Whether you are a keen ornithologist or long to see elephants, rhinos and big cats in their natural habitats, our wildlife tours for over 50s from the UK deliver memorable experiences. Browse them now and get your camera at the ready for an amazing eco-adventure.

Over 50s cruises on the Danube take you to unique landscapes rich in flora and fauna. The Danube Delta is Europe’s largest wetland and home to an enormous number of waterbirds, including pelicans, storks and terns, while beavers and golden jackals busy themselves around the banks. You can also take excursions into the Carpathian Mountains to watch for brown bears – or observe them at your leisure at the Zamesti bear sanctuary.

Wildlife holidays in Costa Rica are a dream for nature lovers. Jungle walks, canopy tours and river safaris through rainforests and cloud forests immerse you in the domain of sloths, capuchin monkeys and myriad exotic birds, including toucans, quetzals and several dozen species of hummingbirds. On trips to the Galapagos Islands, meanwhile, you will find a wildlife haven like no other, with many species unique to the islands. Famous inhabitants include the Galapagos tortoise, the marine iguana, the Galapagos penguin and the blue-footed booby.

On wildlife tours in Africa for over 50s you encounter a wide array of animals in a variety of settings. In Namibia are the wetlands of Walvis Bay, home to pelicans, flamingos and rare species such as the African black oystercatcher, while ostriches, gemsboks and desert-adapted elephants roam free in the unique environment of the Namib Desert. In South Africa, colonies of African penguins can be seen on Cape Town beaches, while thrilling close-up views of hippos and crocodiles are offered at iSimangaliso Wetland Park, which is also a paradise for birdwatchers with African fish eagles among the many feathered residents of the area.

If you enjoy exploring the natural world, head to our collection of over 50s guided scenic tours for a host of other exciting options.

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