Scarlet macaws at Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
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Wildlife & Nature Tours, Vacations, and Safaris

Witnessing animals in their natural habitat is an exhilarating experience, from hopping kangaroos to lounging lions, iridescent birds to intimidating whale sharks. A wildlife tour will immerse you in a mixture of wilderness and luxury to indulge in the majesty of wildlife on land and sea for an unparalleled experience. Find inspiration on where you can experience unique wildlife excursions in the sample itineraries below.

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Discover extraordinary places and those rarely explored–these are a few to inspire your travels.

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Active volcano, Arenal, Costa Rica

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,300

Costa Rica Nature & Wildlife Vacation: Volcano, Hot Springs, Jungle & More

San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Tamarindo

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,400

9-Day Highlights of Botswana Safari

Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Linyanti Concession, Kasane
Sea lion on the beach.

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $17,100

14 Day Galapagos Adventure

Quito, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu +6 more
Puffins on the Farne Islands

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,000

Grand Scotland Tour for Nature & Wildlife Enthusiasts

Edinburgh, Inverness, Orkney Isles, Cairngorms National Park
Zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

7 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,300

Ngorongoro Crater Safari: Wildlife & Lava

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Mount Lengai Volcano, Lake Natron
Koalas are one of the main attractions in Australia

18 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,400

An Intimate Wildlife Tour of Australia & New Zealand

Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Uluru, Cairns, Auckland +3 more

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  1. 1.Share Your Travel Dreams

    Zicasso specializes in custom tours, vacations, and safaris tailored to your interests and preferences. From private African safaris to culinary experiences in Europe, submit a trip request to share your ideas and travel style.

  2. 2.Meet Your Travel Specialists

    To ensure a personalized experience, we'll carefully handpick and introduce you to two of our top travel specialists, each with unsurpassed destination knowledge and local insight aligned to your luxury travel dreams.

  3. 3.Design Your Perfect Journey

    Compare the expertise of two specialists with itineraries crafted exclusively for you. You can refine these further and choose your preferred proposal. Our unique process ensures a more creative, personalized, and expertly crafted trip.

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A buff-winged starfrontlet humming bird in Ecuador

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $15,900

Bird Watchers Tour of Galapagos and Ecuador

Quito, Rucu Pichincha, Yanacocha Reserve, Reserva Las Gralarias, Milpe Bird Sanctuary +15 more
African penguins colony in Cape Town, South Africa

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $6,500

Wildlife Wonders: Ten-Day South Africa Vacation for Families

Cape Town, Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Jaguar in natural habitat of the Pantanal, Brazil

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,800

10-Day Brazil: Wildlife and Nature Explorer

Amazon, Alta Floresta, Porto Jofre, Miranda
Hot air balloons drifting over the Masai Mara Savannah at dawn

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $14,700

Personalized Kenya Safari: Maasai Mara & More

Nairobi (City), Amboseli National Park, Laikipia, Maasai Mara
Lion laying on grass in the African savanna

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,300

Two-Week Kenya Big Cat Safari Adventure

Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Meru National Park, Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Mother Cheetah with cubs in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $11,300

Cheetah Safari: Expedition Through Kenya

Nairobi, Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve

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Ecuador, Peru Travel Review: Galapagos, Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Uros Community, Textile Weavers, Floating Islands, 16 Nights

Our trip was beyond awesome. We made memories for a lifetime in Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Standing on the equator in Quito and the different experiments on the equator were a hit with kids and adults alike. There was excellent planning and execution by our Zicasso travel specialists. All the guides and excursions were great and we made good friends with them. They went above and beyond to recover our (lost/forgotten) items in a hotel and plane. Two thumbs up.

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Peru, Ecuador Vacation Review: Sacred Valley, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Galapagos, Amazon, Quito, Snorkeling, Wildlife, Nature, 15 Nights

Our trip from start to finish was absolutely fantastic. The Amazon jungle was a blast. I paid for an extra full-day excursion to fish for piranhas, which was definitely a great decision and one of the highlights of our trip (we had the piranhas for lunch, and they were delicious).

The Sacred Valley, Cusco, and Machu Picchu were fabulous. And then, the Galápagos were extraordinary, from the unexpected serenity of the place to the crew of the boat, and, of course, the proximity to wildlife, including snorkeling with sea lions. It was especially meaningful to be in these places with our entire family (10 of us). Everyone understood how special it was and we will all cherish the experience all of our lives.

The Zicasso travel company was fantastic from start to finish. Our travel specialist went far beyond the call of duty to help us, especially when one family members could not make the trip. He helped us with replacing that person with another. He was remarkably prompt, clear, and informative in all communications, both in planning the trip and during it. He has a very kind heart and is a great human being. I cannot say enough positive things about him.

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Brazil Trip Review: Manaus, Amazon, Boat Ride, Wildlife, Nature, Local Cuisine, 12-Day Tour

It was a totally unique travel experience, with wonderful flora and fauna sights in the Amazon area near Manaus, first by boat and then in an eco lodge two hours from Manaus in the jungle. We could look out from our balcony at birds and monkeys in the trees. The food and juices were delicious and healthy for every meal, and all the people we met were friendly and fun.

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Ecuador Tour Review: Quito, Galapagos Islands, History, Wildlife, 1 Week

Zicasso's trip planner is excellent! She planned a personalized itinerary for me and my family, with activities for all different ages in our travel group. We truly enjoyed our experience in Quito and the Galápagos Islands. 

Our tour guide did a wonderful job taking us around Quito and ensuring we got to fully experience the city (including historical landmarks and local spots). In addition, one of our family members had altitude sickness and he put a lot of effort into helping her get assistance and even medical care in the airport. 

Five stars for our agent and our guide.

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Galapagos / Ecuador Vacation Review: Quito, Mindo, Nature, Wildlife, 10-Day Trip

We absolutely loved our trip to Quito, Mindo, and the Galápagos Islands with Zicasso's travel agency! The travel agent and her team put together the perfect itinerary for us, with lots of fun surprises along the way. This was one of the best trips of our lives, all thanks to this travel agency. They covered every detail and remained in communication throughout, so we felt comfortable navigating a new country. I can't recommend them enough!

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Kenya, Uganda Luxury Vacation Review: Maasai Mara, Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking, 20-Day Trip
"This was a trip of a lifetime! The details large and small were flawless, leaving us to enjoy the trip with no worries."

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