VACATION STYLES: WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS

Ethical, Intimate, & Wild

Step into the world’s most untamed places and witness nature’s most extraordinary creatures—on their terms. Whether you’re locking eyes with a mountain gorilla in the misty jungles of Rwanda, tracking elusive jaguars in the Pantanal, or floating silently beside a humpback whale in the open ocean, these are moments that transform you. Every wildlife encounter we curate is rooted in respect, conservation, and sustainability, ensuring that your presence contributes to the protection of these incredible species and their habitats. This isn’t just about seeing wildlife—it’s about honoring it.

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Wildlife Encounter Itineraries

• Safari
• Belugas & Polar Bears
• Gorilla Trekking

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Wildlife, Culture & Luxury

South Africa & Namibia Luxury Safari (24 Days)

• Day 1: Depart for Cape Town, South Africa, arriving the next morning.
• Day 2: Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Enjoy a welcome drink and guided nature walks.
• Days 3–5: Explore Grootbos, engaging in:
  ✅ 4x4 flower safaris and botanical hikes in the fynbos ecosystem
  ✅ Coastal drives & seasonal whale watching
  ✅ Exploring the ancient Klipgat Cave
• Day 6: Transfer to Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town for a luxury city stay.
• Days 7–8: Discover Cape Town with private tours, including:
  ✅ A walking food tour, indulging in local specialties
  ✅ A curated art tour through Cape Town’s vibrant gallery scene
• Day 9: Enjoy a free day in Cape Town with a private driver at your disposal. End the day with a Michelin-starred dinner at La Colombe.
• Day 10: Transfer to Babylonstoren Wine Estate, where you’ll enjoy:
  ✅ Exclusive wine tastings
  ✅ Farm-to-table dining & olive oil experiences
  ✅ Cycling through vineyards
• Day 11: Travel to Camp Jabulani in Kruger National Park for an intimate safari experience.
• Days 12–14: Safari in Kruger’s private reserve, with:
  ✅ Morning and evening game drives in search of the Big Five
  ✅ Exclusive elephant conservation encounters
  ✅ Bushwalks with expert rangers
• Day 15: Fly to Johannesburg, staying overnight before departing for Namibia.
• Day 16: Fly to Windhoek, Namibia, and transfer to Zannier Hotel Omaanda, a luxury lodge in a private wildlife conservancy.
• Days 17–19: Explore Namibia’s dramatic desert landscapes, with:
  ✅ Game drives in search of desert-adapted elephants and rhinos
  ✅ Sunset safaris and cultural interactions with the San people
• Day 20: Transfer to Sonop, a luxury desert retreat, for an immersive experience in the Namibi Desert.
• Days 21–22: Enjoy Sonop’s unique desert activities, including:
  ✅ Stargazing in one of the world’s darkest night skies
  ✅ Hot air ballooning over the Namib Desert
• Day 23: Return to Windhoek for a final night.
• Day 24: Fly home, concluding this unforgettable journey.

Highlights:

• Stay at South Africa’s top luxury lodges, including Grootbos, Camp Jabulani, and Babylonstoren
• Curated Cape Town experiences, from Michelin-star dining to private art and food tours
• Big Five safari in Kruger, with expert-led game drives and elephant conservation encounters
• Namibia’s vast landscapes, including desert safaris, cultural interactions, and hot air balloon rides
• Luxury private transfers & seamless travel between destinations

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This extraordinary 24-day journey through South Africa and Namibia blends wildlife, culture, and luxury, offering an unparalleled safari experience across two of Africa’s most breathtaking regions.

Whales & Bears

Churchill Beluga & Arctic Wildlife Expedition (7 Days)
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• Day 1: Arrive in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and check into the historic Fort Garry Hotel, a grand French-style château built in 1913. Meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner, setting the stage for your northern adventure.
• Day 2: Fly by private charter to Churchill, a remote Arctic gateway inaccessible by road. Spend the day on a town tour, visiting Prince of Wales Fort, Itsanitaq Museum, and meeting local residents who share insight into Indigenous cultures and northern traditions. Explore the boreal forest, Arctic tundra, and Hudson Bay shoreline, where wildlife flourishes in summer.
• Days 3–5: Experience the extraordinary beluga whale migration, with four up-close encounters, including two Zodiac excursions and two kayaking trips where these friendly whales often swim beside paddlers. Listen to their haunting underwater songs through a hydrophone. Take a scenic helicopter flight over the tundra and Hudson Bay, scanning for polar bears, caribou, and Arctic foxes. Hike through the vibrant summer tundra, where wildflowers bloom in bursts of color. On later-season departures, witness the northern lights dancing across the sky.
• Day 6: Before departing Churchill, spend some time shopping for locally made Inuit handicrafts before flying back to Winnipeg. End the evening with a farewell dinner at Fort Garry Hotel.
• Day 7: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure flights home, bringing with you unforgettable memories of the Arctic's stunning wildlife and landscapes.

