Whale, Bird & Dolphin Watching in Spain
As autumn approaches, adopt the natural world’s approach and head south on this sublime five-day holiday that’s a must for wildlife enthusiasts. From a comfortable eco-lodge just outside Tarifa in…
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As autumn approaches, adopt the natural world’s approach and head south on this sublime five-day holiday that’s a must for wildlife enthusiasts. From a comfortable eco-lodge just outside Tarifa in…
Enjoy off-peak sunshine on a Sri Lankan beach getaway in Tangalle, a hidden gem on the beautiful southern coast. Relax on white sands, snorkel in sparkling waters, whale watch, canoe though mangroves, surf…
The Sagres Birdwatching Festival is set to return on 3 to 6 October. A hotspot for biodiversity, Sagres is a verdant region in the western point of the Algarve, and…
Ahead of World Elephant Day on 12 August, Born Free has launched its Elephants in Crisis appeal on behalf of an iconic species that could disappear from much of Africa within…
Fancy a flavour of South America while you visit the New Forest this summer? Cottage Lodge Hotel in Brockenhurst, in the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire, has teamed…
With Endangered Species Day on the 18 May, now is the time to book a once in a lifetime wildlife trip with Explore to see incredible animals in their natural habitat. Search for…
Once more Travel Begins at 40 has teamed up with Travel PR to provide five tips for those of you looking for a little travel spice, from whale watching in the Azores to hiking in County…
Phil Ellis went on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Uganda to see the country’s mountain gorilla in its natural environment, and find it a life-changing experience…
On a South Africa Travel trip to the Western Cape, with a brief excursion into the Eastern Cape, Eileen Wise and Roger Hermiston dip their toes into this remarkably vast…
Travel Begins at 40 founder Mark Bibby Jackson has visited more than 60 countries in a quarter of a century of travelling, he answers some of your most popular travel…
Sabah Borneo Holidays can be rich, rewarding and varied as Mark Bibby Jackson realises as he encounters a wealth of wildlife in its natural environment and becomes re-acquainted with an…
Photography holiday specialist Tatra Photography has reduced its eight-night wildlife workshop to South Luangwa in Zambia, departing 12 or 19 May to…
Luke Bailes, the charismatic founder of Singita, is one of the most influential individuals in African wildlife conservation tourism, preserving swathes of African wilderness by promoting environmentally conscious and socially…
Considered one of the safer safari destinations, introduce the family to the wonders of the wild and free in the heart of the Kalahari, Botswana this year. The…
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Michael Bond’s original book entitled A bear called Paddington, now translated into 40 languages. The book was later brought…
Who doesn’t remember reading Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”? Iceland, a swirling science lab of extraordinary magnitude, is relentlessly under the spell of nature. The island…
If you’ve had enough of all this cold weather – look no further – and we even have some ideas about how you could enjoy the snow if you’re that way inclined, with our weekly salvo from our friends at Travel PR. So…
Beautiful, dramatic, with design-conscious places to stay and eat, thermal pools in lush forests, and great, sweeping beaches, the Azores are widely recognised…
Home to Point Pelee National Park and Ontario’s southernmost point, as well as numerous wineries, southern Ontario contains a wealth of opportunity and adventure for 2018 and beyond…
March 3 marks World Wildlife Day, and to celebrate the occasion, adventure travel specialist Explore has put together the ultimate wildlife spotting calendar. See Bengal tigers in the wild in…
Celebrity Cruises has collaborated with Galapagos National Park to plant more than 30,000 trees on Santa Cruz Island, in Los Gemelos, with the aim of conserving the pristine archipelago that…
National parks, nature reserves and walking trails – West Sweden is the perfect destination for anyone who loves outdoor activities. Watch the cranes dance at Lake Hornborgasjön, experience life beneath…
Specialist travel outfitter Natural World Safaris announces an exclusive new photographic safari for 2018 to South Georgia led by renowned wildlife photographer David Yarrow. Forming part of its specialist led Aperture by…
A pioneering sustainable tourism project is making its debut in the heart of the Cambodian jungle. Marissa Carruthers finds out from Willem Niemeijer how a stay at the Cardamom Tented…
One of the pressing issues of our age, the preservation of the natural habitats of the rich variety of wildlife on Earth, is a focus and concern for ecologists, naturalists, governments and travellers alike. The survival of the species has taken on a whole new meaning in the post-industrialisation world.
At one time, safaris were organised for the wealthy to take part in big game hunts, mainly in Africa. Now, however, although complacency cannot be the order of the day as poachers are still active and wildlife endangered, safaris are set up to introduce travellers to the wonders of animals roaming the plains or swimming in the lakes of Africa. Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Namibia offer trips never to be forgotten with often elegant, comfortable tents and instructive guides. Safari holidays also bring a very important amount of foreign currency into Africa.
The big five animals – lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant – are the most sort after for viewing, often in a canvas-roofed open-top jeeps. Equally appealing can be watching giraffes feeding from amazingly high trees or gazelles and wildebeest leaping through the savanna.
Although much has been done through legislation to protect wildlife in their natural habitats, poaching still takes place, habitats are encroached by developers and global warming results in the destruction of available food through drought. Much is now being done to establish new habitats for struggling animals throughout the world and the fight against global warming continues. Get there while you can. It’s magical.