destinations—Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, and both the southern and eastern sides of Etosha National Park—while enjoying exclusive accommodations and personalised service throughout. Begin in … Continued

Land of the Lynx

Explore the stunning Sierra de Andújar Natural Park in search of Iberian lynx and other special regional fauna and flora.

Wild Panama Off The Beaten Track

An actively adventurous tour designed for intrepid travellers eager to experience the best wilderness Panama can offer

The Highlights of Guatemala and Belize

Discover the best of Central America on this country-combo tour, featuring vibrant reefs, lush rainforests, and awe-inspiring ancient ruins.

The Magical Islands of São Tomé & Príncipe

Indulge in an unforgettable journey through São Tomé and Príncipe, beginning with your arrival in São Tomé and a relaxing stay at the charming Omali Lodge. Kick off your adventure by exploring the scenic south of the island, travelling along its picturesque eastern shore. Along the way, be captivated by natural wonders such as the … Continued

Papua New Guinea in Style and Comfort

An exceptional luxury itinerary for those interested in the fascinating culture, unique tribal communities and endemic wildlife of the magical island of New Guinea

Exploring Chile on a Budget

Explore a good deal of Chile’s highlights in this well-priced tour full of contrasts. From the Moon Valley watch the beautiful fading light as the sun sets over the vast Atacama desert, and visit the famous El Tatio Glaciers, at 4,300 metres the highest geothermal field in the world. Fly to Chile’s beautiful Lake District, … Continued

The Outstanding Outer Islands of the Seychelles

For most people, the Inner Islands epitomise the Seychelles. With quaint colonial architecture, exquisitely eroded granite boulders and coconut palms framing white sand beaches, it is easy to see why – the Inner Islands are indeed beautiful. To capture the quintessence of the Seychelles, however, we believe it is desirable to venture further to the … Continued

The Ultimate Natural History Highlights Tour of Chile

Incorporating practically all the prime wildlife habitats of Chile, this comprehensive yet well-paced itinerary provides plenty of time to enjoy each location, uses exceptional naturalist guides throughout and features accommodation of a very good standard. The beautiful, desolate north is complemented perfectly by the verdant Lake District. Observe a king penguin colony, spot vicunas on … Continued

The Dazzling Diversity Of Patagonian Chile And Argentina

This wide-ranging journey takes in a southern cruise and three iconic Patagonian national parks: Chile’s Torres del Paine, and Argentina’s Los Glaciares and Tierra del Fuego. Explore Santiago before flying to Punta Arenas, Chile’s southernmost city, then head north into Torres del Paine National Park. After three nights enjoying the park’s spectacular landscapes and varied … Continued

Central and Southern Sri Lanka: Highlands, Forests & the Leopards of Kumana

An ideal window to enjoy this fabulous tour would be during our later winter months, arriving at Kumana around February, the start of the park’s dry season. The programme begins in Kandy, colourful cultural capital of the Hill Country, where you visit the Temple of the Tooth and Perediniya Botanical Gardens. Take the scenic train … Continued

The Grand Wildlife Tour of Uganda

This three week trip explores the wide natural diversity of Uganda in great depth and with intense focus. Travelling in a roughly clockwise direction, you first visit the Mamaba wetlands in search of shoebill storks before heading to beautiful Lake Mburo National Park for varied plains wildlife. Continue to Bwindi for gorilla trekking in the … Continued

A Self-drive Adventure In Costa Rica

This diverse itinerary starts with the Caribbean jungle-fringed waterways of Tortuguero to spot three species of monkey, three-toed sloth, caiman and many bird species. It is then a transfer by boat and road to Guapiles where a hire car awaits. From here a highly varied and stimulating self-drive journey begins in which we feature many … Continued

Secret Safari into Zimbabwe

This unconventional safari routing offers a soft safari introduction. Immediately followed by intense game viewing in Hwange. Then the opportunity to complete a full house safari from Victoria Falls.

