Easy birding/wildlife
These holidays focus on birds and/or mammals although the pace is gentle and we aim to give an insight into the general natural history of the areas we visit rather than focusing on specific species. There are, however, bound to be highlights such as seeing less common animals and enjoying particularly good views as well as having time for some exciting wildlife watching!
Andalucía – easy birding, Coto Doñana and Tarifa
The proximity of Africa, just over 14km at its closest point, makes this area a natural draw for migrating birds crossing the Mediterranean.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Andalucia 2018
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Botswana – Victoria Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta
A wonderful safari exploration of the pristine wilderness of northern Botswana to enjoy some of the most spectacular wildlife to be found in Africa or beyond.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Botswana 2016
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Bulgaria – easy birding on the Black Sea coast
One of the busiest bird migration routes in Europe, wild cats, migrating warblers and a range of raptors are among the exciting possibilities!
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Bulgaria autumn 2018
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Bulgaria – winter wild goose chase
We explore the wetlands of the Black Sea coast home to the endangered Red-breasted Goose, visit the oak-clad Strandja Mountains and spend time looking for mammals.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Bulgaria winter 2019
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Colombia – endemic wildlife, mountains and Caribbean
Home to a huge diversity of species including many endemics, from vast tropical grasslands to river valleys and the cloud forests of the Andes and Santa Marta Mountains.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Colombia 2018
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Colombia – Llanos Orientales and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
This trip combines the cloud forests and paramo of the Santa Marta Mountains and the Andes with the vast savannas of the east.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Colombia 2018
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Costa Rica – easy birding and natural history
From the western Pacific habitats to the eastern Caribbean slope, this holiday is a perfect introduction the Tropics, exploring Costa Rica’s exciting landscapes and bird life.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Costa Rica 2020
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Danube Delta – Europe’s greatest wetland
The channels, swamps and forests provide sanctuary for over 300 bird species. We stay on a travelling houseboat as we explore one of Europe’s last remaining wilderness areas.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Danube Delta 2018
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Devon – rare mammals and summer wildlife
Devon in the late summer is an idyllic place to be and this short break will introduce us to this beautiful county and give us a chance of seeing some of its splendid mammal-life.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Devon 2019
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Devon – winter birding in the West Country
This short break take us to some of the best sites in Devon and Somerset in search of birds of the wetlands and coast.
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Estonia – easy birding of the Baltic spring
The trip is timed to catch the best of spring bird migration and we will visit coast, woodland and wetland to track down a wide range of species.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Estonia spring 2016
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Estonia – mammals, birds and autumn migration
As well as the spectacle of autumn bird migration we will be looking for some of Estonia’s large mammals, which include brown bears, elk and ringed seals.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Estonia 2017
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Ethiopia – from the Rift Valley to the Bale Mountains
We travel from the extensive highlands, the largest mountain block in Africa, to arid savannas and rich forests, taking in unrivalled scenery and fascinating culture.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Ethiopia 2020
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Extremadura – autumn sojourn for wildlife and culture
Extremadura in southwest Spain is famous for its history, farming and landscape, as well as being one of western Europe’s most popular areas for birdwatching.
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Guyana – neotropical rainforest spectacular
A wonderful place for wildlife with 80% intact rainforest – a spirit of adventure will be well rewarded!
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Guyana 2019
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Hungary and Slovakia – easy birding and autumn wildlife
A week in the hills and plains of Slovakia and Hungary searching out resident and migrant birdlife and other local wildlife.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Hungary and Slovakia 2006
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Lake Kerkini and North Macedonia – Balkan birds and spring wildlife
A visit to Lake Kerkini, one of the most important wetlands in Europe, alongside the wealth of wildlife in North Macedonia combine to make a fantastic spring trip.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Kerkini Macedonia 2019
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Lesvos – easy spring birding in the Aegean
An exploration of one of the largest islands in the Aegean, famous for its birdlife. We will visit prime birding spots to catch the best of the spring migration.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Lesvos 2017
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Peru – cloud forest to rainforest in Manu National Park
A wildlife-filled journey along the famous Manu Road sees us journey from montane ‘puna’ grassland, through vast cloud forests and on into the vibrant Peruvian Amazon. No visit to Peru would be complete with a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Peru 2019
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Poland – Biebrza Marshes and Bialowieza Forest
The location of some of the richest habitats remaining in Europe. More than 180 species of breeding bird can be found at the vast Biebrza Marshes.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Poland 2013
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Poland – Eurasian Lynx and winter wildlife
A wintery week in the primeval forests and marshes of Poland to search for European Bison, Wolf and even Eurasian Lynx.
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Russian Far East – cruising Siberia’s forgotten coast
Siberia’s eastern coastline is undoubtedly one of the most remote and least visited regions of the globe, rich in wildlife and with some jaw-droppingly spectacular scenery.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Russian Far East 2018
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Southern Morocco – easy birding tour
A birding exploration of the varied habitats of southern Morocco.
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Sri Lanka – endemic wildlife, rainforest and coast
This holiday is a perfect introduction to the wonderful wildlife of Sri Lanka, which boasts an enviable number of endemic species.
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago – easy birding in the Caribbean
The perfect introduction to bird watching and the birds of the Caribbean, on these friendly, relaxing islands.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Trinidad and Tobago 2010
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Tanzania – the great migration Serengeti safari
A classic East African safari following one of the world’s great wildlife spectaculars – the migration of millions of grazing animals.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Tanzania 2017
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
The Algarve – easy birding in southern Portugal
We explore the varied bird-rich habitats of the Algarve, from the coastal wetlands and salt pans to the heaths and cliffs of the rugged Atlantic coast.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Algarve 2013
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
The Pantanal – jaguars, macaws and wetland wildlife
The world’s largest freshwater wetlands, covering about 200,000 square kilometres. The sheer number of birds and animals has to be seen to be believed.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Brazil 2015
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Uganda – mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and shoebills
Gorillas and chimpanzees in misty rainforests, prehistoric shoebills stood sentinel, roaring waterfalls, tree-climbing lions. This is a very different Africa.
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
Vercors – an introduction to invertebrates (by train)
A visit to the limestone mountains of the French pre-Alps to enjoy the diversity of invertebrate life to be found there in the early autumn.
Holiday type – easy birding/wildlife
