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Chris Breen

Chris studied Geographical Sciences in Plymouth, however his first encounter with the wider world was in 1983, when he headed off to Zambia.

Under the tutelage of the late Norman Carr, the pioneer of walking safaris, he worked as a wildlife guide and managed a wilderness camp. On his return to the UK, he had a spell at a major tour operator before setting up Wildlife Worldwide in 1992.

Since then he has travelled the world in search of first-class wildlife experiences. He devised the Festival of Wildlife concept, which has spawned the Festival of Bears. An ardent conservationist, Chris has co-led each of these since their inception. He dedicates several weeks each year to communicating his irrepressible passion for nature to those who travel with him.

Chris leads 12 group tours

Walking in the Heart of Zambia

This small group trip visits Zambia’s sensational South Luangwa and North Luangwa National Parks to enjoy walking safaris, and is jointly led by author Simon Barnes and Wildlife Worldwide founder Chris Breen. Their shared passion for the area and its abundant wildlife guarantee an illuminating and fun experience! Find out more about Walking in the Heart of Zambia

  • Destination: Zambia
  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £12,795
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • S

Festival of Bears

Our Festival of Bears returns to one of our favourite locations for bear watching – Knight Inlet in Glendale Cove. Wildlife Worldwide Founder Chris Breen and guests accompany a special visit to the Great Bear Rainforest to see grizzlies at prime time and possibly humpback whales, orca and black bear. Find out more about Z) Festival of Bears

  • Destination: Canada
  • Price (inc. flights): 9 days from £7,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • S
    • O

Baja’s Ultimate Whale Safari

Exclusive Voyage

Join us on the ultimate whale quest in Baja California, where Mexico’s stunning peninsula meets unparalleled marine adventures. This exclusive group tour offers the perfect blend of comfort and wildlife, featuring encounters with blue, grey, fin, and humpback whales, as well as whale sharks. Find out more about Baja’s Ultimate Whale Safari

  • Destination: Mexico
  • Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £8,195
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • M

European Festival of Bears

Join us as we celebrate Europe's brown bears from a lodge in the dense taiga forests of central Finland. Travelling during late summer we're provided with plenty of opportunities to watch and photograph brown bear, wolverine and wolves alongside a supporting cast of other boreal predators. Find out more about European Festival of Bears

  • Destination: Finland
  • Price (inc. flights): 9 days from £5,495
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • A

Festival of Wildlife Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a tropical paradise, whilst small it punches well above its weight when it comes to wildlife and biodiversity. Nowhere is this experienced more keenly than the Osa Peninsula in the country’s south-west, jutting out into the Pacific Ocean and the setting for our Festival of Wildlife in 2027. Find out more about Festival of Wildlife Costa Rica

  • Destination: Costa Rica
  • Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £9,745
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J

Galapagos Exclusive with Mark Carwardine

Exclusive voyage

Travelling aboard the exclusively chartered MV Beluga in the company of broadcaster Mark Carwardine and Founder Chris Breen, we have designed a comprehensive itinerary to experience and photograph the famed wildlife of the Galapagos gaining a fascinating insight into the ecology of the archipelago. Find out more about Galapagos Exclusive with Mark Carwardine

  • Destination: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £14,395
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J

Serengeti Migration

Witness the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra and other game around the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem - truly one of the world’s greatest wildlife wonders. Accompanied by wildlife photographer Nick Garbutt, daily vehicle safaris will take you close to the action. Find out more about Serengeti Migration

  • Destination: Tanzania
  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £14,795
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • M
    • A

The Ultimate Snow Hill Expedition

EXCLUSIVE VOYAGE

Join us on an extraordinary expedition to Snow Hill and witness one of nature’s most remarkable spectacles – the emperor penguins. Discover the wilderness of the Weddell Sea, encounter majestic wildlife, and experience the magic of exploring a remote region of Antarctica. Find out more about The Ultimate Snow Hill Expedition

  • Destination: Antarctica
  • Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £16,195
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • N

Whales & Dolphins of Antarctica & the Chilean Fjords

EXCLUSIVE VOYAGE

Journey to the far south on this exclusive whale and dolphin expedition, travelling at the most rewarding time for cetacean activity in Antarctica. Aboard our privately chartered ship, explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the dramatic, glacier-carved channels of the Chilean Fjords. Find out more about Whales & Dolphins of Antarctica & the Chilean Fjords

  • Destination: Antarctica, Chile
  • Price (inc. flights): 22 days from £18,995
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • M

Festival of Wildlife Falklands & South Georgia

Exclusive voyage

Our Festival of Wildlife takes us on an epic voyage to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia where one of the world’s most impressive wildlife spectacles awaits. Voyage on the Magellan Explorer with a leading team of naturalists, photographers, and artists as we watch penguins, whales and more. Find out more about Z) Festival of Wildlife Falklands & South Georgia

  • Destination: Falkland Islands, Antarctica
  • Price (exc. flights): 18 days from £13,250
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • O

Festival of Wildlife India

After almost two decades, our Festival of Wildlife returns to the Asian Subcontinent and the incredible country of India. Accompanied by our team of expert leaders and local naturalists, we explore Pench National Park in search of tiger, sloth bear, dhole, leopard and a plethora of birds on this celebration of wildlife. Find out more about Z) Festival of Wildlife India

  • Destination: India
  • Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £5,495
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M

Festival of Wildlife Madagascar

Join us for a celebration of wildlife across both Madagascar’s incredible rainforests and endemic rich deciduous forests, two contrasting hotspots famed for their stunning sifakas, extraordinary chameleons and wealth of unique wildlife. This trip promises to be a wildlife experience like no other. Find out more about Z) Festival of Wildlife Madagascar

  • Destination: Madagascar
  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £9,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • O
    • N
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