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14/06/2024

We're introducing new group tours for India! These small groups of eight people maximum showcase some of India's astonishing wildlife highlights. From snow leopards in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas, to the jungles of central India where tigers roam its national parks and reserves.

Feel free to enquire with our country specialist for more information, or to discuss a private tailor-made itinerary, to suit your exact wishes.

In Search of the Ghost Cat - https://buff.ly/4c38aR1 January 2025
Central India's Conservation Corridors - https://buff.ly/3Xmmz6h February 2025
Tiger Quest in Central India - https://buff.ly/3Ro6hWE December 2024 + March 2025

28/05/2024

A wonderful review from a client that recently returned from one of our Spain wildlife tours. Thank you for your photographs!

Iberian Lynx Quest tour - https://buff.ly/3Sb1sks
Land of The Lynx tour - https://buff.ly/3R2hcp2

"…Thank you for putting together yet another amazing trip…(our guide) looked after us very well, so please thank them on our behalf, they were a delight. We are glad that the original guide of choice decided that he didn’t want to guide us as (our guide) is an exceptional naturalist. He has great knowledge, not only of the Lynx and birds but also plants, trees, bushes, insects and Geology. He made our trip very special by amending our programme several times to take in different sites and bird watching at different and better times. He was also most attentive, organising an excellent lunch on the day we transferred to Tres Cantos and brought breakfasts for us when the second hotel let us down, and lunchtime pizzas when we stayed out all day to watch the Bee-eaters at their busy time.

…Hotel La Caminera was excellent. The views from the hotel were wonderful. The rooms and service were excellent with amazing bathrooms, as was the food and general ambience of the place. We would certainly recommend its use to others…
..We were very lucky with our wildlife sightings and the local guides at all venues were most helpful. At Penalajo Estate we couldn’t have got off to a better start. On the first morning around 9am, a female Lynx ran across the track in front of us followed by ……. 3 cubs (around 2 months old). They settled down just behind some bushes but with the female facing out into the open. The cubs made brief appearances out into the open. After a while the female disappeared, coming back into view carrying a rabbit and they headed off up the track but returning a little later. The local guides were amazed. One – they had not been seen by anyone before us and had not been picked up on the camera traps! Two – they were early in the season. Certainly they were not seen by anyone else for a couple of days at least. We had a bonus view of a Lynx sitting in the window of the derelict farm on our way back at lunchtime."

Mr MW - Bedfordshire.

The following photographs have been shared with the client's consent, and are the property of the client.

20/05/2024

We now offer a selection of small group tours to Botswana, arguably Africa's greatest safari destination. The quality of its wildlife viewing, premium lodges and private reserves can often come at a great cost, but these small group tours that use comfortable tented accommodation, provide a more affordable option for those wishing to experience a safari holiday in this phenomenal wildlife destination.

https://buff.ly/3UMB9B5 ...Okavango & Chobe Wildlife Adventure...

https://buff.ly/3QN6DFZ ...Rare Birds & Mammals of Northern Botswana...

https://buff.ly/3QSJIZU ...Flowering Deserts of the Kalahari...

https://buff.ly/4bO06TP ...Wildlife-filled Okavango Delta...

07/05/2024

We recently had clients return from a trip to Borneo and they sent back some very kind feedback. We're delighted they got such good wildlife sightings, some of which is included in their photographs here, including; marbled cat, leopard cat, proboscis monkey and western tarsier. They were booked on our tailor-made tour: 'In Search of Borneo's Rarest Mammals with Private Guide', found here https://buff.ly/3JOitvZ

"This was our 11th consecutive wildlife trip with Reef and Rainforest, that in itself speaks volumes. As our interest in the natural world has steadily increased so have our demands particularly with regard to itinerary planning. Reef and Rainforest have never let us down delivering some truly magical experiences and wildlife sightings over the years. This trip was one of the best, we observed well 4 out of 5 cat species, 9 out of 10 primates and 6 out of 8 Hornbills. In all 44 species of mammals were recorded and numerous birds and reptiles. Be prepared to go nocturnal to get the best out of your visit, Borneo is a truly magical island to visit with some wonderful and rare wildlife. The accommodation throughout the trip was good, the guiding was exceptional and the food was of a very high standard. Thank you, Jonathan, and all at Reef and Rainforest, we look forward to hopefully travelling with you again in 2025."

Mr JW & Mrs AW - Scotland

02/05/2024

Join our small group tour to Northern Madagascar this October! This expertly curated itinerary is led by the superb local guide, Daniel Razafimandimby, who will show you some of the lesser known parts of Madagascar's wildlife-rich north.

