On the trail of the Amazing Sunda Clouded Leopard in Borneo
The Clouded leopard is one of the most beautiful wild cats on earth. As a tree-dwelling inhabitant of dense tropical forests in Asia, it is rarely seen and, until recently, … 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.
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
The Clouded leopard is one of the most beautiful wild cats on earth. As a tree-dwelling inhabitant of dense tropical forests in Asia, it is rarely seen and, until recently, … Read more
The island of Borneo is home to an astonishing abundance and diversity of wildlife. It is easily the best place in Southeast Asia to see the region’s wildlife. So when … Read more
After seeing the astonishing amount of wildlife in the Northern and Southern Pantanal, we still had one unique Brazilian animal on our wishlist – the Maned wolf. Despite its large … Read more
Lying on the Pacific side of Costa Rica‘s remote Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay, or Bahía Drake, as Ticos call it, is a tranquil little town with idyllic beaches and plentiful … Read more
This trail is currently closed due to flood damage. Check the National Parks website for updates. My Walls Cave adventure did not go to plan. It was a last-minute decision … Read more
Fireflies in Australia? You bet! Better yet, you can see fireflies in the Blue Mountains, only a 2-hr drive from Sydney. But only in a brief window of time – … Read more
Straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil and featuring up to 300 individual falls, Iguazu Falls are one of the most spectacular natural attractions on the planet. But there is … Read more
My search for one of Argentina’s small wild cats, unimaginatively named the Geoffroy’s cat, gets off to a rocky start when I arrive in El Palmar, Entre Rios during an … Read more
Sitting on the side of the boat, tightly zipped into a wetsuit, I am terrified of making the next move and plunging into the ocean. I’m not a great swimmer, … Read more
Glasshouse Rocks are an unexpectedly spectacular series of rock formations on Narooma Surf Beach on NSW Far South Coast. Forged by immense planetary forces millions of years ago they are … Read more
Australia is home to some of the world’s most dangerous animals and If you believe everything you hear, Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Top End is one of the most … Read more
There is something for everyone in New York. For me, this was a low-budget detour from my month-long Costa Rica adventure, so I didn’t visit any bars or expensive restaurants … Read more
Central Australia, is a vast arid region in the centre of the continent. Often referred to as the Red Center, is an ancient world of the dusty red desert, endless … Read more
Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape was established in 1931 to save the area’s last 11 elephants from extinction and it is now home to more than … Read more
Thailand is home to over 1,100 species of butterflies. They can be seen anywhere: in Thailand’s National Parks, in the city and suburban gardens, in beach-side resorts and all over … Read more