Best wildlife destinations in the world

For the ultimate safari experience, book a wildlife trip to Botswana. Cruise along the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta in search of lion, leopard and rhino making the most of the lush riverbanks, while pods of hippo and submerged crocodile can be spotted in the murky shallows. A safari game drive through Chobe National Park will reveal herds of elephant, whilst the Moremi Game Reserve is teeming with birdlife including fish eagle, jacana, kingfisher and heron.

If seeing elephants is at the top of your bucket list, Sri Lanka is one of the best destinations in the world to see them in their natural habitat. Watch vast herds roam the grassy plains and dusty red roads of Udawalawe National Park before visiting orphaned babies at a local rehabilitation centre. Furthermore, a trip to the quiet and less crowded wetlands of Wilpattu National Park may also allow you to spot the elusive leopard. 

From the moment you arrive in Belize, you'll encounter an abundance of exotic wildlife and lush green landscapes. As the sun begins to rise above the protected waters of Crooked Tree Lagoon, we wander along its verdant banks in search of pot wood stork, heron, vulture, kingfisher, and the rare jabiru stork - at five feet tall and with a wingspan of up to nine feet, it is the tallest flying bird in the Americas. Dive into the crystalline waters of the Belize Barrier Reef to swim with turtle, and listen for the cry of howler and spider monkey at the Community Baboon Sanctuary. 

An ever-popular wildlife destination, Borneo boasts dense jungles, shady mangroves, murky swamps, and humid montane forests that are home to a thriving ecosystem of fascinating mammals and birdlife. Watch the forest come alive as the sun's warm rays cast a golden glow over the canopy below as you climb up to an observation deck in the Danum Valley. The morning mist rolls over the top of the trees whilst a chorus of bird song echoes through the forest. Back on the forest floor, we set off on foot to look for orangutan, gibbon and sun bear, as well as the rare clouded leopard and Sumatran rhino. 

For a wildlife trip like no other, climb onboard an ice ship in Norway to sail through the remote polar region of the Arctic. Seals rest on giant ice floes and arctic fox roam the bleak, showy white tundras. Home to the 'King of the Arctic,' a trip to Spitsbergen also presents the chance to see an elusive polar bear. Look out for walrus resting on the frost-bitten beaches and reindeer grazing on the barren plains of this icy wildlife wilderness.