The 4 Wildlife Tours Worth Going Under For

1.Breathtaking Nature, Wildlife and Cave Church Tour – Free Pickups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $80Our pick

Leave Addis Ababa with an English-speaking guide such as Teka, Zee, or Seid, and head into the Entoto highlands. Expect Debre Libanos Monastery, the Portuguese Bridge, Jemma River Gorge, gelada baboons, church history, lunch, coffee, and wide views. Pickup and drop-off, transport, entrance fees, and a driver are included.

“very professional guide service with full of knowledge and experience for a half day trip outside of Addis.”

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2.Sagres: Wildlife Tour Dolphins and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Set out from Baleeira Port for a two-hour wildlife and cave trip along Sagres. A skipper and marine biologist guide you toward dolphins, whales, seabirds, and possibly orcas, then into sea caves unreachable from land. The route changes with conditions and wildlife, so each outing feels different.

“we saw dolphins. it was amazing. the caves were great also. very informative.”

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3.Torquay: Guided Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sea Cave Kayak Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

From Oddicombe Beach, Kieran and his team guide you by sea kayak along the English Riviera Geopark. Expect caves, rock formations, fossil hunting, wild herb tasting, a beach fire, and possible seal sightings. First-time kayakers and children over four can join, with tandem boats required for children under 16.

“The activity was very enjoyable with a very knowledgeable instructor. I was a total novice and was quite anxious about what lay ahead. My daughter and I shared a kayak and after a little practice, we managed to stay with the group and quickly became comfortable enough with our ability to enjoy the full experience. We admired the wildlife, explored caves and tasted some freshly foraged marine tidbits, which were surprisingly delicious. Although we were very soggy, we made it back in high spirits and plan to return. Next time we will leave a little more time to meander through the wood on our way to the beach to fully…”

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4.Colombo: Sigiriya, Dambulla Caves, & Wildlife Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 26 reviews · 14 hours · from $60Best value

Travel from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Climb 1,300 steps at Lion Rock, visit cave frescoes and Buddha statues, eat a fresh village lunch, taste local fruit, and join a safari through three national parks. Guides such as Malintha, Janaka, and Lakindu have earned strong praise.

“Esperienza bellissima, non saprei scegliere qual è la più bella tra quelle vissute solo oggi, ho avuto l’autista Lakindu é stato gentilissimo ed ha risposto a tutte le mie domande consigliandomi ogni posto da me richiesto”

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