{"id":4411,"date":"2023-10-12T10:26:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T23:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=4411"},"modified":"2024-03-07T11:31:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T00:31:28","slug":"go-wild-4-luxury-trips-for-amazing-wildlife-encounters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/go-wild-4-luxury-trips-for-amazing-wildlife-encounters\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Wild: 4 Luxury Trips for Amazing Wildlife Encounters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The search for some of the world\u2019s top soul-stirring wildlife encounters can take you to the ends of the earth, from the wilds of Africa to the southernmost tip of Argentina.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some wildlife encounters that go above and beyond: following in the footsteps of a Galapagos giant tortoise, watching more than a million wildebeest during the Great Migration, and observing far-flung penguin colonies in southern Patagonia. Getting to these destinations in a way that is both ethically minded and luxurious is no mean feat \u2013 but the itineraries with Abercrombie &amp; Kent (A&amp;K) accomplish it with aplomb. Conservation and animal welfare is at the forefront of A&amp;K\u2019s wildlife experiences, so travellers can undertake journeys that are equal parts considered and unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Africa<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Africa\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_tour-f49b3073-0e62-4977-9ace-5ddbb4334405\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_tour cacheid_a66eb288da01162bcaaac5447ca278b2\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-f49b3073-0e62-4977-9ace-5ddbb4334405\/12d-private-south-africa-zimbabwe-tour-five-star-safari-lodge-victoria-falls-chobe-extension-base\" data-le=\"promo\" 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src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_416804000-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-4413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_416804000-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_416804000-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_416804000-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_416804000-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_416804000-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AdobeStock_416804000.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spot zebra during the Great Migration in search of greener pastures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time your visit to Kenya\u2019s Masai Mara Game Reserve between July and October to coincide with the earth-rumbling natural phenomenon that is the annual Great Migration. See 1.5 million wildebeest, plus zebras and other herbivores, make the epic trek from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara region in search of greener pastures. Never fear if your schedule doesn\u2019t line up with the migration though, because the Masai Mara is one of the best places on Earth to spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and Cape buffalos. The easiest way to spot any of the Big Five is on a game drive through the savannah with an experienced guide who knows all the best wildlife-viewing spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While days may be wild, evenings are refined at Sanctuary Olonana, the lodge of choice for A&amp;K\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/tour\/tour-5c14ddb1-ad88-4dc1-9727-fa992a48922e\/14d-kenya-tanzania-great-migration-safari-tour-africa-big-five-base-regular?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14-day Ultra-Lux Safari Tour.<\/a> This five-star luxury safari lodge sits along a secluded slice of the Mara River. There are just 14 glass-sided suites, all tastefully bedecked with nature-inspired furnishings, partition walls that open onto river views, and marble-accented bathrooms with huge bathtubs. Days on safari are capped off with sundowners overlooking the Mara plains. Canapes are served along with a selection of drinks, both to be enjoyed over shared tales of the day\u2019s adventure while the sun sets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The rise of the tiger in Panna National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1141943620-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-4416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1141943620-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1141943620-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1141943620-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1141943620-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1141943620-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-1141943620.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spot the elusive Bengal tiger at Panna National Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panna National Park in India is a conservation zone: it has played a huge role in saving the area\u2019s tigers from the brink of extinction. The reintroduction effort is a great success story for India and Panna National Park, with the park\u2019s tiger population increasing to more than 50 since 2009. The best way to learn more about the ongoing efforts to protect endangered species is to join a private safari tour through Panna National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for the tell-tale orange-and-black stripes flashing through the dry forest landscape or listen out for the chuffing sound that alludes a tiger may be nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stay close to the action, Pashan Garh, A Taj Safari\u202fis set on 200 acres of private wilderness within the national park. There are just 12 stone cottages that make up this luxury jungle safari resort, each boasting spectacular views and top-notch facilities. Dining here is a must: a Chef\u2019s Table experience reveals the splendours of India\u2019s aromatic curries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go in search of Bengal tigers when you join this <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/tour\/tour-8a49e66c-7fe3-4d1c-98d1-9816fe5886e2\/treasures-of-india-small-group-ultra-lux-tour-base-regular?