Why Pick Wild Life?
- Amazing animals in amazing lands
- Expert guides & planning
- Funky accommodation
- Cultural interaction
Wild Life
Every destination we offer has certain elements that add to the overall experience of travel, be it spectacular scenery or rich heritage and culture. As part of our Wild World portfolio, we are delighted to offer a number of destinations that lend themselves perfectly to the nature lover, and to those looking for an authentic wildlife experience.
From viewing desert adapted elephant and black rhino on the dry plains of Damaraland in Namibia, to stepping over marine iguanas and sea lions on the beaches of the Galapagos islands, we have put together a series of trips that will excite and inspire anyone with a passion for biodiversity.
From 5* luxury safaris to complete wilderness experiences, Wild Frontiers offers trips to suit all interests, tastes and budgets.
'I am delighted to find an adventure travel company that ticks all the boxes: adventure, flexibility and a small company independence. A refreshing change from the bigger companies.'
Tours & Dates
Starting in June 2012
Borneo Adventure
13 days starting on Sun 17 Jun 2012Take a walk on the wild side, on this ‘Wild Culture’ journey into the heart of Borneo's spectacular natural landscapes. From the charming waterfront of Kuching, to the slopes of Mount...
Starting in August 2012
Darwin's Ecuador: Andes to Galapagos
17 days starting on Thu 23 Aug 2012Straddling the equator on the Pacific coast, wedged between Colombia and Peru, the smallest of the Andean nations covers an area no bigger than 284,000 square kilometres. For all its diminutive...
Starting in October 2012
India: Slowly Down The Ganges
16 days starting on Sat 27 Oct 2012Sadly, very few visitors get to experience the day-to-day beauty of rural India, focusing instead on well known urban centres on or around the Golden Triangle. At Wild Frontiers we believe the time...
Kenyan Highlands Horse Safari with Jonny Bealby (Recce Tour)
8 days starting on Sat 13 Oct 2012This exciting new trip takes place predominantly around the Laikipia Plateau, one of East Africa’s undiscovered natural treasures. Second only...
Starting in November 2012
Rajasthan: Taj, Temples & Tigers
16 days starting on Sat 17 Nov 2012Rajasthan - Our classic Rajasthan tour has been designed to give you a balanced, varied and full experience of the state, and of India. We’ll visit the immaculate and essential Taj Mahal before...
Nagaland Festival Tour
18 days starting on Sat 17 Nov 2012Unlike much of India, most of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Nagaland have remained off the busy trail of mainstream tourism. For years, access to the area was restricted for political and security...
Private Journeys
Lake Lagano Extension
Ethiopia: Lake Langano, situated about 200km south of Addis Ababa, is a beautiful Rift Valley lake and its soft brown waters are set against the blue backdrop of the Arsi Mountains. The region is arid but has plenty of wildlife to make your stay interesting and the lake's beaches are sandy.
Sabah Wildlife and Rainforests
Borneo's natural attractions are amongst some of the most unique and captivating anywhere on the planet. This incredible wildlife adventure takes you from the turtle beaches of Selingan Island, to the lush jungle landscapes of the Danum Valley. Along the way you will visit the orang-utans at Sepilok, explore the rich mangroves of...
Brazilian Wildlife
Brazil’s wildlife is impressive and abundant throughout the country. This is a fantastic itinerary taking wildlife lovers to the wild life highlights of Brazil. Starting with a few days in Rio de Janeiro, which houses the largest urban rainforest in the world and the opportunity to see birdlife and even monkeys, you will then visit...
Zambia: The Valley of the Leopard
Zambia's South Luangwa Valley has been dubbed as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and not without reason - the concentration of wildlife around the Luangwa River and its ox bow lagoons is among the most intense in Africa. This 8 day journey uncovers this special wilderness with guided safaris both in 4x4 and on...
Wild Zambian Safari
Zambia: Blessed with one of the seven natural wonders of the world and an abundance of wildlife, water and vast open spaces, Zambia offers an unforgettable safari experience exploring the real Africa. This private journey takes in our chosen highlights of Zambia, guaranteed to wow even the most seasoned safari buff.
Classic Namibia
Blessed with a rich mix of natural and cultural treasures, the extraordinary landscapes of Namibia present visitors with some of the most diverse and dramatic settings anywhere on the African continent. An easy destination for a fantastic self-drive adventure, this comprehensive 14-day journey takes in some of Namibia's most impressive...
Botswana: From Delta to Desert
Botswana: This unique 9 night itinerary allows you to enjoy the beauty of Botswana at exceptional value, with comfortable, characterful camps and excellent guiding. We’ve included a privately guided mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta, where you’ll glide through the waterlilly filled waterways in a traditional wooden canoe,...
