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Spain - Realm of the Iberian Lynx
Amazing holiday, very well organised. Saw lots of amazing wildlife including the lynx, which was of course the highlight of the trip, incredible scenery too. Excellent guides in Niki and Simon who were very knowledgeable and helpful. Such a good trip we have in fact booked to go again!
Amazing holiday, very well organised. Saw lots of amazing wildlife including the lynx, which was of course the highlight of the trip, incredible scenery too. Excellent guides in Niki and Simon who were very knowledgeable and helpful. Such a good trip we have in fact booked to go again!
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Naturetrek are an excellent company, we are very glad we found them, this will be our third trip with them and certainly wont be our last!





Birding in the stratosphere
This was a combined holiday, Bolivia lowlands and Bolivia Highlands. This gave us an insight on how life changes with altitude. It also demonstrated the effort the government is putting in to create better road infrastructure and housing opportunities. The birding was as promised, lived up to expectations because the tour guides had excellent bird call recognition, a must when operating in dense habitats and low cloud conditions.
This was a combined holiday, Bolivia lowlands and Bolivia Highlands. This gave us an insight on how life changes with altitude. It also demonstrated the effort the government is putting in to create better road infrastructure and housing opportunities. The birding was as promised, lived up to expectations because the tour guides had excellent bird call recognition, a must when operating in dense habitats and low cloud conditions.
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very good pre-departure information from England and a determination to see as much as possible in the field. All tour members were birders and the guides bent over backwards to ensure, as far as possible, that all sightings were enjoyed by all members. Detailed explanation of why such a bird was named was always available when requested. Naturetrek had obviously researched the guides credentials and given them high grades before employing them.





Getting close to nature in Zambia
A wonderful wildlife trip to the South Luangwa National Park with Naturetrek. Away from the crowds of people often found in other National Parks, this was a truly memorable experience, with great views of all the iconic African species. We were based in the Kafunta River Lodge, right in amongst elephants and hippos, antelopes, giraffes, leopards, lions, water buffalo and lots of birds, both large and small. The Lodge itself is comfortable and ...
A wonderful wildlife trip to the South Luangwa National Park with Naturetrek. Away from the crowds of people often found in other National Parks, this was a truly memorable experience, with great views of all the iconic African species. We were based in the Kafunta River Lodge, right in amongst elephants and hippos, antelopes, giraffes, leopards, lions, water buffalo and lots of birds, both large and small. The Lodge itself is comfortable and well maintained with friendly and helpful staff and great food.
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Naturetrek is a company that specialises in wildlife and they know where and when to go for the best experiences. They are knowledgeable and reliable with a focus on eco-friendliness. Their guides are fantastic and they carefully vet the accommodation to ensure safety and comfort.





Great Break
We booked a long weekend break in France with Naturetrek and thoroughly enjoyed it,We have travelled with Naturetrek on numerous occasions and i can honestly say all the trips have been excellent. The object of the trip was to see Wallcreepers a scare bird and this was achieved.
We booked a long weekend break in France with Naturetrek and thoroughly enjoyed it,We have travelled with Naturetrek on numerous occasions and i can honestly say all the trips have been excellent. The object of the trip was to see Wallcreepers a scare bird and this was achieved.
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We have travelled with Naturetrek 7 times now and have a further 2 breaks booked ,we have every confidence will will have super trips again,Their tour leaders are excellent and you are looked after extremely well





Wildlife small group tour to Spain featureing the Iberian Lynx
This was a fantastic experience taking in two fascinating regions of Southern Spain. The two hotels we stayed at were delightful with good local food. We saw the most fantastic range of birds including raptors and waterbirds, some in spectacular numbers. The group also had sightings of the very rare Iberian Lynx as well as other mammals such as Ibex, Mouflon and Red and Fallow deer, the last two being very numerous.
This was a fantastic experience taking in two fascinating regions of Southern Spain. The two hotels we stayed at were delightful with good local food. We saw the most fantastic range of birds including raptors and waterbirds, some in spectacular numbers. The group also had sightings of the very rare Iberian Lynx as well as other mammals such as Ibex, Mouflon and Red and Fallow deer, the last two being very numerous.
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I have been on several Naturetrek holidays which have all been very enjoyable and this one comes at the top of the list. Their itineraries and destinations are always interesting and this was no exception. Their tour guides have always been knowledgeable and helpful and on this occasion our two guides Simon and Vikki were just brilliant. I can't praise them enough for helping to make this holiday truly memorable.





Amazing & tour guides gave great personal service very respectably
Nothing to fault - better than expected. A random group of 18 people on a Wallcreepers - the Camargue - trip with a very diverse group though everyone got on well together
Nothing to fault - better than expected. A random group of 18 people on a Wallcreepers - the Camargue - trip with a very diverse group though everyone got on well together
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Kept well informed





Wildlife in the most Natural way!
The plan seemed unique enabling us to watch Big Cats and other wonderful South American animals in their natural habitiats and behaving completely naturally. Our guides and the local guides were always aware of the best times and situations resulting in amazing experiences and they accommodated our every wish!
The plan seemed unique enabling us to watch Big Cats and other wonderful South American animals in their natural habitiats and behaving completely naturally. Our guides and the local guides were always aware of the best times and situations resulting in amazing experiences and they accommodated our every wish!
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We have travelled with Naturetrek to remote regions, always reaping huge advantages thanks to their research and the assistance from their chosen guides "on the ground". Thanks to them, our small groups have enjoyed remarkable experiences, in special places and with wildlife encounters which will remain in our memories for a lifetime!





Just Jaguars with Naturetrek
THis was an excellent holiday not only for seeing eight different Jaguars but also for many other animals including Tapir and Giant River Otter, and over 170 species of birds. Naturetreks office staff were most helpful and informative prior to the trip. All the ground arrangements went well without hitch and our guide Naun was excellent throughout.
THis was an excellent holiday not only for seeing eight different Jaguars but also for many other animals including Tapir and Giant River Otter, and over 170 species of birds. Naturetreks office staff were most helpful and informative prior to the trip. All the ground arrangements went well without hitch and our guide Naun was excellent throughout.
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Very helpful and flexible in the booking and prior departure service.





Birdwatching in Spain
We spent five days travelling around the lesser known ares of western Spain birdwatching.
We spent five days travelling around the lesser known ares of western Spain birdwatching.
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Naturetrek.





Uganda - Shoebills to Gorillas
The guides Jude Ayinomugisha (especially) and Gerald Tumwekwase were extremely good: both excellent naturalists and thoroughly professional in dealing with logistics and so on. And they worked exceptionally hard! It was a superb trip and I saw more or less everything I had hoped for, bar green breasted pitta for which I think I'll have to return in June or July. I had a wonderful time.
The guides Jude Ayinomugisha (especially) and Gerald Tumwekwase were extremely good: both excellent naturalists and thoroughly professional in dealing with logistics and so on. And they worked exceptionally hard! It was a superb trip and I saw more or less everything I had hoped for, bar green breasted pitta for which I think I'll have to return in June or July. I had a wonderful time.
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Excellent in all respects.