One of Latin America’s highly sought-after and most visited safari destinations, the country of Mexico is also home to Mexico City, the impact centre for the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs. Its marine life is the highlight of a Mexican adventure that includes watching whales and sharks along its coasts as well as its diverse birdlife. As Mexico stretches across four large water bodies, it has almost 500 pristine beaches waiting to be explored. Combine your trip to Mexico’s sandy beaches with swimming alongside some of its extraordinary marine life.
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On this private tour, you will have a chance to climb Mount Oldonyo Lengai's active volcano mountain (God's Mountain 2962 m) on a clear day, with the peaks of Meru and Kilimanjaro seen piercing the horizon to the east. Also visit Lake Natron to see thousands...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
7 Days from$3550 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
On this short safari, you'll enjoy the Serengeti ecosystem and its wildlife. Fly into the Serengeti thus avoiding long drives then continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater before returning back to Arusha. This is a luxury short safari that reduces...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha Airport
- 3 Days from$1760 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Enjoy an unforgettable 2-day safari, starting in Tarangire National Park, known as the 'Kingdom of Elephants' for its large herds and scenic baobab trees. Conclude your adventure with a tour of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport
- 2 Days from$801 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Embark on a safari adventure that brings together the breath-taking landscapes of Masai Mara and the serene beauty of Lake Nakuru, making it an ideal experience for both wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers alike. The Masai Mara National Reserve is...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 4 Days from$1490 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
During this camping safari you will visit three of the most well-known reserves on Tanzania’s northern circuit: Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. With all the diverse landscapes and a crater full of animals,...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Camping
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 4 Days from$1200 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
For an amazing experience, join our safari and with luck come face to face with Uganda's mountain gorillas, as well as visiting the deepest lake in Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi.
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 3 Days from$1648 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This short safari takes you to the Masai Mara, Kenya's most famous national reserve, and Lake Nakuru - a spectacular experience you don't want to miss. The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing all year round,...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 4 Days from$860 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Major attractions
- Celestún Nature Reserve
- Guadalupe Island and Baja California
- Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
- Socorro Islands
Safari highlights
- Visit the Island of Cozumel, Mexico’s birdlife paradise, home to endemic bird species such as Cozumel emerald, Cozumel Wren, and Cozumel vireo.
- Swim with the Pacific Ocean’s iconic residents in the waters of Los Cabos.
- Explore Mexico’s pristine archipelago, Revillagigedo Islands, known for its exceptional marine including hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, false killer whales, humpback whales, and sailfish.
- Spot resident marine species, seals and seal lines at Guadalupe Islands. Visitors can reach them by rubber rafts (Panga rides).
Facts
- Mexico is home to the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the world’s largest pyramid.
- Chicxulub Crater, an impact crater in Mexico, was formed by an asteroid that roughly hit Mexico 66 million years ago, causing the extinction of dinosaurs.
- Mexico City is the world’s second city with the highest number of museums.
- Mexico City is built on Cenotes, which are lakes, and every year, the city sinks 12 cm under the water.
Learn more about Mexico’s spectacular offerings with our informative travel guide for Mexico.
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