A Wildlife Travel Blog
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.
Planning a trip to Warrumbungle National Park? Here is everything you need to know about the iconic Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk. Between the endless horizons of the Western … Read more
Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Not sure what are the best spots to explore? Use our guide to the landmarks of Costa Rica to put together your Costa Rica itinerary. Costa Rica is … Read more
The NSW South Coast road trip is one of the best drives you can take from Sydney. You can do this Sydney to Narooma itinerary in a long weekend or … 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 safari destination should you … Read more
Taking up half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is THE most biodiverse country in the world. It is home to the world’s largest rainforest – the Amazon and the world’s … Read more
One of Australia’s most striking landscapes, the Simpson Desert is a largely uninhabited arid region that covers 143,000 square kilometres in Central Australia, near the middle of the continent. Like … Read more
Our trip to search for jaguars in the Pantanal gets off to a good start when my friend Ruth accidentally knocks down the former governor of Mato Grotto state with … Read more
Wondering what are the best places to see wildlife in Costa Rica? Ever dreamt of seeing a wild puma on your travels? Then have a look at the Costa Rica … Read more
Straddling the equator and divided among three countries: Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, Borneo is the third largest island on Earth. Its tropical rainforests are home to an incredible diversity of … Read more
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 South East Asia to see the region’s wildlife. So … Read more
Last weekend my good friend Steve took us to a little-known area in Royal National Park along South West Arm Creek, a few kilometres upstream from Winifred Falls. It’s a … 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
The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most popular national parks in all of Australia. And the great thing about it is that there are plenty … Read more
Philippines’ province of Palawan is as close as it gets to a tropical beach paradise. It is an entire archipelago of islands and islets, mesmerizing coastlines, crystal clear water and … Read more