If wildlife is high on your travel wish list, these bucket-list adventures should be at the top of your itinerary. From iconic African safaris to Alaska’s untamed wilderness, explore some of the best wildlife destinations in the world for unforgettable animal encounters.

When it comes to unforgettable wildlife encounters, few experiences compare to an African safari. These journeys take you across some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes, offering unforgettable moments with nature’s most iconic wildlife. On our Kenya and Tanzania Adventure itinerary, you'll explore two of East Africa's most iconic national parks, each offering its own extraordinary wildlife encounter. Kenya's Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its beautiful lakeside scenery, spectacular birdlife and one of the best opportunities to see both black and white rhinos in the wild.

Meanwhile, the Serengeti National Park is home to vast open plains and an abundance of wildlife, making it one of Africa's most famous safari destinations. If you're travelling at the right time of year, you may even witness the Great Migration, where more than 1.5 million wildebeest and around 200,000 zebras journey across the plains - a once-in-a-lifetime sight that makes this one of the best wildlife destinations in the world.

Few places on Earth offer wildlife encounters as extraordinary as those found in the Alaskan wilderness. From majestic moose and grizzly bears to wolves, caribou and other iconic species, Alaska is home to some of the world's most remarkable wildlife. On our Alaskan Adventure itinerary, accompanied by a knowledgeable local ranger, you'll journey into the breathtaking tundra of Denali National Park. Here you'll have the opportunity to spot these incredible animals in their natural habitat. You'll also visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where you'll enjoy the unforgettable experience of getting up close to a moose, feeding it, and learning about its behaviour, diet and the important conservation work carried out at the centre.

China may be home to one of the world's most adorable animals, the giant panda. On our Imperial China itinerary, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, home to more than 100 giant pandas. Here, you'll be able to see these iconic creatures up close, as well as some of their endangered neighbours, including the red panda.

Another highlight of this trip is cruising along the Yangtze River, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife. A bird lover's dream, you're likely to spot Chinese egrets, mandarin ducks and great cormorants along the way. If birds aren't your thing, keep an eye out for rhesus macaques, Chinese water deer and, if you're lucky, the elusive Yangtze finless porpoise.

South Africa offers some of the best opportunities to observe diverse wildlife, from marine creatures to savannah giants. Near Cape Point, at the south-western tip of the Cape Peninsula, lies Boulders Beach, home to a colony of endangered African penguins. On our Cape Town to Chobe Adventure itinerary, you'll have the opportunity to see these incredible birds while touring the stunning Cape Peninsula.

No trip to South Africa would be complete without a visit to Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves. This vast park is one of the best places to spot the iconic Big Five, a must for every wildlife adventurer's bucket list.

Wherever your journey takes you, these incredible tours offer the chance to see iconic wildlife in some of the best wildlife destinations in the world. From the sprawling African plains to the rugged Alaskan wilderness, South Africa’s penguin-filled beaches to China’s rivers, every adventure offers unique highlights for animal enthusiasts.

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