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Monday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n Not much comes close to that trilling feeling when you spot an animal in the wild, especially when you\u2019re not expecting it. It can be an inspiring, breathtaking and potentially life-changing experience. Holidays focused on wildlife are becoming increasingly popular. Watching wildlife is a great way to get back to nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With so many wildlife holidays on offer in so many fabulous locations, it\u2019s hard to decide where to go or what animals to see. So I\u2019ve put together my own top 10 favorite wildlife experiences in various locations around the world, some in very remote wilderness areas, but with luxurious accommodations never too far away.<\/p>\n There is more information below the slide show.\u00a0Think I\u00a0missed one? Share your favorite wildlife adventure\u00a0in the comments section<\/strong>, or take my\u00a0poll<\/strong> below!<\/p>\n This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p> *** Follow me on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily photo-moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n For an extreme wildlife experience, jump into the shark-infested waters off the southern coast of South Africa \u2014 in a cage of course \u2013 and prepare yourself for a potentially heart-stopping encounter with the ultimate super-predator: the great white shark! Gansbaai, a\u00a0small fishing village east of Cape Town, has become the hub for tour operators that specialize in diving with great white sharks, all from the safety of a cage of course. The cages are shark-proof, so there is nothing to fear, and the trilling experience will inspire you for a lifetime.\u00a0<\/b>You\u2019ll definitely emerge with a greater respect for these often misunderstood, ocean\u00a0predators.<\/p>\n Related post: top 10 best luxury hotels in South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Ranthambore\u00a0National Park is one of India’s\u00a0last remnants of wilderness. A former hunting ground for the\u00a0maharajas, the park still contains ruins of temples and mosques, as well as an impressive\u00a010th-century\u00a0fort. There is plenty of exotic wildlife to observe, such as antelope, sambar deer, langur monkeys, and crocodiles, but the main reason people visit Ranthambore is to spot the magnificent and elusive Royal Bengal tiger. To increase your chances for an encounter with the tiger(s), make sure that you visit in the right season and spend several days of your holiday on tiger tracking in this gorgeous spot.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The islands of the Maldives, representing the epitome of a tropical paradise, are the visible coral tips of an oceanic volcanic mountain range whose outer edge at some points plunge to depths of over 3 km (1,8 mi). Deep channels separate 26 atolls that run from the Haa Alifu Atoll in the north over 800 km (500 mi) to Addu Atoll in theSouth, and the ocean currents in between offer world-class diving, as well as the single best spot on the globe to dive or snorkel with giant whale sharks, harmless reef sharks and tremendously impressive manta rays.<\/p>\n Related post: top 10 best resorts in the Maldives<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The frozen wonderland, called Antarctica, is the last true wilderness not spoiled by humans. Officially uninhabited and owned by no one, it is a place of extremes as it holds the title of coldest, driest and windiest location on earth. But despite these\u00a0harsh conditions, Antarctica is home to an extraordinary variety of amazing wildlife. It is the Antarctic Peninsula that attracts most visitors, because of its accessibility and\u00a0more moderate climate. The majestic king penguin colonies as well as seal colonies, whales and albatrosses guarantee you the holiday of a lifetime.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Yellowstone’s expansive Lamaar\u00a0valley, crossed by just one road, is a must-visit area for serious wildlife watchers as it is home to America\u2019s \u201cbig five\u201d game animals: bison, elk, cougar, grizzly and wolf. Bison and elk are readily visible, while cougars are almost never spotted (unless they remain with a carcass for days). Visitors who are willing to rise early in the morning or wait up until dusk also may spot grizzly bears and wolves roaming the valleys and hunting for prey (bring binoculars!). In fact, Lamar Valley is the #1 destination in the world for viewing wolves.