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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Solomon Islands 2021

Snorkel the vibrant waters of the Solomon Islands, with their colorful coral reefs rich with iridescent fish, shimmering tropical lagoons, and jungle-clad volcanic islands.

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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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Yellowstone National Park

Essence of Winter

December 28, 2019 - January 5, 2020

Travel to Yellowstone and capture images of snowy Old Faithful geyser, ice-covered Bison, fox, coyotes, and perhaps wolves.

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Snorkel with Humpback Whales

On the Silver Bank, Dominican Republic

March 28 - April 4, 2020

In the warm waters of the Dominican Republic, the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales converge on the Silver Bank.

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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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Antarctic Peninsula

Small Group Expedition - Fly In / Fly Out

January 2 - 19, 2020

Fly to the Antarctic, sail on our 12-passenger ship, and experience incredible vistas and abundant wildlife.

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Tanzania

Migration and Predation

February 5 - 22, 2020

February is green on the Serengeti in Tanzania – a perfect safari backdrop for lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

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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

Juan Manuel Salcedo

Juan grew up in the Galápagos Islands where he developed his passion for wildlife while sailing on his father's boat....

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Tom Murphy

Tom has offered custom photographic tours and seminars for nearly 30 years, specializing in engaging locations such as Yellowstone National...

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Tonia Cochran

Tonia Cochran is a wonderful guide, naturalist, and conservationist with a wide range of experience in Australian fauna and flora....

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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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