Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris

For more than 35 years, Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris has designed and led nature tours to the world’s most ecologically diverse regions, emphasizing wildlife watching and photography with one simple goal in mind – to create life-changing safari experiences!

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South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula 2021

Experience the vibrant spring of South Georgia Island and the early season of the Antarctic Peninsula. ** EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT – SAVE $1,000 PER PERSON THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2019 **

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Palau 2020

Snorkel and SCUBA dive amongst tropical islands in the western Pacific Ocean on our voyage through the newly created Palau National Marine Sanctuary.

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South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

** EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT - SAVE $1,000 PER PERSON THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2019 **

Experience the vibrant spring of South Georgia Island and the early season of the Antarctic Peninsula. Oct 21 - Nov 12, 2021.
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Available Regions
South America
Oceania
North America
Europe
Central America
Caribbean
Asia
Arctic
Antarctic
Africa

Africa

Africa is the place to see the “Big Five” - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino - but there is...

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Antarctic

Have you walked among 150,000 penguins? The Antarctic region is home to huge numbers of wildlife that exploit the richest...

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Arctic

Home to snowy wide-open vistas and Polar Bears, this land of the midnight sun offers unique opportunities for Arctic photography...

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Asia

Ancient temples, Buddhist monasteries, remote preserved cultures, fascinating history, and friendly people are just some of the appealing qualities of...

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Caribbean

Come eye-to-eye with a whale in their watery world. Snorkeling and swimming with Humpback Whales in warm Caribbean waters provides...

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Central America

Lush forest covers much of this mountainous spindle of land providing some of the most productive ecosystems in the world....

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North America

Tour some of the most wildlife-rich hotspots in North America with us. Explore Alaska from north to south and spring...

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Oceania

Oceania is centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean including Australia, New Zealand, Palau, and Papua New Guinea....

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South America

Walk lush Amazonian rainforests, traverse high Andean peaks, dig into ancient Inca civilizations, sail and snorkel isolated offshore islands, and...

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Europe

Set among Europe’s iconic cultural heritage sets critically situated natural areas and parks that help protect the remaining flora and...

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Botswana and Zambia

Portraits of Wild Africa

August 4 - 23, 2019

Travel to the edge of the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park then onto Luangwa National Park in Zambia.

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Svalbard Islands

Realm of the Polar Bear

July 6 - 19, 2019

Sail through Norway’s Arctic past glaciers to find a most mythic predator: the polar bear.

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Brazil

Pantanal’s Big Five

August 3 - 20, 2019

Tour Brazil to seek South America’s “Big Five” – jaguar, giant anteater, giant otter, ocelot, and South American tapir.

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Franz Josef Land

Secrets of the Russian Arctic

July 18 - August 3, 2019

Found deep in the Russian Arctic, explore Franz Josef Land to find polar bears, whales, walruses, and more.

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Falkland Islands

Sailing the Northwest Archipelago

October 24 - November 3, 2019

Sail the Falkland Islands and observe penguins, albatross, seals, and more.

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Palau

Snorkel and SCUBA Dive Micronesia

April 2 - 17, 2020

Sail tropical islands in the western Pacific Ocean on our scientific exploration of the newly created Palau National Marine Reserve.

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Come watch wildlife with us! Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris' distinctive worldwide tours travel to destinations unique for abundant and photogenic mammals, birds and nature. We emphasize maximum field time and action-packed wildlife photography during the best season at each destination.

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Our Leaders

Our combination of first-class extensively experienced tour leaders with specialized resident local guides deliver the “Cheeseman Experience” to you.

About Us

Hugh Rose

Hugh has over 20 years of professional guiding experience and has been a key member of the Cheesemans’ Antarctica staff...

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Ted Cheeseman

Ted grew up traveling extensively and began studying and photographing wildlife as a child. After completing a Master's degree in...

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Scott Davis

Scott is a professional photographer specializing in wildlife, nature, and travel (www.scottdavisimages.com). Originally trained as a wildlife and marine biologist,...

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Let Cheesemans' Be Your Guide

"Cheesemans' delivered what they said they would: maximum time in the field with qualified leaders well experienced in tracking, anticipating and explaining wildlife behavior."

Anne Arrell, 2017

"My first Cheesemans' trip was awesome and it won't be the last! My experience was 10+."

Mary Ann Fernandez, 2016

"I would and have followed Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris to the ends of the earth. The attention to details makes it easy to travel to far-off lands. Thank you for allowing me to experience the wildlife treasures of our fragile planet."

Sharon Fisher, 2017

"I was very pleased to see that Cheesemans' is so ecology conscious. That made a very big and very good impression on me."

Lynne Veach, 2017

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