Summer escapes

If the prospect of rain stopping play and traffic jams on the M5 fill you with dread then you may want to think of travelling further afield for your holidays this summer.

From trekking in Rwanda in search of Mountain Gorillas to photographing Brown Bears from a purpose built hide in Sweden; these group holidays go beyond the conventional wildlife holiday and give unparalleled insight into the natural world.

The group trips below all have availability over the school holidays, so if you love wildlife and want to get away this summer read on...

Jarrod Kyte
Head of Steppes Discovery

Rwanda: Special offer on Gorilla treks

"There is more meaning and mutual understanding in exchanging a glance with a gorilla than any other animal I know." Encountering Mountain Gorillas is just as poignant today as it was 30 years ago when Sir David Attenborough first introduced us to the world's most endangered primates.

Dates: 12 - 16 June Price from: Reduced from £1,425 to £1,225

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Explore the savannahs and wetlands of Guyana looking for Giant Anteaters, Capybaras, Giant Otters and Jaguars. Not only are the animals gigantic but so is the landscape, with waterfalls and vast swathes of jungle playing host to a myriad of wildlife. Join otter researchers and help collect data on Black Caiman.

Dates: 16 - 29 July, 13 -26 August Price from: £2,955

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One of the least explored regions on the planet, the lush rainforests of the Congo basin are for the adventurous only. In conjunction with researchers from WWF and members of the local Ba'Aka tribe, explore the original heart of darkness, where butterflies are the size of birds and gorillas outnumber tourists.

Dates: 13 - 29 August Price from: £3,695

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Why is the lure of the Galapagos too great for wildlife enthusiasts to resist? The analogy of the child in the sweet shop springs to mind, as whether exploring on foot, by boat or snorkelling in the sea, wherever one turns, exotic wildlife is there in abundance, with little fear of humans.

Dates: July - September on request Price from: £2,300

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Botswana is home to the largest herds of elephant in Africa and this trip gives an opportunity to join researchers as they study these magnificent beasts in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. With time also spent in the field with predator researchers, this safari is beyond the conventional.

Dates: 22 - 30 July, 12-20 August Price from: £2,495

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Stay at a beautiful lakeside lodge with excursions to a custom built hide for bear viewing in the forests of Halsingland. Seeing wild Brown Bears less than 20 metres from the tip of your nose is an exhilarating wildlife experience.

Dates: 17-20 August, 26 - 29 August Price from: £695

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Sumatran Tiger Threat

WWF has captured rare images of Sumatran tigers in a forest in Indonesia under threat from planned logging.

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Book a gorilla safari between now and 1st July and receive a 20% discount. Terms and conditions apply.

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