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.
Tucked away in a remote corner of northeastern Thailand, in Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary – a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the country’s most beautiful waterfalls – Thi Lo … 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
Looking for an amazing day tour from Sydney? Dreaming of seeing dolphins in the wild? Then the Port Stephens day trip from Sydney with a dolphin watch cruise is for … Read more
Home to the dreamy Erawan Waterfall, Erawan National Park is one of the most beautiful National Parks in Thailand. Imagine a river flowing down a 2100-meter-tall jungle-covered mountain, collecting calcite … Read more
Environmentally conscious travellers can benefit from heading to ecotourism destinations if they want to impact the environment positively. Still, how sustainable can they be as a part of the tourism … 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
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
I’d been quite footloose during my trip to Latin America – one month was about as far in advance as I’d arrange anything at all. Corcovado, though, was the one … 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
The Peninsula Valdes is a small, remote corner of Argentina, a desolate and windswept coastline of Patagonia where the waves of the Atlantic Ocean break against the coastal cliffs. Yet, … Read more
South America’s southernmost region, Patagonia, and more specifically the Patagonian Plateau is renowned for its untamed, rocky terrain and incredible fauna; and the Puma is one of its most recognizable … Read more
A Southern Spain road trip is a journey through a region shaped by powerful empires: the Romans, the Arabs, and finally, the Christian kings who flourished on the riches extracted … Read more
Wattamolla to Little Marley Beach walk in Royal National Park has it all: a forest swimming hole that looks like an infinity pool, a particularly colourful section of clifftop rocks, … Read more
To be completely honest, I expected Iguazu Falls to be at least slightly overrated. They just sounded too good to be true, especially considering the huge crowds that you would … Read more
The small town of Rotorua on New Zealand’s North Island is one of the earth’s most unearthly places. It sits inside a collapsed volcano crater known as the Rotorua caldera. … Read more