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Adventure Newfoundland
based: Newfoundland, Canada
website: www.adventurenewfoundland.com
Small group explorations of the natural, cultural and geological wonders of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; including family wildlife adventures. Enjoy huge gatherings of whales, dolphins, puffins, caribou and other wildlife, and explore the UNESCO sites at Gros Morne and the Norse settlement. Research expeditions feature orcas and humpback whales.
| marine safaris | whale/dolphin watching | bird watching | ecological tours | geological | small group motor tours | family/child friendly | Canada |

Birds of Snowdonia
based: Gwynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.birdsofsnowdonia.com
Bird watching tours in Snowdonia, North Wales, land of myth and legend, with the National Park covering over 800 square miles. Immerse yourself magnificent scenery and see the rare Chough, Black Grouse, Hen Harrier, Goshawk, Red Kite, Puffin, Black Guillemot, Nightjar and Hawfinch, to name but a few.
| bird watching | Wales |

Bison Quest on Wild Echo Bison Reserve
based: Montana, USA
website: www.bisonquest.com
Experience a very private vacation in a log cabin and Sioux tipis surrounded by a bison herd in the Montana wilderness. Ride horses, learn Native American history, use a sweatlodge, join eco projects and participate in bison and wildlife studies as the only guests of internationally known biologists.
| ethical/ecotourism | bird watching | family/child friendly | working/volunteer holidays | ecological tours | native peoples | groups | tailor made | women only | animals/safari | riding | USA |

Ecological Wilderness Adventures
based: Arusha, Tanzania
website: ecologicaladventure.com
Specialist Tanzanian safari outfitter arranging customized safaris to all Tanzania national parks and Zanzibar. Ecological Wilderness Adventures is owned and operated by Tanzanians and is experienced at creating tailor-made itineraries to suit every requirement.
| animals/safari | camping safaris | photographic safaris | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | Tanzania |

Fantasia Adventure Holidays, S.L.
based: Cadiz, Spain
website: www.fantasiaadventureholidays.com
Horse riding holidays for experienced riders on the unspoilt Spanish Costa de la Luz. Full board accommodation in a small coastal town at the centre of a natural park. Beach gallops, forest canters, plus an unforgettable experience. Also birding and photographic holidays in the same area.
| horse trail riding | horse/pony trekking | riding | photographic | bird watching | singles holidays | Spain | Western Europe |

G.A.P Adventures Featured Site
based: Canada, London & Worldwide
website: GAP Adventures
Unique and authentic global adventure travel experiences for those willing to go beyond conventional tourism. Wide range of trips for animal and nature lovers, such as game and wildife viewing, safaris, Galapagos trips, Antarctica, rainforests, cloudforests, volcanos, hot springs, bird watching and river journeys. Ethical and sustainable tourism at its best.
| animals/safari | camping safaris | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | whale/dolphin watching | ecological tours | ethical/ecotourism | expeditions | walking/trekking/hiking | canoeing/kayaking | overlanding | Worldwide |

GoAfricaSafaris & Travel
based: Mombasa, Kenya
website: www.go-africa-safaris.com
GoAfricaSafaris & Travel offer a specialized safari service allowing disabled and special needs travellers unprecedented freedom to travel in Africa. Tracking wildlife in Africa is an incredible experience for anyone and mobility issues need not be a bar to this unforgettable adventure!
| for people with a disability | seniors/silver surfers | animals/safari | bird watching | family/child friendly | tailor made | native peoples | Kenya | Tanzania |

Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris Ltd
based: Arusha, Tanzania
website: www.kili-tanzanitesafaris.com
Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris Ltd (KITASA) are specialists in safari holidays, climbing Kilimanjaro, camping, car hire, 4WD vehicle rental and lodge safaris in Tanzania. Offering daily wildlife safari tours, Kilimanjaro climbs, trekking and ecotourism.
| animals/safari | photographic safaris | walking/trekking safaris | mountaineering | walking/trekking/hiking | horse back safaris | camping safaris | bird watching | ballooning | Tanzania |

Natural High Safaris
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.naturalhighsafaris.com
Tanzania safaris to the wildest, most un-spoilt and exciting areas of Africa. The site offers in depth information on all the main game reserves, camps and lodges. "It was unquestionably the most magical moment of a decade's experiences in the bush" Alec Russell of the Daily Telegraph.
| animals/safari | photographic safaris | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | ecological tours | swimming with dolphins | horse back safaris | native peoples | diving/snorkelling | weddings/honeymoons | mountain biking | Africa |

Puente Genave Birdwatching
based: Andalucia, Spain
website: www.puentegenavebirdwatching.com
Puente Genave Birdwatching is a small, friendly and ecological responsible ornithological tour company offering an exclusive and exciting experience in birdwatching, for eight days, in which great variety of birds will be able to be seen in different habitats.
| bird watching | Spain |

Rainbow Tours
based: London, UK
website: www.rainbowtours.co.uk
Rainbow Tours is an independent tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to southern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. They have a wide range of holidays on offer – safaris on horseback, walking, camping, by rail as well as trips to game reserves where you can observe the wildlife in a malaria-free environment. They also offer beach holidays, eclipse trips, diving holidays, guided tours for birders and photographic tours.
| animals/safari | bird watching | photographic | diving/snorkelling | motor home/rv | astronomy/space | native peoples | railway tours | weddings/honeymoons | family/child friendly | tailor made holidays | Africa |

