{"id":10589,"date":"2020-03-03T10:32:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T10:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/AFRICAtime\/?p=10589"},"modified":"2020-07-13T10:07:04","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T09:07:04","slug":"5-incredible-wildlife-experiences-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/5-incredible-wildlife-experiences-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"5 incredible Wildlife experiences around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>From seeing the elusive tiger to the big five, here are 5 incredible Wildlife experiences you can have around the world.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Go in search of the elusive Tiger in India\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_9878\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9878\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_9001.jpg\" alt=\"Tiger on a log in India\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_9001.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_9001-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tiger on a log<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to the latest\u00a0tiger\u00a0census, the positive news is that India&#8217;s tiger population has grown by a third in the past four years to nearly 3,000\u00a0tigers.<\/p>\n<p>Why not plan a trip to India to see them. Our 14 night &#8216;Golden Triangle Plus Tiger Safari&#8217; is perfect. You will start with<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra, then on to experience the hustle and bustle of Delhi, and its markets, temples and forts. Next up you&#8217;ll visit Jaipur, the &#8216;pink city&#8217;, which is home to the royal family. Next you will enjoy game drives in Ranthambhore where you may be lucky enough to see the magnificent tigers. You will also visit Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks with the chance to see a variety of wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Find out more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/india\/suggested-itineraries\/the_golden_triangle_plus_tiger_safari\">The Golden Triangle Plus Tiger Safari<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>See Sri Lanka&#8217;s magnificent wild Elephants <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_10592\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10592\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10592 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0080-e1583229597249.jpg\" alt=\"Baby elephant in Sri Lanka\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baby elephant<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Elephants are an important cultural symbol to Sri Lankans and thanks to conservation efforts are prevalent throughout the island. Why not embark on our 13-night &#8216;Best of Sri Lanka&#8217; Tour and gain an insight into the ancient culture and contemporary folklore, amidst a backdrop of astounding scenery, and see at first hand the native wildlife of Sri Lanka with a luxury safari camp stay in a national park. This itinerary offers you a real taste of the country, with ample time to explore and relax.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/sri_lanka\/suggested-itineraries\/best_of_sri_lanka_-_luxury_option\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/sri_lanka\/suggested-itineraries\/best_of_sri_lanka_-_luxury_option<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Spot Ethiopia&#8217;s Wolves<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_10591\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10591\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10591 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0079-1024x374.jpg\" alt=\"Ethiopian Wolf\" width=\"1024\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0079-1024x374.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0079-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0079-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0079.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ethiopian Wolf<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Bale Mountains National Park, an eight-hour drive south from Addis Ababa,\u00a0is home to some of Ethiopia&#8217;s rarest wildlife including its most celebrated resident, the Ethiopian wolf.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend our 17-night &#8216;Best of Ethiopia&#8217; tour, which covers all the main sites in the only African country never to have been colonised. It is steeped in history, reflected in its many ruins and churches throughout the land. The Best of Ethiopia tour will disclose many layers of its history as well as introduce you to some of the country&#8217;s enigmatic and fascinating tribes people.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/ethiopia\/suggested-itineraries\/best_of_ethiopia\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/ethiopia\/suggested-itineraries\/best_of_ethiopia<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>See the Gorillas of Bwindi National Park<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_10593\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10593\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10593 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0081-1024x373.jpg\" alt=\"Three gorillas in Uganda\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0081-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0081-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0081-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0081.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gorillas in Uganda<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Why not take a mountain gorilla trek and experience the magic of seeing these creatures up close in the wild, observing first-hand their natural behaviour in their native habitat.<\/p>\n<p>As well as seeing Gorillas, as Uganda is a uniquely lush destination, you can see lions prowling the open plains in the morning and track chimpanzees through the rainforest undergrowth in the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Uganda is the only safari destination whose range of forest primates is as impressive as its selection of plains antelopes. Besides the wide biodiversity, Uganda is also blessed with a vast bird population of more than 1,000 species.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about our 6-night &#8216;Gorillas, Wildlife &amp; Chimps&#8217; itinerary here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/uganda\/suggested-itineraries\/gorillas,_wildlife_&amp;_chimps\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/uganda\/suggested-itineraries\/gorillas,_wildlife_&amp;_chimps<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Spot the Big Five in Kenya<\/h2>\n<div class=\"blog margin-bottom-20\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10594\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10594\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10594 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0082-1024x374.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard in a tree in Kenya\" width=\"1024\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0082-1024x374.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0082-600x219.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0082-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0082.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leopard in a tree<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At the heart of East Africa, straddling the equator, is a land of wildlife documentary heaven and a sunbather&#8217;s paradise! The country plays host to the largest animal movement in the world during the annual migration into the\u00a0Masai Mara, which is home to the\u00a0&#8216;big five&#8217;\u00a0&#8211; elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and has a heritage and culture which fascinates all those who visit. Experience\u00a0Kenyan wildlife\u00a0as it happens, right in front of you. And, at the end of the day, relax in style at one of the fabulous\u00a0fine African safari lodges.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about our Kenya safari itineraries here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya-safari\">https:\/\/www.somak.com\/kenya-safari<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-9 margin-top-13\">\n<div class=\"tab-v1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":10597,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[437,440,421,575,604,11,576,90,1,580],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure","category-culture","category-ethiopia","category-india","category-inspiration-africa","category-kenya","category-sri-lanka","category-uganda","category-uncategorized","category-wildlife-and-safari"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Untitled-Design.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10589"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10589\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10995,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10589\/revisions\/10995"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.somak.com\/inspiration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}