Best trip for your selection
With this trip you see 3 of the 3 animals: Botswana
Lion, Elephant, Rhino · best months June, July, August, September, October · 4,500 to 8,000 euros per person for 9 days
Wildlife picker · updated for 2026
Which animals do you want to see in the wild? Tick them and see where and when.
From lion to polar bear: pick your animals and Animals Around the World shows the best countries, the best months and the trip that covers the most animals in one go. Based on IUCN data and national parks, free and without an account.
14 animals · 8 countries · 12 months of travel-time data · how we calculate
The globe follows your selection. Click a marker for the country. Without 3D the same results appear as text next to it.
Botswana
For you: Lion, Elephant, Rhino
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
- Lion has Botswana as a top country
- Elephant has Botswana as a top country
- Rhino occurs in Botswana
Guided safari · Mokoro canoe · Boat safari · 4,500 to 8,000 euros per person for 9 days
Tanzania
For you: Lion, Elephant
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
- Lion occurs in Tanzania
- Elephant occurs in Tanzania
Guided safari · Balloon safari · Zanzibar beach add-on · 3,500 to 6,000 euros per person for 9 days
South Africa
For you: Rhino
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
- Rhino has South Africa as a top country
Self-drive · Private lodge with tracker · Beach extension · 2,200 to 5,000 euros per person for 10 days
This is how you find your trip
- 01Pick animalsTick what you want to see and get countries plus months instantly.
- 02Browse countriesFrom Botswana to Antarctica: parks, prices and seasons.
- 03Compare destinationsBotswana vs Tanzania, Borneo vs Sumatra, side by side.
- 04Read the guidesBest travel time, trip types and practical tips per theme.
Popular animals
See Lion in the wild
Savanna · Botswana · Tanzania · June to October
See Tiger in the wild
Tropical rainforest · India · March to November
See Elephant in the wild
Savanna · Botswana · Tanzania · May to October
See Rhino in the wild
Savanna · South Africa · Botswana · May to September
See Leopard in the wild
Savanna · South Africa · Tanzania · May to September
See Giraffe in the wild
Savanna · Tanzania · South Africa · June to October
See Orangutan in the wild
Tropical rainforest · Malaysia (Borneo) · May to September
See Humpback whale in the wild
Ocean · Iceland · Canada · June to August
See Gentoo penguin in the wild
Polar region · Antarctica · January to December
See Polar bear in the wild
Polar region · Canada · October to November
See Sea turtle in the wild
Ocean · Malaysia (Borneo) · India · April to September
See African wild dog in the wild
Savanna · Botswana · Tanzania · South Africa · June to October
See Cheetah in the wild
Savanna · Tanzania · Botswana · South Africa · January to September
See Grizzly bear in the wild
Temperate forest · Canada · July to October
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Example: best travel time for lions in Botswana, month by month
How it works
Tick animals
Pick 1 to 10 animals. Everything recalculates instantly, no account.
Check the overlap
The picker shows which single trip covers most of your animals, with months and a price indication.
Plan with the guide
Country guides give parks, seasons and sample itineraries with real amounts.
Frequently asked questions
How does the animal picker work?
Tick 1 to 10 animals. The picker instantly works out in which countries you see them, in which months the odds are best and which single trip covers the most animals. The globe flies along to those countries.
How many animals can I combine in one trip?
In Botswana you see lion, elephant and rhino in one 9-day trip. In Tanzania you combine lion, elephant, leopard and giraffe. The overlap map above shows the best combination per selection.
What does a wildlife trip cost?
As an indication: South Africa self-drive 2,200 to 5,000 euros per person for 10 days, Tanzania 3,500 to 6,000 euros for 9 days, Antarctica 9,000 to 15,000 euros. All prices are indications including flights.
What is the best travel month for safari?
June to October for Africa (dry season), March to June for tigers in India, May to September for orangutans in Borneo, July and August for whales in Iceland and December to January for penguins in Antarctica.
Where does the data come from?
From public sources like the IUCN Red List, national park authorities (SANParks, Tanzania Parks, NTCA India) and government travel advisories. See the methodology page for all sources and assumptions.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The picker works without signup and stores nothing. Share your result via a link, for example /picker/?animals=lion,rhino,whale.
Is Animals Around the World suitable for families?
Yes. Elephants, giraffes and whales work well with children from about 4 to 6 years old. Tigers and polar bears take more patience and suit children from 8 to 10.
Can I book directly?
Animals Around the World helps you orient and compare; booking runs through travel providers. Every result lists trip types with indicative prices and links to the country guides with all details.