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.
North West Tasmania is the gateway to some of Tasmania’s most spectacular nature destinations like Cradle Mountain, Tarkine Drive, and the stunning beaches of the northwest coast. Gunns Plains Caves … Read more
No trip to Tasmania is complete without a visit to Cradle Mountain, even if it means packing a suitcase full of winter woollies for a summer vacation. Part of the … Read more
When you think about beaches in Tasmania, you probably imagine Wineglass Bay or Bay of Fires on the east coast. But as an island state, Tasmania is surrounded by stunning … Read more
If you are planning a trip to Tasmania, chances are you’ve heard about Tarkine Drive, in the north-west of the State. It is one of the most beautiful natural destinations … Read more
Leven Canyon is a 250-metre deep ravine in north-west Tasmania. It is Tasmania’s deepest limestone gulch, which is a narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of a river or … 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
Looking for things to do in Stanley? We recently spent three days in this gorgeous town and put together this guide to our favourite things to do in Stanley. Stanley … Read more
Just inland from Queensland’s Cassowary Coast, between Townsville and Cairns, is Wallaman Falls. Widely recognized, (though not unanimously), as the tallest waterfall in Australia. Set amongst the stunning rainforest of … Read more
Like many Sydneysiders, I’ve been on the lookout for things to do in Port Stephens for years. In fact, my very first getaway from Sydney was a camping adventure in … 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
Narooma is one of the most underrated destinations on the Far South Coast of NSW. Lying 350 kilometres from Sydney and 684 kilometres from Melbourne, it doesn’t get that much … Read more
In my travels in search of wild cats, I have been lucky to encounter many different types of foxes in the wild. Practically every country I travelled to had a few … Read more
When most of us think about South American wild cats, we picture the jaguar – the large spotted predator of the Amazon jungle. But did you know that South America … Read more
Covering 2168 sq km, Khao Yai is the third largest National Park in Thailand. It incorporates one of the largest primarily intact monsoon forests in South East Asia, which earned … Read more
Wild cats are some of the most charismatic animals on earth, and Africa is home to 10 different wild cat species. Two of them are big cats: African lion and … Read more