You may want to swim with Galápagos hammerheads or hug a Chinese panda. Howl like a Costa Rican monkey or moan with the lemurs in Madagascar. Ride an elephant to look for Indian tigers or catch up with the last black rhinos in Africa – or spot various lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, hippos and crocodiles in between.

Whatever wildlife experiences you’re after, we’ll help cut through the bewildering array of choices to find the ideal game reserves, the perfect wilderness lodges or eco retreats, and the best trackers and guides to get you comfortably (or not so comfortably) close to the action.

Select a wildlife destination from the drop-down menu below: