Small group holidays – also known as set departures – are fixed-itinerary safaris ideal for those looking to travel with like-minded people. This isn’t restricted to solo travellers though, couples and small groups are also more than welcome to join these departures too. Not only are these safaris very social and run by expert guides, they also give you the benefit of travelling to remote – and therefore usually more expensive – destinations for a fraction of the price by splitting the cost between everyone in the group. Whether you wish to explore the Polar Regions via small ship, discover Madagascar’s endemic species or track mountain gorillas in Rwanda we can arrange a small group safari for you.

With the exception of expedition trips to Antarctica and the Arctic, our set departures are limited to very small group sizes allowing groups to better connect and enjoy intimate wildlife encounters. Some of our trips, such as Swimming with Blue Whales in Sri Lanka, have as few as four people per departure so as to ensure each member of the group can spend quality time in the water alongside the whales. These trips with such small group sizes, or those that have very small windows for wildlife happenings (Polar Bear Mother & Cubs or Ice Grizzlies of the Yukon) can be booked up years in advance so pre-booking is essential.