A group tour is perfect for solo travellers in particular, enabling friendships to forge with like-minded people. Each member of the group are collectively there to experience the 'Great Red Island' and its absolute treasure trove of endemic species. Duos are of course welcome too and a wide spectrum of ages are encouraged, to help promote a camaraderie that can make a trip like this even more memorable.

You'll have a chance of spotting multiple species of lemur, including black and white ruffed lemur, eastern woolly lemur, Goodman's mouse lemur, diademed sifaka, Crossley's dwarf lemur, bamboo lemur, crowned lemur and Sanford's brown lemur.

The itinerary for this guided tour also includes the incredible opportunity of snorkelling with whale sharks. Look out for green turtles too and head offshore by boat to search for breaching humpback whales that have congregated to breed and nurse their newborn calves.

The tour begins in Antananarivo on 16th October. Please view the following link for full details https://buff.ly/3J3MVBJ , or give us a call.

19/04/2024

Some more photos from long-time repeat client Scott Hyman, from his recent tour in Kenya with us. Note that the second image features black rhinoceros, followed by white rhinoceros in the third image.

*Black rhino have a more pointed/hooked upper lip and also a larger rear horn that can potentially be longer than the front horn. For white rhino, the front horn is predominantly longer than the much shorter second horn.

Thanks (instagram) for the great snaps! Give him a follow for more wildlife photography.

15/04/2024

With tour departure dates from the 11th May, until the 6th July, we are delighted to be able to offer 50% off of our Seven Nights Cruise of the Seychelles, onboard the M/Y Pegasos.*

This is an incredible opportunity to experience this group of archipelagos in the Indian Ocean, teeming with natural beauty.

The itinerary can be found here - https://buff.ly/4cKLA0e

Get in touch with us as soon as possible if you would like to discuss further details with our travel specialist.

*50% off the per person rate when sharing a double/twin cabin –OR—No single supplement if you are a solo guest. Prices depend on cabin category and departure date: please call us for further information. Departing from Mahé, Seychelles. Departure dates as follows:

11th May, 2024
18th May
25th May
1st June
8th June
15th June
6th July, 2024

12/04/2024

East Africa's wealth of predators!

Our long-time repeat client Scott Hyman went looking for the big cats and other rare wildlife of Eastern Africa in February and he wasn’t disappointed. He encountered 115 different lions, 30 cheetah, 4 leopards, 3 caracal, 2 serval, wildcat, striped hyena, honey badger and a very special black leopard on his 16 day trip with Reef and Rainforest. He was kind enough to share some of his wonderful photos with us here. You can see more photos from this trip and others around the world on his Instagram account and please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your own bespoke travel plans to Africa. Be it rare mammals, birding or just a classic safari, we have the perfect trip for you.

10/04/2024

Brazil's biomes...

Even though South America's Andes mountain range does not fall into any of Brazil's colossal 8.51 sq. km (the fifth largest country in the world), it's mountainous influence is felt throughout the country's six biomes; Amazon, Cerrado, Caatinga, Pantanal, Atlantic forest and Pampa.

Factors such as drainage, weather patterns and regional climate, all strongly influenced by the Andes, have helped to form the patchwork pattern of ecosystems in Brazil, and driven its rich plant and animal diversity - the most biodiverse on our planet.

Speak with our country specialist about creating a Brazil itinerary, that seeks out the best of its ecological riches!

03/04/2024

Madagascar!
..we still have spaces on our two Madagascar group tours (a minimum of six and maximum of ten guests) with our hugely popular and personable Malagasy tour leader, Daniel, who will take excellent care of you. He will be assisted by an experienced driver and various local reserve guides so that guests gain the most from their visits to the many fabulous locations.

Click on the links below to see the tours in detail, or get in touch with us for a chat with on of our travel specialists.

We have two tour options available;

'A Magical Overland Journey in Madagascar' in September this year https://buff.ly/4cEBGxb

and

'The Wildlife of Northern Madagascar' in October of this year https://buff.ly/3J3MVBJ

22/03/2024

Our director, Alan Godwin, has recently returned from Sri Lanka, where he visited Kumana National Park and got these great shots! He arrived just after the rains, with lush greenery, majestic trees, grassy plains with wildflowers, rain-filled pans and abundant wildlife.

Compared to most of Yala and even Wilpattu, Kumana is much less busy and the wildlife much more in evidence. It’s difficult to get to and accommodation is limited, which has helped retain its relative isolation.

Alan had six leopard sightings in three days, mostly from the only jeep present. He encountered plenty of other mammal, bird and reptile species in good numbers, including elephant, wild boar, wild buffalo, crocodiles, monitor lizards, many raptors and storks and, of course, beautiful bee-eaters and kingfishers.

There are also miles of deserted Indian Ocean beaches and sand dunes, and ancient cave sites revealing bygone scripts carved into the rock face.

