The range of the Asiatic Lion once extended throughout Asia-Minor and into Eastern Europe but loss of habitat and persecution from man relentlessly reduced their numbers until today, the only remaining population is in the Gir Forest, a patch of remnant forest in the Saurashtra Peninsula of Gujarat. [...]
During the last five years, the Naturetrek Poland in spring trip has been a great success, not only for the birds but also the large mammals which we have encountered. The first two years produced sightings of Wolf and Bison as well as the speciality birds of the Polish wetlands and forest.
However the trip in [...]
If you would like some help in planning your wildlife holiday for 2007 or beyond, join our tour leaders and staff at our Cheriton Mill offices for tea, coffee, cakes and expert advice on one of the Naturetrek Open Days listed below.
These Open Days are generally held at [...]
Rajan Jolly’s personal account of his pilgrimage to his native India in search of that most magnificent and elusive of beasts, the tiger.
In April 2007, I got the opportunity to visit some of the best Tiger reserves in India and I was very lucky with 32 Tiger sightings of 16 individuals Tigers.
During my tour, I [...]
Our Naturetrek brochure for the year 2008 is due to be published in September. If you are already on our mailing list, you will receive your new brochure then. If you have not previously received our brochure, please let us know and we will gladly send you one and add your name and address to [...]
Read more ...Our exclusive charter programme for 2008 will include a cruise a little closer to home. Scotland is blessed with some of the most spectacular seabird colonies in the North Atlantic and, in a world where long-haul travel is so easy, we tend to forget the treasures to be found within our own back yard. [...]
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