Red Pandas & India’s Eastern Himalayas

Delve into the enchanting fusion of culture and wildlife that characterises the Himalayan foothills of West Bengal and Sikkim, including the towns of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Gangtok. You’ll experience ecosystems from verdant subtropical woodlands to majestic alpine heights. Singalila National Park is a wildlife spotting and trekking paradise, offering some of the most scenic and … Continued

The Dazzling Diversity of Colombia

This sample tailor-made tour showcases the astonishing mix of wildlife, culture, archaeology and history that makes Colombia such an enthralling country to explore. Based initially in Bogota, enjoy the smells and flavours of vibrant Paloquemao Market, walk colonial streets and take in the spectacular city panorama from Cerro de Monserrate. Descend into the Zipaquira salt … Continued

Madagascar’s Endemic Birds

A comprehensive itinerary taking in all of Madagascar’s main ecosystems and focusing on its unique birdlife in addition to its lemurs and other wildlife.

Off the Beaten Track in Northern Uganda

This itinerary takes you to the less visited north of Uganda culminating in beautiful Kidepo National Park. Until recently Kidepo was off-limits to tourists and today remains wonderfully quiet and unspoilt. The park borders both South Sudan and northern Kenya and shares the same landscape and wildlife with its East African neighbours. Experience the vast … Continued

Himalayan Highlights – Snow Leopards & Red Pandas

Embark on an extraordinary adventure that takes you from the dense, misty forests of Singalila National Park to the rugged, snow-clad landscapes of Ladakh. From Delhi, fly to Bagdogra and cross the border into Nepal to reach the wonderful Habre’s Nest, situated right on the border. Explore the lush forests and bamboo groves of the … Continued

Botswana and Victoria Falls Wildlife Adventure By Tented Camp

Our Botswana camping safari encapsulates all that has been enticing adventurers to Africa for centuries: meals served under the stars, jaw-dropping sunsets, hushed conversations by firelight, unforgettable wildlife encounters and driving deep into the remote African wilderness by 4×4. For this, you will be truly off-grid. No electricity, no running water, no WiFi, no phone … Continued

Searching for Snow Leopards

I travelled back to India in November to explore some of the country’s wildest extremities – including the high‑altitude landscapes of Ladakh in far northern India. In Ladakh, my goal was to search for the “ghost cat”: the almost mythical snow leopard that, until recently, seemed to elude all but the luckiest travellers hoping for … Continued

The Diverse Wildlife of the Laikipia Plateau

For this itinerary, we focus on the lesser-known Laikipia Plateau: a conservation powerhouse, biodiversity hotspot and much less visited than the popular parks of the south. The conventional Big Five (lion, elephants, black rhino, Cape buffalo and leopard) are all in abundance, plus you can find the hard to come by Northern Five (Grevy’s zebra, … Continued

A Luxurious Fly-In & Self-Drive Journey Through Namibia

This expertly crafted itinerary combines the freedom of self-drive with the convenience and spectacle of scenic flights, offering a seamless and luxurious way to explore Namibia’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife. Beginning in Windhoek, the journey takes you south to the vast dunes of Sossusvlei, where early morning light transforms the desert into a canvas … Continued

The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

Is Costa Rica calling you?
Here is a Reef and Rainforest guide to help you decide when to travel and what weather to expect.

Best Wildlife safari in Zimbabwe

A complete immersion into Zimbabwe’s best wildlife opportunities in Hwange and Mana Pools using Victoria Falls as the access point.

Sensational Seychelles

A firsthand account of a tailor-made island-hopping journey through the Seychelles, showcasing its rich biodiversity, scenic landscapes, and standout accommodations.

Tobago Uncovered – From Rainforest to Reef

Delve into Tobago’s wild beauty with this varied itinerary that spans the island’s lush interior and sun-drenched coast. Start with the iconic beaches of Store Bay and Pigeon Point, then head inland to the secluded Cuffie River Nature Retreat and go birding in the Main Ridge Forest Reserve. Explore Little Tobago off the quiet northeastern … Continued

The Iberian lynx – clawing back from the brink

Into the 1800s Iberian lynx were found throughout Spain, Portugal and southern France. A steady decline in population and distribution took place during the 1900s until by the 21st century, only two fragmented breeding populations remained in southern Spain, where Iberian lynx continue to hang on today. John Bassindale booked a tailor-made tour to the … Continued

Belize Ultimate Reef and Rainforest

A wonderful itinerary staying in exceptional eco lodges that are sustainably focused, in the remote Belizean rainforests and close to the reefs.

