Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!<\/i><\/p>\n
Looking for a new adventure?\u00a0 Imagine exploring the wilderness and witnessing remarkable creatures in their natural habitat.\u00a0 tripcentral.ca<\/a> has many escorted tours for animal-lovers looking to embark on a memorable journey. We\u2019ve narrowed it down to five unique wildlife tours in five fascinating destinations.\u00a0 Prepare to fall in love- and don\u2019t forget your camera!<\/p>\n British Columbia<\/strong><\/p>\n On tripcentral.ca\u2019s Orcas and Grizzlies Wildlife Tour<\/a>, you will discover the wonders in our own backyard.\u00a0 Free time in Victoria at the beginning and end of the tour will allow you to explore the scenic landscapes and historic sites in this picturesque city.\u00a0 You will head to Alert Bay by ferry to visit the unique shops and galleries, ecological gardens, and walking trails.\u00a0 Halfway through this eight day tour you will embark on a six hour excursion to Telegraph Cove for whale-watching and other marine life viewing such as pacific white-sided dolphins and sea lions.\u00a0 You may even spot bald eagles, black bears, deer, and cougars along the shore line.\u00a0 In Knight Inlet, you will see grizzly bears as you sail on the water, surrounded by mountains and cliffs for a surreal experience.<\/p>\n Costa Rica<\/strong><\/p>\n Start off your <\/b>Tropical Costa Rica<\/a> tour with a relaxing stay in the Guanacaste region and enjoy the beaches and ocean views.\u00a0 Walk through the Monteverde forest and witness trees of spectacular heights and possibly encounter the endangered quetzal bird.\u00a0 Marvel in awe at the butterfly and hummingbird gardens and dazzling views of the Arenal Volcano.\u00a0 You will enjoy a lecture about birds that migrate to Costa Rica, a cooking demonstration using unique Costa Rican flavours, and a spa retreat.\u00a0 In Cana Negro, you will take a boat trip to view creatures of all kinds- from crocodiles and river otters to sloths, turtles, and exotic birds.\u00a0 Before your departure, you will have the opportunity to visit city sites in Grecia and San Jose such as churches, parks, markets, and theatres.<\/p>\n Kenya<\/strong><\/p>\n The Plains of Africa Kenya Wildlife Safari<\/a> is a safari adventure like no other.\u00a0 You will witness the Big 5 (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos) roaming freely.\u00a0 You will even spot giraffes, zebras, and flamingos as well as some of the 365 bird species that contribute to Kenya\u2019s colourful surroundings. You will embark on game drives through reserves and discover gorgeous mountains and waterfalls.\u00a0 Your free time at the Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club may be spent walking through the gardens, visiting the animal orphanage, and enjoying the pool.\u00a0 You will even be able to feed endangered Rothschild giraffes in Nairobi.\u00a0 The Masai Mara Game Reserve is the perfect place for game viewing and immersing yourself in the wild, complete with tent lodgings, a traditional dinner and Masai dance performance!<\/p>\n South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n The Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana<\/a> tour begins in Cape Town, where you will appreciate the architecture and visit popular shopping and entertainment destinations. Here, you will enjoy traditional African drumming, sample local cuisine, and go on leisurely mountain hikes.\u00a0 Move on to Boulder Beach to witness the penguins and then to Hermanus village for a winery tour, spa treatment, and pool retreat.\u00a0 Partake in a game drive in Entabeni Conservancy to see lions, African elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards, and rhinos, and learn how to track wildlife with a ranger.\u00a0 In the beautiful Victoria Falls, you will be able to get up-close with a friendly elephant on an elephant-back safari, and see roaming hippos and floating crocodiles on a safari cruise in Chobe.\u00a0 If you\u2019re willing, you may sample game meat such as crocodile, ostrich, kudu, and wart hog.<\/p>\n Tanzania<\/strong><\/p>\n Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond<\/a> is a tour filled with many game drives through famous national parks.\u00a0 In Tarangire National Park, you will view elephants along the Tarangire River as well as baobab and acacia trees.\u00a0 Other fauna that congregate here include zebra and Cape buffalo.\u00a0 Lake Manyara National Park is home to baboons and giraffes, while Serengeti National Park is known for cheetah-spotting.\u00a0 In Ngorongoro you may find lions, buffalo, hippos, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos. \u00a0\u00a0You will visit the village of Mto wa Mbu to experience everyday life, with stops at a local home, farm, school, and market. Enjoy picnic lunches and forest walks, and even participate in a coffee making demonstration and indigenous medicine walk to learn about plants and their various uses.<\/p>\n Our wildlife tours are a spectacular way for travellers to experience the stunning scenery, exotic wildlife, and cultural diversity of unfamiliar places. And these options aren\u2019t all we offer!\u00a0 Visit our website<\/a> and browse our escorted tours<\/a> to learn about other destinations.\u00a0 If you have something particular in mind or would just like to chat with our agents who\u2019ve been there<\/a>, call 1-800-665-4981.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Looking for a new adventure?\u00a0 Imagine exploring the wilderness and witnessing remarkable creatures in their natural habitat.\u00a0 tripcentral.ca has many escorted tours for animal-lovers looking to embark on a memorable journey. 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