wildlife

Exploring Africa’s Great Migration: When and Where to Witness It One of the most incredible wildlife events on the planet is Africa’s Great Migration. Every year, over a million wildebeests, along with zebras and gazelles, travel thousands of miles across the plains in search of fresh grazing. It’s a thrilling, unforgettable spectacle! Where to See...Read More

Wildlife Encounters: Expedition Trips Where You Can See Nature Up Close If you dream of seeing animals in their natural habitat — not behind glass or fences — expedition travel is one of the most exciting ways to do it. At Lloyds Travel, we help curious travellers get closer to wildlife than ever before, with...Read More

Lesli’s Vancouver Island Wildside Expedition This July our adventure specialist, Lesli, spent a week exploring Vancouver Island’s rugged and beautiful northwest coast. Often, when we think of spending time on Vancouver Island, our first images are of waves crashing off the coast of Tofino, or images of our capitol, Victoria, and its beautiful gardens and...Read More

8 Facts about the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda Gorillas are fascinating because they emulate so many human behaviors. Playful, inquisitive, and docile, these majestic beasts hold a truly special place in the animal kingdom. In 1847, the genus was called “Troglodytes” and was renamed “Gorilla” in 1852. Gorillas are divided into two subspecies: Western lowland...Read More

Visit Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp in Myanmar For something to break up your visits to Myanmar Temples, why not take a trip to Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp?  Green Hill Valley Elephant Camp was founded to provide care for retired and disabled elephants that had spent their life in the timber industry, carrying logs...Read More

Cruising the Galapagos with G Adventures Early this year, Wendy & Bruce, were lucky enough to embark on a Galapagos Cruise with G Adventures.  This truly is a trip of a lifetime for nature-lovers, so here’s the rundown! Your Ship Welcome aboard!  The Yolita is an adventure vessel so is equipped with everything you need...Read More

Wildlife to see when visiting the Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean, are one of the only places where nature and wildlife are more prominent than human culture.  The set of 19 islands are home to beautiful marine species, volcanic landscapes and both land/sea birds.   Here’s our run-down of the astounding...Read More

The world is full of beautiful birds. Here are some of the most colourful specimens. Birdwatching is a popular hobby and one that can easily be enjoyed while you travel the globe. Don’t forget to pack your binoculars! Golden Pheasant – Western China   Village Weaver – Sub-Saharan Africa   Lilac-breasted Roller – Sub-Saharan Africa  ...Read More

Penguins are some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. They are graceful and elegant, yet seemingly awkward as they waddle along on land. The flightless birds spend more than half of their lives in the water and are only ever airborne when they leap onto land. Having no natural fear of humans, these curious birds...Read More