Naturetrek

Naturetrek, specialist in wildlife and nature holidays

Naturetrek is a British travel company dedicated to organising wildlife and nature-watching holidays. Founded in 1986, it has more than four decades of experience and operates group tours and tailor-made programmes across all seven continents. Its offering combines safaris, bird and mammal-watching itineraries, expedition cruises and special-interest holidays, always accompanied by naturalist guides.

Destinations and geographical coverage

The company structures its catalogue by major regions: Africa, Asia, Australasia, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America, the polar regions, South America and the United Kingdom. Within Africa, destinations include Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Madagascar, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tunisia, Algeria and the Republic of Congo. Asia includes India, Bhutan, Borneo, Burma, Cambodia, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and the Caucasus and Central Asia region. Australasia features Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The Caribbean includes Cuba, Jamaica, St Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. Central America covers Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama. Europe covers Albania, the Alps, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Canary Islands, the Channel Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mallorca, Menorca, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardinia, Serbia, Sicily, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey. In the Middle East, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman are offered. North America comprises Canada, Mexico and the USA. The polar regions include Antarctica and the Arctic. South America features the Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the Falkland Islands, the Galapagos, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru and Suriname. In the United Kingdom, trips are organised in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as day trips.

Tour focus and types of programme

The catalogue is organised by thematic focus. Birdwatching includes programmes for beginners and birdwatching in general. For mammals, there are tours focusing on bears, big cats such as jaguars, lynx and tigers, and wolves. In the marine environment, cruises, dolphin and whale watching are available, as well as wildlife cruises in the polar regions. Special interests include botany, butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles and amphibians, eclipses and astronomy, the northern lights, photography, and vegetarian and vegan tours. By type of trip, there are day trips, safaris, go-slow holidays, short breaks and walking tours. There are also flight-free options and travel by train, as well as a tour calendar with late availability and tours with no single room supplement.

Guides and team

The company highlights that its tours are led by experienced naturalists and that its team advises travellers according to their interests, whether that is watching tigers, jaguars, bears or whales, an African safari, a birdwatching or botany itinerary, or a programme focused on mammals, butterflies or wildlife photography. For cruises, the company charters selected expedition vessels and schedules departures at the optimal time for wildlife watching.

Day trips in the United Kingdom

In addition to international tours, Naturetrek offers an extensive programme of day trips in the United Kingdom visiting British reserves and habitats, each accompanied by an expert naturalist.

Tailor-made holidays and private groups

The company organises tailor-made holidays in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Americas, as well as wildlife cruises and programmes for private groups. The website shows an example of a tailor-made holiday in Costa Rica and another 14-day programme in Colombia focused on birds and history, with an indicated price of £5,595 land only.

Corporate and sustainability information

Naturetrek states that it provides complete financial protection for its clients and maintains dedicated sections on sustainability, carbon footprint, its own reserves and legacy. The company publishes brochures and newsletters, organises open days, in-person and online presentations, and offers talks by its guides. It also has job vacancies and maintains a blog with news and contributions.

Location and contact

Email: info@naturetrek.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 17:30. Saturday: 9:00 – 13:00. Sunday: closed.