Romanian Horizons
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.romanian-horizons.co.uk
Romanian Horizons grew out of friendship between Romanians and English people, sharing and exploring the Romanian culture and countryside. We are a small group with our villa in the mountains of Transylvania, Casa de la Rau, acting as our Romanian base. Our goal is to lead others to enjoy Romanian culture and environment.
| walking/trekking/hiking | backpacking | long distance walks | unguided walking | winter walking | yoga | meditation | bird watching | bear watching | botanical | retreats | Romania |

St Hilda Sea Adventures
based: Argyll, Scotland
website: www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk
Sail away on the west coast of Scotland on a 54ft traditional ketch with skipper and cook provided! Perfect as a safe family adventure holiday with children, especially teenagers. Learn to sail the boat, bring your kayaks, windsurfers or bikes. Ideal for family groups of up to 6 people.
| sailing (small boat/yacht) | family/child friendly | singles holidays | bird watching | Scotland |

UCA Miraflor
based: Miraflor, Nicaragua
website: www.miraflor-uca.com
Community eco-tourism programmes in Miraflor Nature Reserve and San Ramon, Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Programmes are run by a local co-operative with specialist English speaking guides. Local families offer homestays and group cabanas. Visit a coffee-growing co-operative, go bird watching, see orchids, ride or walk through stunning scenery, visit cloudforest, swim in natural pools, make tortillas and help in organic gardens

| ethical and ecotourism | bird watching | botanical | Nicaragua |

Warner Leisure Hotels
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: World of Gardening & Nature
Visit Warner's 'Gardening & Nature' breaks and select from bird watching with an expert ornithologist, hawk walks and owls. Or go hands-on and try out falconry at one of two centres. Bat watching is also available!
| bird watching | falconry | England | Wales |

Wildlife Worldwide
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.wildlifeworldwide.com
Tailor-made journeys using hand-picked lodges, cruise vessels and guides. Wildlife Worldwide is committed to offering a safe, enjoyable and educational natural history adventure; from tiger watching and bear viewing to wildlife cruises, African safaris, giant pandas, whale and dolphin watching. Visit the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon rainforest and Festivals of Wildlife.
| animals/safari | bear watching | photographic safaris | elephant back safaris | whale/dolphin watching | tailor made | ethical/ecotourism | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | theme cruises | Africa | Antarctic |

Andalucian Guides
based: Cadiz, Spain
website: www.andalucianguides.com
Birding tour and migration specialists in southern Spain.
| bird watching | Spain |

Audouin Birding Tours
based: Catalonia, Spain
website: www.audouinbirding.com
Birdwatching holidays in Spain, based in Catalonia by the Ebro Delta.
| bird watching | Spain |

Birdquest
based: Lancashire, UK
website: www.birdquest.co.uk
One of the world's top bird tour companies, offering exciting, friendly, small-group birding holidays.
| bird watching | whale/dolphin watching | Worldwide |

Catalan Bird Tours
based: Barcelona, Spain
website: www.catalanbirdtours.com
Villa based, birding holidays in Spain (Pyrenees, Ebro, etc.) for families and serious birders.
| bird watching | family/child friendly | Spain |

Icelander Tours
based: Reykjavik, Iceland
website: www.icelandertours.com
Tours across Iceland, including birdwatching trips; also a free trip planning service.
| birdwatching | Iceland |

Kiwi Wildlife Tours
based: Warkworth, New Zealand
website: www.kiwi-wildlife.co.nz
Discover the unique native birds and animals of New Zealand in some of the most wild, beautiful places on earth.
| animals/safari | birdwatching | New Zealand |

Nomad African Travel
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.nomadafricantravel.co.uk
Visiting Africa with Nomad is more than just another holiday, it's a complete experience.
| animals/safari | birdwatching | photographic | walking/trekking/hiking | South Africa |

Oliva Rama Tours
based: Valencia, Spain
website: www.olivaramatours.com
Quality all-inclusive birdwatching holidays to Spain and the Western Palearctic area.
| bird watching | Western Europe | Spain | Morocco |

Ornitholidays
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.ornitholidays.co.uk
A recognised world-leader in the field of escorted natural history and bird watching tours.
| bird watching | whale/dolphin watching | theme cruises | Worldwide |

Penguin Travel
based: Sofia, Bulgaria
website: www.birdwatchingbulgaria.com
Birdwatching and birding holidays in Bulgaria, guaranteed or customized departures.
| bird watching | Bulgaria |

Rolling Earth Travel Ltd
based: Midlothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.rollingearthtravel.com
Ideas, advice and quotes on your tailor made holiday to South America.
| weddings/honeymoons | whale/dolphin watching | bird watching | South America | Antarctic |

The Travelling Naturalist
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.naturalist.co.uk
A small, specialist tour operator, with a simple aim – to provide the most enjoyable guided wildlife holidays possible!
| animals/safari | bird watching | bear watching | photographic safaris | astronomy/space | Worldwide |

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