Why Just the Wild?
Just the Wild, is both our company’s name, and a foundation that we base our expeditions upon. We don’t over do it with complex itineraries and we invest 100% of our energy, experience, and time in finding you the animals you joined to see.
When you choose Just the Wild, you’re choosing:
Unmatched Expertise: A team of professionals who have spent their lives in the wild.
Authenticity: No gimmicks, no guarantees—just real, animal-focused adventures.
Commitment to Safety: Decades of experience ensure your safety is never compromised.
Meaningful Encounters: Small group sizes and a respectful approach to wildlife.
Our Core Values
Our Experience is second to none…
The Just the Wild approach is committed to making sure your trip is led by those who have done little else with their lives than be in the wilderness. From our founder Caine, and his lifelong pursuit of understanding our oceans, Just the Wild makes sure our trip leaders, and local guides are the real deal. Be it through photography, science, instructing/guiding, our collective experience and time spent in the wilderness is hard to match.
This not only means that you are going to have the best eyes, ears, experience, and senses out there trying to find the animals, and gain respectful, long last encounters; but your safety is also never overlooked. Spending a lifetime in the field, means a lifetime of learning to recognize the moments where things can change quickly. We pride ourselves on giving everyone an opportunity to be among these animals, while being safe and ultimately respectful towards the wildlife we see.
Our Mission and Philosophy
We don’t do this to boost our social media following. We’re not running trips to fund our filmmaking or photography careers. Our mission is rooted in something deeper: creating authentic, animal-focused experiences that connect people to the wild in a meaningful way.
Wildlife encounters aren’t guaranteed, and we wouldn’t want them to be. The uncertainty is what makes the experience real and exhilarating. It’s about the journey, the effort, and the profound moments that stay with you long after you’ve left the wild.
We hope that by the end of your time with us, it feels like the beginning of a lifetime spent sharing stories about these magical encounters. Let’s return to the art of storytelling and sharing moments that become bookmarks in our lives, inspiring those around us. The world and its wildlife could certainly use more of these moments being celebrated and passed along.
Why we’re different
We recognize the responsibility that comes with wildlife travel. That’s why we work to minimize our impact, collaborate with local communities, and support conservation efforts. Whether it’s contributing data to research projects, participating in citizen science initiatives, or advocating for sustainable practices, we’re dedicated to protecting the places and species we explore.
In addition, we also invest in our research arm - Just the Wild Foundation. Within this we will build research capacity in the regions we work, build partnerships and research initiatives with other organizations, and spear head novel and innovative research projects to help build our understanding and knowledge of the animals we encounter.