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Thrilling safaris in Kenya and India to jungle journeys in Costa Rica and Brazil. Underwater adventures in Australia and Hawaii to icy expeditions in Alaska and Antarctica. The world is filled with extraordinary wildlife experiences. In honour of this, we look at the top Trafalgar trips where you can experience the best of the world\u2019s wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read next: What to pack for your first African safari<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. African Safari Adventure<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What better way to see the best of the world\u2019s wildlife than with a safari through eastern Africa. This extraordinary trip takes you through Kenya and Tanzania to the best safari parks in the world. You’ll visit the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Lake Nakuru and more. As you explore the parks, you’ll have the chance to spot all kinds of wildlife including the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo). You can also spot other big game like zebras, giraffes and hippos, plus hundreds of unique bird species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you add Zanzibar Island to your African Safari Adventure, you\u2019ll also experience a traditional dhow sailing and snorkelling trip. Here you can spot dozens of colourful tropical fish, bottlenose dolphins and other incredible marine life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GET INSPIRED BY: African Safari Adventure with Zanzibar Island Escape<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Namibia Adventure<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Make tracks through the ancient Kalahari Desert to see the extraordinary desert-adapted wildlife of Namibia. Spot herds of elephants, big cats and rhinos on safari in Etosha National Park. Or see the Marine Big Five (whales, dolphins, seals, mola and leatherback turtles) on a catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay. You can even discover the hidden life in the Namib Desert on a wildlife tour with a local expert. It\u2019s the world\u2019s oldest desert and one of the harshest environments on the planet, yet you\u2019ll find surprising forms of life from transparent geckos to the Namaqua Chameleon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:  The best safaris for every kind of traveller<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Best of South Africa<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Want to see the best of the world\u2019s wildlife? It doesn\u2019t get much more diverse than in South Africa. Spot the Big Five on a private safari game drive through Kruger National Park, and take a morning cruise on Lake Saint Lucia to see crocodiles, hippos and birdlife. Meet the penguin colony at Boulders Beach on the Cape Peninsula, then go on safari to track the Big Five in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. It’s the oldest park in South Africa with a legendary history of conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:  How reconnecting with nature on these African safaris will improve your health<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Wonders of Kenya<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tracking the Big Five in the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly one of Kenya\u2019s greatest wildlife experiences. But we\u2019ll take you further, with a visit to Samburu National Park where you can spot the Samburu Special 5, including unique species like the Grevy’s Zebra and the Reticulated Giraffe. Stay at the Ark Lodge in Aberdare National Park where you can watch wildlife congregate around a floodlit waterhole. And marvel at the bright pink flamingos that flock to Lake Nakuru National Park. We\u2019ll even take you to Ol Pejeta Conservancy<\/a>, the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and Sweetwaters Sanctuary to meet the cheeky chimpanzees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:  Photographing Africa\u2019s wildlife \u2013 stories from Mike Myers<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latin America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

5. Monkeys Jungles and Volcanoes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This trip to Costa Rica is all about extraordinary wildlife travel experiences. You\u2019ll take a riverboat through the canals and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park to see sloths, monkeys, caimans, iguana, crocodiles, sea turtles, rare ocelots, manatees and river otters, plus hundreds of bird species like toucans. You\u2019ll also meet a Local Specialist at the Sea Turtle Conservancy Foundation<\/a> to learn about the sea turtles in Tortuguero. If you’re visiting during nesting season (July to September), you’ll witness the turtles laying their eggs on the beaches. In Sarapiqu\u00ed, you\u2019ll meet the reptiles and amphibians of the Snake Garden Wildlife Center, while in Manuel Antonio National Park, you can spot 109 different animal species including whooping howler monkeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:  Where To See Wildlife In Costa Rica<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. South America Revealed with Brazilian Amazon and Gal\u00e1pagos Legend North and Central Cruise<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ll get two of the world\u2019s greatest wildlife experiences on this special trip. First, explore the mighty Amazon, the world\u2019s largest rainforest, where you can spot capybara, anaconda and piranha and hear the signature sound of the Screaming Piha. You\u2019ll also Make Travel Matter when we visit Monkey Forest, a wildlife refuge and rehabilitation centre. Next, we\u2019ll cross the ocean to the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, renowned for inspiring Charles Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution<\/a> and its endemic species like Gal\u00e1pagos penguins, tortoise, sea lions and marine iguanas. Whether you go snorkelling, hiking or sailing, you\u2019ll be amazed by the wildlife of the Gal\u00e1pagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Wonders of Patagonia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Patagonia\u2019s spectacular landscapes are filled with equally incredible wildlife. We\u2019ll take you to Tierra del Fuego National Park in Argentina, where you can spot beavers, red foxes, eagles and condors. Then, stop by the end of the world in Ushuaia where you can cruise through the Beagle Channel to spot sea lions, Magellanic penguins, petrels, albatrosses and cormorants. From elusive puma to cute guanaco, there are plenty of chances to see wildlife in Patagonia across Chile and Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:  The most amazing once-in-a-lifetime trips put on your bucket list<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

