The 6 Farm Wildlife Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary with Lunch in Spice Plantation in Goa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $472Our pick

Spend a peaceful day beyond Goa’s beaches with hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned vehicle, and a local driver-guide. Walk Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, see its zoo and forest birds, then visit Tropical Spice Plantation for a guided farm visit and fixed-menu Goan lunch. Operator contact: Jai Singh.

“Driver and guide were perfectly nice people however we feel there were several significant concerns which were not addressed despite a text conversation with the company/organisers after the trip.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Dudhsagar waterfall wildlife & spice plantation Tour in Goa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $122Best value

Start with a 7:00 am pickup from your North Goa hotel in a private, air-conditioned car. A forest jeep carries you to Dudhsagar Falls, then a plantation guide explains Goan spices before a banana-leaf lunch. Guides such as Santosh have earned praise for punctual, friendly service.

“We had a wonderful experience while visiting the national park and the falls. Also the spice plantation was a unique experience to learn so much about how spices grow and are processed. Long was also delicious at the plantation. This tour is highly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Day Tour Of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Wildlife Ranch – ZIWA RHINO TREKKING

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $300

Leave Kampala for a private day at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where trained rangers lead you through savannah and woodland to find white rhinos. Transport, lunch, entrance fees, and WiFi are included. Allow extra time for Kampala traffic, especially on the return.

“I had an amazing time! The guides were super friendly and fun to spend the day with and I got to see a lot of rhinos. My only recommendation is to make sure to budget a little extra time for Kampala traffic.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Scottish Wildlife Centre from Edin.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours with a private guide visiting Swanston Farm’s Highland cattle, walking alpacas at Nith Valley, and exploring the Scottish Deer Centre. Expect Scottish snacks, bottled water, hotel pickup, drive-by sights, and a flexible pace. Sensible footwear is essential.

“Adam was our tour guide for the day, and not only was he extremely friendly and personable, he provided waters, snacks, and other items to ensure we were taken care of for the day.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Visit a Scottish Wildlife Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Leave Glasgow at 8:00am for an alpaca-led forest walk, close views of Highland cows, lunch at a farm shop, and two hours at the Scottish Deer Centre. This private tour includes transport, bottled water, and alpaca walks for up to four people.

“Very fun day out. The highland cows are super cute and the kids went crazy with walking the alpacas. The Scottish countryside is beautiful.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Experience Reindeer Farm and Ranua Wildlife Park in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $277

Spend about seven hours with a small group of up to eight people, visiting a traditional reindeer farm and Ranua Wildlife Park. Feed reindeer by hand, enjoy a buffet lunch, and follow a gentle 2.5-kilometer forest path with your guide. Leo is one named guide associated with this experience.

“Dass wir direkten Kontakt mit den Rentieren hatten, war für uns ein aussergewöhnliches Erlebnis. Auf der Farm haben wir viel Interessantes über Rentiere, Land und Leute erfahren. Leo war ein toller Reiseleiter, es gab keine Sprachbarrieren.”

Check availability →Read our full review