Spotting wildlife in Kaeng Krachan NP
From Khao Sam Roy Yot we headed to Kaeng Krachan – Thailand’s largest national park where we spent the next 4 nights. There are two camping sites for wildlife watching in … Read more
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 Khao Sam Roy Yot we headed to Kaeng Krachan – Thailand’s largest national park where we spent the next 4 nights. There are two camping sites for wildlife watching in … Read more
By the time of my second survey at Dakalanta Sanctuary, I was mentally prepared for the specific challenges of doing a wildlife survey on the Eyre Peninsula, or rather on … Read more
Lying near the town of Cunnamulla in South Western Queensland, Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary is an internationally known hotspot for Australia’s threatened birdlife. The 14,000 hectares property was owned by the … Read more
After living in Thailand for a few years, life brought me to the Australian outback in semi-arid western NSW, and I stayed there for over a year. Most of this … Read more
Eventually, my journey has brought me to Bhopal – the site of the infamous 1984 pesticide plant disaster that resulted in 4-8 thousand deaths (depending on the source of the … Read more
This is an updated post based on a 2002 visit to Kanha National Park during the early days of tiger watching in India. It was a very rustic experience at … Read more
October 6, 2012 was the World Migratory Bird Day. On this day birdwatchers in most European countries go out to their favourite birding locations to spot as many migratory birds … Read more
In October 2010, I had an opportunity to join a three-day survey of seabird colonies on Little Broughton Island and North Rock island in Port Stephens, on NSW Central Coast … Read more