About Go-wild by WANEE
Vietnam’s Birding & Wildlife Tour Specialists
Go-wild by WANEE is a Vietnam-based specialist in private, tailor-made birding and wildlife tours. Our journeys are shaped by local field knowledge, realistic wildlife expectations and responsible decisions throughout the trip.
Our team brings together biologists, birders, wildlife guides, trip planners and local specialists across Vietnam — designing each journey around your interests, timing, target species and preferred pace.
EST. 2013
6 JOURNEY TYPES
14 FIELD SPECIALISTS
HO CHI MINH CITY, VN
Field note — Go-wild team
Our Story
Go-wild grew from years of exploring Vietnam’s forests, wetlands and mountain habitats. That field experience taught us that meaningful wildlife journeys depend on season, habitat, wildlife behaviour, travel pace and changing conditions, not destinations alone.
Today, we design and operate field-led birding and wildlife journeys across Vietnam, from private tailor-made routes to carefully planned small-group departures. As part of WANEE, we believe tourism, when thoughtfully designed, can create value for travellers while contributing positively to nature, conservation and local communities.
What Shapes Every Go-WILD Journey
Field-informed design
Routes are shaped around season, habitat, target species, travel dates and real field conditions, not a fixed template.
The right journey format
Travel privately on a route shaped around your interests, or join a carefully planned small-group departure built around a proven wildlife focus.
Honest expectations
We explain what is realistic, what is uncertain and what may need to change as field conditions develop.
Responsible wildlife practice
We prioritise low-disturbance observation, sensitive-site protection and responsible decisions in the field.
Our Method
How We Design and Operate Each Journey
Every Go-wild journey begins with the field. For tailor-made tours, we combine your priorities with local knowledge to shape the route. For scheduled departures, we apply the same principles to carefully developed routes, timing and group design.
Wildlife focus
Birds, primates, reptiles & amphibians, or a broader natural-history route.
Season & conditions
Timing checked against breeding season, weather and current field reports.
Route & pace
Locations and travel pace matched to your interests and time available.
Guide & local support
Paired with a specialist or regional partner who knows that habitat well.
Responsible adjustment
Plans adapt in real time to protect wildlife and keep expectations honest.
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GIVE BACK
How Our Journeys Give Back
Go-wild is part of WANEE’s wider work in nature education, conservation and sustainable tourism.
A defined share of Go-wild’s profits supports WANEE’s nature education initiatives for children, including workshops and field-based learning through Kids-Hub. We also work with local guides, researchers, communities and conservation partners across Vietnam.
Journey Types
Our Wildlife Journeys
Birding, primates, herping, photography, and slower nature travel each ask for different timing, habitats, and field support.
Birding Tours
Field-led journeys designed around target species, habitats, season, pace, and route design.
Private or small-group
Primates Tours
Low-disturbance encounters guided by regional knowledge and realistic expectations on site.
Private or small-group
Herping Tours
Seasonal night-field journeys focused on Vietnam’s reptiles and amphibians across Vietnam.
Night sessions, small groups
Wildlife Watching Tours
Journeys connecting birds, primates, mammals, reptiles and wider natural history and ecosystems.
Private or small-group
Wildlife Photography Tours
Field-focused photography journeys planned around behaviour, light, access and conditions.
Private or small-group
Wild Harmony Journeys
Slower nature-based travel combining wildlife, landscapes, culture, local connection and communities.
Private, relaxed pace
Our Team
The People Behind Every Journey
At Go-wild, our team is made up of dedicated wildlife guides, trip planners and local specialists who live what they do, each bringing hands-on field experience and a strong commitment to responsible travel.
Core Team: Product, Planning and Support
THANG NGUYEN
Since 2013
Biology and tourism graduate with experience since 2013 across birding, wildlife tourism, research and conservation projects in Vietnam. He leads journeys while overseeing Go-wild’s product design, field standards and conservation direction.
MAI MAI
Since 2015
Ecology graduate who began in NGO environmental education before moving into nature tourism. Mai supports tour leaders and clients throughout each journey, coordinating logistics and service so field teams can focus on delivering an honest, well-run trip.
THU HIEN
Since 2022
Biology graduate who started in conservation organisations before building experience in ecotourism. Hien coordinates services across Go-wild’s tours and, during peak season, also assists in leading Wild Harmony journeys.
Field Specialists: Birding, Herping & Nature Guides
VU HERP
Since 2016
Vu has contributed to research and published reports on newly described reptile species in Vietnam, and is completing a PhD on cave-dwelling gecko species. On tours he shares in-depth field knowledge of Vietnam’s reptiles and amphibians.
LQ NGON
Since 2020
Holds a master’s degree focused on amphibian and reptile diversity in the Mekong Delta. Ngon brings that research background to Go-wild’s nature tours, guiding with a calm, attentive approach in the field.
DANG QUANG TRONG
Since 2008
Spent nearly two decades guiding in Cat Tien National Park before extending his work nationwide in 2016. Trong regularly joins Go-WILD’s fixed programmes each year during peak birding and primate-viewing season.
HOANG QUY
Since 2022
Completed a biology degree at Ho Chi Minh City University of Science while interning with the guiding team, joining full-time after graduation. Quy now leads birding and primate tours and helps train newer guides.
THANH TAI
Since 2023
Originally trained in psychology, Tai found his direction in fieldwork after joining Go-wild and completed two years of intensive guide training. He now leads birding tours and supports the nature education programme for children.
GIA THINH
Since 2023
Worked in the amphibian research lab at the University of Natural Sciences before joining Go-wild’s herping programmes. Known within the team for locating reptiles and amphibians efficiently on night walks.
Regional Partners: National park & Freelance specialists
KHANH TRAN
Since 2016
Worked for years in Cat Tien National Park’s science department before moving into its tourism department. Khanh leads night-viewing routes through the park, drawing on years of route knowledge built up on site.
HO PHU QUY
Since 2015
Guides Go-wild’s Wild Harmony journeys, drawing on his knowledge of Mekong culture and everyday life along the river. Quy also actively contributes to Go-wild’s children’s nature education programme.
BUI DUC TUAN
Since 2016
Active in primate conservation work in Vietnam and has appeared on international programmes covering the subject. As a Go-WILD partner, he contributes directly to selected primate-focused journeys in Central Vietnam.
XUAN THANH
Since 2014
Guides Go-WILD’s Wild Harmony journeys, drawing on his knowledge of Mekong culture and everyday life along the river. Quy also contributes to Go-WILD’s children’s education programme through field activities.
NGUYEN HUU
Since 2018
Completing a master’s thesis on the behaviour of the red-shanked douc, spending over 70% of each month tracking wild populations. Huu leads Go-wild’s primate tours in Central Vietnam.
Proof
Field Experience, Made Visible
Our knowledge is built through real journeys, long-term field experience, collaboration with local specialists and continuous learning from changing conditions across Vietnam.
Field Notes
Real guide notes, sightings context, and route moments from Go-WILD.
Seasonal Guide
When destinations works best for forest birding, primates, wetlands, and night field time.
Species Profile
Practical context for key birds, primates, and other wildlife associated with Go-WILD.
Start planning
Planning a Birding or
Wildlife Journey in Vietnam?
Share your travel dates, wildlife interests, target species and preferred pace. We’ll advise honestly on what route is realistic.
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