<\/p>\n Related post:\u00a0top 10 most beautiful National Parks of the USA<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The National Park of Corcovado, located on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica\u2019s southwest corner, is one of the most intense biological places on earths, and the beauty of its old-growth wet forests, cloud forests, mangrove swamps, and wild beaches is beyond words. The heart of this national park, around the Serena Ranger Station, is teeming with tropical wildlife, such as Red Macaws, tapirs, quetzals, red-eyed tree frogs, boa constrictor boas and various species of monkeys to name just a few. Call yourself extremely lucky when you spot a mountain lion or jaguar on the beach hunting for turtles, but be careful for herds of voracious peccaries in the dark jungle.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n One of the most dramatic stages for\u00a0a classic African safari is the Great Migration, a 1,200-mile odyssey of\u00a01.5\u2009million wildebeest and\u00a0200,000 zebras, all of them chasing the rains in a race for life, while being purchased by an incredible amount of predators. Your chances of watching a kill by a pride of lions are pretty high when you visit the area in the right season.\u00a0\u00a0The only other African wildlife adventure that comes close to the Great Migration, is observing Africa\u2019s second greatest\u00a0concentration\u00a0of wildlife in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.<\/p>\n Related post: top 10 best lodges & hotels in Tanzania<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Imagine the incredible sight of a pod of killer whales, also known as orcas, or the sound of a humpback whale\u2019s blow as it gently swims past your kayak. No crazy sounds of other tourist on a boat trip, but just you, the whales, and the overwhelming silence of nature. There are no better places in the world to kayak with killer whales than Johnstone Strait off the northeastern corner of Vancouver Island, and to kayak with humpback whales near Adolphus Point near Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska. Don\u2019t be surprised to witness some whales breach just a few yards away.<\/p>\n Related post: top 10 best luxury hotels & resorts in Canada<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This may sound like an insane idea, but it is not, at least not in Katmai National Park, a remote and pristine wilderness area in Alaska. In Katmai, giant coastal brown bears do not consider humans as a prey nor as a treat due to the abundance of food nearby and a 100+ years long wildlife protection program. A scenic flight in a small aircraft, followed by an exhilarating beach landing, will take you to Katmai’s \u00a0meadows, where you will observe the bears in their natural habitat, and even walk amongst them with an unarmed guide.<\/p>\n Related post: top 10 things to see and do in Alaska<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Spotting a wild gorilla in the African jungle is on many people\u2019s bucket list. Mountain gorillas are the most majestic, and sadly, rarest apes of all non-human primates. Only 700 of these magnificent creatures remain in the world, all of them found in the border area between Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A guided gorilla tracking (which takes a half to a full day, and allows you to spend one hour with the apes once you found them) is an awesome experience and worth all the travel efforts. Watch below a clip of my recent gorilla tracking; the clip includes some stunning moments, such as bluff charges by a silverback and a baby gorilla touching me!<\/p>\n Related post: top 10 things to see and do in Rwanda<\/a><\/p>\nToday (February 25, 2019): Top 10 best wildlife holidays in the world.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\n10. DIVE WITH GREAT WHITE SHARKS IN SOUTH AFRICA<\/b><\/h5>\n
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\n9. SEARCH FOR ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS IN INDIA<\/b><\/h5>\n
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\n8. SWIM WITH MANTA RAYS & WHALE SHARKS IN THE MALDIVES<\/b><\/h5>\n
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\n7. OBSERVE KING PENGUINS IN ANTARCTICA<\/b><\/h5>\n
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\n6. SPOT WOLVES IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (USA)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\n5. TRACK WILDLIFE IN CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK (COSTA RICA) <\/b><\/h5>\n
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\n4. FOLLOW THE GREAT MIGRATION IN THE SERENGETI (TANZANIA & KENYA)<\/strong> <\/b><\/h5>\n
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\n3. KAYAK WITH WHALES IN ALASKA OR BRITISH COLUMBIA<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\n2. WALK WITH GRIZZLY BEARS IN ALASKA<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\n1. ENCOUNTER MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN RWANDA OR UGANDA<\/b><\/h5>\n
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