Asia's biodiversity is staggering — and Cheesemans' expeditions are built to reach the heart of it. Track Bengal tigers in India's national parks, search for orangutans in Borneo's rainforests, or seek snow leopards across the high Himalayas of Bhutan and Nepal. Explore Sri Lanka's extraordinary endemic birdlife or snorkel the coral-rich waters of Raja Ampat. Across every destination, specialist naturalist guides combine deep regional expertise with a focus on conservation that makes each expedition as illuminating as it is unforgettable.
Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris
Asia
About the Region
Bhutan
Bhutan is one of Asia's most intact and carefully protected wilderness kingdoms — a place where forest cover is constitutionally mandated and wildlife corridors connect the Himalayan foothills to the high alpine. Cheesemans' expeditions explore a landscape of ancient monasteries, rhododendron forests, and mountain valleys in search of red pandas, golden langurs, and an extraordinary diversity of Himalayan birds. The combination of genuine ecological richness and a culture deeply rooted in conservation makes Bhutan unlike anywhere else we travel.
Borneo
Borneo's ancient rainforests are among the most biodiverse on Earth — and home to wildlife found nowhere else. Cheesemans' expeditions explore the rivers, forests, and mangroves of Malaysian Borneo in search of orangutans, pygmy elephants, proboscis monkeys, and clouded leopards, alongside an extraordinary diversity of hornbills and forest birds. The scale and density of wildlife here is humbling, and our expert naturalist guides bring the ecological complexity of this irreplaceable ecosystem to life at every turn.
India
India's national parks and wildlife reserves protect some of Asia's most iconic and sought-after species. Cheesemans' expeditions focus on the country's finest tiger habitat — tracking Bengal tigers through sal forest and grassland, while also encountering leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, and a remarkable diversity of birds. Beyond the mammals, India's birdlife alone justifies the journey, with species ranging from Sarus Cranes on agricultural plains to Malabar Whistling Thrushes in the Western Ghats. Our itineraries balance deep wildlife immersion with the cultural and ecological context that makes India endlessly compelling.
Nepal
Nepal's Terai lowlands and Himalayan foothills protect a wildlife community of extraordinary density and diversity. Cheesemans' expeditions explore Chitwan and Bardia National Parks — habitats for Bengal tigers, greater one-horned rhinoceroses, gharials, and wild elephants — while the surrounding community forests and wetlands support over 500 bird species. The contrast between the rich lowland jungle and the Himalayan backdrop above makes Nepal one of Asia's most visually and ecologically rewarding destinations.
Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle — the most biodiverse marine region on the planet. Cheesemans' expeditions explore these remote Indonesian islands aboard a comfortable liveaboard, snorkeling reefs that support more fish and coral species than almost anywhere on Earth, alongside manta rays, wobbegong sharks, and extraordinary nudibranchs. Above the waterline, the forested islands hold Birds-of-Paradise and other endemic species, making this a genuinely rare destination where world-class marine and terrestrial wildlife converge.
Snow Leopards
The search for snow leopards takes you into some of the most dramatic and remote terrain in Asia — high-altitude valleys in the Indian Himalayas where these elusive cats hunt blue sheep across steep rocky ridges. Cheesemans' expeditions work with expert local trackers who know the terrain and the animals intimately, maximizing time in the field and the likelihood of genuine sightings. The landscape alone — vast, silent, and almost otherworldly — makes the journey extraordinary, and a snow leopard encounter in this setting is among the most rare and memorable experiences in wildlife travel.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka packs remarkable ecological variety into a relatively small island — from the dry scrub and grasslands of Yala and Wilpattu to the misty montane forests of the central highlands and the rich coastal wetlands of the south. Cheesemans' expeditions explore the full range, in search of Sri Lankan leopards, Asian elephants, sloth bears, and a birdlife roster that includes dozens of island endemics found nowhere else on Earth. The country's genuine commitment to conservation and its compact geography make it possible to experience extraordinary wildlife diversity in a single expedition.
