15 INCREDIBLE WILDLIFE HOLIDAYS & EXPERIENCES FOR YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST

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However, my biggest concern with the industry is the number of places that are trying to exploit the wildlife tourism demand with animal attractions that are less than ethical.

And so I’ve put together to this guide to the Best Ethical Wildlife Holidays, Safaris and Sightings that I have either personally taken/seen/experienced myself, or are those I have researched and added to my own ethical wild animal encounters bucket list.

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BIG 5 SAFARI + WILDLIFE TOUR IN AFRICA

The Big 5 (Rhino, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Lion & Leopard) whilst being (unfortunately) known as such because they were the ‘Big 5’ animals that hunters prized the most. 01. Learn more

COME FACE TO FACE WITH A (KOMODO) DRAGON IN INDONESIA

The Komodo Dragon are native to Komodo National Park in Indonesia where they live on 3 Islands – Komodo, Rinca and to a lesser extent Flores. 02. Learn more

GIVE ELEPHANTS A BATH IN THAILAND

Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand is breaking the mould in Asia and is a shining example of how things should be done when it comes to interacting with these gentle giants. 03. Learn more

MOUNTAIN GORILLA TREKKING IN RWANDA & UGANDA

Back in Africa, tracking Mountain Gorillas in the jungle is consistently ranked as one of the top wildlife experiences on the planet. 04. Learn more

HANG OUT WITH ORANGUTANS IN BORNEO

If you love apes and monkeys, a wild animal encounter with the endangered Borneo Orangutans must definitely be on your list. 05. Learn more