For a life-changing, ethical animal encounter, book one of these expert-approved travel experiences.
Nature travelhelps us appreciate the scope of our planet and our place in it.
Helping Baby Elephants in Kenya
“Reteti Elephant Sancutaryis my children’s favorite place on earth.
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The center also has a pet gerenuk, Gilby, who goes on walks with you like a dog.
This is a nature-sensitive place to interact with African rescue animals of all shapes and sizes.”
Another rare species found here is the kea, the world’s only alpine parrot.
A Kea, a New Zealand alpine parrot, flies through the mountains.Getty Images
Guest will see wildlife but also get to monitor, track, and collect data.
I think this is one of the most innovative and exceptional conservation experiences in Southern Africa right now.
You are on intimate luxury ships, some with only 20 guests on board.
Beluga whales in Somerset Island, in the Canadian Arctic.David Merron/Getty Images
And best of all, the animals in the Galapagos are known for their lack of fear of humans.
You are guaranteed to be just inches away from most of the iconic wildlife in the archipelago."
Allie Almario, Premier Tours
Manta rays at Four Seasons Maldives Landaa Giraavaru’s Marine Life Discovery Center.Courtesy of Four Seasons
A Japanese Macaque bathing in a hot spring in Nagano, Japan.Shannon Martin/Getty Images
A Buttero (Maremma cowboy) in Transumando, Italy.Getty Images
A playful Galapagos Sea Lion.Getty Images