Safari Wildlife
Best in December

Safari Wildlife in November | January

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Intrepid Travel run lively, off-the-beaten-track, small group wildlife safaris to Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Madagasacar, Botswana, South Africa and Rwanda, as well as Africa Overland expeditions.

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Wildlife and plants: Various wildlife parks, Costa Rica. This tiny peaceful tropical country embraces 70 national parks containing a vast variety of wildlife - especially birds and over 12,000 species of flowering plants, as well as volcanoes, beaches and adrenalin activities. Best from Dec-April. Avoid May-Nov [rains] More tourist information | Costa Rica Pictures | Costa Rica Map

Big game safari: Masai Mara, Kenya. Huge numbers of animals scattered across a spacious savannah. Too many tourists, but very good wildlife access. Best July-September for wildebeest migration or for great weather December-March. Avoid April-June [ heavy rain]. Kenya Safari Pictures | Africa Map

Marine life: The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. A cluster of islands buzzing with curious animals unaffected by human presence - seals, iguanas, giant tortoises, penguins and blue footed boobies, to start with.
Best Jan-March. Avoid July/Aug and September, October, November. Galapagos Islands Travel Guide | Galapagos Pictures | Galapagos Map | Ecuador Map

Polar wildlife safari: Antarctic and South Georgia cruises, two heavy days from Ushuaia [Argentina] or Punta Arenas [Chile]. Alternatively a week-long cruise from Hobart [Tasmania, Australia] or Lyttelton [New Zealand]. Two million seals, five million penguin, elephant seals, albatross, whales and more. Best Dec-Jan. OK Nov, Feb, March. More tourist information

Big game safari:
Serengetti, Tanzania. A monster of a safari park with a huge diversity of animals.
Best in June/July at wildebeest and zebra migration. Good also August-October and December - February. Avoid March-May [rains]. More Tanzania tourist information | Africa Map

Wildlife Safari Pictures: Namibia | East Africa, Kenya | Gorillas, Zaire | Kruger, South Africa | Galapagos, Ecuador | Madagascar | Costa Rica | Australia