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.
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.
And if you are looking for general guides to different types of animals, check out my Wildlife Guides category
Like most people, I came to the Atacama Desert to experience its spectacular, often surreal high-altitude landscapes. But I also took every chance I had to see as much Atacama … Read more
I’ve dreamt of seeing Patagonian pumas in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park for years. There are few experiences in the world as humbling and electrifying as locking eyes with … Read more
Heading to Tasmania and keen to see a platypus in the wild? I’ve got you covered. This guide reveals the absolute best place to see platypus in Tasmania. And 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
Keen to experience the magic of the tropical rainforest in Costa Rica? Love spotting wildlife on your travels? Then spend a couple of days wildlife watching in Tirimbina Lodge and … Read more
Palo Verde National Park is one of the most distinctive wildlife destinations in Costa Rica. Located in Guanacaste, it protects a rare combination of seasonal wetlands and tropical dry forest, … Read more
Lying on the Pacific side of Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, or Bahía Drake as Ticos call it, is a tranquil little town with sheltered beaches and abundant wildlife. It … Read more
Costa Rica represents only 0.03% of the Earth’s surface, yet it contains more than 5% of the planet’s biodiversity. And chances are, if you are planning a trip to this … Read more
Costa Rica‘s Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a magical forest of thick, lush green vegetation shrouded in mist. The forest is so dense that you almost never see the ground. … Read more
Costa Rica is home to pumas, but actually seeing one in the wild is exceptionally rare. These elusive cats move mostly under the cover of darkness, range across vast territories, … Read more
When you imagine exploring Roman ruins in Rome, you probably picture famous monuments from a single ancient world. But when you get there, you realise that what you’re seeing is … Read more
While not considered a wild cat watching destination, Costa Rica is home to six species of wild felines: Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot, Margay, Oncilla and Jaguarundi. Most of these cats are … Read more
Wondering what it’s like in Florence in winter? The air is crisp, mist often hangs over the Arno at sunrise, and the low winter light turns the city’s marble facades … Read more
Italy’s beauty is often defined by its cities like Rome, Florence and Venice. Yet beyond the palaces and piazzas lies another Italy, one where culture and nature walk side by … Read more
From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet. Sure, we have a fair share of iconic and instantly … Read more