Today I’m sharing travel tips on places for the best wildlife experience. As the English writer Samuel Johnson said, “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality. And, instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” So, if you’ve always imagined how it looks like when a huge whale breaches the ocean’s surface or a lion hunts its prey, there’s no reason not to go and see it in person. Luckily, today there are many wildlife holidays you can opt for.
Gansbaai (South Africa)
There’s hardly anything more extreme than diving into the shark-infested waters of South Africa. Gansbaai is a small fishing village in South Africa, famous for shark cage diving. Since the waters in this part of South Africa are full of sharks. However, tourists have a chance to get into a cage and see these marvelous creatures in person. The cages in which you go under the water are 100% shark-proof and there’s nothing to be afraid of. Furthermore, this thrilling experience is something that’ll inspire you for a lifetime. The best time to visit Gansbaai is May to October. That’s when the success rate of shark sighting is highest and surpasses 95%.
Quebec (Canada)
Quebec is a city that sits on the St Lawrence River. It is a couple of hours away from the gulf of St Lawrence. During certain times of the year, you can spot up to 13 different whale species This includes humpback, blue, fin and killer whales among them. The best time to visit Quebec and go on a whale-watching trip is between mid-May and mid-October. There are many whale-watching operators that can take you to this beautiful place. There’s nothing to be afraid of as there are strict rules and ships aren’t allowed to get too close to the whales. So, place Quebec on your list as best places for wildlife.
Corcovado (Costa Rica)
The national park of Corcovado is surely one of the most intense biological places on the planet. Cloud forests, old-growth wet forests, wild beaches and mangrove swamps in this national park are absolutely magnificent. Not only this, but Corcovado is full of tropical wildlife. Tapirs, red macaws, quetzals and many different types of monkeys are just some of the animals you can spot. If you’re lucky, you might even get a chance to see a mountain lion or jaguar hunting. Since this is one of the wettest places on earth, make sure you visit it during the dry season (January to March).
Serengeti (Tanzania)
The great migration is one of the most dramatic scenes of African wildlife. During the migration, more than 1.5 million wildebeests and 200,000 zebras set off on their 1,200-mile odyssey. What makes the great migration so special is that all of these animals are hunted by predators during their journey. Wildebeests and zebras follow the rain, which means you’ll have to plan your travels accordingly. The best time to visit Tanzania is February or March. This the time when animals congregate in Serengeti. By June and July, animals get to Masai Mara (Kenya), and that’s where you can witness Grumeti River crossings.
Yellowstone (USA)
The Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park is listed as one of the best places for wildlife. This place is famous for being a home to “big five” animals in the USA. The famous “big five” consists of the grizzly, bison, elk, wolf and cougar. If you visit Yellowstone, chances are you’ll get to see all of them. If you get up early in the morning, you might even spot a bear or wolf looking for a prey. Spotting a cougar may be more difficult but it’s possible if you’re persistent enough. If you want to record these incredible creatures by night, make sure you check out trail cameras before you visit Yellowstone.
All of these five best places for wildlife experience guarantee you a great time. So there’s no reason why you shouldn’t book your flight today. Be a witness to some of the best places for wildlife experience on earth.
Have you be on a wild life vacation before? If so, where were you a what did you see. If not, what spot would you like to visit. You may also like 4 Top Family Activities in Bali.
Author – Diana Smith is a full time mom of two beautiful girls simply in love with interior design and DIY projects. In her free time she enjoys exercising and preparing healthy meals for her family.
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