Vamizi Island, with a length of 12km and a width of 1.5km, is without a doubt our favorite island off the East Coast of Africa. Protected from development, by 15 years of civil war and a turbulent history, the far-flung northern reaches of Mozambique have remained relatively untouched by tourism with an almost insignificant sprinkling […]
“What is the best Tiger Reserve in India?” It’s a question that comes up frequently from our guests. Kanha National Park, deep in Jungle Book country, certainly ticks all the boxes and here is why this park comes out as our firm favourite. WHY WE LOVE KANHA This Project Tiger reserve is in prime […]
There is no doubt that we are living in the Experience Age. From the live moments we share on social media, to the importance we place on travel; today’s generation values doing and sharing, over buying and owning. The Makgadikgadi in the Kalahari basin is (in our experience) the perfect destination to combine with the famed Okavango Delta […]
Although wildlife is less conspicuous in the tall dense forests, few places on Earth match the allure of Brazil’s Amazon; this is where life on Earth peaks in its biodiversity. The best wildlife viewing is in the forest canopy from canopy towers and along the river from boats. Nocturnal outings offer the opportunity to witness […]
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is famed as one of the last remaining strongholds for the critically endangered Mountain Gorilla. These gentle giants are unable to survive in captivity and exist only in the wild – making any sighting a privilege. Ecotourists play a vital role in protecting the park and the great apes that call Bwindi […]
To have more stuff (#stuffocation) or to have more experiences (#experientialism)? Research shows that there is no doubt that experiences bring us more lasting happiness. These are the best new safari lodges we are most excited to experience in 2017, we hope you can join us.
Bellingham Safaris guests on tour in India had excellent Tiger sightings over the Easter weekend (they spent over an hour with 5 Tigers in Kanha National Park!). While the general wildlife sightings have been excellent in India this year, it is the cat sightings that have really stolen the limelight-: The group currently on tour […]
Home to significant populations of Western Lowland Gorilla, Forest Elephant and Forest Buffalo; as well as pristine tropical forest interspersed with savannah and mineral rich bais, Odzala National Park is the gem within central Africa’s parks. WHY WE LOVE ODZALA Western Lowland Gorilla — the highest densities in Africa. Leading conservation initiative — preserving a rich rainforest, […]
Gorillas, Chimps and more!!! Our Bellingham Safaris scheduled expedition to Uganda in February this year was a wonderful success. Hosted by tour leaders Simon Bellingham and Greg Whelan, the intrepid tour participants were able to enjoy fantastic sightings of Uganda’s wildlife including the endangered Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi, tree-climbing Lions in Ishasha and Chimps in […]
With the likes of Singita, Londolozi and Ulusaba lodges, the Sabi Sand is undoubtedly the premier wildlife viewing destination in South Africa. This exclusive private reserve has become the blueprint for sustainable wildlife tourism in Africa. With a 50km unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, this is prime “Big 5” country, where Africa’s megafauna […]