Tanzania: Southern Parks & Swahili Beach
Tanzania: Away from the more famous landscapes of the Serengeti, Tanzania’s South is home to some of the last untouched areas of wilderness left in East Africa. Amongst the rich gamelands of Selous and Ruaha, you can find populations of elephant, wild dog and antelope equal to anything elsewhere on the continent. Contrast that with...
Tanzania Northern Explorer
This safari introduction offers the full flavour of the sights and experiences of Northern Tanzania at a reasonable cost. Here you will see and feel the real Tanzania, combining luxury lodges and under canvas comfort, and your own private 4WD with an experienced driver/guide gives you the flexiblity and exclusivity to enjoy privacy and...
White Sand, Whale Sharks & Wildlife
Mozambique: Instilled with a compelling mix of African, Arabic and Portuguese traditions, Mozambique is one of East Africa’s most dazzling destinations. This 10 day adventure takes you from the sleepy coastal charms of Prai do Tofu, one of the best places on the planet to view whale sharks and manta rays, to the stunning coastlines...
Untouched Northern Mozambique
Mozamibique’s Northern coastline is romantic, pristine and instilled with a compelling mix of African, Arabic and Portuguese traditions. Combining a mix eco friendly camps and boutique lodges, UNESCO World Heritage sites and some of the most beautiful will beaches imaginable, this itinerary takes you to the remote conservation...
Tour Leaders
Jonny Bealby
Growing up in England, Scotland and Canada, Jonny developed a passion for travel and upon finishing college journeyed extensively in Australasia and the Far... Read More
Bhopal Singh
Bhopal graduated in 1995. He did his diploma in hotel management at the Indian Tourism College, Udaipur and completed his travel industry training at the... Read More
Simon Watson
Simon was born and raised the hard way in the remote wilderness of the Oxfordshire Chilterns where the seeds of a passion for adventure travel were first... Read More
Johnny Paterson
Employed for eleven years by Encounter Overland in Asia, Africa and South America, Johnny's experience of leading and managing treks, safaris and expedition... Read More
Jai Prakash (JP) Sharma
'JP is a born tour leader, perfectly poised between efficiency and mischief.' The Observer.
Born in a tiny village in southern Rajasthan, JP Sharma... Read More
Unni Krishnan
Unni started his career in tourism in 1998 at Lucknow with Travel Bureau where he acted first as a tourguide and then from 2002 as a tour escort and... Read More
Louise Worsley
Louise has always had a passion for travelling and has been lucky enough to indulge this throughout her career.
Highlights include trekking to... Read More
Holly Hunt
At three years old on the West Coast of Ireland Holly decided she wanted to live with lions in Africa.
By 27 she had held addresses on the foothills... Read More
Prodhi Sing
Pradhuman, or Prodi as he is known, hales from Bhawrani, a small village in western Rajasthan. Being born into a noble family he was crowned at the age of... Read More
Dhala Campbell
Named after a Yemeni fort and pass, Dhala was brought up in Scotland and spent her childhood mucking about on horses.
The travel bug started when... Read More
Marc Leaderman
Narrowly escaping the "lawyer, doctor or accountant" stereotype career that is the fate of many London sons, Marc taught English in Romania & Japan... Read More
Richard Dunwoody
Richard Dunwoody was 12 when he started riding racehorses and rode in his first race as an amateur in 1982. He turned professional two years later and won... Read More
Vicki Lishman
Travelling extensively with her parents, completing a geography degree and taking a couple of years out simply served to convince Vicki that there was a lot... Read More
Maria Abud
Maria Abud was born and educated in Buenos Aires spending holidays and weekends at the family estancia.
Starting to ride as early as she could walk,... Read More
John Potts
John caught the travel bug after leaving University and realising that the academic world wasn't nearly as much fun as the real world.
After a few... Read More
Sally Vergette
Sally Vergette has lived in Ecuador for 12 years, and started running horse here 10 years ago.
On the Lincolnshire family farm she rode throughout... Read More
Geoff Spillett
Having left New Zealand at the age of 22, Geoff travelled overland across Asia, ending up in the UK where he briefly settled in the early 90s.
It... Read More
Mark Steadman
Mark's adventurous parents had swapped the crowded streets of South London for the sandy beaches of South Australia, before his fifth birthday.
By... Read More
Tom Skipwith
As a baby being taken around India on the back of a motorbike by his travel-crazed parents, the adventure bug was firmly embedded and a nomadic soul was... Read More
Tom Skipwith
As a baby being taken around India on the back of a motorbike by his travel-crazed parents, the adventure bug was firmly embedded and a nomadic soul was... Read More