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultra-Lux Small-Group India tour<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walk among giants in the Galapagos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-1024x576.webp 1024w,https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-350x197.webp 350w,https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-768x432.webp 768w,https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-1536x864.webp 1536w,https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-1200x675.webp 1200w,https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-1024x576.webp\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/dtu7yroatcm6dluv6nlka.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-4415 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"-\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meet the icon of the Galapagos Islands, the giant tortoise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an average lifespan of 100 years and weighing in at around 250kg, the Galapagos giant tortoise is synonymous with this wildlife destination. These gentle giants, only found on the Galapagos, are often seen around the Santa Cruz highlands and near the Alcedo Volcano on Isabela Island. The slow-moving creatures can be found wallowing in warm volcanic mud or wandering to munch on grass, cacti, leaves and flowers. Aboard the stylish 48-guest La Pinta expedition vessel, travellers can cruise islands and look out for blue-footed boobies on Santa Cruz, snorkel with white-tipped reef sharks and Galapagos penguins off Santiago Island and admire marine iguanas basking on rocks along the coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go where few have gone before on this <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/tour\/tour-0b901a8a-ae15-4634-9340-82a015f88495\/12d-ecuador-and-peru-tour-with-galapagos-islands-cruise-base-regular?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultra-Lux tour<\/a> that includes a four-day Galapagos Island cruise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel to the \u2018End of the World\u2019 and meet Magellanic penguins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/King-Cormorant-colony-in-the-Beagle-ChannelTierra-del-Fuego-Argentina-GettyImages-479862842-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-4412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/King-Cormorant-colony-in-the-Beagle-ChannelTierra-del-Fuego-Argentina-GettyImages-479862842-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/King-Cormorant-colony-in-the-Beagle-ChannelTierra-del-Fuego-Argentina-GettyImages-479862842-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/King-Cormorant-colony-in-the-Beagle-ChannelTierra-del-Fuego-Argentina-GettyImages-479862842-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/King-Cormorant-colony-in-the-Beagle-ChannelTierra-del-Fuego-Argentina-GettyImages-479862842-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/King-Cormorant-colony-in-the-Beagle-ChannelTierra-del-Fuego-Argentina-GettyImages-479862842-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/King-Cormorant-colony-in-the-Beagle-ChannelTierra-del-Fuego-Argentina-GettyImages-479862842.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">King Cormorant colony in the Beagle Channel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make the journey to the southernmost tip of Argentina to Ushuaia, the gateway to the Antarctic and the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. It\u2019s from this busy port city that you can board a private cruise to the Isla Martillo. This island is only accessible by boat and few operators can stop and disembark here, so stepping foot onto the pebbled shores is a rare and rewarding experience. Greeting you as you make your way to the Magellanic rookery is a cacophony of bird call. The Magellanic penguins, known for being social and conversational, can be found honking and squawking as they look for their mate in the heaving crowd of black-and-white birds \u2013 their tiny stature at odds with their volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cruise continues to Isla Gable in the heart of the Beagle Channel. The island has a rugged and stunning landscape, with nothing but a handful of abandoned buildings and the wind and water as company. A scenic lunch is the perfect way to savour the remote landscape. If you want less creatures and more creature comforts, a stay at the five-star Arakur Ushuaia Resort &amp; Spa with its mountain-facing spa jet pools and fine-dining Argentinian restaurant will be the perfect escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet the friendly penguins on this <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/tour\/tour-d7938292-8e5c-499e-89e1-62ae61157e1b\/patagonia-10d-ultra-lux-tour-base-regular?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patagonia Ultra-Lux Wilderness Tour<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Looking for more inspiration?<\/strong> Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/sleep-like-royalty-at-these-extraordinary-heritage-hotels\/\">Sleep Like Royalty at These Extraordinary Heritage Hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! 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