North America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

8. Hawaiian Explorer<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Swap the ice for the sun with our Hawaii trips to see the best of the world\u2019s marine life. You\u2019ll meet the conservationist at the Maui Ocean Centre<\/a> and marvel at the world\u2019s largest collection of Hawaiian green sea turtles, tropical fish, sharks and live Pacific corals. We\u2019ll also visit the Manta Ray Learning Centre with a Local Specialist to learn more about these magical creatures. If you\u2019d like to head underwater, you can choose to take a snorkelling adventure in Maui to spot spectacular sea life including colourful fish, coral and Hawaiian green sea turtles. Or you might like to go whale watching with an expert team. You’ll spot humpback whales and listen to their mystical songs through underwater hydrophones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Majestic Alaska<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Alaska\u2019s wildlife is truly magnificent. We\u2019ll take you cruising into the icy Kenai Fjords National Park where you\u2019ll see Humpback whales gliding past glacial icebergs. Explore the wilderness of Denali National Park with a Local Specialist and learn about the rare subarctic animals in the park. Keep an eye out for sea lions, otters, porpoises and seals as you cruise around the giant icebergs of Prince William Sound. You\u2019ll also have an incredible Make Travel Matter experience at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where they work to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska: home to famous American black bears<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia and New Zealand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

10. Contrasts of Australia<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Australia is famed for its unique wildlife and you\u2019ll experience it all on our Australian wildlife tours. Go sailing and snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, the world\u2019s largest reef, to spot colourful marine and corals. Wander through the Daintree Forest, the world\u2019s oldest rainforest, and Make Travel Matter by helping conservation efforts to restore an important wildlife corridor for native birds. You can even join a Local Specialist on a private boat cruise to see crocodiles lurking in the rivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near Melbourne, you can choose to venture to Phillip Islands where you\u2019ll watch the adorable penguins make their daily walk from the sea to their beach burrows. And in Sydney, we\u2019ll visit Wendy\u2019s Secret Garden at Lavender Bay, where you can spot all kinds of native birds like laughing kookaburras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT:  6 Unmissable Wildlife Encounters in Australia and New Zealand<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Perfect Tasmania<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tasmania is a natural oasis showcasing the best of the world’s wildlife. Take a walk through the extraordinary Cradle National Park and keep your eyes peeled to spot echidnas, wallabies and pademelons grazing in the wilderness. If you want to spot even more animals, you can return at dusk for a special nocturnal wildlife tour to spot wombats, possums and wallabies coming alive at night. Or you could learn about the region\u2019s conservation programs for the iconic Tasmanian Devil. If you\u2019d love to see the famous Tassie Devil, we\u2019ll take you to the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Richmond for a close-up experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the gorgeous Freycinet Peninsula, we\u2019ll cruise to Wineglass Bay where you\u2019ll enjoy lunch on the beach and maybe even spot pods of dolphins, sunbathing fur seals, flying sea eagles and migrating Humpback and Southern Right whales. Continue the search for Tasmania’s amazing marine life on Bruny Island. We\u2019ll cruise across the Tasman Sea through deep-sea caves to spot dolphins, seals, whales and seabirds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. New Zealand Uncovered<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ll be dazzled by New Zealand\u2019s wildlife experiences that take you from breaching whales to glittering glowworms. Kaikoura is New Zealand\u2019s whale watching capital and you can take a boat or a helicopter flight to see sperm whales and dolphins around the spectacular Kaikoura Peninsula. We\u2019ll keep the marine theme going when you cruise the serene waters of Milford Sound with the chance to spot playful dolphins, or take a wildlife cruise from Dunedin to the Otago Peninsula. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Franz Josef, you can visit the West Coast Wildlife Centre to see the endemic kiwi birds. We’ll also explore the beautiful Fiordland National Park, where you can spot wild trout and contribute to conservation efforts to help native birds thrive. As for the glowworms? You can experience these sparkling creatures in Rotorua and Te Anau\u2019s glowworm caves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: Seven Incredible Wildlife Destinations for Nature Lovers<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Golden Triangle and the Tigers of Ranthambore<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There are few wildlife experiences more exhilarating than seeing a tiger in the world. And that\u2019s exactly what you\u2019ll get when we take you to Ranthambore National Park in India. You\u2019ll join a local guide for a thrilling game drive through the jungle where you can spot the Royal Bengal tigers, along with other animals like leopards, hyenas, jackals, sloth bears, civets, mongoose, hedgehogs, crocodiles, cobras, turtles, chameleons and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Best of China with Yangtze Cruise<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Always dreamed of seeing panda bears? We\u2019ll take you to Chengdu, the home of the Giant Panda and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding<\/a>. You\u2019ll Make Travel Matter as you meet a Local Specialist and learn about the ground-breaking work being done by this non-profit research and breeding facility for the endangered giant panda. With fewer than 2,000 giant pandas remaining in the world, the team rescues and rehabilitates these adorable creatures. You\u2019ll get to see the team feeding and playing with the cheeky pandas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED CONTENT: 13 of the most remarkable experiences you can enjoy when you tour with Trafalgar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning for an iconic 2022 trip? Request the latest Trafalgar brochure<\/span><\/a> and start dreaming<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where have you seen the best of the world’s wildlife? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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