Reef and Rainforest Tours offers a varied programme of escorted wildlife small group tours to several fabulous tropical wildlife destinations, with a wide choice of departure dates and low minimum and maximum participants. Our expert tour leaders and carefully designed group itineraries will appeal to all those with a love of adventure, nature, wildlife and photography. The escorted groups are suitable for single travellers and others who appreciate the camaraderie and dynamics which come of shared experiences with like-minded people. We will gladly arrange for solo group members to share accommodation with a member of the same sex whenever possible if desired. Single supplements are given for those preferring single rooms.
The emphasis of our group tours is on general wildlife – very attractive to those with an appreciation for all aspects of the natural world. We can also arrange pre- or post-tour extensions for those wishing to lengthen their holiday, perhaps with some time by the beach or for diving and snorkelling. Please click on the links below for further details of each wildlife group tour and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you require any additional information.
Quest for the Jaguars of Brazil
The jaguar is one of the most elusive big cats and one which few people have the privilege of seeing. However, Reef and Rainforest Tours are now pleased to announce a new group tour where sightings of jaguars are virtually guaranteed. Read about all the latest jaguar sightings on our Your News webpage.
Galapagos and Amazon - Ecuador's Unique Wildlife Heritage
The Galapagos Islands need no introduction: the group will cruise the Enchanted Isles for a week in a small yacht with a local naturalist guide and the charming Quentin Bloxam of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in Jersey. The lucky participants will also penetrate deep into Ecuadorian Amazonia for canoe trips, rainforest hikes and avian clay-licks.
Tour Name
Duration
Departure
Adult Price
Single Supp.
Galapagos and Amazon - Ecuador's Unique Wildlife Heritage
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In Search of the Giants of Guyana
This group tour is all about giants: anteaters, otters, turtles, rodents, snakes, water lilies, fish – we could see the largest species of each of these in the little-visited land of Guyana, which also has the longest single-drop waterfall in the world. With an impressive number of departure dates and needing only two participants to run, we know this itinerary will be one of our most popular.
Tour Name
Duration
Departure
Adult Price
Single Supp.
In Search of the Giants of Guyana
15 Days
25/09/2010
£3,495
£341
In Search of the Giants of Guyana
15 Days
06/11/2010
£3,528
£341
In Search of the Giants of Guyana
15 Days
08/12/2010
£3,528
£341
In Search of the Giants of Guyana (Christmas Departure)
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Madagascar Overland Encounters
Ever-popular and offering great value, this overland journey takes you from the Hauts Plateaux through diverse scenery and tribal homelands to the dry spiny forests of the south west, where you will be among the first to enjoy one of Madagascar’s newest national parks, Tsimanampetsotsa. It is a real treat, with blind cave fish, ancient baobabs, wild ring tail lemurs, rare bird-life and a huge flamingo lagoon to boot. A good combination of culture and natural history, you will understand why it is our most popular group to join.
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A Gentle Journey In Madagascar
If you wish to experience the varied wonders of Madagascar seeing plenty of lemurs, birds and other wildlife but at a relaxed unhurried pace whilst staying in a good degree of comfort and sharing your experiences with like-minded people, this is for you.
Led by the charming Kenny Andriamaronjaka, a member of the Merina tribe, the journey will take you to the famous rainforest reserve of Andasibe-Mantadia (aka Perinet / Analamazaotra) - home to the Indri, the gallery and spiny forests of Berenty to see the ringtailed lemurs and ‘dancing’ Verreauxs sifakas, then end in luxury at the outstanding Anjajavy L’Hotel with its private tropical dry deciduous forest reserve and lovely beach.
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Madagascar's Magnificent Wildlife & Landscapes
This classic route takes in some of Madagascar’s most magnificent wildlife reserves and scenic beauty (including Andasibe-Mandadia - aka Perinet, Ranomafana and Isalo National Parks). Plentiful sightings of lemurs, birds, chameleons, geckos and more await you on nature walks. You will also gain a fascinating insight into the lives of the friendly people of Madagascar whilst travelling through towns and villages on the Hauts Plateaux. Your charming leader, Kenny, will enrich your experiences with his deep knowledge and love for all aspects of his country.
If time allows why not treat yourself to the Post-Tour Extension, staying at the superb Anjajavy L’Hotel for some luxurious beach relaxation, baobabs, boat activities and more wildlife in the private tropical dry deciduous forest reserve.
Tour Name
Duration
Departure
Adult Price
Single Supp.
Madagascar's Magnificent Wildlife & Landscapes
12 Days
01/08/2010
£2,883
£440
Post-tour extension to Anjajavy L'Hotel
07 Days
13/08/2010
£1,795
£425
Madagascar's Magnificent Wildlife & Landscapes
12 Days
10/10/2010
£2,586
£440
Post-tour extension to Anjajavy L'Hotel
07 Days
22/10/2010
£1,795
£425
Madagascar's Magnificent Wildlife & Landscapes
12 Days
02/10/2011
£2,645
£440
Post-tour extension to Anjajavy L'Hotel
07 Days
14/10/2011
£1,955
£425
Please note, the price of the post-tour extension is based on booking it in conjunction with the main tour.
