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Exhilarating Whale watching!
We recently embarked on a whale watching excursion from Cape town and what a great experience it was! It is incredible to see these massive mammals from close up.
The Lemurs of Madagascar
We enjoyed superb Lemur sightings in Madagascar earlier this year and our clients really loved to see the different species in their natural habitat. This furry guy is the Eastern Bamboo Lemur. And then the Indri with its unique call echoing through the forest. And …
Finding the endangered Aye-Aye Lemur in Madagascar
On our 2024 tour to Madagascar we were in awe of the weirdly wonderful and odd-looking Aye-Aye Lemur. It’s the world’s largest nocturnal primate and is known for its long fingers, large ears, and unusual feeding habits.
Dhole: the beautiful Indian Wild Dog (endangered)
If you travel to India on safari, one of the key species to find is the endangered Indian Wild Dog or Dhole. These predators have auburn fur, a black tail and amber eyes and native to South, East and Southeast Asia. We enjoyed incredible views …
Black-and-Gold Howler Monkey
There are so many amazing primates on our planet and the Nature Travel Expeditions team have been so privileged to enjoy great views in different countries. One of highlights of our latest trip to Brazil was the Black-and-Gold Howler Monkey. Black-and-gold howler monkeys are found …
Unbelievable Jaguar sighting!
When you’re in the Amazon in Brazil, everything is awe-inspiring. Everywhere you look or walk, there’s something unique, fascinating, or simply beautiful. But then, there was this! A jaguar set off for a swim in the river, on the hunt. This particular jaguar has a …
What is a Coati?
Easily recognized by its bandit-like face markings and striped tail, the coati is part of the Procyonidae family, which includes raccoons. Despite their similar appearance, coatis have many unique traits. Unlike raccoons, which are nocturnal, coatis are diurnal, meaning they are most active during the …
A morning with the Chimps in Uganda
What a privilege to spend time with these magical primates!