50 Outstanding Safari Destinations Outside of Africa
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
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
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
Australia is one of the most biologically unique places on earth. Most Australian animals do not occur anywhere else. It is also a huge country and the best way to explore Australian … Read more
Located in one of Australia’s harshest environments, the Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park, commonly referred to as simply Breakaways, Coober Pedy is one of the most striking hidden gems of the Australian … Read more
Occupying half of South America’s landmass, Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world. It contains the world’s largest rainforest, the Amazon and the world’s largest tropical wetland, the … Read more
After spending a week watching jaguars in the northern Pantanal, we headed to the southern fringes of the wetland to track a different spotted feline – the Ocelot. Fazenda San … Read more
Oh the lovely Launceston, what a pleasant surprise you are. A delightful mix of colonial culture, wild nature, and a thriving culinary scene. There are plenty of things to do … Read more
Once you visited a fair share of National Parks around the world, you start dreaming of something wilder. Of a place that tests and challenges you before it rewards you. … Read more
Tucked away in Boodery National Park, Green Patch in Jervis Bay is a bit of a hidden gem. And not only it is a beautiful sheltered white-sand beach, but it … 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
Full of wild character, North West Tasmania offers a unique combination of remoteness and accessibility. It is home to the world’s largest expanse of cool temperate rainforest – the Tarkine … Read more
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
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
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
Anna Bay is a quiet seaside town in Port Stephens. Well, quiet for most of the year. It lies in the sweet spot between the rugged coastline of Tomaree National … Read more
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