Wild Expeditions

What Wild Expeditions does

Wild Expeditions Limited is a UK private limited company (company number 13616270) founded in 2021 and registered at Trethomas, Wales. It operates a direct-to-consumer travel business under the trading name Wild Expeditions, selling small-group ethical wildlife expeditions to remote international destinations through its website, wildexpeditions.info. The company targets affluent, conservation-minded adventure travelers and runs scheduled group departures (minimum 4, maximum 8 guests) to Kyrgyzstan (snow leopard tracking on horseback), Guyana (rainforest and river expeditions with Amerindian Katoka guides), and Madagascar (freediving with whale sharks alongside marine biologists), plus bespoke itineraries for West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire chimpanzee tracking), Timor-Leste (blue whale swimming), and French Polynesia.

The technology stack is intentionally minimal: a Squarespace-hosted marketing and content site integrated with the third-party WeTravel booking and payment platform, which processes deposits and balances. The company has no proprietary software, no public API, no mobile application, and no AI/ML capability. The product is fundamentally human-expert-led — guests are accompanied by marine biologists, snow leopard rangers, indigenous Katoka guides, and Kyrgyz park authorities — with citizen science activities (whale shark tagging, camera trap placement) embedded in the itinerary. Distribution is entirely direct: no resellers, no retail presence, no intermediaries. Customer acquisition relies on content marketing, organic search, and earned media partnerships with BBC Earth, National Geographic Traveller, CuriosityStream, and Bradt Travel Guides.

Revenue is generated through two streams: one-time expedition package sales at £3,450–£6,450 per person (with a 20% non-refundable deposit and balance due 90 days pre-departure) and bespoke custom trip planning on a professional-services basis. All payments are non-refundable. Wild Expeditions is compliant with the UK Package Travel Regulations 2018, privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiary structure. Operational support points exist in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) and Georgetown (Guyana), with expedition logistics coordinated locally and a small central team implied at the registered office.

Name

Wild Expeditions

Legal name

Wild Expeditions Limited

Website

https://wildexpeditions.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wild Expeditions Limited is a UK-founded (2021) direct-to-consumer tour operator running small-group (max 8 guests) ethical wildlife expeditions to Kyrgyzstan, Guyana, Madagascar, West Africa, Timor-Leste, and French Polynesia, with bookings processed via its WeTravel-integrated website and revenue from one-time package sales plus bespoke trip planning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure and Ecotourism Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jungle/Rainforest Expedition & Survival Tour Operators (THAAADAI), Safari & Wildlife Adventure Tour Operators (Land-Based) (THAAADAD), Wildlife Viewing & Birdwatching Tours (THAAAEAB), Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG)

Keywords

• Wildlife adventure tours
• Ethical travel expeditions
• Small group safaris
• Conservation tourism
• Remote wildlife experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Trethomas

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Expedition Package Sales: Wild Expeditions generates revenue through one-time payment for expedition packages. Customers pay a 20% non-refundable deposit at booking, with the balance due 90 days before departure. All payments are non-refundable. The company charges a 1.5% service fee for card payments.
2. Bespoke Trip Planning: The company offers custom/bespoke expedition planning services for destinations including West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire) and Timor-Leste, departing on a bespoke basis rather than fixed schedules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wild Expeditions is a UK-based tour operator that sells small-group ethical wildlife adventure expeditions to remote global destinations, capped at 8 guests per trip. The portfolio includes named expedition packages to Kyrgyzstan (snow leopard tracking on horseback), Guyana (jungle canoeing and Amerindian community immersion), and Madagascar (whale shark freediving), plus bespoke custom itineraries to West Africa and Timor-Leste. Each trip integrates conservation partnerships, citizen science opportunities, and cultural experiences with local communities.

