10 stunning locations for wildlife watching

Australia – Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest reef system, home to 1,500 fish species, six sea turtle species, and a myriad of captivating marine life.

Tanzania – Lion safari

Explore Tanzania, boasting Africa's largest lion population, with a private guide tracking these majestic beasts.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Explore the pristine Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, significant for Charles Darwin's work, featuring the famous giant tortoise.

Malaysia - Orangutans

Discover orangutans in their natural habitat at the Danum Valley Conservation Area. For the adventurous, experience a "jungle night walk" and encounter giant flying squirrels

Costa Rica – Sea turtle nesting

Explore the village of Tortuguero, meaning "region of turtles," with 22 miles of protected beach where turtles nest and lay eggs from March to October.

Madagascar – Lemurs

Over 10 species populate the "red island." Visit in the dry season (April to October) to get an up-close look at them in their natural environment.

Canada – Polar bears, beluga whales, and northern lights

Head to Churchill, to see the polar bears, experience playful beluga whales, and wind it all up with a breathtaking display of the northern lights.

Namibia – Black rhinos

Damaraland in northwest Namibia is one of the only places in the world where you can see black rhinos in the wild.

India – Asian elephants

Witness vegetarian beauties in their natural habitat at India's Jim Corbett National Park, also home to elusive tigers, and if fortunate, you might even spot a leopard.

Amazon rainforest, South America

In the Amazon rainforest, home to over 2,000 species of animals, prepare to see creatures like tamarin, capybaras, anteaters, anaconda, and more variety of frogs.

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