We will be introducing a new Sri Lanka tour, with Kumana as its centrepiece, onto our website very soon.

20/03/2024

The weird and wonderful wildlife of Borneo!

This is a five-star wildlife holiday destination, with iconic and endemic species in absolute abundance, however, its forests are in a precarious state. We carefully research, inspect and select the locations, reserves, guides and accommodation options at all of our destinations. You can take comfort in the knowledge that your travels are directly benefiting some of the world’s most threatened ecosystems while helping local communities develop in a sustainable and environmentally non-destructive way.

Speak with our Borneo specialist for more information.

08/03/2024

The Galápagos Islands are one of the most unique wildlife holiday destinations in the world. Its high level of endemism is an evolutionary response to the extremely remote location. The incredibly nutrient-rich waters support seabirds in their thousands, extraordinarily odd reptiles and graceful marine mammals. We can help you plan a tailor-made itinerary to explore this magnificent archipelago. Please feel free to get in touch with our Ecuador specialist.

01/03/2024

Peru is an absolute bounty. Few places beat it for its variation of landscapes and habitats, the colossal biodiversity that follows, and its well preserved historical sites and rich culture.

We can help create a tour for you that encompasses the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountain range, its Pacific coastline, along with some if its finest archaeological sites.

26/02/2024

Our Director, Alan Godwin, is currently out in Sri Lanka researching some locations. He has spent the last few days in Kumana National Park. When 'leopard' and 'Sri Lanka' are mentioned in the same sentence, the prestigious Yala National Park comes to the fore.

However, neighbouring Kumana National Park receives a fraction of the number of visitors and jeeps each day that the increasingly frenetic Yala does, and this can make for a much more enjoyable experience to many people. The question is, what are your chances of spotting leopard there?

Well, he has reported back to us that he had six leopard sightings in just a few game drives! Water Buffalo and Asian Elephant also featured heavily. We will share some of Alan's other findings and sightings once he has returned to Devon.

20/02/2024

Botswana's predators play a crucial role in maintaining the landscapes of the Okavango, Chobe and Kalahari regions. Key species include lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs. These predators are essential for controlling the population of herbivores such as antelope, zebra, and wildebeest. Predators help prevent overgrazing, of particular importance to arid regions like the Central Kalahari with its sparse vegetation cover. The diversity and health of populations of predators in Botswana makes it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts looking to observe these apex carnivores in their natural habitat.

Take a look at our destination page for Botswana https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/destinations/botswana . Our country specialist has listed some highlights, as well as some of our itineraries that we think ensure you get the best out of a trip to this phenomenal location.

12/02/2024

Simon Reeve's Wilderness series concluded on Sunday night with another absolutely smashing episode, this time based in the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa.

Vast, unspoiled and wildlife-rich, you could experience this phenomenal region from within Botswana, Namibia, or South Africa.

Living alongside the hunter-gatherer Bushmen, are African wild dogs, lions (including the unique black-maned males), elephant and leopard. Hundreds of bird species thrive in this challenging environment including ostrich.

Speak to one of our destination specialists here at Reef and Rainforest to discuss a tailor-made tour to the Kalahari, or check out some of the itineraries listed on our website such as these:

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/tours/cape-town-kalahari-meerkats-and-madikwe

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/tours/botswana-off-beaten-track

05/02/2024

We can highly recommend watching Simon Reeve's Wilderness episode about South East Asia's Coral Triangle, aired on BBC Two last night.

Encompassing an area that includes thousands of tropical islands, in the region shared by Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, the coral triangle has some of the best reefs in the world, an ecosystem that is rapidly diminishing. Our country experts know this region well, and we've got some super accommodation and itinerary options available.

Take a look at our Raja Ampat and West Papua page https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/highlights/west-papua

Or our Coral Triangle tour in Indonesia, specially tailored for diving or snorkelling enthusiasts https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/tours/indonesias-deluxe-underwater-highlights

29/01/2024

If you watched Simon Reeve's Wilderness episode on BBC2 last night, you will undoubtedly have very itchy feet to visit Patagonia!

Fortunately, our country specialist for Chile and Argentina knows his way around this wild region, and has curated some spectacular tours to experience Patagonia’s rugged landscape and hardy wildlife, including searching for pumas.

Get in touch with us to discuss Patagonia, or take a look at some of the tours on our website.

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/tours/the-wonderful-wildlife-of-argentina-and-chile

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/tours/chile-punta-arenas-to-ushuaia

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/tours/exploring-chile-on-a-budget

26/01/2024

Iguazu/Iguacu Falls is an undisputed natural wonder of the world, with the Argentine side offering the world-famous close-up views and Brazilian side with its gorgeous panoramic vistas. If you want to take a trip to see this colossal series of waterfalls, get in touch with one of our country specialists to discuss our expertly designed tours, or create a tailor-made itinerary to suit your bucket list.

