Despite its small size, Ecuador packs a punch with its natural wonders and leads the way in sustainable ecotourism. Many visitors flock to the fascinating Galapagos Islands, but it’s well worth stopping in mainland Ecuador on the way to explore other scenic gems – Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains and Pacific coast as well as the beautiful heritage cities.
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Ecuador Safari Tours:
This is a photographic, non-participation, private camping safari that commences and ends in Maun. This safari is undertaken in customized safari vehicles, and you will stay in luxury, comfortable 3.5m x 3.5m tented accommodation that includes a private...
- Country:Botswana,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Maun, end in Maun
8 Days from$3850 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
Embark on an unforgettable 8 Days Uganda Gorilla Trek, Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari, which combines thrilling wildlife encounters, primate tracking, and scenic landscapes. This carefully curated journey takes you through some of Uganda’s most iconic...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Chimpanzee Safari, Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Entebbe International Airport
- 8 Days from$2885 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari is ideal for travelers who are short on time but still want to experience the very best of East Africa’s most magnificent wildlife reserves. From Lake Nauru National Park to the plains of the Masai Mara, this is your chance to encounter...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 5 Days from$1659 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
15-Day Uganda-Rwanda Birding, Primates and Big 5 Safari
Our 15-day Uganda-Rwanda tour takes you to both countries and allows you to visit Mabamba Island for the shoebill-watching experience. Also visit Murchison Falls National Park, the largest protected area in Uganda, known for its powerful waterfall and...
- Country:Rwanda, Uganda,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Birding Safari, Primate Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Kigali
- 15 Days from$4900 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience the magic of Tanzania's most iconic national parks in just five unforgettable days. This Northern Circuit safari takes you deep into the heart of Big 5 territory - Tarangire's ancient baobabs, Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, the endless...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Arusha, Tanzania
- 5 Days from$2100 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari is an interesting adventure that starts and ends in Kampala. The safari will take you to Kidepo Valley National Park where you will enjoy great views of animals like giraffes, lions, zebras, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, Uganda...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 6 Days from$1951 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
The 5-Day Tanzania Safari Getaway combines wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, with a Endoro Trails hike where you will be accompanied by a ranger and hike through Ngorongoro rainforest. This is...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi/Arusha
- 5 Days from$1980 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Major Attractions
- Amazon Rainforest
- Otavalo Markets
- Galapagos Islands
- Quito City
Safari Highlights
- Discover the remarkable Amazon Rainforest, the world’s largest tropical rainforest with incredible biodiversity.
- Many towns and cities in Ecuador still have Spanish colonial architecture and heritage.
- A must-see for visitors is the vibrant Otavalo Market, one of the largest indigenous markets in South America, famous for its colourful wool textiles.
- Explore the bountiful Galapagos Archipelago islands known for their extensive wildlife and bird species.
Facts
- The word Ecuador means equator in Spanish. Ecuador straddles the equator on the west coast of South America.
- Around 4000 species of orchids are found in Ecuador, growing in high altitude cloud forests and the equatorial jungle of the Amazon basin.
- Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution was largely based on his discoveries on the Galapagos Islands and formulated in his book “On the Origin of Species” in 1859.
- The capital of Ecuador, Quito, is well-known for its well preserved Spanish colonial center, with its richly decorated palaces and churches.
To know more about these attractions and highlights, refer to our exclusive Travel Guide for Ecuador. It can also help you find the best time to visit Ecuador.
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