Where to see bears in Canada: How to photograph all three native species of bears

Canada wildlife holiday. Photo of a polar bear with sleeping cub

A Canada wildlife tour with Wildlife Trails gives you the chance to see all three native species of North American bears, the Black Bear, the Grizzly Bear (also known as a Brown Bear) and the Polar bear. Although most of our clients will focus their trip on just one or two species. In the province of British Colombia there are multiple places to see Black and Brown Bears, whereas if you head over to Manitoba in the autumn months you have a chance of Black Bears and Polar Bears – although this very much depends on the timing of your trip which our experts will advise you on. One of our signature Canada wildlife holidays we developed in the early 2000’s, was the chance to see all three species in the same two week trip.

Cheap Polar Bear tours Churchill: How we stay longer for less money

Cheap polar bear tours. Photo of bears sparring

Way back in the year 2003 we started our detailed research on polar bear safaris in Churchill, and it did not take long to understand why even all those years ago, polar bear tours in Churchill were so expensive compared to other Canada wildlife tours. There are several elements you must bring together to create a successful Churchill polar bear tour.

Canada wildlife holidays: 5 Top Spots for Unforgettable Animal encounters

Canada wildlife holiday. Photo of a grizzly bear with salmon in its mouth

Imagine waking up to the sight of a Bald Eagle swooping down from its perch to pluck a salmon from the ocean, the sight of a huge male moose grazing in a misty meadow, or the thrill of photography a grizzly bear fishing for salmon in a pristine inland river. Canada, with its vast and varied landscapes, offers some of the best wilderness and wildlife holidays on earth and is where you can easily see all native North American bear species on Wildlife Trails iconic ‘3 bears tour

A tiger safari in Ranthambore: A moment in time that changed my life for ever

Tiger safari in Ranthambhore national park. Photo of male tiger T57

It was a cold winter evening in the Lake District, and I was spending a few months with my parents before setting off on a ‘round the world’ trip in February 1997. After dinner we settled down around the TV in their cosey living room and found a wildlife documentary to watch together. I still remember vividly, a tiger walking out of the morning mist with a huge, ruined fort in the background and that was the first time I had heard about Ranthambore national park. One day later I changed by around the world ticket to start from Delhi (not Kathmandu) and that moment changed my life forever.

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Tiger Safaris in India: Discover the Top 5 Places to Spot Tigers!

Two tigers fighting on a Ranthambhore tiger safari

India is home to 75% of the remaining wild tigers on this planet, so this is the place to come for a tiger safari holiday. For those with a passion for wildlife photography, mammal watching, or simply the thrill of seeing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, a tiger safari in India is an experience of a lifetime. This expert guide explores the best 5 places to see tigers in India, complete with pro travel tips and personal experiences to help you plan your ultimate tiger safari adventure to India.

Kenya wildlife safari in Samburu – our tips for safari bliss

Kenya wildlife safari. Photo of a cheetah in Samburu national reserve.

Personal recommendations from our visit to Samburu in 2024, key facts about Samburu, best Samburu lodges to suit your budget, the key wildlife species you will see, and how to organize your safari from Nairobi to Samburu with no stressful traveling and more time on safari.

We also discuss budget and luxury Samburu safaris and the best time of year to visit Samburu. This is one of our best short wildlife guides to Samburu and will be very helpful with your personal trip planning

Kenya wildlife safari – the best Kenya parks, where to stay and key species

Kenya wildlife safari. Photo of a leopard

Kenya is famous around the world for the chance to see the Big 5 and the famous Wildebeest River crossings, which overwhelm you, with the sounds and sights of thousands of tens of thousands of animals running down the steep sided riverbanks and plunging into the crocodile infested waters. We were there in September 2023 and were lucky enough to witness a huge crossing and it is an experience that will live with us for the rest of our lives.

The Black Panther – a mythical animal that connects us with our ancient past.

Black Panther wildlife tour. Photo of Black Panther in the moonlight

As I prepared to visit Laikipia wildlife sanctuary in September 2023 for another potential encounter with this stunning feline – this time a female known as Giza – I found myself asking what it is that draws humans towards these melanistic variants and how has it manifested in our behaviour towards them over the centuries and indeed, millennia?