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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Take a break with this short safari to Tsavo East National Park. We only go to Tsavo East, not Tsavo West, to avoid a lot of driving and make the best use of time plus Tsavo East is much wilder than Tsavo West. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Mombasa, end in Mombasa
2 Days from$334 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
Discover South Africa’s hidden gems with this off-the-beaten-track adventure. Begin in Robertson, a charming town in the Cape Winelands renowned for its award-winning wines. Immerse yourself in the local culture with a community visit and indulge in...
- Country:South Africa,
- Safari Type:Cultural Safari, Family Safari, Self Drive Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Independent, Self Drive
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Cape Town, end in Cape Town
- 9 Days from$8,778 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This starts from Kampala then heads to Jinja and Sipi Falls, Kidepo Valley National Park for a wildlife experience continuing to Murchison Falls, then Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before heading back to Kampala as the final stop.
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 10 Days from$3017 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This camping safari covers Tanzania's most popular parks: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, and is the perfect Tanzania safari holiday experience, ideal to enjoy after climbing Kilimanjaro or as a short safari...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Camping
- Start/end:Start in Kilimanjaro, end in Kilimanjaro
- 4 Days from$1500 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this safari explore South Africa’s fairest Cape?s winelands, landmarks and countryside including Table Mountain and Kruger National Park, where you’ll enjoy Big 5 game sightings. In Zambia, visit the world renowned Victoria Falls and choose from the wide range of activities on offer.
- Country:South Africa, Zambia,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari
- Tour Type:Independent
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Cape Town, South Africa, end in Livingstone, Zambia
- 10 Days from$2625 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This highly competitive and action-packed 4-Day Mid-Range Tanzania Express Safari is the ultimate itinerary for travelers seeking to experience the highlights of the famed Northern Circuit without compromising on quality or immersion. Designed for efficiency...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Kilimanjaro International Airport
- 4 Days from$1745 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this 2-Day Mikumi Wildlife Safari by Train, from Dar es Salaam you travel by train on the scenic journey through Tanzania’s countryside - rural villages, farmland and rolling hills - to the train station at Morogoro before continuing by a one-hour...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Independent
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Dar es Salaam, end in Dar es Salaam
- 2 Days from$440 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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