Far away, in the coastal landscapes of Northern Norway, orca pods are roaming the fjords, white-tailed eagles are spreading their colossal wings, and the calls of humpback whales are rising from the inky depths.
The Travelling Naturalist Blog
I first met one of the Founders of The Travelling Naturalist back in 2010, at the BirdFair in Rutland, UK. Soon afterwards, I signed up as a tour guide, and today I am in my 14th year leading their wildlife holidays in the Dordogne region of France!
On our wildlife holiday to the Dordogne in June, you can encounter a profusion of butterflies, birds and wildflowers. Find out more about this exciting week from tour leader David Simpson.
Here at The Travelling Naturalist the wellbeing of our clients and staff is always our priority and we continue to monitor the Covid-19 outbreak very closely. Below you will find details on the latest government regulations following the announcement of international travel resuming.
General Manager Dan Free introduces our new wildlife holiday to Botswana - Okavango Delta: Under Canvas & Lodge Safari, where highlights include lion, leopard, wild dog and elephant, plus a wealth of birdlife including African fish eagle, sunbirds and saddle-billed stork.
Tour Leader David Simpson describes the beauty of The Dordogne's wildlife as spring emerges - including wallcreepers and other specialities.
This has not been the most straightforward of springs. There can hardly be a human on earth whose family life, livelihood, and plans have not been affected by Covid-19.
The Burren is a truly extraordinary landscape, with a beauty in its bleakness, and a bountifulness in its wildlife, particularly its unique flora.
Even in modern Europe there is pristine, biodiverse wilderness, with megafauna as thrilling as any on earth. It can be found, almost on our doorstep, in the enchanting country of Poland.
Tour leader Mukesh Hirdaramani explains why Sri Lanka is one of our favourite destinations, and what you can expect to see on our Birds & Mammals of Sri Lanka tour.
Wildlife photographer Bret Charman reports on his spring visit to Slovenia to see brown bears and Ural owls amongst other delights.
Naturalist and tour leader Nick Acheson travels to South India to discover tranquil parks and some of the best Indian wildlife-watching he has ever experienced.
If you are looking for excellent opportunities to see jaguar, giant otter, hyacinth macaw and giant anteater, then look no further than our Wildlife of the North & South Pantanal tour.
Norfolk-born naturalist Nick Acheson shares his love of his home county and the wealth of birds, butterflies and dragonflies to be found there.
Our Ethiopian Endemic Wildlife tour has recently been relaunched, with its first departure last month led by Nick Acheson.
Tour leader John Muddeman explains why Extremadura figures on just about every naturalist’s ‘must visit’ list.
David Simpson leads our holidays to the Dordogne and in this blog post he describes the natural history and culinary highlights of a trip to this beautiful region.
Colombia offers the keen birder a thrilling experience and, in this article, Tour Leader Robin Smith describes the highlights of our first tour to this endemic-rich country.
Join us for a chance to see breeding puffins and seabird colonies, plus dolphins, minke whales and world-class sunsets, while circumnavigating one of the UK’s most beautiful islands.
Wildlife photographer and Travelling Naturalist leader Ashley Grove reports back from Hungary where he enjoyed some of the best photographic opportunities he's ever had in Europe.
Enter our exciting wildlife photography competition for a chance to win a wildlife holiday and equipment from leading travel and photography brands.
Wildlife Worldwide's Bret Charman returns from Finland where he took a group of budding wildlife photographers in search of European brown bears and wolves.
With abundant wildlife and a staggering variety of birdlife, Zambia is the perfect naturalist destination.
The Travelling Naturalist triumphs at the 2018 Winchester Business Awards.
Wildlife Worldwide's Bret Charman returns from leading a wildlife photography trip in Slovenia.
Win a free copy of the new ‘Dordogne Crossbill Guide’ by David Simpson and Frank Jouandoudet.
Manager Dan Free recounts the excitement of visiting India’s Tiger Reserves...
Wildlife travel writer Brian Jackman reports on his search for the rarest cat on Earth (just a short drive from the Costa del Sol!)
Travelling Naturalist expert guide Ed Hutchings gives us an insight into the wonderful birdlife to be found in the Scottish Western Isles.
Wildlife Worldwide photographer Bret Charman explores the small country of Slovenia and finds one of Europe’s hidden wildlife destinations.
Barrie Cooper, one of The Travelling Naturalist's finest experts, shares some of his favourite birdwatching and wildlife destinations.
Senior Travel Consultant Helen Bryon reports back on her trip to the rainforests and rivers of Guyana.
Award-winning photographer Bret Charman shares his exceptional sightings from our recent wildlife photography trip.
Wildlife and nature photographer Tom Mason shares some quick tricks for your next bird photography adventure.
Join us at our new barn offices near Alresford for an informal chat with our wildlife experts about your future holiday plans.
Travelling Naturalist tour leader Luke Paterson shares his love of all things natural in Australia's stunning Top End.
We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring the 'Wild Woods' category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards in 2017
Recalling his up-close gorilla encounter in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, director Nick Joynes experiences a sensory overload.
Former Travelling Naturalist leader, author and wildlife photographer Mike Read shares his love for European wildlife, and the incredible variety of species to be found there.
Travel Writer Sarah Marshall recently travelled with us to Mexico's Baja California to see the extraordinary wealth of wildlife that resides in and passes through this region.
Tour leader Barrie Cooper sets the scene for a visit to the Far East – an incredible destination for endemic birds and butterflies.
Operations Manager Carolyn Neville takes a trip to Borneo in advance of our 2017 Festival of Wildlife – it's going to be a trip to remember!
Travelling Naturalist tour leader Barrie Cooper waxes lyrical about visiting the facscinating country of Japan in winter – during the cold months this beautiful and diverse destination has some of the most memorable wildlife spectacles on the planet.
If you are on our brochure mailing list, you will have received our Winter/Spring newsletter keeping you up to speed on new tours ahead of our next brochure in August. If you’d like a copy but didn’t get one, you can read its main articles here in our blog, or find out how to get your copy next time.
Whether your photography interest lies in flowers, birds, mammals or purely stunning scenery, our tours led by Mike Read cover all of these subjects. Read about some of his favourite destinations, and how they offer the perfect facilities and conditions for photographers of all abilities.
Expert naturalist Steve Duffield describes the riches of the islands he has called home since 2005, introducing their long and fascinating cultural history that supports some of the UK’s rarest and perhaps most important wildlife – with large seabird colonies, carpets of flower-rich meadows, and top predators.
There’s much more to these Caribbean destinations than first appears, as they offer plenty of opportunities to see an array of intriguing flora and fauna, including collared trogon, tufted coquette, amazing marine life, nesting leatherback turtles and bats galore.