What are the best wildlife viewing opportunities across different destinations?

You'll find amazing wildlife experiences from continent to continent. In India, head to Kanha National Park to track Bengal tigers, or explore Peru's Amazon to spot pink river dolphins. South Africa offers excellent chances to see the Big 5 (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo) on 4x4 safaris in places like Botlierskop private reserve. If you're interested in unique species, Madagascar's Bemaraha National Park is home to several lemur species found nowhere else on Earth. Many travelers mention their luck spotting tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park in India - it has more tigers per square mile than anywhere else in the country. You can stay at places like Fairy Knowe Lodge, which looks right out over prime wildlife areas.

What is the optimal season for wildlife viewing?

The timing really depends on where you're going. For tiger spotting in India, plan your trip between October and April when the grass and bushes are less thick, making it easier to spot animals. If you're heading to the Amazon, book between June and November during the dry season - you'll see more wildlife activity then. In places like Iquitos, Peru, you can watch for river dolphins all year round. For Madagascar, September through November hits the sweet spot between winter and summer. One traveler who visited Bandhavgarh told us: "Early morning and late afternoon game drives during winter months provided the most active wildlife sightings."

What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on these tours?

Each destination offers its own unique mix of animals in their natural homes. In Madagascar's Ranomafana National Park, you can spot 11 different types of lemurs, including rare ones like the Indri Indri and Golden Bamboo lemur. Over in India's Ranthambore National Park, keep your eyes peeled for Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards and several species of deer. If you visit Malaysia's Sepilok Centre, you'll get to see orangutans, sun bears and proboscis monkeys up close. As one happy traveler told us: "We saw more wildlife than we imagined was possible - the local park guides were really knowledgeable and helpful."

What's the recommended time of year for optimal wildlife viewing?

Your best bet depends on where you're going. In India, visit tiger reserves from October to June when the parks are open and animals come to drink at water holes. Costa Rica is great from December to April during dry season when you can see more easily through the vegetation. For Alaska, aim for June through August when there's lots of daylight and animals are active. The Amazon in Peru is best from April to October when there's less rain. One traveler who visited Tambopata National Reserve in May said they saw "endless wildlife by hiking along trails and cruising the Madre de Dios River."

What are the best destinations for spotting diverse wildlife on a guided tour?

Some top spots include India's Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks for tigers and other animals, Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park where you can spot sloths and monkeys, and Alaska's Denali National Park for grizzly bears and caribou. The Amazon rainforest in Peru is excellent for bird watching and river wildlife. One traveler who went to Bandhavgarh told us "we were very lucky to watch 2 tigers, it was an amazing experience." If you stay at places like the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge in Puerto Maldonado, you might see some of the 540 bird species there, plus giant river otters.

How many people are typically in wildlife tour groups?

Tours usually keep groups small so everyone gets a good view and the animals aren't disturbed. For special experiences like gorilla trekking in Uganda, rules limit groups to 8 people per gorilla family. Small groups mean you'll get a better spot in safari vehicles and more time with your guide. For example, at Taj Woods Lodge in India, their safari vehicles take 6 travelers plus a guide - this gives everyone space to move around and take photos.

