Recently updated on July 28th, 2023 at 12:01 pm
Lush rainforests, icy tundras, craggy mountains; Mother Nature’s wild and wonderful landscapes are home to an extraordinary array of diverse wildlife. If you’re a nature lover, these are some of our favourite destinations to visit for abundant wildlife spotting opportunities.
Australia’s East Coast
Visit on: Tropical Reef and Rainforest
North America’s National Parks
Visit on: National Parks Wonders
Alaska
Visit on: Majestic Alaska
Costa Rica
Visit on: Costa Rica Eco Adventure
Patagonia
South America’s wild frontier, Patagonia is famous for its imposing glaciers and rugged mountains. Though much of its terrain can be unforgiving, Patagonia is home to an astonishing cornucopia of wildlife. At Tierra del Fuego National Park you can spot foxes and steamer ducks as well as condors and eagles soaring above, looking for prey. Travel to Ushuaia – the southernmost tip of South America – and you’ll be rewarded with playful sea lions and elegant Magellanic penguins.
Visit on: Wonders of Patagonia
Kruger National Park
Scour the dense brush for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife. From majestic lions lounging in the hot sun of the savanna to huge elephants and their adorable calves travelling as a family. From leopards prowling for their prey to giraffes grazing from the treetops. The Kruger National Park is teeming with life. Almost 150 species of mammal roam the park’s 2,000,000 hectares of land – an area roughly the size of Israel. See the animals you’ve been watching in nature documentaries for years, at home in their natural environments
Visit on: Essence of South Africa
Kaikoura
Keep a close eye on the waters off Kaikoura’s coast for a glimpse of the elusive and stunning sperm whales. These giants known to frequent the coastline of New Zealand’s whale-watching capital year-round. In other months, watch for pods of orca at hunt and play, and colossal blue whales – the largest animal ever to have lived on earth. Take in the stunning wildlife surrounded by the spectacular natural beauty of New Zealand’s mountains.
Visit on: New Zealand Uncovered