Elephant Safaris & Tours

Who doesn’t love elephants? Their intelligence, sociability and family values put these gentle giants high on everyone’s safari wish lists. Elephant holidays are becoming increasingly popular and the good news is that you can now enjoy a variety of elephant holiday safaris, in East Africa, South Africa, India and Sri Lanka.

On an elephant holiday, you’ll also see the African elephant, the world’s largest land mammal, roams over great distances in search of food and water. On our elephant tours you might see a big family herd at a waterhole, all happily showering themselves with water from their trunks! 

You can see the smaller Asian elephants in the wild on our elephant safaris to the paradise island of Sri Lanka, and our elephant tours to Kerala.


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The Big Five

11 days from £1975

Departing:

03 Dec 2012
On the prowl

Kenya's winning combination of stunning wildlife parks, fantastic game lodges and laid-back beach life make for a memorable holiday.

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The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £474 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

16 days from £2545

Departing:

03 Dec 2012

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The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £544 Staying at Voyager Resort

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

16 days from £2739

Departing:

27 Aug 2012

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On the prowl

Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka

9 days from £1415

Departing:

25 Jun 2012
Green Bee Eater, Udawalawe National Park

Discover some of Sri Lanka's natural jewels including Udawalawe, Yala National Park and Nuwara Eliya.

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Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £20 Staying at Avani Hotel, Bentota

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 8 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

15 days from £1629

Departing:

25 Jun 2012

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Green Bee Eater, Udawalawe National Park

Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £80 Staying at The Surf Hotel, Bentota

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 8 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

15 days from £1689

Departing:

26 Nov 2012

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Green Bee Eater, Udawalawe National Park

Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £40 Staying at The Palms

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 8 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

15 days from £1659

Departing:

25 Jun 2012

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Green Bee Eater, Udawalawe National Park

Through the Savannah - NEW

8 days from £1539

Departing:

23 Jun 2012
Bull elephant in Amboseli

Enjoy game viewing in two of Kenya's undeniably beautiful National Parks - Amboseli and the famous Masai Mara, with its huge range of wildlife and rolling savannah.

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Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £396 Staying at Southern Palms

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

12 days from £1935

Departing:

23 Jun 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £376 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

12 days from £1919

Departing:

23 Jun 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £360 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

12 days from £1899

Departing:

23 Jun 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £576 Staying at Southern Palms

Extend your holiday in Kenya with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa Coast.

15 days from £2135

Departing:

08 Dec 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £490 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

Extend your holiday in Kenya with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa Coast.

15 days from £2029

Departing:

23 Jun 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £524 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

Extend your holiday in Kenya with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa Coast.

15 days from £2065

Departing:

23 Jun 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Spirit of Kerala - NEW

11 days from £1599

Departing:

01 Oct 2012
Serene countryside

Be inspired on this journey through the heart of Kerala; from rain-soaked forests to bewitching backwaters and rolling tea plantations.

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Spirit of Kerala + Mavady Hills Homestay
+ 2 extra nights from £236 Staying at Colonel's Retreat

Tucked away in the misty Mavady Hills and surrounded by peaceful forest, Colonel's Retreat is an exquisite homestay in the Kottayam District of Kerala. The idyllically remote and scenic location is perfect for those wishing to forget the world. You may wish to spend your time exploring the surrounding hills and forests, on the lookout for wildlife, or just relaxing.

13 days from £1865

Departing:

01 Oct 2012

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Serene countryside

Spirit of Kerala + Alleppey Heritage
+ 2 extra nights from £226 Staying at Raheem Residency

A picturesque coastal town, Alleppey (or 'Alappuzha') is the perfect extension to your Keralan adventure. Take a tuk tuk into town for some shopping in the local markets, explore the backwaters on a traditional Kettuvallam, visit an ashram, or just relax on the peaceful beach or in your hotel.

