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Wildlife family tours

Take a walk on the wild side.

There are families, and then there are animal-loving families. If yours is the kind of tribe who could collectively swoon their way through The Lion King on a regular basis, or who, better yet, would rather spend a Sunday at the wildlife sanctuary than the local cinema, we’ve got an adventure or three for you. Our Wildlife Family Holidays are simple; they have all the hallmarks of a classic Intrepid family trip, but with an extra dose of animal fun – be it furry or scaly or fangy. The orangutans of Borneo, the hippos of East Africa and the seabirds of the Galapagos are calling.

Wildlife family highlights

Why choose us

Just for families

The clue’s in the title. These trips are for families only (including any aunts, uncles or cousins who’d like to come along, of course). As long as you’re traveling with a child under the age of 18, you’re a family in our eyes. Plus, unlike other travel companies, children aged 17 years and younger receive a 10% discount off the price of their trip.

Travel with other families

Traveling the Intrepid way is a bit like traveling with a group of friends. These trips are made up of 3–5 like-minded families, and the kids tend to hit it off straight away, allowing you to enjoy some well-earned R&R. We often find the whole family ends up making friendships with people from all over the world, staying in touch long after the adventure ends.

Small group sizes

Intrepid’s family group sizes are small enough to avoid the crowds and reach some out-of-the-way places, but big enough for a good social mix. Our average group size of 10 allows us to hop aboard local boats, buses or trains, eat at friendly, family-run restaurants and kick back in traditional accommodation and homestays.

Action packed

We know the biggest challenge on a family trip is keeping the kids entertained. So we’ve planned in advance. Nearly all of our hotels feature pools, and each day has a great mix of action-packed adventure and flexible free time. Your local leader can also suggest activities based on your kid’s hobbies or school curriculum.

Safety first

Our leaders are specially trained to run family adventures, so you’re well taken care of. You can also rest easy knowing we conduct safety assessments on all our activities to meet local standards as well as our own comprehensive safety policy.

Sustainable travel

We strive to use travel as a force for good. That’s why we choose to give back to the communities we visit, carbon offset all our trips and take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously. We’ve been officially certified as the world’s largest travel B Corp, which means when you choose Intrepid Travel, you can rest assured you’re traveling to improve the planet.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 4225 reviews submitted.
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Vanessa · Traveled April 2024
The trip was amazing and very well planned. The places we went to were great, we saw such beautiful animals in their habitats, and the people were lovely. Our guide Bonnie did a wonderful job too! I will definitely come back.
Review submitted 18 Apr 2024

Priya · Traveled April 2024
AMAZING WILDLIFE i had to pinch myself it exceeded my expectations. Great group and great leader big up Bonnie
Review submitted 18 Apr 2024

Danielle · Traveled April 2024
This truly was an incredible trip of a lifetime. The places we visited, the sights we saw, the food we tasted, the culture we experienced, the nature we experienced was exceptional. Our tour Nostalia was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. and made what was a brilliant trip, an experience our family will never forget.
Review submitted 15 Apr 2024

Lisa · Traveled April 2024
The 12 Day Family Tour of Japan was fantastic. We saw so many places and enjoyed experiences that we would not have likely have done if not a part of an organised tour. We were so happy with our guide Hideto. Would highly recommend.
Review submitted 16 Apr 2024

Sara · Traveled April 2024
This was the trip of a lifetime. Timothy was an incredible leader with so much knowledge of everything Kenya! We were so lucky to have Jeremy as our chef who crafted the best meals and Jackson who got us to our destinations safely. I’ll remember this trip, the people, and the sights forever. Highly, highly recommend!
Review submitted 14 Apr 2024

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