Wildlife Holidays Travel Blog Tag

Responsible tourism at its best What is it that entices so many of us away from our homes and draws us to the far corners of the world? When we travel, we are subject to... Getting close to nature in Zambia “I have been on many safaris, but my experience in Zambia was where I felt closest to nature.” Our Africa Travel Specialist,... Top 10 things to do in Reunion Rainbow Tours Sales Specialist Laura Brander visited the French island of Réunion, in the Indian Ocean. She discovered an incredible... Introducing Our Immersive Uganda Conservation Tours We are proud to introduce our conservation-focused small group departures from 2019 to 2021. For these Uganda tours (some of which also... The Best Safari and Beach Combinations Africa is bursting with superb safari and wildlife experiences, from Kruger National Park in South Africa to Etosha in Namibia, or even... An Interview with Mongabay CEO Rhett Butler Founded in 1999, Mongabay.com is one of the most popular and influential conservation and environmental science websites in the world. The... Inspiring Conservation Initiatives in Madagascar As part of our Madagascar programme, we encourage our guests to visit small, locally-managed conservation initiatives during their travels... Hilary Bradt Receives Malagasy Award during Rainbow 2018 Group Tour Our annual Madagascar Wildlife Extravaganza Tour with Daniel Austin was remarkable in many ways. This particular group had the... Uganda: Where to go and what to do Neighbour to Kenya and Tanzania, Uganda receives far fewer visitors than its more popular fellows. This gives it a wonderful feeling of... 10 Strange animals and where to go to see them For many travellers, the chance to see exotic wildlife is one of the major reasons to take a holiday to a specific place. We’re no... Madagascar holidays: Q&A with the experts Here at Rainbow Tours, we’re confidently able to assert that we are the UK’s leading specialist tour operator for Madagascar,... Madagascar Holidays: why book your trip with Rainbow Tours Here at Rainbow Tours, we’re proud to have long been the UK’s leading Madagascar specialist tour operator for Madagascar.... An un-Belize-able adventure! A Rainbow Tour's Latin America Specialist returns from Belize and shares her expriences of this beautiful country.   A wildlife-lover's guide to night walks in Madagascar After dark, a very different cast of intriguing characters emerge from their daytime resting places, making the island's wildlife... Madagascar: best time to visit Madagascar: best time to visit  We've been arranging thoughtfully crafted, once-in-a-lifetime trips to Madagascar for 20 years now... Wildlife in Ethiopia Wildlife in Ethiopia Africa Travel Expert, Helen Kennedy, shares why she believes that Ethiopia is a fantastic destination for... Chimp Trekking in Rwanda Chimp Trekking in Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park David from Rainbow Tours recently spent time exploring the heart of Nyungwe National... Discover Belize Discover Belize What Belize may lack in size is more than made up for in sheer adventure opportunities and stunning natural beauty. Here... My top 10 memorable moments in the Falklands My top 10 memorable moments in the Falklands When the Falkland Islands Tourist Board invited me to visit this unusual destination, I jumped... Falkland Islands Travel: Your Questions Answered Falkland Islands Travel: Your Questions Answered Top 5 wildlife spots in Belize Covered in swathes of lush jungle, home to enigmatic Mayan ruins, abundant wildlife and stunning Caribbean coast and cayes, Belize is a... Hilary Bradt on why Madagascar stole her heart Hilary Bradt on why Madagascar stole her heart Wildlife in Brazil Wildlife in Brazil Brazil is a destination for everyone – beach-enthusiasts, city-explorers and culture-seekers are all well taken... The secret to saving thousands on a safari holiday The secret to saving thousands on a safari holiday Every keen traveller likes to know they’re getting the best value without... Travel Expert Q&A: Mad about Malawi Travel Expert Q&A: Mad about Malawi  As one of our newest destinations, we’re excited to introduce you to Malawi in 2017.... In the know: Costa Rica We're proud to be the experts in Costa Rica. BA's direct flight route from London to San Jose has been connecting the UK to the... Pura Vida in Costa Rica Joe Minihane heads to Central America’s eco-tourism capital, Costa Rica, in search of a life less ordinary.   Travel Expert Q&A: Uganda Rainbow Tours' Africa Product Manager, Candice, stops by for a cuppa and chats all things Uganda.    Trekking for chimpanzees in wild west Tanzania The remote Mahale Mountains in western Tanzania are home to one of the last remaining chimp populations in Africa. Sarah Gilbert heads into... The best ways to explore the Namib Desert It’s impossible to be prepared for the Namib Desert. This epic landscape is a one off. An incredible feat of Mother Nature only... Meeting the wildlife in Botswana The best Botswana lodges for meeting the wildlife Have your hair tussled by elephants, share your breakfast with baboons and climb into a... In search of wildlife; travels through Guyana Latin America Travel Specialist, Sarah, shares her experiences travelling through remote Guyana on South America’s North Atlantic... First Impressions of Costa Rica As British Airways launch new direct flights from London, Sarah Frankish travels to one of the holiday industry's most exciting... Top six Africa safari spots to spot big cats 'This year, I’m booking a safari holiday'. That sounds straight-forward enough, doesn’t it? Well the initial decision... Madagascar In Conversation With Hilary Bradt Publisher, writer and co-founder of Bradt Travel Guides, Hilary Bradt has been writing about Madagascar for more than thirty years. Other... São Tomé and Príncipe with Mike Unwin Impressions of Príncipe Mike Unwin gets caught up in the magic of Africa’s second smallest country "Leve, leve”... Birds and Beasts in Brazil - Searching for Wildlife in the Pantanal Rainbow Tours' Scott Mathias looks past the Amazon and finds that the world's largest wetland has fewer tourists and easier to find... Where to see Madagascar's Weird and Wonderful Wildlife Rainbow Tours’ author, keen naturalist and conservation writer, Derek Schuurman, teamed up with some accomplished wildlife... Bountiful Botswana from Chobe to the Kalahari Botswana is wildlife heaven and really is a top safari destination. The Okavango Delta is out of this world, so lush with crystal clear... Searching for Capybara in Ibera Our Latin America Product Manager Amanda Sweeney has a long-lasting love affair with the Latin America capybara and enjoys nothing more... Wildlife in Kenya: National Park Vs. Conservancy An interesting development is occurring in Kenya of late that has sparked my interest as a conservationist. Birthplace to word... Discovering Ecuador's Hidden Gems Athough a tiny country, a similar size to the American state of Wyoming, Ecuador has been described as a ‘mini South America’... Madagascar Q & A with Daniel Austin Madagascar Q & A with Daniel Austin Intrigued by Madagascar from a young age and visiting regularly over the years, Daniel... How does Safari in the Eastern Cape Compare? Our Senior Travel Specialist Candice has been on many safaris to South Africa. However recently, for the first time, she travelled to the... Top five South Africa Safari lodges An African safari holiday is a thrilling experience and there is nowhere quite as impressive as South Africa for its mix of spectacular...