Highlights:

• Private charter flights for seamless Arctic access
• Four beluga whale encounters—by Zodiac & kayak
• Scenic helicopter flight over the tundra to spot polar bears and caribou
• Guided nature hikes through the boreal forest & tundra
• Opportunities for northern lights viewing on later-season trips

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This immersive Arctic expedition blends thrilling wildlife encounters, Indigenous culture, and stunning summer landscapes, offering a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Canada’s subarctic wilderness.

Primates, People, and Passion

Rwanda, Uganda & Kenya: Primate & Safari Expedition (16 Days)
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• Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, and transfer to your hotel. Relax, freshen up, and adjust to the time zone while enjoying a carefully curated on-site menu at your luxury accommodation.
• Day 2: Travel to Kibale National Park, passing through rolling tea plantations and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Check into your wilderness lodge, surrounded by stunning landscapes.
• Day 3: Set off into Kibale National Forest on a chimpanzee trek, where you have the highest chance in Africa of spotting wild chimps. After a traditional Ugandan lunch, continue to Bigodi Swamp, a birdwatcher’s paradise home to colobus monkeys and rare primates.
• Day 4: Take a scenic private flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In the afternoon, experience an immersive cultural exchange with the Batwa people, learning about their traditional hunting, foraging, and naturopathic medicine.
• Day 5: Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Gorilla Habituation Experience, allowing you to spend up to four hours with a gorilla family—a rare opportunity only granted to a select few each day.
• Day 6: Choose between a rest day at your lodge or a second gorilla trek, where you can explore new areas of Bwindi's lush forest while observing mountain gorilla behaviors in their natural habitat.
• Day 7: Travel day. Fly from Bwindi to Entebbe, enjoy a leisurely lunch, then continue on to Nairobi, Kenya, where you’ll rest before your next adventure.
• Day 8: Fly by private charter to Tana Delta Conservancy, a hidden gem along the Kenyan coast. Check into an exclusive luxury hideaway with a 67km private beach, where you can unwind by the Indian Ocean.
• Days 9–10: Take another private charter flight to Tsavo, settling into a luxury camp overlooking the 12,000-acre Mbulia Conservancy. Enjoy game drives in Tsavo East & West National Parks, home to Africa’s largest elephant population.
• Day 11: Spend the day at Mbulia Conservancy, meeting the local Taita people. A former poacher visits the lodge to discuss traditional bush survival techniques and wildlife tracking—a rare insight into conservation and local traditions.
• Day 12: Fly to the Masai Mara Game Reserve & Olderkesi Conservancy, a pristine 8,000-acre wilderness bordering the Serengeti. Check into a luxury safari lodge, where you’ll enjoy private game drives, bushwalks, and sundowners by the river.
• Days 13–14: Spend two days at your leisure, enjoying the beauty of Olderksi Conservancy. Lounge on your private patio, watch for wandering wildebeest, buffalo, and cheetah, and keep an eye out for the Mara’s largest pack of wild dogs.
• Day 15: After a final morning game drive, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Spend the afternoon at a luxury hotel, where you can relax before your international flight home.
• Day 16: Depart from Nairobi, bringing home unforgettable memories of Africa’s rarest wildlife encounters.

Highlights:

• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Forest, Africa’s best chimp-spotting destination
• Exclusive Gorilla Habituation Experience, allowing four hours with a gorilla family
• Cultural immersion with the Batwa people, Central Africa’s oldest Indigenous group
• Private charter flights for seamless luxury travel
• Safari in Tsavo National Park, home to Africa’s largest elephant population
• Meet a former poacher for a rare conservation discussion
• Private game drives in the Masai Mara in a custom-built safari vehicle
• Luxury lodges & secluded retreats, blending adventure with world-class comfort

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This immersive journey through Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya combines primate trekking, rich cultural experiences, and thrilling safaris, offering a once-in-a-lifetime African adventure.

TAILORED IMMERSIVE TOURS

Reconnect with the wild side of the world and walk away with a newfound appreciation for the delicate balance of life on Earth.

Encounter the captivating wildlife that inhabits the world's most pristine natural habitats on an unforgettable adventure with Synergistic Travels. Witness the majestic migration of wildebeest across the Serengeti plains of Tanzania, or spot the iconic Big Five on a thrilling safari drive. Snorkel alongside vibrant schools of tropical fish and playful sea turtles in the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas. In the Amazon rainforest, explore by boat and catch glimpses of elusive jaguars, sloths, and colorful macaws soaring overhead. No matter which corner of the globe you choose to explore, you'll have the chance to forge deep connections with the remarkable creatures that call these remarkable ecosystems home.

Embark on a path that will change the way you look at the world. 

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