Seven Wonders: Wildlife Tours

For a trip will be fun, rewarding, and enlightening consider a wildlife tour in Southern Europe. While Europe is known for its historic cities, tourist cities and shopping, it also has a great wildlife scene that would satisfy nature and wildlife enthusiasts that are beginners and veterans alike. The following are a few countries and what they offer for you to consider when planning a wildlife trip to Southern Europe.

Travel to Ecuador for a wildlife tour and give yourself the opportunity of a lifetime to witness the biodiversity of mainland Ecuador and the nearby Galápagos Islands. Charles Darwin's study of the wildlife of the Galápagos Islands led to his formulation of the theory of evolution, while mainland Ecuador has more different species packed into a small area than anywhere else on Earth. This guide will help you learn what to expect and how to get the most out of your trip.

The Antarctic is the continent that contains the South Pole and is made up almost entirely of a vast ice shelf that sits upon deeply buried land. In some places the ice is many miles thick. Neither the remoteness of Antarctica nor its harsh conditions have been deterrent to visitors. Indeed, it's exactly these attributes of Antarctica that make it such a fascinating place to visit.

Known as the Dark Continent, Africa is one of the last untouched paradises of the world, with vast landscapes of breathtaking beauty populated by wild animals that spark the imagination and wonder and Tanzania is at the heart of it all. Plains and expanses of jungle remain unaffected by first world civilization, still as pure and fresh as they were thousands of years ago.

South Africa offers a wide variety of landscapes and terrains that offer a superb selection of wildlife tours and holidays. The southern Cape Provinces with their Game reserves - several with the Big Five - and marine highlights of Southern Back whales, dolphins, penguins and sharks is an excellent place to start. Add to this the National Park network, including the World famous Kruger Park, tracks of desert and long coastlines and there is much to explore.

Most trips to China are centred around a few world-famous sites. The Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Army and the Three Gorges Dam are some of the most popular sites to see. The bustling cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong are also on the itineraries of many travelers. Rounding out the list of the most popular attractions might be a trip to Tibet to see the famous Potala Palace and tour some Buddhist monasteries.

India is well known as one of the most beautiful and culturally stimulating places on earth. But the cultural centre of South Asia is also an exciting travel adventure destination. Home to deserts, mountains and jungles, India abounds with lush vegetation, varied terrains and the beautiful animals that inhabit them. The subcontinent abounds with over 1200 species of bird and nearly 400 mammal species. To see the natural beauty that India has to offer, take a wildlife tour in India and visit its more than 400 national parks and sanctuaries.

India is well known as one of the most beautiful and culturally stimulating places on earth. But the cultural centre of South Asia is also an exciting travel adventure destination. Home to deserts, mountains and jungles, India abounds with lush vegetation, varied terrains and the beautiful animals that inhabit them. The subcontinent abounds with over 1200 species of bird and nearly 400 mammal species. To see the natural beauty that India has to offer, take a wildlife tour in India and visit its more than 400 national parks and sanctuaries.