Not too close to what you expect, especially when you search in the wild, the animal comes with that thrilling feeling. It can be a motivating, breath-taking, and potentially life-changing experience. A wildlife focused holidays are becoming increasingly popular. Wildlife watching is a great way to get back to nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With so many wildlife vacations on offer in so many huge places. It’s hard to decide where to go or what animals to see. So I’ve put together my own top 10 favorite wildlife experiences in different places around the world. Some very remote desert areas, but never too far away from luxury. See National Parks In India.
1. ENCOUNTER MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN RWANDA OR UGANDA
Spotting a man-sized boulder in the wild jungles of Africa is a bucket list of many people. Mountain gorillas are the most magnificent of all non-human primates, and sadly, new stocks of rare animals. Only these gorgeous creatures will live in 700 worlds. They were all found in the border areas between Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tracking a man-sized boulder in Africa (takes half a full day, and allows you to spend an hour on a new stock of animals once you find them). A great experience and worth all the traveler’s effort. Check out a clip of my recent man-sized large stone tracking in Africa; The clip includes some stunning moments, such as silverback and baby cheating by touching me!
- Best time to visit: while gorillas can be tracked all year-long, the best time to track gorillas in Rwanda or Uganda is during the country’s two dry seasons: January and February and from June to September.
- Recommended tour operator: Uber Luxe Safaris
- My selection of luxury lodges: Bisate Lodge by Wilderness Safaris (Rwanda), One&Only Gorillas Camp (Rwanda), Singita Kwitonda (Rwanda) & Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (Uganda)
2. WALK WITH GRIZZLY BEARS IN ALASKA
This sounds like a crazy idea, but it’s not, at least not in Katmai National Park. Remote and native desert area in Alaska. In Katmai, don’t think of humans as victims of monster beach brown bears. Or as a risk of food abundance nearby and a 100+ year long wildlife conservation program. A scenic flight of a small plane, followed by a delightful beach landing. The meadows of Katmai, will take you where you will observe bears in their natural habitat. And even an unarmed guide walking into them.
- Best time to visit: Although you can encounter bears at any time in Alaska (except when they are inactive). The chances of seeing a bear are best when they collect seasonal focused feed. Salmon is a food source like yellowish and sedges. Bear view (not even dependent) is the only great place in Katmai Wild. June and August are the best months to see bear activity. (Digging clamps, playing grazing mating) and Katmai will walk them on wild beaches. In July and August, brown bears combine sockeye salmon feed. Near Brooks River Falls in the center of the national park. 3 allow the opportunity to see spectacular wildlife on the platform to see. (Unfortunately, there will be many others for you to share). Get ready bears!
- Recommended tour operators: Katmailand (bear viewing at Brooks Falls) & Alaska Bear Adventures (bear viewing along the coast)
- My selection of wilderness lodges(as close to luxury as you can get in Alaska): Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, Camp Denali, North Face Lodge, Kulik Lodge, Ultima Thule Lodge. In Katmai itself – the best place for a bear encounter – luxurious accommodations are absent.
3. KAYAK WITH WHALES IN ALASKA OR BRITISH COLUMBIA
Imagine an incredible sight of a whale killer, also known as the Orcus. Or the crunchy sound of the whale as he gently swims past your Eskimos. Another tourist on a boat trip sounds not crazy, but just you, the whale, and the overwhelming silence of nature. Kayaks with killer whales are one of the best places in the world. Johnstone Strait than close to the northeast corner of Vancouver Island. And s low-cost selection with a humpback whale near Adolphus Point near Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. No wonder why some whales testify to break just a few yards away.
- Best time to visit: The best time to kayak with whales is between the first half of May and September. The days are long (and storms at any time of the day – creating lots of rain) Whales are active in areas, and temperatures are moderate.
- Recommended tour operators: Sea Kayak Alaska (Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska) & North Island Kayak (Vancouver Island, Canada)
- My selection of luxury lodges in & around Vancouver Island (for Alaska, cf below): Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, Long Beach Lodge Resort, Wickaninnish Inn, & Sonora Resort.
5. TRACK WILDLIFE IN CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK (COSTA RICA)
Corcovado National Park is located on the OSA Peninsula in the southwest corner of Costa Rica. One of the most intense biological places on earth and its old growth is the beauty of the wet forest. Cloud forests, thorny swamps and wild beaches are beyond words. Or in the heart of the National Park, around the Serena Forester Station. Tropical wildlife, such as red macaws, tapirs, quetzals is due to the species. Red beetle frogs, snake boas, and just a few different species of monkeys. Call yourself extremely lucky when you find a beach hunting mountain lion or jaguar for holly. But beware of cattle of dark forest-eating peccaries.
- Best time to visit: Corcovado National Park is one of the wettest places on earth, so make sure to visit this corner of Costa Rica during the dry season to avoid most of the rains (January to March).
- My selection of luxury lodges: Lapa Rios & Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
9. SEARCH FOR ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS IN INDIA
The Ranthambore National Park is already a remnant of the Indian team in the desert. A former hunting ground park of maharajas still has the remains of temples and mosques. As well as an impressive 10th-century fort. There is plenty of exotic wildlife to observe, such as antelope, sambar, chital, monkey, and crocodile. But the main reason people visit Ranthambore is the magnificent and unforgettable Royal Bengal Tiger Spot. To increase your chances of a tiger (s) encounter, make sure you visit during the season. And spend many days of your vacation trekking to this gorgeous spot tiger.
- Best time to visit: most animals are seen at the end of the dry season, during the months of March, April, and May, when vegetation is sparse and animals come out in search of water. Be sure to bring warm clothes if visiting during the cooler winter.
- My selection of luxury lodges: Aman-i-Khas & Oberoi Vanyavilas
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