The Manifold Highlights of Spectacular Chile

This varied and exciting tour uses excellent accommodation and perfectly showcases the diversity of Chile in one comprehensive, breathtaking itinerary. Begin by exploring the fascinating history of Easter Island, visiting a variety of ahus (ceremonial sites) to see the famous moai (statues) and their red scoria pukaos (topknots). Returning to mainland Chile, head north into … Continued

Diverse Brazil On a Budget

An opportunity to experience much of what makes Brazil such a wonderfully enthralling country, in an affordable way.

Highlights of Peru and Colombia in Comfort and Style

This top quality Peru and Colombia programme showcases both countries with superlative accommodation for those who like to travel in high comfort and style. Encompassing many of the top attractions Peru and Colombia have to offer, the itinerary will appeal to those who wish to explore all aspects of a destination. Included are the Inca … Continued

Natural Seychelles in High Luxury

Our most opulent Seychelles offering, this itinerary also affords access to some of the best wildlife and scenery to be found on the islands

The Natural History Highlights of Wild Colombia

Incorporating many of the prime wildlife habitats of Colombia, this comprehensive yet well-paced itinerary provides plenty of time to enjoy each location whilst accompanied by exceptional naturalist guides. Lush, verdant Amazonia is complemented perfectly by the vast, flat expense of Los Llanos Orientales, while the bird-rich Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta rises above the pristine … Continued

Botswana Linyanti & Delta Adventure

This itinerary highlights the best wildlife of the Linyanti & Delta areas with some of Botswana’s brightest wildlife stars.

Wild Chile: Off The Beaten Track

Our comprehensive off-the-beaten-track itinerary offers a diverse mix of activity and wildlife in three of Chile’s most dramatic regions: the Atacama Desert, the Lake District and southern Patagonia. From Santiago, fly north to San Pedro de Atacama. Explore the vast desert landscape by van, foot, and bike, enjoying sunset scenes over Moon Valley and early … Continued

The Best of Sao Tome & Principe in Style & Comfort

This itinerary reveals all that’s best in Sao Tome & Principe without compromising your creature comforts and travel style. Starting in the larger island of Sao Tome, where the majority of the population live, you will reside at its best hotel and visit the interior and south coast with private guide to learn about the … Continued

The Romance of Sri Lanka and The Maldives

The wildlife highlights of Sri Lanka and combined them with an exceptional small resort in the Maldives to provide the perfect romantic combination

Botswana Ultimate Wildlife

We have designed this itinerary to showcase the very best of the wildlife locations in Botswana.

Namibia’s Skeleton Coast: Self-Drive Tour

Embark on a captivating 14-day self-drive odyssey through Namibia’s haunting Skeleton Coast, dramatic interior, and wildlife-rich northern plains. Begin in Windhoek, then head south to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei, where burnt-orange sands rise like waves and ancient camelthorn trees cast long shadows across the salt pans. Journey onward to Swakopmund, a coastal town steeped … Continued

Southern Uganda’s Primates in Great Depth

Uganda is most famous for its unique variety of primates on whom this itinerary focuses in great depth and intensity. Not only will you experience conventional chimpanzee and gorilla treks, but uniquely take part in the habituation processes for each of those species. Spend full days with much wilder groups of both apes than is … Continued

The Great Rift Valley, Tsavo and the Coast: Kenya’s Highlights

This intrepid tour takes in some of the irrefutable highlights of wild Kenya, one of the world’s heavyweights in wildlife tourism. Whilst you will visit some much championed regions, the selection of lodges and private conservancies included should ensure that you are not surrounded by excessive amounts of other tourist-laden vehicles at every wildlife sighting, … Continued