Our Family oriented itinerary of Brazil

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/tours/the-dazzling-diversity-of-family-friendly-brazil

Or an Argentina tour on a budget

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/tours/the-best-of-argentina-on-a-budget

22/01/2024

We would love to see you at Destinations - The Holiday and Travel Show, in London from the 1st - 4th February. Jonathan and John will be there to greet you from our stand, in the LATA Latin American Pavilion at Olympia London.

Our clients are able to book a FREE ticket in advance, by visiting the link below and entering the code XLREEF.

We hope to see you there!

R & R team

https://www.destinationsshow.com/london/book-tickets

19/01/2024

Now is a great time to visit Guatemala. Its dry season continues to take hold and provides a pleasant environment in which to explore its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures and outstanding neotropical birdlife. Explore ruined Mayan cities, trek through lush tropical rainforest or wander and admire one of its many volcanoes.

Get in touch with our team to help plan your Guatemalan adventure, or take a look at our destination page for some more information on our itineraries, accommodation options and wildlife highlights.

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/destinations/guatemala

16/01/2024

Today, we celebrate the birthday of a truly remarkable woman, Dian Fossey.

She dedicated and eventually even gave her life to the study and protection of gorillas, making significant contributions to our understanding and appreciation of these incredible primates.

Let us help make your own gorilla encounter happen, either with western lowland gorillas in the Republic of the https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/destinations/republic-of-the-congo

Or with Dian Fossey's famous mountain gorillas of https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/destinations/rwanda

and https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/destinations/uganda

12/01/2024

Now is a great time to visit Patagonia, through either Chile or Argentina, when the weather can be pleasantly warm and sunny.

If you want to see pumas, these next few months are an ideal time. From the Southern hemisphere summer through to autumn, puma cubs are beginning to wander further afield and adults are making the most of the long daylight hours to hunt guanacos.

Please take a look at the following pages for more details.

Argentina

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/destinations/argentina

Chile

https://reefandrainforest.co.uk/destinations/chile

09/01/2024

We were thrilled to hear back from a client who visited the sierras of Andalusia, Southern Spain, on one of our tours.

They sent us some fantastic photographs of the numerous, incredible lynx sightings they experienced!

If you are interested in making the conveniently short hop down to the Iberian peninsula to search for these rare and elusive European cats, click https://buff.ly/3TYJkM9 to find both our Iberian Lynx Quest and Land of the Lynx tours listed.

Please get in touch if you would like to tailor these tours to suit your requirements and interests.

06/12/2023

With Christmas fast approaching, family is very important for lots of us this time of year. Why not take a look at some of our family holidays to plan your once-in-a-lifetime experience with your loved ones?

28/11/2023

The Galapagos islands are home to breath-taking volcanic landscapes and a unique array of wildlife, ranging from the famous Darwin finches to fur seals, turtles, iguanas, and much more...

21/11/2023

Wildlife spotting in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in South Africa!

14/11/2023

This is no ordinary cat video... this is an African wild cat in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa, kept as a pet. It's not just about the big cats in Kruger National Park!

07/11/2023

It's not just about the big five in Private Nature Reserve, but all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures! This blind snake is a rare find, only spotted because heavy rains flooded its burrow.

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Faces of Papua New Guinea

Ever wonder why we love PNG so much? Here’s why.

Kidepo refreshments.

The view from the bar at Apoka Lodge in the Kidepo National Park, Uganda. A great place for refreshment (for both man and beast).

PNG Snorkelling

Snorkelling the house reef at Lissenung Island Resort, Papua New Guinea. With over 175 species of reef fish, this is perhaps the ‘fishiest’ house reef we’ve ever seen. Papua New Guinea Tourism - UK Office

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Reef & Rainforest: Celebrating 30 Years of Pioneering Natural History Travel

In 1989 Alan Godwin had only just returned from a year’s travels around the world. He had visited many wild and wonderful places full of fauna of all descriptions and felt inspired to share those magical locations and his passion for wildlife with others. Starting Reef & Rainforest as a one-man-band from his flat in west London, Alan eventually moved to Devon and now has a small team of dedicated and highly experienced tailor-made travel consultants working out of modern offices by the River Dart in Totnes. With thirty years of insight, Alan has an unshakeable belief in the power of travel to help preserve the world’s last unspoilt wildernesses, both above and below the sea. Whether you wish to visit Belize (our first destination), Madagascar, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Ecuador, Chile or any of our many other natural destinations, Reef & Rainforest is able to organise it for you. Please call us on +44 (0)1803 866965 and speak to one of our knowledgeable consultants.