Our self-drive wildlife holidays and safaris allow you to explore independently and take in the scenery and wildlife at your own pace. We will arrange the perfect itinerary to suit you, and provide all the logistical information you need.
Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Brown bear, wolf and wolverine are among Europe’s top predators. All can be seen and photographed from specialist hides in the enigmatic taiga of Finland. Elk, reindeer, white-tailed eagle, capercaillie and other inhabitants of the far north can also be found on this self-drive wildlife adventure.
Find out more about Bears, Wolves & Wolverines Self-drive
This two week self-drive itinerary explores the mountains, dense forests and coastlines of Vancouver Island. Travel at your own pace and experience the most of the wilderness interior, with possible hikes, sea kayaking and boat excursions to watch grey whales, orcas, Pacific white-sided dolphins and black bears.
Find out more about Vancouver Island Self-drive
A self-drive itinerary combining Iceland's natural geological wonders with its rich marine life, travelling from the north, westwards along the coast, and ending in Reykjavik. Enjoy whale watching trips in search of humpback and minke whales, and explore peninsulas for seal colonies and pelagic birdlife.
Find out more about Iceland’s Natural Wonders Self-drive
The perfect combination of self-drive adventure and lodge-based luxury, this Kruger National Park itinerary visits two of the most wildlife-rich areas of the park, staying at stunning lodges in private concessions, with the option to embark on safaris in your hire car during the middle of the day.
Find out more about Kruger Explorer
Take this classic self-drive around Namibia's ‘northern circuit’, and enjoy fantastic wildlife-viewing and photographic opportunities. Spend a couple of days at a cheetah and leopard conservation project, before continuing to the renowned Etosha National Park and the stunning desert landscapes of the Damaraland.
Find out more about Namibia Self-drive Safari
Combining four nights bear watching in the Dinaric Alps, with three nights at a superb hotel on the shores of Lake Bled, this easy paced self-drive holiday allows you to enjoy two of Slovenia’s most beautiful regions and is the perfect option for anyone looking for a relaxing wildlife holiday.
Find out more about Slovenia: Bears & Lake Bled
Visit both the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta on this astounding itinerary, showcasing the immense variety that Botswana has to offer as a wildlife destination. Stay at luxury accommodation throughout and witness both desert-adapted and aquatic species in vast wilderness areas.
Find out more about Desert & Delta in Style
This comprehensive self-drive visit to Northern Queensland includes the great ‘must-dos’ – a relaxing cruise on the Great Barrier Reef and a stay in Daintree Rainforest – as well as an opportunity to explore lesser known places and see the region’s wildlife on excursions with expert local operators.
Find out more about Tablelands, Reef & Rainforest Self-drive
This self-drive of New Zealand’s South Island showcases dramatic scenery, from sandy beaches to picturesque snow-capped mountains. Highlights include cetacean-rich Kaikoura, the Otago Peninsula - home to the endangered yellow-eyed penguin - and Stewart Island for southern brown kiwis.
Find out more about Kiwis & Whales Galore: South Island Self-drive
This 10-day self-drive holiday takes you to the heart of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, visiting the incredible Bay of Fundy, renowned for having the highest tidal range on the planet. Its influx of nutrients from the Atlantic attracts migrating humpbacks, minke and fin whales, alongside dolphins and seabirds.
Find out more about Whales of the Bay of Fundy Self-drive
This self-drive trip covers the best of the Top End, visiting four national parks: Mary River, Kakadu, Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) and Litchfield. Various excursions designed to showcase these iconic locations are included, but there’s still time to do your own thing and arrange activities locally.
.
Find out more about Crocodile & Jabiru Self-drive
KwaZulu Natal is a true South African gem when it comes to wildlife, with a great mix of the country’s finest wildlife reserves and breathtaking scenery. Self driving allows you to follow the coast at your own pace and experience a diversity of wildlife away from the crowd.
Find out more about Zululand & Eswatini (Swaziland) Self-drive
This is Namibia at its very best: a wilderness destination of outstanding beauty at every turn, taking you north to the salt pans of Etosha National Park, the remote Kunene and its desert elephant, before heading down the Skeleton Coast to the awesome Namib Desert. Choose between self drive or guided.
Find out more about Land of Contrasts Self-drive
Some of the best game viewing in Africa can be experienced in the world-famous Kruger National Park and the surrounding private reserves, which share a fenceless boundary. Coupled with a vast range of accommodation options, this destination is an ideal option for both experienced and first time safari goers.
Find out more about Quintessential Kruger Safari
Experience Quebec’s abundance of whale species in the Saguenay – St. Lawrence Marine Park where sightings of humpback, blue, fin, minke and beluga are all possible. Continue to the phenomenally beautiful Saguenay Fjord National Park for scenic splendour on this ultimate self-drive!
Find out more about Whales of Tadoussac & Saguenay Fjord
This innovative itinerary combines self-drive, a short small group tour and excursions around Melbourne. Visiting the contrasting areas of Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, East Gippsland and the Wilderness Coast, you’ll see the best of Victoria’s wildlife, including many iconic Australian species.
Find out more about Penguins, Koalas & Great Ocean Road
This self-drive family adventure, staying in hotels, cabins and comfortable Huttopia tents with all facilities, is designed to reveal the best of outdoor Québec and its wildlife. Driving at your own pace, there’s a chance to see all the region’s iconic mammals – whales, black bear, moose and caribou.
Find out more about Wilderness Quebec
Few trips venture as far as Namibia’s northern border, but this innovative itinerary employs a combination of self-drive and guided safari to visit famed Etosha and the Caprivi en route to Africa’s Four Corners – where Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet – ending at Chobe and Victoria Falls.
Find out more about Natural Wonders
Discover New Brunswick’s magnificent whale watching opportunities and coastal scenery on this self-drive celebrating the awe-inspiring Bay of Fundy. With potential to visit Grand Manan, the largest of the Fundy Isles and a birding mecca too, let whales and other wildlife take centre stage.
Find out more about Whales of New Brunswick
Discover unspoilt wilderness and a variety of wildlife, on this superb self-drive trip in one of the most beautiful regions of Canada. Observe black bear, moose and beaver in the Reserve des Laurentides, before spending time in Tadoussac to view whales by Zodiac and sea kayak.
Find out more about Quebec’s Bears, Whales & Moose
Experience the breath-taking landscapes and remarkable desert-adapted wildlife of Namibia on this extensive and specially designed self-drive itinerary. Self-driving is the best way to explore this spectacular destination at your own pace and enjoy everything the country has to offer.
Find out more about Namibia Wildlife & Wilderness
Treat yourself to a long weekend in Newfoundland, enjoying the freedom of a self drive whale watching experience. During the summer months, sightings include humpback, fin, minke and orca whales, and a hire car offers the freedom to explore the spectacular coastal scenery with its cliff-top bird colonies.
Find out more about Humpback Whales in Newfoundland
This superb route winds it way through the celebrated Rocky Mountains and into the Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island. This area of ancient coastal rainforest abounds with plant life and is famed for its whale watching, as well as being home to brown bears, wolves and bald eagles.
Find out more about Whales & Mountains
Appealing to first timers, seasoned safari-goers and families, visit four malaria-free national parks and game reserves across South Africa’s North West and Limpopo provinces. Visiting well known and off-the-beaten-track wildlife hotspots, enjoy incredible biodiversity in superbly scenic surrounds.
Find out more about North West Province & Limpopo Safari
