Wildlife holidays are becoming increasing popular, with many being ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences.
Many of the species that are popular for wildlife watching are threatened or endangered so, like all our trips, we check out all of our wildlife holidays to make sure they are run responsibly.
We have hundreds of wildlife holidays for you to chose from whether you want to go on a
bear watching holiday or a
snow leopard tracking trip. But to help you find the perfect holiday for you we have picked our top ten wildlife watching experiences from around the world.
1. Gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda.
This is often the most popular and life changing of all experiences. Whether you want to see lowland gorillas in the Bwindi impenetrable forest or mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains we have a great responsible trip for you. Take a look our favourite
gorilla trip here.
2. The big five safari in Africa Africa is one of the places that you either love or hate and most people absolutely adore it! And why not? It’s almost impossible not to enjoy a safari in this beautiful country full of zebras, elephants, lions and wildebeest. Check out this
safari in Tanzania here.
3. Polar bears in the Arctic
With the recent change in the polar bear's conservation status it is more important than ever to make sure that your bear watching holiday is run responsibly. That’s why all our polar bear watching holidays have to adhere to our criteria so that you know that your holiday will help conserve these magnificent creatures. Have a look at this
polar bear watching holiday in Churchill, Manitoba.
4. Tigers in India This endangered species is one of the most elusive which means that a tiger watching holiday can be a very rewarding experience. With nearly 30 tiger reserves, India is a country that is making a great effort to conserve their tigers and is definitely well worth a visit. We like this holiday in
Bandhavgarh tiger reserve.
5. Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands are one of the most ecologically diverse areas on the planet and a must for any wildlife enthusiast. With a huge range of birds and mammals including fur seals, giant tortoises and sea iguanas, the Galapagos Islands are an experience of a life time. Check out this great
Galapagos holiday.
6. Whale watching Watching a whale break through the water and breach is a breath taking experience. Whether you want to see playful orcas or mighty humpbacks we have a trip to suit you. If you fancy being adventurous, try this
swimming with whales trip.
7. Grizzly bears in the Rockies Watching a creature so huge and powerful can be an awe inspiring experience. If you go to the right place at the right time of year you might just be lucky enough to spot some little bear cubs out to play. Our favourite is
this one in Canada.
8. Swimming with wild dolphins
Swimming with dolphins is often on peoples ‘things to do before you die’ list, and with good reason. Swimming with wild dolphins can be a magical experience and one you will never forget.
9. Antarctica Antarctica is the last true wilderness and home to many different species of penguins. Here, you will find adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins, seal colonies, whales and albatrosses. Why not
try this cruise?
10. Wolves in Europe You don’t have to travel too far to find a great wildlife experience. Even in Europe there are some great wildlife holidays just waiting for you. If you're lucky you might find some
wolves in France!
For more exciting experiences, check out our
wildlife holidays here.
Don’t forget that all of our wildlife watching holidays have to meet our criteria for environmental, social and economic responsibility which means that they minimise their environmental impact, benefit the local community or provide employment in the local area. They also abide by strict codes of conduct so not to distress the wildlife (for example not getting too close and ending encounters when animals leave rather than following them). Also, many of our wildlife tour operators regularly donate to and support conservation projects to protect and preserve endangered wildlife. You can find our criteria
here and the campaigns we support.