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Madagascar: The Lost Continent
4.5 (68 traveler reviews)
"What's left of the biodiversity was certainly worth seeing. For me, it was the baobab trees and the few that we saw were great to see."
Paul, traveled in November
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Antananarivo, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Antsirabe,Ambositra,Ranomafana National Park,Isalo National Park,Toliara,Beza Mahafaly Reserve,Anakao+6 more
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Explore!
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4 days Iquitos Amazon Jungle & Pink Dolphin Watching
4.7 (3 traveler reviews)
"My 9 year old said it was the best trip of his life. Highly recommended!"
Martha, traveled in June
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Iquitos
Age Range
Ages 8+
Regions
Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinIquitosAmazon Rainforest+3 more
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PVTravels
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3 days Amazon Jungle tour with Pink Dolphin watch from Iquitos
4.1 (8 traveler reviews)
Duration
3 days
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Iquitos
Age Range
Ages 8+
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Peruvian AmazonAmazonian BasinIquitosAmazon Rainforest+3 more
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Tiger Safari India with Taj Mahal Tour
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The tour met all of my expectations regarding tour experience, seeing seven tigers, the New Delhi and Old Delhi site seeing."
Cynthia, traveled in March
Duration
9 days
Destinations
New Delhi, Agra, Jabalpur, Bandhavgarh National Park,Kanha National Park+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Central India
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English, German,Italian,Portuguese,French,Spanish,Dutch,Russian+6 more
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Golden Triangle India Tours
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India Tiger Safari Tour
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The different national parks and modes of transportation were well arranged. The food was excellent and the tigers awesome."
Pushpa, traveled in February
Duration
10 days
Destinations
New Delhi, Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore National Park,Ranthambhore National Park,Jabalpur,Bandhavgarh National Park+3 more
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All Ages Welcome
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Ranthambore National Park
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Golden Triangle India Tours
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Costa Rica Wildlife Exploration
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"Locations were beautiful. We had a great 2 weeks!"
ASHLEY, traveled in April
Duration
14 days
Destinations
San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde,Manuel Antonio National Park,Corcovado National Park+2 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
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English, Spanish
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Green World Adventures
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India Wildlife Safari - Asiatic Lions with the Bengal Tigers
5.0 (7 traveler reviews)
"We were surprised with every safari, we had the best viewings that well exceeded our expectations."
Linda, traveled in May
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Mumbai, Diu, Gir National Park, Nagpur,Kanha National Park,Bandhavgarh National Park,Jabalpur+3 more
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All Ages Welcome
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Alkof Holidays
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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Tour
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Really enjoyed the Koshi Tappu Wildlife safari. Highly recommend for those who love life and nature."
Kaja, traveled in June
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
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Himalaya Mountains
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Operator
Oriental Journeys Pvt. Ltd.
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India Taj To Tiger Journey
5.0 (5 traveler reviews)
"We loved India culture, food, it's people with whom we have travelled for luxury India tour."
Madona, traveled in May
Duration
12 days
Destinations
New Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur,Jodhpur,Udaipur+2 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
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Rajasthan
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English, Spanish
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Amazing India Tours
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India's Best Wildlife Tour
4.7 (3 traveler reviews)
"We had wonderful time in india and happy with all services. Accomodation were great."
Duration
14 days
Destinations
New Delhi, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh National Park,Agra,Ranthambhore National Park,Jaipur+3 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
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Golden Triangle with Ranthambore
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Amazing India Tours
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Sandakan Orangutan Experience 4D/3N
4.3 (9 traveler reviews)
"From start to finish we had the best time. The orangutans were amazing as well as everything else we saw."
Brett, traveled in March
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Sandakan
Age Range
Ages 10+
Regions
SabahMount KinabaluBorneo+2 more
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Bamba Travel
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3 day Garden Route + Safari Highlights Tour from Cape Town
4.6 (83 traveler reviews)
"Very nice tour for people who want to explore Garden Route and do not have much time for it."
Christoph, traveled in January
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness National Park,Sedgefield+1 more
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Ages 10+
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Garden Route
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Hotspots2c
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Golden Triangle & Tigers - ALL INCLUSIVE
4.9 (45 traveler reviews)
"All guides were great and informative. We liked our driver who did great job during the tour and very caring and helpful."
Ronnie, traveled in January
Duration
9 days
Destinations
New Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur
Age Range
Ages 15+
Country Region
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore
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Amazing India Tours
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Chitwan Jungle Safari
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"Great Tour Operator Ramhari. Helpful Tour Guide Jaiya."
Kate, traveled in October
Duration
3 days
Destinations
Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Chitwan National ParkHimalaya Mountains+1 more
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Operator
Himalayan Trekking Path P.Ltd
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Cape Town & the Garden Route
4.0 (7 traveler reviews)
"It was a really varied trip fitting in so much in a short space of time - elephants, wild cats, spectacular coastal scenery."
Margaret, traveled in November
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant National Park,Tsitsikamma National Park,Knysna,Oudtshoorn,Mossel Bay,Hermanus,Pringle Bay,Betty's Bay,Cape Town,Table Mountain,Robben Island,Chapman's Peak,Hout Bay,Llandudno+13 more
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Exodus Adventure Travels
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