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Madagascar's Natural Wonders
Appealing to those with an adventurous spirit and willing to rough it a little in order to explore some extra special locations, this exciting itinerary aims to discover some of Madagascar’s iconic sights and most weird and wonderful animals. We will experience rainforest, tropical dry deciduous forest, baobab forest, tsingy pinnacles and sweeping Indian Ocean beaches. We will search for the world’s largest and smallest species of lemur and chameleon (and many in between!) as well as the strange, slinky fosa – predator of lemurs, extraordinary and expertly camouflaged leaf-tailed geckos and vivid and beautiful day geckos and birds.
Beach Extension: Two nights by the beach are already included in the group tour but it is no problem to add more (you deserve it after all!). This suggested extension adds another 3 nights at the same beach hotel used in the main tour
NB: Please note there are many lodges to choose from on Nosy Be and surrounding islands and we would be happy to discuss and arrange alternatives for an extension of any length if you wish, including to additional wildlife reserves if desired.
Tour Name
Duration
Departure
Adult Price
Single Supp.
Madagascar's Natural Wonders
14 Days
27/09/2011
£3,375
£435
Beach extension at L'Heure Bleue
3 Days
10/10/2011
£255
£140
Please note, the price of the post-tour extension is based on booking it in conjunction with the main tour.
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Panama at its Very Best
Panama, with its indigenous tribes, white sand islands, coral reefs, rainforests, cloud forests and national parks teeming with wildlife, is an extremely diverse natural history destination. In addition, there is the natural and historic legacy of the world famous canal. This escorted group itinerary reflects this diversity and encompasses all of the elements which make Panama so special – the very best of Panama.
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The Beautiful Birds & Wondrous Wildlife of Panama
Panama possesses an astonishing array of bird species including five macaw species, the three-wattled bellbird, and the world-renowned resplendent quetzal. This group tour is an in-depth exploration of avian diversity across the isthmus, offering impressive and rewarding birdwatching opportunities, even for the most discerning birder.
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The Highlights of Papua New Guinea
With primitive culture and vibrant nature both vying for your attention, PNG is at the very last frontier of adventurous travel. This exciting itinerary includes a visit to the famous Mount Hagen Show - a festival that brings together sing sing groups from all over the country.
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Gomis Voyager Tour of Papua New Guinea with Mount Hagen Show
This exciting itinerary, escorted by local guides offers wonderful bird watching at Kumul Lodge as well as visiting the famous Mount Hagen Show. This festival brings together performing ‘sing sing’ groups from all over the country in an amazing conglomeration of colour, beauty and culture. The tour then proceeds to Goroka, where you will see the Asaro Mudmen and finally to the coastal resort of Madang for a little relaxation.
Tour Name
Duration
Departure
Adult Price
Single Supp.
The Gomis Voyager Tour of Papua New Guinea with Mount Hagen Show
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Goroka Show Adventure Tour of Papua New Guinea
This exciting itinerary, escorted by local guides offers wonderful bird watching at Kumul Lodge as well as the opportunity to explore the Sepik River. The tour then visits the famous Goroka Show. This festival is held every September and brings together performing ‘sing sing’ groups from all over the country in an amazing conglomeration of colour, beauty and culture. Finally, the tour take you to the coastal resort of Madang for a little relaxation.
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Goroka Classic Show Tour of Papua New Guinea
This Classic tour begins in Mount Hagen, spending a night at the resplendent Rondon Ridge in a valley that was unknown to the outside world until 70 years ago. From Mount Hagen your journey takes you into the Sepik Region to explore the waterways of the Sepik River and its tributaries. Next, visit Karawari Lodge, perched on a ridge overlooking the Karawari River. From Karawari, fly to Tari Valley home of the flamboyant Huli, a colourful and proud people still largely living as their ancestors did. Finally, fly to Goroka to attend the two days famous Goroka Cultural Show.
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Morobe Show Tour of Papua New Guinea
Beginning with a visit to the famous Tari valley, home of the flamboyant Huli Wigmen, this 14 day program ventures from the Highlands to the Sepik River and culminates in attendance at the Morobe Cultural and Agricultural Show.
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Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival Papua New Guinea
The Alotau Canoe & Kundu Festival Tour is an unescorted program. The highlight of the program being attendance at the War Canoe & Kundu Festival, a small and friendly cultural show, allowing attendees to interact with the performers. The Canoe & Kundu Festival is a celebration of culture and tradition of War Canoes and inherited Kundu drums. After the Canoe and Kundu Festival you will get a chance to discover other parts of Papua New Guinea, including the highlands and the Sepik areas.
