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
Tucked away in the ancient Domeyko Mountains, about 90 kilometres from San Pedro de Atacama, Rainbow Valley (Valle del Arcoíris) is one of the most underrated and visually striking landscapes … Read more
Stretching between the Andes and the Pacific, the Atacama Desert is often described as the driest place on Earth – a landscape so stark and otherworldly that it’s been compared … Read more
Since you are reading this post, you are probably considering taking the 2 Day Great Ocean Road tour — and honestly, it’s one of the best ways to do this … Read more
Nero’s Golden Palace, Domus Aurea, built in the 1st century AD, was nothing short of a fantasy made real—a sprawling palace that stretched across the Esquiline, Palatine, and Caelian hills, covering … Read more
Florence is more than a city. It’s a Renaissance idea of a better world expressed through spectacular art and architecture. It is a magical place that captures your heart and … Read more
Australian parrots are so abundant and so diverse that nature documentaries often refer to Australia as the Land of Parrots. In fact, the southern continent even appeared under this name … Read more
Since you are reading this post, you are probably considering a Sri Lankan Safari and wondering what are the best places for seeing wildlife in Sri Lanka. We spent two … Read more
Lying along Sri Lanka’s south coast 35 km east of Galle, the small port town of Mirissa is the best place in the world to see the magnificent Blue Whales … Read more
Looking for things to do in Sigiriya? Enjoy seeing animals in the wild and visiting epic landscapes? Then this guide is for you Sigiriya Rock may well be one of … Read more
Once the capital of the Moorish kingdom, Granada is filled with gorgeous hotels. From charming Renaissance palaces and Moorish mansions to slick 5-star establishments. But choosing one could be overwhelming unless … Read more
Looking for things to do in Granada? Only have one day in town? Here’s how to see Moorish Granada in one day. Shaped by three different empires, Granada has enough … Read more
Looking for things to do in Avila, Spain? Here is the guide to the best sites to visit and things to see in Avila in a day. Avila is a … Read more
Before you plan your Cordoba itinerary, check out this guide to Moorish Cordoba and the 16 Moorish monuments that represent the Arab legacy in Andalusia. Imagine a flourishing Muslim city … 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
Looking for unusual things to do in Cordoba? Here is an itinerary for a self-guided Roman Cordoba walking tour to uncover the relics of a once-prosperous Roman city. One of … Read more