WILDLIFE COLLECTION
2026-2027
Welcome to the captivating world of wildlife with Wendy Wu Tours! Featuring destinations across Africa, Asia and Latin America, each region is packed with a diverse and thrilling range of curious creatures, as well as epic history, rich culture and magical experiences.
From the wilds of the African plains to the life-filled forests of Borneo to the biodiversity of Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands, these are places you’ll find on every nature enthusiast’s bucket list.
For over two decades, we’ve had the privilege of sharing the glorious landscapes, vibrant cultures, and warm hospitality of the world’s most wonderful destinations with travellers from across the globe. Every journey we craft is designed with care, ensuring you experience the very heart and soul of each incredible nation and see beautiful birds, animals and reptiles. Whether you dream of taking a safari across the Serengeti, spotting Bengal tigers in the wild or walking alongside the giant land tortoises of the Galapagos, your adventure awaits.
Our Wildlife Collection includes those of our tours with a wildlife focus, plus we have some tours and short stays that include visits with giant pandas, komodo dragons, snow monkeys and even gorillas.
Let us guide you on an unforgettable journey – one that will inspire, enlighten, and leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
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Chameleon, Madagascar
Treasures of Kenya & Tanzania
15 day Go Beyond Tour
Follow the Great Rift Valley on an adventure packed with bucketlist Africa experiences and some of the world’s most prolific game viewing destinations, from the Maasai Mara and Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Nakuru.
19,580pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Elephants in Amboseli National Park, below mighty Kilimanjaro
• UNESCO World Heritage Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Spot lions, giraffes, cheetah, leopards, elephants & more on a Serengeti Safari
• See zebra and wildebeest and more on a Maasai Mara Safari
• Spot birdlife, hippos and more on Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley
• Lake Nakuru National Park for birdlife, endangered rhinos and Rothchild’s giraffe
*Price applies to 02 Sep 2026 departure.
Namibia Adventure
12 day Go Beyond Tour
In all of Africa there are few countries as diverse and dramatically beautiful as Namibia. See towering dunes, cruise life-filled seas and safari in spectacular wilderness in a land that promises an amazing adventure.
$13,480pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Scenic cruise of Walvis Bay, searching for the Marine Big 5 - whales, dolphins, mola (sunfish), leatherback turtles and seals
• 4x4 adventure to Sandwich Harbour and see the flamingos of Walvis Bay lagoon
• Visit Tsisab Gorge to see 2000 year old rock paintings and watch out for the mountain zebra, kudu, springbok and desert elephants that roam the area
• Safari in Etosha National Park, to see lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and giraffes
• Visit AfriCat Foundation to learn about Namibia’s wildlife conservation project
*Price applies to all 2026 departures.
Christmas in South Africa
16 day Go Beyond Tour
Enjoy many of the classic Christmas traditions in the height of summer, on this festive adventure through the highlights of South Africa. From the wilds of Kruger to celebrating the season in Cape Town, discover how to do Christmas the South African way.
$16,480pp
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Two days of safaris in Greater Kruger National Park, as you connect with nature and witness incredible animals in their natural habitat, all while enjoying open-air 4x4 jeeps in a private game reserve
• Enjoy the Featherbed Eco Experience including a cruise and a nature walk
• Visit an ostrich farm by tractor
• Cruise around Cape Peninsula spotting seals and a huge variety of seabirds, before strolling among the African penguins of Boulders Beach
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Madagascar Untamed
21 day Go Beyond Tour
An island long isolated, Madagascar is full of unique and spectacular surprises. From lemurs to baobabs, rainforests to thorny forests, deserts to pristine beaches, this is a place unlike anywhere else, rich with wildlife, tribal culture and startlingly beautiful landscapes.
$16,280pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Look for endangered golden bamboo lemurs in Ranomafana National Park,
• Visit Isalo National Park for ringtailed and brown lemurs, hoopoes, souimanga, birds, geckos and lizards
• Enjoy a night walk in the rainforest to spot mouse lemurs, leaf-tailed chameleons, tree frogs and more
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• Explore Andasibe National Park, home to indri indri, lemurs and birds AIRFARES INCLUDEDQ
*Price applies to 09 Nov 2026 departure.
Kruger to Cape Explored
15 day Go Beyond Tour
Witness the incredible wildlife of Greater Kruger National Park, traverse the scenic Garden Route and experience the cosmopolitan allure of Cape Town, where a blend of culture, history, and natural beauty awaits.