The Natural History Highlights of Argentina

Showcases some of Argentina’s most rewarding natural history highlights, taking in the Atlantic rainforest and Ibera wetlands of the north-east and Patagonia’s fabulous Valdes Peninsula

A Gentle Family Journey in Sri Lanka

A relaxed yet absorbing itinerary affords plenty of pleasurable time by the sea, while offering much of cultural and interior interest

Avian Adventures in the Seychelles

Enjoy the unique ornithology of the Seychelles without sacrificing your creature comforts on this wonderfully varied avian adventure

Exploring Chile In Comfort And Style

Reef & Rainforest has designed this itinerary to showcase the diverse attributes which make Chile such an exciting country to visit, without compromising on authentic Chilean comfort and style. From a luxurious desert lodge and spa in the Atacama Desert to the highest quality accommodation available within Torres del Paine National Park. From a sophisticated … Continued

In Search Of Borneo’s Rarest Mammals With Private Guide

This is a privately-guided tour for real mammal enthusiasts. As well as Borneo’s iconic headline species including orang-utans and proboscis monkeys, this trip delves deep into some of Borneo’s less visited forests to find some of the real rarities of the island. Many of these are more active at night, so you will spend a … Continued

The Manifold Highlights of Devon in Summer

This tour is designed to showcase the best of Devon’s wild places and their charismatic fauna, whilst also providing the opportunity to tailor a range of activities and excursions, all accompanied by experienced local guides. Beginning in East Devon, a definite highlight will be watching one of the many families of wild Eurasian beaver living … Continued

Best Time to Visit Madagascar: Seasons, Wildlife & Weather Guide

Madagascar is a wildlife lover’s paradise, home to thousands of species found nowhere else on Earth. To experience its unique biodiversity at its best, timing your visit is key. The dry season (April to October) is ideal for wildlife viewing. During these months, animals are more active and easier to spot as they gather around … Continued

Madagascar: An Adventure Overland

An outstanding Madagascan wildlife holiday featuring exceptional wildlife, remarkable scenery and much more, all in comfortable accommodation.

Wild Madagascar in Comfort

An extra-special itinerary crafted to take in all the top wildlife, cultural and historical highlights with minimal travel and superb luxury accommodations.

Kenya’s Conservation in Action

This tour introduces you to natural Kenya at its absolute finest: a 10-night itinerary which delivers archetypal savanna landscapes, outstanding wildlife and authentic cultural encounters.  Discover some of Africa’s most impactful conservation initiatives, whilst staying in comfort and receiving a traditionally warm, African welcome. After an initial night in vibrant Nairobi, you will fly by … Continued

Best of Uganda’s Wildlife

Uganda has an incredible natural diversity for a country its size. We designed this two week private journey to reveal the pick of natural attractions around the country. Expect to see typical East African fauna including large numbers of savannah elephant, hippo, lion, Rothschild’s giraffe plus more unusual species such as Ugandan kob, forest elephant, … Continued

The Best Way to Experience Namibia’s Etosha National Park

The Namib, the world’s oldest desert, is found in Namibia and gave the country its name. You might form the impression that wildlife is therefore pretty rare since deserts are not best known for prolific fauna or flora. That might be the case in a large part of this southwestern African nation, but there is … Continued

Incredible Tiger Sightings in May

A selection of stunning tiger pictures taken by Richard Barrett on his recent trip to India with Reef and Rainforest.

Tigers in India

The Wildlife Institute of India released its findings from its country wide tiger population census

Quest for the Aye Aye and Undiscovered Masoala

Discover the Reefs and Rainforests of wild Masoala National Park and go search of the mysterious aye aye, iconic helmet vanga and agile red ruffed lemur in their natural habitats.

Off the beaten track in Zambia

An intense experience into the wild and remote Busanga Plains followed by a quiet wind down on the edges of the Zambezi.

Botswana Off The Beaten Track

Visit some of the lesser known areas and lodges in Botswana with a focus on smaller animals and birds

Highlights of Ethiopia in Comfort

A well paced and comfortable itinerary designed to showcase the top wildlife and historical highlights of Ethiopia.