Perhaps the most intriguing species there is, the big cats. Around the world there are more than 40 (!) recognized subspecies, all territorial predators characterized by their unprecedented agility. Travel to their habitat and follow the trail of the big cats. Where the world can’t find you…
TIGER – INDIA
Take a tour of India’s top national parks in search of the tiger, the largest in the family of the big cats. The chances of seeing the king of the jungle are the greatest in Bandhavgarh National Park: this relatively small park is home to a large family of Bengal tigers.
LYNX – SPAIN
To spot Europe’s largest big cat, travel to southern Spain. After an extensive introduction to the charming city of Seville, you will visit the spectacularly beautiful Coto Doñana National Park where the rare Iberian lynx has its habitat.
JAGUAR – BRAZIL
Travel past all the highlights of Brazil and stay in one of Pantanal’s finest lodges, the Caiman Lodge, during the months of June through mid-November. Here you have a great chance of spotting the intriguing jaguar, especially if you book the unique excursion to The Jaguar Research Project (Onçafari).
LION – SOUTH AFRICA
Trek from the North Cape to Cape Town through impressive scenery and unspoiled wilderness areas. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is almost twice the size of the Kruger Park and is located in the southern Kalahari Desert. The park’s main attraction is its vastness and purity, with a wealth of wildlife such as the extraordinary Kalahari lion with its black manes.
PUMA – CHILI
Travel to the snow-capped mountains and craggy peaks of Torres del Paine in search of the charismatic puma. This trip is specially designed to spot these unique wild cats in one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. You will stay in the park so you can go on an expedition during the day and especially at night with an expert guide.
SNOW LEOPARD – INDIA
Brave harsh conditions on an expedition among the highest peaks of the Himalayas to follow the trail of one of the rarest big cats; the illustrious snow leopard. The expedition leads through rugged nature, over crumbling roads between ridges covered in eternal snow. Experience the ultimate dream of every wildlife lover; observing the mystical “mountain ghost” in its natural habitat.
