Explore the wild wonders of the world with the Wildlife Adventure Handbook 2024. Packed with captivating stories, expert tips, and must-visit destinations, this guide is your passport to extraordinary wildlife experiences. Unlock the secrets of nature’s most enchanting creatures and habitats.
Wildlife Adventure Handbook 2024
Few things are as enlightening as witnessing animals in their natural habitat. You’ll be hooked after just one look. Imagine the excitement of witnessing polar bears in their native environments or hearing zebras’ thunderous hooves during their migration. In order to get you closer to some of the most amazing experiences on earth in 2024, we have compiled a list of the top Wildlife Adventure Handbook 2024.
January: Finland
Make 2023 your year to reconnect with the natural world. Go on an adventure in the isolated wilderness of Oulanka National Park in Finland, which is home to some of Europe’s least populated areas. You can experience the most exhilarating return to nature while staying in the quiet, snow-capped forest: go dogsledding, go snowshoeing in search of the Northern Lights, and pick up priceless wilderness skills like the age-old craft of quinzee construction.
When to travel: January
Book your space: Finnish Wilderness Weekend
February: Sri Lanka
The best time to see blue whales off the southern coast of Sri Lanka is from February to mid-March. Take a chartered boat out onto the ocean and witness these enormous mammals rise majestically from the depths. The force of their tails as they crash into the water as they dive back down below will literally take your breath away.
When to travel: February
Book your place: Wild Sri Lanka
March: Borneo
Borneo experiences year-round heat and humidity due to its equatorial climate. However, March travel avoids the rainy season, which spans from November to January.
With its abundance of wildlife and breathtaking scenery, Borneo is a top destination for tourists, with the endearing and lovable Orang-utans drawing most of them to this extraordinarily beautiful region of the world. Still, the wild sights are captivating and as varied as they are unique. Get ready to see the hilarious Proboscis monkeys, explore the world’s largest cave passage, Deer Cave, home to bats, and take a wildlife cruise on the Kinabatangan River.
Borneo needs to be on your to do list this March.
When to travel: March
Book your place: Borneo Wildlife Discoverer
April: Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands, renowned for their varied fauna, provide exceptional experiences throughout the year. But April is the best month to visit Espanola Island if you want to see the waved albatross and its mating rituals. In addition to seeing sea turtles and land iguanas hatch, now is a great time to see sea lion colonies lounging on the sand.
When to travel: April
Book your place: Galapagos Encounter – Archipel I (Itinerary B)
May: Spitsbergen
Because of the longer days and the midnight sun, May is a fantastic month to visit Spitsbergen because there is an abundance of wildlife. The snow quickly melts after mid-May, and interesting plants begin to emerge along the mountainside. The influx of birds is also back. The polar bear is one of the main draws here, but you can also see seals, walruses, and fulmars, common eiders, and kittiwakes among the birds.
When to travel: May
Book your place: Introduction to Spitsbergen
June: Botswana
We introduced our line of Citizen Science Departure in 2023. Our exciting collaboration with Nature Metrics and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the reason behind these specialized departures. By collecting animal DNA from the habitats we visit, these trips hope to add to the e Bio Atlas and provide a true picture of the biodiversity of the planet.
You’ll go on an amazing journey through some of the most fascinating natural landscapes on the planet, including the Okavango Delta, with Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana. Why not come along in June 2024 for one of our inaugural Citizen Science Departures?
When to travel: June
Book your place: Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana
July: Romania
July is the ideal month to go in search of the Brown bear and have a close-up encounter (from a hide, of course!) because of the longer daylight hours. There’s usually a lot of activity in the evenings because the bears are lured to the hides with food. Hopefully, you will also see white-tailed eagles and bear cubs.
When to travel: July
Book your place: Carpathian Walking & Bears
August: Tortuguero, Costa Rica
July is the ideal month to go in search of the Brown bear and have a close-up encounter (from a hide, of course!) because of the longer daylight hours. There’s usually a lot of activity in the evenings because the bears are lured to the hides with food. Hopefully, you will also see white-tailed eagles and bear cubs.
When to travel: August
Book your place: Discover Costa Rica
September: Masai Mara
While there’s year-round great wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara, September is the best time to see the Great Migration in action. Millions of animals are occupying the plains in one of the most amazing spectacles. Expect to see lions, antelopes, zebras, elephants, giraffes, and hippos in addition to wildebeest. The ultimate wildlife adventure is this one.
When to travel: September
Book your place: Kenya and Tanzania Adventure
October: India
India is the home of the tiger, and particularly the rare Bengal tiger. Seeing one of these rare and endangered species in the wild is captivating. Because the monsoon season is over, the parks are lush, and the temperatures are lower, October is regarded as one of the best months to see tigers in India. You can see a variety of other wildlife in the game reserves, including wild pigs, monkeys, leopards, and numerous bird species.
When to travel: October
Book your place: Indian Tiger Safari
November: The Falkland Islands and South Georgia
In November 2023, go on an expedition with renowned photographer and Exodus guide Paul Goldstein aboard the magnificent Magellan Explorer vessel as he explores and takes photos of South Georgia’s and the Falklands’ untamed islands.
You can count on enthusiastic and educational instruction to make sure you leave this adventure with a gorgeous collection of wildlife photos. You’ll also develop your photographic abilities and open your mind to new perspectives as you explore the striking Falklands islands, the enormous rookeries of South Georgia, and the galleries of cobalt icebergs in Antarctica. This adventure is something you don’t want to miss!
When to travel: Special departure 28 October – 16 November
Book your place: Shackleton’s Footsteps – A Photographic Expedition with Paul Goldstein
December: The Maldives
In the Maldives, the dry season lasts from mid-December to mid-March. The warm, sunny weather during this time of year makes it an excellent time to search for marine life. The Maldives, endowed with exquisite turquoise waters, presents a surreal submersion experience. See colorful fish and turtles up close while snorkeling beneath the waves; December is one of the best months to see manta rays. Additionally, since whale sharks live in South Ari Atoll year-round, you can go whale shark hunting.
When to travel: December
Book your place: Marine Wildlife in the Maldives
