Costa Rica’s Continental Divide and Poas Volcano
We arrived in Sierpe soaked to the bone from our boat ride from Drake Bay. Once we changed into dry clothes we jumped into the car and headed for San … 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.
We arrived in Sierpe soaked to the bone from our boat ride from Drake Bay. Once we changed into dry clothes we jumped into the car and headed for San … Read more
Once the ‘business’ part of our South Africa trip was finished, it was time for the Kruger Park safari. While South Africa is one of the top countries to see … Read more
After spending a day in the tranquil town of Drake Bay we had an early start the following morning to meet our guide Bolivar from Surcos tours who was taking … Read more
The short answer… yes. If you don’t mind the crowds. Manuel Antonio is one of the top beach towns in Costa Rica, and one of the most popular inexpensive warm … Read more
After exploring Asia for several years, I finally made my way over the Pacific Ocean and, after a brief stopover in New York spent three weeks exploring Costa Rica. My good friends … Read more
As far as unusual birdwatching destinations go, Lake Rotorua will top many lists. The lake and its namesake town lie inside of a collapsed volcano crater known as the Rotorua … Read more
Living in Australia, we often overlook New Zealand in favour of more distant and exotic destinations. And it is a shame because New Zealand is one of the most stunning … Read more
Lake Pukaki to Queenstown road trip is the most spectacular drive in New Zealand, in my humble opinion. Between the dreamy-blue glacial lakes, the snow-covered ridges of Aoraki/Mount Cook National … Read more
New Zealand’s South Island is the land of incredible contrasts. From the lush rainforests of the Fiordland National Park, we headed to the snow-covered mountain tops of Fox Glacier in Westland … Read more
When most of us think about New Zealand, the first thing that comes to mind is the magnificent scenery portrayed in The Lord of the Rings movies. So not surprisingly, … Read more
After exploring the mangroves of Khao Sam Roy Yot and the jungle of Kaeng Krachan National Parks, our next adventure took us to a different kind of wildlife watching destination … Read more
Living in rural Thailand for a few years, I was fascinated by the diversity of moths and butterflies that I could see around my house. And as any naturalist would, … Read more
With oceans patrolled by sharks, rivers and billabongs teaming with crocodiles and forests concealing venomous snakes and spiders, you may be wondering if there is any wildlife in Queensland that … Read more
The Australian national anthem paints the picture: “our land abounds in nature’s gifts of beauty, rich and rare.” Nature explorers are wild about wildlife. With millions of annual visitors, increasing … Read more
The land of Mowgli, Bagheera and Shere Khan, India is home to some of the world’s most famous national parks. There are hundreds of national parks and wildlife reserves in … Read more