13 days from £1825

Departing:

01 Oct 2012

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Serene countryside

Grand Tour of Sri Lanka

12 days from £1859

Departing:

03 Sep 2012
One of the temples at Polonnaruwa

A portrait of beautiful Sri Lanka, taking in the cultural centres of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Kandy, the mountainous Horton Plains and lush Yala National Park.

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Grand Tour of Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £250 Staying at Avani Hotel, Bentota

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 11 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

18 days from £2109

Departing:

24 Sep 2012

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One of the temples at Polonnaruwa

Grand Tour of Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £234 Staying at The Surf Hotel, Bentota

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 11 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

18 days from £2149

Departing:

26 Nov 2012

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One of the temples at Polonnaruwa

Grand Tour of Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £260 Staying at The Palms

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 11 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

18 days from £2119

Departing:

24 Sep 2012

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One of the temples at Polonnaruwa

Enchanting Kerala & Southern India

17 days from £2019

Departing:

12 Oct 2012
A typical houseboat on Kerala's backwaters

A memorable tour of the mystical temple towns of southern India, including tranquil Periyar National Park and a cruise along Kerala's serene backwaters.

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Enchanting Kerala & Southern India + Goa
+ 7 extra nights from £480 Staying at Alila Diwa, Goa

Extend your stay in India with a relaxing week in Goa, offering a more western version of the sub-continent, where exhilarating local markets, stacked with spices and silks, teem with activity and vast sandy beaches are lapped by the Arabian Sea. Colonial churches, the streets of the capital and the temples of Ponda add local colour and are all richly rewarding. The former Portuguese colony of Goa is a treat. On the last day of your tour fly from Chennai to Goa for a seven night stay at the Alila Diwa or Cidade de Goa.

23 days from £2545

Departing:

09 Nov 2012

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A typical houseboat on Kerala's backwaters

Enchanting Kerala & Southern India + Goa
+ 7 extra nights from £346 Staying at Cidade de Goa

Extend your stay in India with a relaxing week in Goa, offering a more western version of the sub-continent, where exhilarating local markets, stacked with spices and silks, teem with activity and vast sandy beaches are lapped by the Arabian Sea. Colonial churches, the streets of the capital and the temples of Ponda add local colour and are all richly rewarding. The former Portuguese colony of Goa is a treat. On the last day of your tour fly from Chennai to Goa for a seven night stay at the Alila Diwa or Cidade de Goa.

23 days from £2455

Departing:

22 Mar 2013

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A typical houseboat on Kerala's backwaters

South African Explorer - NEW

16 days from £2385

Departing:

08 Sep 2012
Kruger National Park

With a wonderful blend of cultures, climate and topography, South Africa offers incredible wildlife, traditional hospitality, sophisticated cities, unforgettable scenery and a sunny climate.

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South African Explorer + Victoria Falls
+ 3 extra nights

Victoria Falls, the mighty Smoke that Thunders, one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world! The greatest mass of falling water on earth as it plunges down a sheer rock face, spraying cascades of silver mist rising up into the heavens. This is by far one of the most spectacular destinations in all Africa, let us take you there!

18 days from £3109

Departing:

05 Sep 2012

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Kruger National Park

South African Explorer + Cape Town
+ 2 extra nights from £140 Staying at Park Inn Foreshore

With a wonderful blend of cultures, climate and topography, South Africa offers incredible wildlife, traditional hospitality, sophisticated cities, unforgettable scenery and a sunny climate. End your tour with an extra two nights in the popular city of Cape Town. On day 14 of your tour, remain at your hotel in Cape Town for the next two nights, before transferring to the airport on day 16 for your overnight flight home.

17 days from £2525

Departing:

08 Sep 2012

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Kruger National Park

South African Explorer + Hermanus
+ 2 extra nights from £294 Staying at Arabella Resort & Spa

Extend your South African adventure with a two night stay at the Arabella Resort & Spa. Just 20 minutes away from the seaside town of Hermanus, it is a perfect base from which to explore the nearby mountains and national parks. Depending on the time of year, you may also spot southern right whales off the coast. Alternatively, spend the two days just relaxing at the resort.

