Wildlife Holidays

Art in Antarctica

In November and December this year, polar photographer Daisy Gilardini and watercolour artist David McEown will sail to the Antarctic Peninsula on board the comfortable, ice-strengthened 89-passenger Marina Svetaeva.

Luxury wildlife camp in Kenya celebrates 10 years

Kicheche Camps, the group of small, privately owned luxury wildlife camps in Kenya’s Masai Mara and Laikipia in Northern Kenya, will celebrate its tenth anniversary next month by launching a new itinerary, The Kicheche Triangle and a number of new responsible tourism projects which complement the existing programmes.

One-off wilderness retreats

Want to explore off the beaten track but still have all your home comforts? One Off Places has a selection of stylish wilderness retreats to suit the needs of those with a sense of adventure tinged with a requirement for a bit of pampering.

Witness the miracle of migration in Denmark

Discover the wildlife and beautiful landscapes of the island of Fanø on this superb fully guided break, with 3 nights onboard, including one night in port and a day and a half on the beautiful Danish island of Fanø. The perfect break for families and eco-interested travellers.

A festival of wildlife in Mexico

Leading specialist operator Wildlife Worldwide has announced that the destination for its eighth annual Festival of Wildlife for 2011 will be Baja California in Mexico, from 10-21 March. A donation of £100 per booking will go directly to support local conservation projects.

New residents move into Mary Arden’s Farm

Two exceptionally curly haired pigs and a rare hooded vulture have moved into their new home at Mary Arden’s Farm, once home to Shakespeare’s mother.

Discover wildlife and culture in a new light

Holidaymakers recently got a taste of things to come when escorted tour operator Page & Moy launched a preview edition of its new Wildlife & Culture 2011 brochure, due to launch in September 2010.

Enjoy a perfect summer in Scotland

This summer is the perfect time to take a Scottish wildlife break. From the inquisitive Pine Marten to the delicate Primula Scotica, the country has a range of exciting species to intrigue and inspire.

Be a happy camper & catch the annual migration

Known as the “Seventh Wonder Of The World,” the annual migration has always been a wildlife high for safari-goers, but according to Acacia Africa, this year it’s going to be a sell-out event.

A conservation success story in Namibia

Conservancy Safaris Namibia will be helping to make history this week as up to 15 black rhino are released into the 13,500 sq km Kunene region of North West Namibia.

Discover Surtsey – Iceland’s youngest volcanic island

Volcanologists and nature lovers can now discover Surtsey, Iceland’s youngest volcanic island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through a new interpretive centre, which opened in the Westman Islands on 2 July, 2010.

Scotland's wildlife in all its splendour

July and August sees Scotland’s wildlife in all its summer splendour. While visitors may be drawn to better known species such as the endearing Seal and the glorious Golden Eagle, there also exists a range of very beautiful and rare species which visitors just might have the opportunity to glimpse - if they know where to go and what to look out for.