A Wildlife Travel Blog
So you are dreaming of a wildlife safari, of experiencing the thrill of coming face to face with wild animals on their own turf. But which wildlife watching destination should you choose? With more than 6,000 national parks across the world and more than 15,000 species of birds and mammals alone, choosing a safari holidays destination can be a daunting task.
While most people are familiar with African safari destinations, there are many more incredible safari holiday destinations outside of Africa. Here you will find wildlife destination guides, suggested itineraries and trip reports from my wildlife watching trips that will help you plan your own wildlife safari. Scroll through the posts below or use the main menu to select a particular wildlife watching destination.
From the egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet, which makes Australia an extraordinary safari holidays destination. Sure, … Read more
Australia is famous for our unique wildlife and while the cities are not typically considered as wildlife-watching destinations, with a bit of luck and effort you can see some of … Read more
Home to the world-famous Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park protects 169 square kilometres of rugged Freycinet Peninsula coastline dominated by pink granite mountains and idyllic bays with white sandy beaches. … Read more
Once I explored the iconic locations of southern Tasmania like Bruny Island, Tasman Peninsular and Freycinet National Park, I wanted to get off the beaten path and visit some less-known … Read more
A crash of rhinos, anyone? Or a prickle of porcupines? How about a parliament of owls? If you have no idea what I am talking about, you are not alone. … Read more
Wild and remote, Tasman Peninsula has one of the most dramatic coastlines in Australia. And for a continent literally surrounded by stunning coastlines, it is saying a lot. But while … Read more
Before you start planning your Tasmania getaway, check out this exhaustive list of things to do on Bruny Island. There is something for everyone on Brudy, from unique wildlife to … Read more
There aren’t many travel experiences more rewarding than having a close encounter with wild animals on African Safari holidays. Be it a lion, a whale, or a meerkat, it’s all about … Read more
One of the best birdwatching locations in Royal National Park, Curra Moors loop track is also one of the easiest ways of getting to Curracurrong Falls as it follows a … Read more
Have you ever dreamt of following in the footsteps of David Attenborough? Of visiting the world’s wildest places and witnessing the intimate moments of animals’ lives? This is what the … Read more
As the largest terrestrial animals on earth, elephants are some of the most iconic and well-known creatures in the world. But did you know that there are seven different types … Read more
Located in the northern section of Mount Kaputar National Park, Sawn Rocks is a 40-meter-high cliff face composed of perfectly pentagonal (five-sided) columns. Its appearance is so bizarre that you … Read more
Canyons are some of the most dramatic geological formations on earth and there are 70 stunning canyons in the US to explore. Carved by the elements over millions of years … Read more
Occupying half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. It contains the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon and the world’s largest tropical wetland, the … Read more
Surrounded by the unbroken horizons of the great Western Plains in north-central NSW, Pilliga forest is the great expanse of semi-arid woodland dominated by the Cypress Pine, Iron Bark, and … Read more