17 days from £2679

Departing:

08 Sep 2012

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Kruger National Park

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater

8 days from £2395

Departing:

05 Nov 2012
Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A spectacular safari through some of Tanzania’s most breathtaking areas – the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and Tarangire.

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Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £750 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

15 days from £3159

Departing:

05 Nov 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £680 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

15 days from £3225

Departing:

18 Jun 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £680 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

15 days from £3115

Departing:

05 Nov 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £564 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari, why not relax on the Mombasa Coast for 4 nights? On day 8, fly to Mombasa from Nairobi.

12 days from £2985

Departing:

05 Nov 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £564 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari, why not relax on the Mombasa Coast for 4 nights? On day 8, fly to Mombasa from Nairobi.

12 days from £3025

Departing:

05 Nov 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £514 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

At the end of your safari, why not relax on the Mombasa Coast for 4 nights? On day 8, fly to Mombasa from Nairobi.

12 days from £2949

Departing:

05 Nov 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Insights of Borneo

11 days from £2535

Departing:

20 Sep 2012
Orangutan, Sepilok

One of Southeast Asia's most treasured gems, Borneo is famous for its untouched jungle - home to myriad plants and animals including the charismatic and charming orang-utan.

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Insights of Borneo + Kuala Lumpur
+ 2 extra nights Staying at Anggun Boutique Hotel

Spend two nights before your tour begins in Southeast Asia's very own cyber city - Kuala Lumpur. Commonly known as KL, the city is an exciting metropolis where ultra modern skyscrapers feature alongside temples and mosques. It's almost impossible to miss the imposing Petronas Towers - a symbol of modern Malaysia and a fantastic place from which to view the city! Choose between the Anggun Boutique Hotel or Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur.

13 days from £2659

Departing:

02 Oct 2012

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Insights of Borneo + Kuala Lumpur
+ 2 extra nights Staying at Hotel Maya

Spend two nights before your tour begins in Southeast Asia's very own cyber city - Kuala Lumpur. Commonly known as KL, the city is an exciting metropolis where ultra modern skyscrapers feature alongside temples and mosques. It's almost impossible to miss the imposing Petronas Towers - a symbol of modern Malaysia and a fantastic place from which to view the city! Choose between the Anggun Boutique Hotel or Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur.

13 days from £2679

Departing:

02 Oct 2012

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Insights of Borneo + Gayana Beach
+ 4 extra nights from £540 Staying at Gayana Eco Resort

For the perfect ending to your tour of Borneo, why not spend four extra nights at the fabulous and pioneering Gayana Eco Resort, resting on the edge of lush jungle forest? The resort cleverly combines luxurious hotel life with the protection and regeneration of the surrounding coral reef. Stay in one of 52 over water villas which take in serene views of the lagoon, jungle and Mount Kinabalu; and spend your days relaxing by the pool, snorkelling, and even planting coral.

15 days from £3075

Departing:

20 Sep 2012

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African Sky Safari - NEW

9 days from £2915

Departing:

08 Nov 2012
A balloon over the Masai Mara

Take to the skies over the grasslands of Kenya and enjoy exciting game drives in three world-famous reserves - Samburu, Amboseli and the spectacular Masai Mara.

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African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £360 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a four nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £3279

Departing:

08 Nov 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £410 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari why not add a four nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £3325

Departing:

08 Nov 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £320 Staying at Sentido Neptune Palm

At the end of your safari why not add a four nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £3259

Departing:

08 Nov 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £534 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a seven nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

17 days from £3479

Departing:

08 Nov 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari why not add a seven nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

17 days from £2705

Departing:

01 Nov 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £474 Staying at Sentido Neptune Palm

At the end of your safari why not add a seven nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

17 days from £3429

Departing:

08 Nov 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

Treasures of Northern India + Enchanting Kerala & Southern India

31 days from £3119

Departing:

27 Sep 2012
The Taj Mahal

From the golden triangle temples of the north, to the tropical beaches and backwaters of the south, join us for the ultimate tour of India.

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