The Azores archipelago is found off the west coast of Portugal and northwest of North Africa. It is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to see whales and dolphins year-round. This guide will help you choose which of the islands and when …
Top Tip: Bird Watching in the Coronavirus Lockdown Is Good for Your Mental Health!
Being in nature has always been beneficial to our mental health, but it has become particularly important in the coronavirus pandemic. Ruth Miller, of Birdwatching Trips in north Wales, outlines how bird watching can contribute to our mental wellbeing. It’s pretty fair to say that …
How Wildlife Tour Operators are Adapting to Coronavirus as Travel Restrictions Ease
Europe is slowly comes out of lockdown, and the wildlife tour operators that feature on Blue Sky Wildlife are putting measures in place. They are following their governments’ guidelines to ensure the safety of their guests and changing the way they run trips. Nature lovers …
A Guide to Namibia Safari Tours & the Best Places to Visit in Etosha National Park
For more than 20 years Kathryn Haylett, Founder of Your Safari, has been organising tailor-made Namibia safari tours. These include self-drive, large and small group guided, and specialist photographic tours. Here she advises on what can be seen on a safari tour of Namibia and …
12 Online Wildlife Experiences You Can Enjoy From Home
From the comfort of your living room you can watch nature all around the world on webcams, live streams, videos and interactive experiences. Sit back, relax, and dream about your next wildlife holiday with our selection of great online wildlife experiences. 1. Webcam – Royal …
Worldwide Traveller Protection for Wildlife Holidays
One of the facts of life, when you’re travelling independently, is that you often have to transfer money to local tour operators in advance to secure your place, whether that’s for a complete holiday or a day trip. But what assurance do you have if …
Spanish Ecotourism Tour Operators Setting Standards for Wildlife Tourism
Whether it’s bio-abundance, biodiversity or you’ve got a specific target species in mind, Spain is a top ecotourism destination in Europe. From visible migration and raptor watch to brown bears in the Catalan and Iberian lynx in Andalucia, Spain not only boasts some of the …
The World’s Best Wildlife Holidays: A Month-by-month Guide for 2020
Where and When to Go for Some of the World’s Best Wildlife Holidays in 2020 All year round there’s something exciting to see in the natural world. Here’s a month-by-month guide to choosing when and where to go for some of the best wildlife holidays …
Tiger Tours in India
At the heart of the Asiatic jungles resides Panthera tigris, the world’s largest ‘big cat’. The walking embodiment of India’s heart, spirit and soul. No matter which ecosystem you find Asia’s tigers in, they are the dominant species. Their roar resounds for miles when they …
Be Bewitched: A Guide to Wildlife Holidays in India
Delve into India – a land of mystery, mountains and wildlife you’ll never forget. For many, India is a place of mystery and mountains. The rich range of habitat – from dry deserts to lush jungles, from green plains to staggering summits – is home …