Immersive wildlife experiences at Elmley.
Elmley National Nature Reserve covers 3,300 acres brimming with wildlife. Make the most of your time here with an expert led tour.
4x4 Land Rover Safaris
An off-road adventure to discover Elmley’s wildlife jewels!
Our Land Rover 4x4 tour is the perfect opportunity for our guests to explore the wildest parts of the Reserve, with our Reserve Warden and Head Guide, Simon
Whilst discovering the breath-taking views of the vast marshland landscape, with bright, wide-open skies, you can soak in some of nature’s ‘goodness’ with your very own guide and binoculars to help you along the way.
Unfortunately this tour is unsuitable for children under 2 years or for pregnant women. Please be aware this vehicle has two high steps to climb to reach the seating.
Dusk Walking Tours
Dusk along the marsh is an incredible time of the day, as the sun sets you will be able to witness Marsh Harriers soaring back to their single reedbed roosts, Hobbys snatching up dragonflies, Peregrine falcons whizzing past and dancing Bearded Reedlings, against orange blue skies. Waders and wildfowl will be heading back to their roosts after a day of feeding and preening, preparing themselves for the Autumn season which is rapidly approaching, along with possible Barn owls and Little owls coming out to hunt!
This walking tour last for two hours and is at a gentle walking pace with several stops but a moderate level of fitness is required.
Wildlife Wander Walk
Enjoy a shorter walking safari to enjoy our wildlife close to the farm. Each walk is different, and dependent on the time of year. Fluttering Butterflies and speeding Dragonflies, to soaring raptors such as Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon and not to mention our resident Owls! All possible within an hour and a half walk.
Private Tours
For a fully immersive experience, book a bespoke private tour around the Reserve covering our wildlife, history and landscape with our head guide, Simon.
Private walking and 4x4 tours are available and each tour will be tailored to your interests and the wildlife activity on the day.
Contact our Lead Nature Guide Simon to chat about availability and to book your private tour; simon@elmleynaturereserve.co.uk
Children's Activities
Head off on an adventure with our Nature Guides with our seasonal children's activities. Our children's activities are interactive and engaging and run on certain days throughout school holidays.
For bug hunting we will follow the tree line towards the old school house. The woodland is the place to go for bugs! We hope to see many dragonflies, damselflies, butterflies, bumblebees, beetles and much more.
For pond dipping we will make our way to the pontoon on the pond.