If you love far-flung adventures, having kids can make you feel like you cannot indulge in them anymore. However, that does not have to be the case. Tour operators now recognise that families want more than just trips to the beach and theme parks. A wildlife holiday, for instance, is a super fun way for your kids to see animals in their natural habitats and at the same time, learn more about them. Combining wildlife holidays with other exciting adventures and luxury/unique accommodation will make your holiday unforgettable. Here are five incredible wildlife holidays that you and your kids will, without a doubt, enjoy.
Borneo
Borneo has some pretty special beaches, but it is mostly famous for the animals. Make sure that your family does not miss seeing the orang-utans (old men of the forest), which are the main attraction.
Visit Sepilok Rehabilitation Center, where orphaned orang-utans are cared for before being released to the wild. Aside from seeing these intelligent animals, you can enjoy the following activities while in Borneo:
- Seeing proboscis monkeys on the Kinabatangan River and spending the night in riverside bungalows.
- Diving at Sipidan Island in Sabah.
- Bathing in mud volcanoes.
- Visit the colonial city of cats, Kuching.
Costa Rica
Here you’ll get the chance to see the sloth, one of the cutest animals in the world. Sanctuaries, such as the sloth sanctuary, provide the best opportunity for you to see wild sloths on trees, including mothers sheltering their young from rain. If you are looking forward to taking a tailor made wildlife tour in Costa Rica the this will be such a treat for you and your family. This country is biodiverse and easy to travel around.
At the Tortuguero National Park, families enjoy seeing abundant wildlife, including green turtles, 400 bird species including the resplendent quetzal, howler monkeys, tiny red frogs, and crocs.
Australia
When it comes to wildlife, Australia boasts of an abundance of it. Your family can enjoy various wildlife adventures while in Australia. Ensure that you visit the wetlands of Kakadu National Park and enjoy the birdlife and crocodiles. Your family can enjoy the wildlife that is not easy to come by in other countries, including koalas, possums and sea lions on Kangaroo Island.
Exploring marine life will make your trip to Australia memorable. Australia is a popular destination for dive enthusiasts. The continent boasts of a marine environment that supports 1,700 species of coral, 4,000 types of fish, and reptiles and frogs that are unique to the continent. The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, for instance, is home to 1500 fish species, six sea turtle species, and 30 species of whales.
Other marine rich places that you might be interested in visiting are:
- Sydney to see giant cuttlefish and grey nurse sharks.
- Melbourne to see dolphins, seahorses, and stingrays.
Namibia
If you dream of going on a safari, you’ll have an experience like no other in Namibia. Here, you’ll encounter amazing creatures such as the desert elephant. While they are not a different species from other elephants, desert elephants have adapted to the arid environment such that their feet are larger, and their bodies thinner.
You can enjoy a luxury Namibian guided safari or fly in small planes to different safari camps such as Etosha and Sossusvlei. Aside from elephants, you and your family can spot desert-adapted lions, rhinos and giant dunes.
Jamaica
Does your family enjoy bird watching? Then you should visit Jamaica between December and June. It is dry at this time of the year. Therefore, your binoculars will allow you the best views of different birds. You’ll enjoy seeing birds that are unique to Jamaica, such as the endangered Jamaican owl, Orangequit and arrowhead warbler.
Aside from bird watching, your family can enjoy seeing diverse wildlife. The Manatee (sea cows) are a sight to behold and your kids might also be thrilled to see the Jamaican lizard, crocodiles and mongooses.
Before visiting any foreign country, make sure that you have the required documents and get vaccinated. If you are looking for the adventure of a lifetime, consider visiting these places for great wildlife holidays, you will not be disappointed.
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