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Like the glorious sunsets, silence is golden in the Flinders Ranges Australia. Black eagles wheel over 600-million-year-old landscapes, patrolling the skies where pioneering tourism families and traditional owners preserve this special part of South Australia for the future…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes glamping in Northumberland, where he takes in the region’s stellar attractions Lindisfarne, the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle Northumberland is one of my favourite parts of…
Lemurs are unique to the island of Madagascar, an island that became separated from the African mainland when the super continent, Gondwanaland, broke apart. Are there lemurs outside of Madagascar?…
Roger and Eileen conclude their voyage through Sri Lanka visiting Negombo, Yala National Park and Colombo. To read the first half of their adventures, click here. We reluctantly left Uga…
Welcome to Tanzania, a land of natural wonders, rich culture and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, this East African gem has something for…
Aruba, a small island located in the southern Caribbean, is known for its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and year-round warm weather. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a…
In the first of a series of articles covering his trip to Sri Lanka, Mark Bibby Jackson goes on an elephant safari, sees the wonderful cave paintings at Dambulla and…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise check into Cley Windmill, Norfolk, go birdwatching, have a brush with a headless queen, and discover an inspirational wildlife sanctuary. Back in the Middle Ages…
Welcome to our guide on things to do in India, one of the most culturally diverse and fascinating countries in the world. India offers an unparalleled travel experience, with a…
If you’re planning a visit to Rwanda, one event you won’t want to miss is the Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony. This annual celebration…
After spending 22 years ferrying visitors to the temples of Angkor Wat, a group of elephants have found a new home at Kulen Elephant Forest at the foothills of Siem…
The predominantly rural north-eastern province of Kratie is gaining momentum with visitors, thanks in most part to its riverine celebrities – a pocket of critically-endangered Irrawaddy dolphins…
With its location in Marion County in north-central Florida, three miles east of the city of Ocala, Ocala National Forest is filled with unrivaled natural beauty waiting for you to…
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the varied eco things to do in Tenerife so long as you are prepared to venture away from the beaches and bars. Our Tenerife birdwatching guide…
Mark Bibby Jackson discovers the rich and varied things to do in Sandwich from a boat ride along the River Stour to the cinque port’s rich history. It…
Mark Bibby Jackson gets in tune with his inner self as he goes on an eco-tour in the Cardamom Mountains spending three nights under canvas in Wild Cambodia. It was…
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Sibylle Riedmiller, Director at Chumbe Island, Tanzania about the great success of the award-winning project over the past 30 years, as well as its uncertain future. One…
Mark Bibby Jackson looks into several initiatives aimed to confront the worrying increase in poaching African wildlife, a by-product of Covid. With the global death toll from Covid breaking the…
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Renowned for its matchless luxury and protected natural wonders, Riviera Nayarit Mexico stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coastline framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains. With virgin beaches…
Colombia is a country of contrasts. Where the past lives seamlessly with the present; where much loved cities border unexplored terrain; where mountain ranges kiss deserted beaches, all waiting to…
The Dominican Republic, one of the most popular Caribbean destinations for British travellers, has some compelling reasons to book for your first holiday out of lockdown. Climb to the very…
Roger Hermiston & Eileen Wise make the short trip to the Norfolk Broads to stay at Backwater, and glory in the wildlife and boating before visiting Houghton Hall. It was…
Just prior to the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, Marissa Carruthers experienced the bounty of breath-taking beauty on Bohol island in the Philippines, which locals are trying to preserve as…
One of the pressing issues of our age, the preservation of the natural habitats of the rich variety of wildlife on Earth, is a focus and concern for ecologists, naturalists, governments and travellers alike. The survival of the species has taken on a whole new meaning in the post-industrialisation world.
At one time, safaris were organised for the wealthy to take part in big game hunts, mainly in Africa. Now, however, although complacency cannot be the order of the day as poachers are still active and wildlife endangered, safaris are set up to introduce travellers to the wonders of animals roaming the plains or swimming in the lakes of Africa. Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Namibia offer trips never to be forgotten with often elegant, comfortable tents and instructive guides. Safari holidays also bring a very important amount of foreign currency into Africa.
The big five animals – lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant – are the most sort after for viewing, often in a canvas-roofed open-top jeeps. Equally appealing can be watching giraffes feeding from amazingly high trees or gazelles and wildebeest leaping through the savanna.
Although much has been done through legislation to protect wildlife in their natural habitats, poaching still takes place, habitats are encroached by developers and global warming results in the destruction of available food through drought. Much is now being done to establish new habitats for struggling animals throughout the world and the fight against global warming continues. Get there while you can. It’s magical.