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Peru's Inca Heartland and Amazonian Wildlife
This group tour combines all that makes Peru such a wonderful destination: the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, the Andean city of Cusco and the fabulous Manu National Park. You will marvel at ancient ruins, colonial cities, Andean scenery, verdant cloud forest and the wildlife-rich lowland rainforests of Amazonia - a great deal of wildlife can be seen, including tapir, caiman, at least thirteen species of monkey and hundreds of bird species. The latter includes the Andean cock of the rock and the amazing macaw clay lick spectacle. This combination of locations is hard to beat, and the tour will thrill you all the way through.
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“[The Overland Group Tour was] a great introduction to Madagascar. I look forward to going back and seeing more of this amazing country. I had wanted to go to Madagasar since I was a child and after a trip to Peru with Reef and Rainforest, I thought that your company would provide me with the best experience. The trip exceeded all my expectations and thanks to everyone involved in the booking.”
Reef and Rainforest Tours offers a varied programme of escorted wildlife small group tours to several fabulous tropical wildlife destinations, with a wide choice of departure dates and low minimum and maximum participants. Our expert tour leaders and carefully designed group itineraries will appeal to all those with a love of adventure, nature, wildlife and photography. The escorted groups are suitable for single travellers and others who appreciate the camaraderie and dynamics which come of shared experiences with like-minded people. We will gladly arrange for solo group members to share accommodation with a member of the same sex whenever possible if desired. Single supplements are given for those preferring single rooms.
The jaguar is one of the most elusive big cats and one which few people have the privilege of seeing. However, Reef and Rainforest Tours are now pleased to announce a new group tour where sightings of jaguars are virtually guaranteed. Read about all the latest jaguar sightings on our 
The Galapagos Islands need no introduction: the group will cruise the Enchanted Isles for a week in a small yacht with a local naturalist guide and the charming Quentin Bloxam of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in Jersey. The lucky participants will also penetrate deep into Ecuadorian Amazonia for canoe trips, rainforest hikes and avian clay-licks. 
This group tour is all about giants: anteaters, otters, turtles, rodents, snakes, water lilies, fish – we could see the largest species of each of these in the little-visited land of Guyana, which also has the longest single-drop waterfall in the world. With an impressive number of departure dates and needing only two participants to run, we know this itinerary will be one of our most popular.
Ever-popular and offering great value, this overland journey takes you from the Hauts Plateaux through diverse scenery and tribal homelands to the dry spiny forests of the south west, where you will be among the first to enjoy one of Madagascar’s newest national parks, Tsimanampetsotsa. It is a real treat, with blind cave fish, ancient baobabs, wild ring tail lemurs, rare bird-life and a huge flamingo lagoon to boot. A good combination of culture and natural history, you will understand why it is our most popular group to join.
Panama, with its indigenous tribes, white sand islands, coral reefs, rainforests, cloud forests and national parks teeming with wildlife, is an extremely diverse natural history destination. In addition, there is the natural and historic legacy of the world famous canal. This escorted group itinerary reflects this diversity and encompasses all of the elements which make Panama so special – the very best of Panama.
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This exciting itinerary, escorted by local guides offers wonderful bird watching at Kumul Lodge as well as the opportunity to explore the Sepik River. The tour then visits the famous Goroka Show. This festival is held every September and brings together performing ‘sing sing’ groups from all over the country in an amazing conglomeration of colour, beauty and culture. Finally, the tour take you to the coastal resort of Madang for a little relaxation.
This Classic tour begins in Mount Hagen, spending a night at the resplendent Rondon Ridge in a valley that was unknown to the outside world until 70 years ago. From Mount Hagen your journey takes you into the Sepik Region to explore the waterways of the Sepik River and its tributaries. Next, visit Karawari Lodge, perched on a ridge overlooking the Karawari River. From Karawari, fly to Tari Valley home of the flamboyant Huli, a colourful and proud people still largely living as their ancestors did. Finally, fly to Goroka to attend the two days famous Goroka Cultural Show.
Beginning with a visit to the famous Tari valley, home of the flamboyant Huli Wigmen, this 14 day program ventures from the Highlands to the Sepik River and culminates in attendance at the Morobe Cultural and Agricultural Show.
This group tour combines all that makes Peru such a wonderful destination: the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, the Andean city of Cusco and the fabulous Manu National Park. You will marvel at ancient ruins, colonial cities, Andean scenery, verdant cloud forest and the wildlife-rich lowland rainforests of Amazonia - a great deal of wildlife can be seen, including tapir, caiman, at least thirteen species of monkey and hundreds of bird species. The latter includes the Andean cock of the rock and the amazing macaw clay lick spectacle. This combination of locations is hard to beat, and the tour will thrill you all the way through.