Wildlife

A deep fjord cutting into Quebec’s north shore. Saguenay is cliffs, whales, and quiet villages.

Yellowstone Geysers, USA — old Faithful, rainbow pools, and bison in the world's first national park.

Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda — nile squeezing through a narrow gorge and savanna game drives.

World-class wetland for wildlife watching, with caimans, capybaras, and jaguars. The Pantanal is Brazil’s safari.

Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar — limestone forests of sharp rock spires with hanging bridges and canyons.

Jungle village on Sumatra’s edge, known for orangutan treks. Bukit Lawang is steamy and green.

World's largest atoll and birdlife in the Line Islands.

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia — high escarpments, deep valleys, and gelada baboons in afro-alpine air.

Freshwater lake with golden cichlids, sandy coves, and simple lodges.

Frontier town on Hudson Bay known for polar bears and northern lights. Churchill is remote-communities and tundra.

Helicopter-only valley of geysers and bears in the far east.

The Nile squeezed through a narrow gorge. Murchison is big game and dramatic water.

Swim with humpback whales in the waters of the Vava'u or Ha'apai groups.

Windhoek, Namibia — german colonial architecture, friendly capital, and gateway to the dunes and desert.

Kampala, Uganda — seven hills, vibrant nightlife, and gateway to gorilla trekking.

Desert islands and blue water between Baja and the mainland. The Sea of Cortez is kayaking, whales, and quiet beaches.

A caldera packed with wildlife. Ngorongoro is safari in a bowl.

Chengdu, China — giant pandas, hot pot, and a laid-back capital of Sichuan culture.

Smoke that thunders from the Zambian side, with microlight flights and devil's pool.

Wildlife-rich island off South Australia with sea cliffs, beaches, and bushland.

Little-visited coral-ringed islands off Borneo with turtles and clear water.

Waterton Lakes, Canada — where the prairie meets the Rockies and bison roam.

Foggy Atlantic coast of shipwrecks, seals, and desert meeting ocean.

Flamingos, rhinos, and a rift valley lake. Nakuru is a compact safari stop.