Product overview

Wild Expeditions is a UK-based tour operator offering small-group ethical wildlife adventure expeditions to remote global destinations. The product portfolio consists of named expedition packages across four primary destinations — Kyrgyzstan (snow leopard tracking on horseback), Guyana (rainforest and river expeditions with Amerindian communities), Madagascar (marine expeditions swimming with whale sharks), and bespoke itineraries (including West Africa chimpanzee tracking and Timor-Leste blue whale encounters). All expeditions are small-group (max 8 guests), low-impact, and incorporate citizen science and conservation partnerships. Booking is handled through the WeTravel platform. The company also offers kit lists, FAQ content, and travel logistics guidance as ancillary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wild Snow Leopards - Summer Expedition A 10-day horse trekking expedition through the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, tracking snow leopards alongside local rangers, placing camera traps, and camping in remote alpine locations. Operates in summer months.
• Wild Snow Leopards on Horseback - Autumn & Winter Expedition A 10-day off-grid expedition in Kyrgyzstan combining 4x4 travel, horseback riding, and trekking with local snow leopard rangers in a remote nature reserve to track and spot snow leopards, wolves, and bears. Departures from October to November.
• Last Eden - Canoe the Kanuku A 13-day expedition in Guyana combining ranch life, cowboy skills, and a 4-day canoeing journey through the remote Kanuku Mountains, ending at an exclusive jungle camp accessible only by boat. Includes wildlife encounters and camping.
• Last Eden - Rainforest & Rivers Expedition A 12-day expedition in Guyana's Kanuku Mountains with Amerindian Katoka guides, combining savannah wildlife viewing, river exploration by motor-powered canoe, jungle trekking, and hammock camping at an exclusive remote jungle camp.
• Expedition Whale Shark - Freedive Madagascar A 10-day marine expedition in northern Madagascar (Nosy Be) combining freedive training, swimming with whale sharks, and support for marine tagging research. Includes island-hopping, turtle snorkeling, and stays at boutique-style island accommodation.
• West Africa Primate Expedition A bespoke expedition in Côte d'Ivoire (Côte d'Ivoire) tracking western chimpanzees on foot through primary rainforest, working alongside local rangers in one of the last remaining sections of virgin rainforest in the country.
• Timor-Leste Blue Whale Expedition A bespoke expedition based on a remote island in Timor-Leste offering controlled swims with blue whales, bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales, pilot whales, and orca in protected waters.
• Bespoke Expeditions Tailor-made expedition services allowing clients to request custom-designed wildlife adventures to specific destinations and conservation-focused experiences, departing on a bespoke basis.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Marine Biologists and Scientists (Madagascar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with expert marine biologists specializing in whale shark research at Nosy Be, Madagascar. Expeditions work alongside scientists to tag whale sharks and contribute to critical data collection on this declining species.
• Snow Leopard Rangers (Kyrgyzstan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnership with local snow leopard rangers providing exclusive access to protected nature reserves in the Tian Shan mountains. Guests work alongside rangers to place camera traps and contribute to conservation efforts.
• Katoka Indigenous Community (Guyana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Katoka indigenous people, the custodians of the Kanuku Mountains wilderness. Community provides expert local guides, exclusive jungle camp access, and centuries of traditional ecological knowledge.
• Kyrgyz Government and Park AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with local government and park authorities providing exclusive access to remote protected areas normally reserved for scientists and researchers.
• Local Community Initiatives (Madagascar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll expeditions support local community initiatives promoting preservation of wild spaces. Working with local representatives, government bodies, and conservation charities to ensure sustainable, wildlife-first expeditions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wild Frontiers: UK-based adventure tour operator focused on off-the-beaten-path and ethically-minded small-group trips to remote destinations — the closest analogue to Wild Expeditions' positioning and operational model.
• Expert Africa: UK safari specialist offering tailor-made wildlife trips with naturalist guides — comparable in expert-led, small-group conservation travel to Africa and beyond.
• Yellow Zebra Safaris: UK-based safari and adventure specialist focused on wildlife-first itineraries including Latin America — directly comparable on wildlife-focused, small-group style.
• Natural World Safaris: UK-based specialist in bespoke, conservation-led wildlife safaris with exclusive access to remote ecosystems — directly comparable in audience (affluent, conservation-minded) and small-group style.
• Last Frontiers: UK tour operator specializing in small-group expeditions to unusual destinations with cultural and wildlife focus — comparable on the small-group, offbeat-expedition dimension.
• Rainbow Tours: UK specialist offering tailor-made wildlife and cultural journeys to Africa, Asia and the Americas — comparable in destination mix (Guyana, Madagascar) and bespoke service model.
• Journeys by Design: Bespoke safari and adventure specialist offering tailor-made wildlife and conservation trips to Africa and beyond — comparable on custom, expert-led, conservation-leaning model.
• Steppes Travel: UK-based bespoke wildlife and cultural travel company with a conservation-led, expert-guided ethos — directly overlaps in customer type and small-group expedition product.

Broad incumbents

• Adventure Life: Established small-group adventure travel company with wildlife and cultural tours across Latin America, Africa and Asia — broader incumbent with overlapping small-group, ethical-travel positioning.
• Audley Travel: Larger UK bespoke travel company with a wide destination portfolio including wildlife experiences — broader incumbent with overlapping conservation-tier customers but a much wider product range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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