$13,980pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Two days of safaris in Greater Kruger National Park, as you connect with nature and witness incredible animals in their natural habitat, all while enjoying open-air 4x4 jeeps in a private game reserve
• Enjoy the Featherbed Eco Experience including a cruise and a nature walk
• Visit an ostrich farm by tractor
• Cruise around Cape Peninsula spotting seals and a huge variety of seabirds, before strolling among the African penguins of Boulders Beach
*Price applies to 09 Mar 2026 departure.
Colours of Costa Rica
15 day Go Beyond Tour
Explore Costa Rica on a tour that takes you from coast to coast, to the foot of a volcano and through pristine forest to see wonderful wildlife in an astounding array of habitats.
$15,280pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Cruise the rainforest-lined waterways and islands of Tortuguero National Park looking for turtles, otters and monkeys
• Visit Eco Centro Danaus wildlife protection and conservation project
• Board an inflatable on Río Peñas Blancas with a naturalist guide to see the wide variety of plants and wildlife
• View the rainforest canopy via the Hanging Bridges of Monteverde Cloud Forest to see the birds, monkeys and exotic orchids that call it home
• Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with a naturalist guide to see monkeys, sloths, birds, reptiles and butterflies
*Price applies to all 2026 departures.
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Amboseli National Park
Lemur at Vakona Private Reserve
Sossusvlei
Windhoek
Lions, Greater Kruger National Park
Leopards, Kruger National Park
Toucans
the Cloud Forest
16 day Go Beyond Tour
An island of uncharted jungles and tribal culture, Borneo is a destination brimming with adventure! Discover ‘headhunter’ heritage, encounter abundant wildlife, delve deep into nature, and meet the magnificent orangutans.
$9,780pp
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore Bako National Park with a guide looking out for wild boar, macaques, monitor lizards and proboscis monkeys
• Visit Borneo’s best-known residents at Semenggoh Nature Reserve, a centre for rescued orangutans who can roam freely through the reserve’s lush forest
• Enjoy a guided walk in Kinabalu Park
• Visit Sepilok Orangutan Centre to see some of their rescued inhabitants
• See the world’s smallest bears at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
• Float down the Kinabatangan River as the sun sets, looking for hornbills, pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys
Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu
21 day Classic Cruise & Tour
Explore Peru by land, discovering the mystical Machu Picchu as you go, before cruising the enthralling Galapagos archipelago to see the wildlife that inspired a scientific revolution.
$27,980pp FROM
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Board your expedition ship to cruise the Galapagos Islands, observing wildlife in their natural habitats, completely unfazed by human presence
• See land iguanas, shorebirds, flamingos, colonies of flightless comorants as well as Galapagos penguins and sea lions
• Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see just-hatched tortoises and Dawin’s finches. See giant tortoises roaming free in the highlands.
• Snorkel at Las Baches Beach in search of sea turtles
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Wildlife of India
15 day Go Beyond Tour
A comprehensive exploration into India’s rich wildlife, encompassing visits to three distinguished national parks, namely Panna, Bandhavgarh and Kanha, renowned for their distinct wildlife species.
$9,980pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Safari in the serene Buffer Zone of the Kanha National Park, accompanied by an expert naturalist, searching for swamp deer, wild dogs and the Indian gaur
• Travel to Bandhavgarh National Park to safari with expert guides, looking for the elusive Bengal tigers, the Indian leopard, sloth bears, wild boars, barking deer and a myriad of bird species
• Explore the beauty of Khajuraho Park
Borneo & Beyond
27 day Classic Cruise & Tour
Explore the wonders of Southeast Asia on a far-reaching adventure that crosses this magical region. From the wilds of Borneo, where orangutans and pygmy elephants wait, you’ll sail across to Hong Kong, stopping at glorious ports in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines on the way.
$18,580pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy a guided walk in Kinabalu Park at the foot of Mount Kinabalu
• Visit Sepilok Orangutan Centre to see some of their rescued inhabitants
• See the world’s smallest bears at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
• Float down the Kinabatangan River, looking for hornbills, pygmy elephants and proboscis monkeys
• Cruise Oxbow Lake at dawn in search of wildlife followed by a visit to Gomantong Caves, home to millions of bats
*Price applies to 30 Jan 2027 departure.
Antarctica & Latin Wonders
21 day Classic Cruise & Tour
Experience two of South America’s greatest cities – Rio and Buenos Aires – and the raw power of Iguazu Falls before heading south into the utterly remote wilderness of the ‘White Continent’, on this truly oncein-a-lifetime adventure.
