15 Wildlife Photo Trips Worldwide Worth Booking

1.Plettenberg Bay: Private Guided Wildlife Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $41Our pick

Spend about two hours with a private English-speaking guide at Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation & Awareness Centre. You’ll photograph rescued and non-releasable cats, learn about conservation, join a safe enrichment activity, and revisit a favorite animal afterward.

“This is a working conservation establishment so what you see depends on what they are caring for at the time. We saw more animals than anticipated. All looked well cared for & our guide clearly has a love of animals. He was knowledgeable and informative.”

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2.Everglades: Birding, Wildlife, and Photography Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 3h 30m · from $172

Spend 3.5 hours with a Florida-certified Master Naturalist in the Everglades 10,000 Islands. A small boat carries up to six people, with room for tripods and long lenses. Look for spoonbills, herons, dolphins, turtles, and manatees, then walk an uninhabited barrier island.

“Our excellent guide Eddie took us on an unforgettable tour with dolphins, sea turtles and white pelicans among other things. Highly recommended.”

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3.Sunset Wildlife Tour (Wildside 4×4 Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124Top rated

Join Wildside 4x4 Tours at 5:45 pm in Estes Park for a three-hour lower-valley drive through Rocky Mountain National Park. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving while you watch for wildlife, photograph mountain views, and hear park history. Guides may include Dave or Wesley.

“Incredible views! Thanks Wesley for a great time and explanation of the parks history. We had a wonderful time.”

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4.Kos Wildlife Walks: birdwatching and animal photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join biologist George for a private, two-hour wildlife walk on Kos, with stops at Alikes Salt Lakes in Tigaki and Psalidi. You’ll use provided binoculars to look for birds and reptiles, learn about local nature, and scout for strong animal photos. Trips are now free and tip-based, arranged directly.

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5.Longyearbyen: Wildlife Safari & Hiking Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 5 hours · from $246

Join See & Explore for a five-hour wildlife drive and easy hike around Longyearbyen. Small groups of up to eight focus on Svalbard reindeer, Arctic foxes, and rock ptarmigans, with time for photos, warm drinks, snacks, and practical help from guides such as Ivar.

“Ciekawa wędrowka, ładne widoki. Dobra przewodniczka. Duzo czasu na zdjecia. Bezpieczna atrakcja.”

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6.Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo Tours “Upper Loop” Tour From Cody

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend about 12 hours exploring Yellowstone’s Upper Loop from Cody with a guide, binoculars, and a spotting scope. Visit Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Fall, the Grand Canyon, Lamar Valley, Obsidian Cliff, Roosevelt Arch, and the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway. Guides may include Sunny, Hannah, Dave, or Alice.

“We wanted to stop at the town with all the Elk and fun shopping. Driver said he couldn’t find a place to park. One of the other passengers requested he go back so he did but instead of letting us out for a designated time he parked so far away that only one person got out. Walking that far would have been too difficult for the rest of us. We were a bit disappointed for the price of the trip.”

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7.Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo Tour’s Upper Loop Cody Wy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $1,499

Spend 10 to 12 hours touring Yellowstone from Cody with a private guide, focusing on wildlife and photography. Guides such as Shari, Seth, Devin, Dave, and Vicky have led this route. Expect binoculars, a spotting scope, picnic lunch, park entry, hotel pickup from listed Cody locations, and a long day on the road.

“Seth was an amazing tour guide! His wealth of knowledge of Yellowstone and the surrounding area was so extensive! He was very accommodating and made the tour personalized to our family!”

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8.San Pedro de Atacama: Wildlife Safari and Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $145

Join guide Juan Pablo for a four-hour wildlife and photography trip from San Pedro de Atacama. Visit Quirquincho Pass, Machuca wetlands, and the Putana Vade lookout, using binoculars, spotting scopes, and phone adapters to find animals and birds.

“Lo que más me gustó, fue tener la oportunidad de fotografiar Flamencos, vizcachas, vicuñas y varias aves que no conocía, ver los paisajes con esa luz dorada del atardecer y dedicar tiempo a observar y estar en el lugar, vale la pena totalmente, ya que es muy diferente a un tour tradicional dónde no se tiene la tranquilidad de poder apreciar la fauna, los paisajes y hacer buenas fotos. JP fue muy profesional, cercano y excelente disposición para que mi experiencia fuera la mejor. Recomiendo 100%.”

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9.Exquisite Wildlife & Wilderness Photo Tour Anchorage -Whittier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $200

Join Scott from SSP Studio & Gallery for an 8-hour photo tour from Anchorage through Girdwood and Whittier. You’ll photograph wildlife, glaciers, waterfalls, mountains, and Prince William Sound, with hotel pickup, private transportation, and a maximum of six participants.

“Scott took us to some wonderful diverse sites to photograph . He was responsive to my questions before the we meet and was very organized. He offered suggestions for setting up photos with both framing shots as well as different settings options.”

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10.1 Day Photographic Wildlife Safari from Hazyview to Kruger Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Join Bernhard or Hennie for a sunrise-to-sunset Kruger photo safari from Hazyview. The open vehicle has gimbals and beanbags, room for six, and space for three photographers. You stop at park camps for meals, while conservation fees and food are paid separately.

“10/10 fantastic day with bernard doing exactly what we wanted to look for and getting over 3500 photos. It's the highlight of my holiday in south africa.”

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11.Wildlife and nature photography

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $220

Spend four hours near Kiruna with a local Sami photo guide, watching for moose and Arctic wildlife. Borrow a camera with a tele-lens or use your own gear, learn basic wildlife photography, hear about Sami life, and warm up with a hot drink and cake.

“Tolle Guide! sehr informativ mit Heissgetränken am Feuer!”

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12.Full Day Guided Wildlife Photography Tour In Yellowstone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $652

Join Christopher of Wildscape Adventure for an 8 to 10-hour private photography day in Yellowstone. Start at 6:00 am, ride in private transport to Lamar Valley, look for bison, wolves, elk, bears, and birds, then get hands-on camera advice and a one-on-one post-processing session through Discord.

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13.Half day Wildlife and Nature Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $223

Join Scandinavian Sami Photoadventures for a four-hour Kiruna outing led by a Sami photo guide such as Annette. Use a camera with telelens, practice before heading into nature, and look for moose, reindeer, birds, plants, and seasonal scenery. Coffee, tea, and cake finish the trip.

“Annette was amazing and took us to some great spots for nature photography and we saw a couple moose! Our favorite part was the little hike out onto the frozen river to build a fire and have a snack. Thank you for an amazing day!”

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14.10 Day Wildlife Photographic Safari – Kruger National Park – B1 Photo Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Join Bernhard and Hennie Bekker for a private 10-day photographic safari in Kruger National Park. Two guides help with animal spotting, behavior, driving, and camera settings while you move between three or four camps in comfortable air-conditioned bungalows.

“We went on a 10 day Photographic Safari to Kruger National Park with Bernhard and Hennie of B1 Photo Safaris, who went above and beyond to make this a memorable experience. Their knowledge of the Park, animals and their behaviour and photography ensured that wRead more”

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15.Wildlife Photography Workshop in Richmond Park in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $161

Meet Matthew Williams-Ellis at Queen’s Road for a three-hour, evening workshop in Richmond Park. You’ll practise camera settings, framing, composition, and wildlife techniques near red and fallow deer, with chances to photograph birds, trees, lakes, and open park views.

“Bought this as a gift for my partner. Not only did he find it extremely useful in terms of learning new photography methods / how to get the most out of his camera, he also thoroughly enjoy the company he was in. He said he loved the overall experience. Matt was great he said!”

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