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Unexpected Destinations for

Your Next Safari

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Sri Lankan Elephants

Are you ready to move beyond Africa’s Big Five? Sure, the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino are impressive, but have you seen moose, bison, black bears, polar bears and beluga whales?

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Tundra Buggy Tour - Frontiers North Adventures | Beluga Whale - Travel Manitoba

In Northern Manitoba, you’ll find a surprising mix of Arctic and forest-dwelling wildlife. Tour companies in Churchill offer comfortable luxury and experienced guides for tundra buggy rides to see polar bears, then venture into the waters of Hudson's Bay and James Bay for beluga whale watching, before heading south into the forests and plains where moose, bison, and bears roam.

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Glenapp Castle Sea Safari

Love the ocean? Glenapp Castle, located in southwest Scotland, a 90-minute drive south of Glasgow, offers a multi-day sea safari through the remote islands and firths of the southwest Hebrides. Overnight glamping, five-star picnics with the freshest of seafood in comfortable watercraft led by skilled mariners and a marine biologist guide. It’s a part of the world few reach but many wish they could.

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Slender Loris | Sigiriya

In Sri Lanka, seek out the adorable slender loris on your safari visit. Jeep rides through Minneriya, Udawalawe or Yala National Park will bring you close to herds of elephants and a leap (or a pack) of leopards, but you'll need to head out at night to catch a glimpse of the nocturnal, tree-dwelling loris. The wildlife rewards in this oft-forgotten safari destination are unbeatable.

Don’t miss the cultural side of your safari. Visit Sri Lanka’s ancient temples and set aside time for Sigiriya, a third-century UNESCO World Heritage site just three hours from Colombo. The climb to the top of this carved granite citadel is unforgettable.

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Ted Turner Reserve

Travelers who prefer to stay in North America can book Ted Turner Reserves, three massive, privately held properties in northern and southern New Mexico. Each reserve offers luxury or boutique lodging options, as well as numerous opportunities to spot wildlife, including bison, black bears, desert bighorn sheep, and mountain lions. Visits here have been described as staying at an elite guest ranch in the middle of a private national park.

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There’s a whole world of safaris out there, and we’ll help you find yours.