Fancy a fantastic photographic group tour to Papua New Guinea or India in 2019? Harry Skeggs, a talented award winning photographer has teamed up with us to lead these exciting new tours and we would like to introduce him to you.
Fantastic marine wildlife from the Baja California Coast
The last rays of the sun are illuminating the riverbank willows, the flashing blue of a kingfisher whizzes past and seconds later a large mullet leaps clean out of the water, breaking the silence with the splash of its re-entry. Such a scene is familiar to many English rivers, but in this instance I am … Continued
In June this year the UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Bahrain and voted to remove the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, from its List of World Heritage in Danger sites. Five months earlier, the government of Belize had imposed a moratorium on oil exploration in all of … Continued
We have been offering exceptional natural history holidays for over 30 years. The safety and satisfaction of our clients is something all of us at Reef & Rainforest take very seriously. Therefore we should like to clarify the situation regarding current and future bookings during the fast changing Covid-19 pandemic and to answer below some … Continued
Where, when and how to see Jaguars in the wild.
How when and where to see these iconic big cats
Where and When to see Madagascar’s real life Gremlins in the wild.
Where to see and photograph Madagascar’s top wildlife.
Here we look back at some of the success stories of 2019.
Ever since Reef & Rainforest first started offering natural history tours to selected wildlife destinations, we have been aware of the enormous potential for tourism to contribute to conservation.
An article on our Puma Tracking Tour by journalist Viv Creegor For Mail On Sunday
A selection of stunning tiger pictures taken by Richard Barrett on his recent trip to India with Reef and Rainforest.
Western India has excellent chances of seeing three big cats plus other rare carnivores. The reintroduction of cheetah will further delight big cat enthusiasts.
Our guide to when to travel where and what to see.
Sponsor an exemplary rainforest regeneration project & directly help offset your carbon footprint – see how to help below.
Revealing the elusive wildlife treasures of the Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve.
In the deepest Congo, our latest group meets a bull elephant at Lango Bai in Odzala-Kokoua National Park. After days of tracking habituated western lowland gorillas, and encounters with hyena and buffalo, our group paddled down the Lekoli River and hiked into Lango bai. The forest elephants are quite shy by day, but our group … Continued
Here we give our top 10 Indonesia wildlife and cultural highlights that make this island nation so special to lovers of natural history.
WELCOME BACK BURBAYAR LODGE After four years of closure, the extensively renovated Burbayar Lodge has reopened under new management. Reef & Rainforest are delighted to welcome back one of the best jungle lodges in Panama. Burbayar Lodge is set at over 1000 ft above sea level in its own 148-acre pre-montane rainforest reserve bordering the … Continued
Exceptional puma sightings and king penguins in Patagonia.
Our useful guide to where to see all the amazing wildlife of the Planet Earth II series.
In its inaugural year, Prince William’s Earthshot project has awarded £1m to Costa Rica, one of only five recipients of what is sure to become one of the world’s most influential environmental initiatives for the next decade. The Earthshot Prize is “designed to incentivise change and help repair our planet over the next ten years.” … Continued
An article on our new Indonesian Tours by Nigel Richardson of The Telegraph
Some Indian Wildlife highlights from our clients including a dhole (wild dog) hunt.
Managed correctly, wildlife tourism can have a hugely regenerative effect on the planet. It directly protects some of the world’s rarest species; it promotes sustainable land use; it encourages tree planting; it expands protected wilderness and it provides a sustainable source of income to some of the world’s poorest people.
Canadians Dan and Alison Burton have just returned from Rwanda and were kind enough to share some beautiful photos and thoughts on their trip
Discover one of our favourite wildlife reserves and lodges in central India
Where on Earth can you possibly snorkel with a sailfish? Reef & Rainforest has pioneered some extra-special wildlife encounters over our 30 years of operation, from jaguar watching in the Pantanal, through puma tracking in Chile to whale snorkelling off the east coast of Sri Lanka. Now we can offer another marine first: snorkelling with … Continued
What makes this family run Brazilian Lodge one of our favourite places in the whole of the Amazon.
One of our favourite lodges in southern Madagascar and the wildlife of the bizarre spiny forest
Where to see Madagascar’s top predator and rare behaviour caught on camera
Help support vital reforestation in Madagascar while tracking aye ayes, black and white ruffed and greater bamboo lemurs.
An in depth look at Madagascar’s largest area of rainforest.
Is Costa Rica calling you?
Here is a Reef and Rainforest guide to help you decide when to travel and what weather to expect.
The Namib, the world’s oldest desert, is found in Namibia and gave the country its name. You might form the impression that wildlife is therefore pretty rare since deserts are not best known for prolific fauna or flora. That might be the case in a large part of this southwestern African nation, but there is … Continued
Where, when and how to best experience the Blue Whales of Sri Lanka
In the last ten to twenty years, the concept of what constitutes an achievable family holiday has undergone a seismic shift.
Into the 1800s Iberian lynx were found throughout Spain, Portugal and southern France. A steady decline in population and distribution took place during the 1900s until by the 21st century, only two fragmented breeding populations remained in southern Spain, where Iberian lynx continue to hang on today. John Bassindale booked a tailor-made tour to the … Continued
Not too far from Diego Suarez, the main town in the far north of Madagascar, lies the Tsingy of Ankarana. It is one of the two major tsingys in Madagascar, the other being the larger Tsingy of Bemaraha, north of Morondava. A tsingy is a large area of rainwater-eroded limestone displaying sharp pointed spars, ridges, … Continued
The Wildlife Institute of India released its findings from its country wide tiger population census
Here we provide a comprehensive guide to Botswana’s weather, seasons and how this relates to the wildlife of each area.
Read about Ian’s highlights from a recent recce trip to the Rainforests of the north.
The wonders of travelling to Costa Rica with Dr George McGavin.
Close encounters with Africa’s rarest carnivore.
Wildlife highlights and pictures from an extensive journey through the wilds of Madagascar
The thrill of tracking pumas in one of South America’s most breath-taking landscapes.
A report from our first trip in search of the grey ghost of the Himalayas
Some memorable encounters with Tadoba’s famous Tigress Maya.
The thrill of tracking Western Lowland Gorillas, Forest Elephants and much more in one of the richest rainforests in Africa
Reef & Rainforest’s guide to the best wildlife holidays for every month of the year.
Reef & Rainforest’s guide to where to see wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest.
Our Guyana specialist Ian Loyd has written about his recent travels in the country
With kids on board, wildlife watching takes on a new energy, the sense of discovery is with you continuously
