The Amazon Rainforest, known by many as the “Lungs of the Earth”, is the most biodiverse place on the planet. It is crucial for climate stability in Latin America and the world. Stretching across eight countries, including Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia, it covers more than 40% of...
Posts Tagged with Wildlife
Along with the man-made monuments and natural wonders, the endemic wildlife of a region are truly special. Sustainable tourism ensures that the people and places we visit benefit directly from tourism.
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Kenya VS Tanzania: Which of East Africa’s Best Safari Destinations Should You Visit? (12 minute read)
If you’re like us, you spend a lot of your time dreaming about a safari. What better thrill is there than seeing iconic species like lions and elephants in their natural habitat, surrounded by vast wildernesses? And when it comes to African safari destinations, Kenya VS Tanzania is a...
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Tiger Conservation in India: How We’re Helping (4 minute read)
It’s taken a while, but we are starting to see India bookings trickling in again as the country re-opens to travellers after the pandemic. And whilst we cannot wait to get back to showing our groups around the Taj Mahal, taking in the chaos of Delhi and heading up...
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Rhino Populations in 2023: How is This Iconic Species Doing? (8 minute read)
It’s one of the world’s most iconic and recognizable animals. A member of the famous Big Five in Africa but unfortunately also targeted by poachers for its ivory horn. The rhino is an incredible creature and one that fuels travel around the world as people flock to catch a...
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10 Interesting Facts About the Serengeti National Park (5 minute read)
It’s Africa’s most famous national park and the dream travel destination for animal lovers around the world. But how much do you know about the mighty Serengeti National Park in Tanzania? Are you planning a trip to the reserve in order to tick the Big Five off your bucket...
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Unique Wildlife: The Desert Elephants of Namibia (5 minute read)
If you’re travelling to southern Africa, then there’s a good chance that seeing some of the continent’s iconic wildlife is high on your agenda. Lions, rhinos, giraffes, leopards, the list is endless. But perhaps Africa’s most iconic creature is the elephant. The largest animal to walk the land on...
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The Best Places to Spot Sri Lanka’s Amazing Wildlife (7 minute read)
Sri Lanka is often much heralded as a wildlife destination, known for its large herds of Asian elephants, healthy density of leopards and other mysterious species, such as sloth bears, which inhabit its national parks. But despite this, the names of Sri Lanka’s national parks are not at all...
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The Results Are In: We Have a New Big Five (9 minute read)
Introducing the New Big Five! You are probably familiar with the traditional Big Five. They are those iconic African species which people long to see in the wild, the reason for shelling out the money to head on safari to Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia or South Africa. The majestic...
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Celebrating World Wildlife Day: 10 Conservation Success Stories from Around the World (11 minute read)
03 March 2023. Today is World Wildlife Day, when we celebrate the incredible diversity of life that inhabits our shared planet. From the tiniest insect to the largest predator, every living thing on Earth is an important part of the fabric of our world. Often, the focus is on...
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They’re Done Playing Second Fiddle: The Forgotten Highlights You Need to Visit (10 minute read)
Nearly every destination that you could wish to visit has that one main attraction. The one on the front of all the brochures. The one that gets shared endlessly on social media. And the one that all your friends and family are jealous of you for visiting. In Egypt,...
