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Wildlife Destinations

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.

Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays

Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays Review

6 March 202223 January 2022 by Margarita

Read my review of Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays in The Australian Travel & Indulgence Tucked away from the world, in the remote Loongana Range in North West Tasmania, Mountain Valley … Read more

Beach at the Edge of the World Tasmania

Travel Guide to Edge of the World, Tasmania

3 March 202222 January 2022 by Margarita

An island state of an island continent with nothing but Antarctica further south may already feel like the edge of the world, yet to reach the true Edge of the … Read more

Gunns Plains caves

Visiting Gunns Plains Caves in North West Tasmania

3 March 202215 January 2022 by Margarita

North West Tasmania is the gateway to some of Tasmania’s most spectacular nature destinations like Cradle Mountain, Tarkine Drive, and the stunning beaches of the northwest coast. Gunns Plains Caves … Read more

Gorgeous beaches in Tasmania

Gorgeous Beaches in Tasmania: North-West Coast

3 March 202211 January 2022 by Margarita

When you think about beaches in Tasmania, you probably imagine Wineglass Bay or Bay of Fires on the east coast. But as an island state, Tasmania is surrounded by stunning … Read more

Tarkine Drive: 2-Day Itinerary, Attractions & Accommodation (2022)

27 January 20228 January 2022 by Margarita

If you are planning a trip to Tasmania, chances are you’ve heard about Tarkine Drive, in the north-west of the state. It is one of the most beautiful natural destinations … Read more

Blue Mountains lookouts -Cave underneath Lincoln's Rock

24 Epic Lookouts in the Blue Mountains you can’t miss

21 March 20224 January 2022 by Margarita

The Greater Blue Mountains are all about stunning viewpoints and lookouts. There are entire trails that travel along clifftops and could be considered multi-kilometre-long lookouts, like the Clifftop walks in … Read more

Leven Canyon - Edge lookout

Leven Canyon – Tasmania’s Hidden Gem

27 January 20224 January 2022 by Margarita

Leven Canyon is a 250-metre deep ravine in North West Tasmania. It is Tasmania’s deepest limestone gulch, which is a narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of a river … Read more

where to see platypus in Tasmania

The Absolute Best Place to See Platypus in Tasmania

3 March 20223 January 2022 by Margarita

Heading to Tasmania and keen to see a platypus in the wild? I’ve got you covered. This guide reveals the absolute best place to see platypus in Tasmania. And the … Read more

north west tasmania - Things to do in Stanley

15 Things to Do in Stanley – Tasmania’s Prettiest Small Town

29 March 20221 January 2022 by Margarita

Looking for things to do in Stanley? We recently spent three days in this gorgeous town and put together this guide to our favourite things to do in Stanley. Stanley … Read more

Wallaman Falls

Wallaman Falls: All You Need to Know About Australia’s Highest Waterfall

29 November 20217 November 2021 by Guest Author

Just inland from Queensland’s Cassowary Coast, between Townsville and Cairns, is Wallaman Falls. Widely recognized, (though not unanimously), as the tallest waterfall in Australia. Set amongst the stunning rainforest of … Read more

Things to do in Port Stephens - Climb Mt Tomaree

50 Amazing things to do in Port Stephens – Your complete holiday guide

6 March 20229 October 2021 by Margarita

This post was updated after my latest visit to Port Stephens in March 2022 Like many Sydneysiders, I’ve been on the lookout for things to do in Port Stephens for … Read more

types of foxes - fennec fox

23 Types of Foxes and Where to See Them in the Wild

8 October 20217 September 2021 by Margarita

In my travels in search of wild cats, I have been lucky to encounter many different types of foxes in the wild. Practically every country I travelled to had a few … Read more

south american cats - Oncilla

11 Stunning South American Wild Cats and Where to See Them

8 March 20225 September 2021 by Margarita

When most of us think about South American wild cats, we picture the jaguar – the large spotted predator of the Amazon jungle. But did you know that South America … Read more

Khao Yai National Park wildilfe

Guide to visiting Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

15 November 202122 August 2021 by Margarita

Covering 2168 sq km, Khao Yai is the third largest National Park in Thailand. It incorporates one of the largest primarily intact monsoon forests in South East Asia, which earned … Read more

Black leopard - wild cats of Africa

10 Wild Cats of Africa and Their Unique Ways of Being a Cat

10 September 20213 August 2021 by Margarita

Wild cats are some of the most charismatic animals on earth, and Africa is home to 10 different wild cat species. Two of them are big cats: African lion and … Read more

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