$44,580pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Cross the Drake Passage with chances to spot albatrosses, petrels and whales
• Arrive at the White Continent for 5 days of exploration.
• Landings and ice cruises led by the Expedition Team allow you to get up close to extraordinary wildlife - different species of penguins, whales and seals and many seabirds
• Throughout the journey there will be lectures on wildlife, history, climate and conservation to enrich your experience
*Price applies to 12 Jan 2027 departure.
• Cruise the enchanting Ken River through the Panna Tiger Reserve, keeping an eye out for crocodiles. An afternoon game drive allows you to try to spot chital, chinkara, nilgai or even sambar deer. AIRFARES INCLUDED
*Price applies to all 2026 departures.
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Beyond the Brahmaputra
18 day Classic River Cruise & Tour
From the Himalayan foothills to the languid waters of the Brahmaputra, enjoy a magical exploration of northeastern India before setting sail on a luxury riverboat, cruising through the Indian state of Assam to explore its nature, culture and unique heritage.
$13,980pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• Safari into the central range of the Kaziranga National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, a designated tiger reserve and best known for the endangered Indian one-horned rhinoceros. You can also see elephants, sloth bears, pangolin, water buffalo, swamp deer and a number of species of primates.
• Enjoy a cruise through Kaziranga National Park’s spectacular wilderness, keeping a look out for wild elephants and the endangered Ganges River dolphins.
*Price applies to 04 Apr 2026 departure.
Contact your preferred travel agent, or call 0800 936 3998, email: info@wendywutours.co.nz, visit: www.wendywutours.co.nz
Antarctica
Galapagos Tortoise
Orangutan
Sun Bear
One-horned rhinoceros
16 day fully inclusive Classic Tour
From stunning scenery to amazing architecture, Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise. Marvel at magnificent temples, see the Rock Fortress at Sigiriya, spot leopards and elephants at Yala National Park and explore the ruined cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura.
$9,480pp FROM twin share
WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS
• A jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, spotting elephants, sloth bears, leopards and more
• Visit the Elephant Transit Home near where abandoned baby elephants are cared for before being released
• Morning and afternoon jeep safaris in Yala National Park, home to leopards, elephants, deer and more
• Tour Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, Sri Lanka’s pioneering sea turtle conservation project
*Price applies to 16 Oct 2026 departure.
Giant pandas
A creature that spends most of its day munching on bamboo, the cute, playful and clumsy giant panda has captured the hearts of people around the world. With just 1,800 pandas in the wild, world-class research facilities like the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, are the very best place to see pandas in surroundings similar to their natural habitat.
See them on: In Pursuit of Pandas, Gems of China and many more of our popular China group tours
Japanese macaques
Also known as snow monkeys, Japanese macaques are Japan’s only monkey species, and can be found in habitats ranging from subtropical forest to subalpine mountains. Fun to watch and gorgeously fluffy, getting to see the special troop who have discovered the joy of bathing in hot springs is a must!
See them on: Japan Uncovered, Off-beat Japan, Experience Japan, Best of Japan, Osaka to Seoul, Japan by Land & Sea, Japan & South Korea by Land & Sea, In Depth Japan, Singapore to Kyoto
Komodo dragons
Mountain gorillas
High in the forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, families of mountain gorillas move quietly through the bamboo. Around 600 gorillas live here, part of one of conservation’s great success stories. Trekking to see them is no easy walk - the paths are steep and the air is thin - but the moment you meet their calm, intelligent gaze, every step is worth it. Sharing around 98% of our DNA, these gentle giants remind us just how connected we are to the natural world.
See them on: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Short Stay, Uganda Gorilla Trekking Short Stay
Asian elephants
On the remote islands of Komodo and Rinca, Indonesia’s most famous residents roam the wild. Komodo dragons—massive, powerful, and entirely prehistoric—are the world’s largest lizards, and seeing them in their natural habitat is an experience like no other. Walk with expert guides through dry forests and coastal trails, where these ancient creatures move with slow, deliberate grace. They’ve ruled these islands for millions of years—and still do!
See them on: Wonders of Indonesia
The largest living land animal, with its wandering truck and soulful eyes, the elephant is a much beloved and charismatic gentle giant. Thailand is a particularly good place to see elephants, with a great choice of ethical sanctuaries that’ll give you an up-close experience. Spend the day with them at an elephant rescue and retirement centre, where you’ll meet, feed and help care for these fascinating residents.
See them on: Thailand Highlights, Thailand & Laos Adventure and Laos: Top to Toe
Yala National