Migration Marvels: 5 Wildlife Journeys For Your Travel Bucket List
Looking for a unique travel experience that is truly out of the ordinary and will provide a lifetime of memories? Discover some of the most beautiful places on earth as you go on a journey to witness a handful of the world's most spectacular wildlife migrations that offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect with nature and experience different cultures. From the great migrations of wildebeest across the Serengeti, to the breathtaking journey of monarch butterflies in Mexico, these are five wilderness migrations worth traveling for.
Mexico Highlands: Watch the Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration (January, March & December)
In Mexico's Central Highlands one of the planet's most spellbinding wildlife events unfolds: the yearly migration of the monarch butterfly. Natural Habitat Adventure's Kingdom of the Monarchs is an amazing 6-day tour that takes you on a journey to a secluded mountaintop forest to spot myriad monarch butterflies taking to the skies in a mesmerizing spectacle (they have even been known to land on lucky onlookers). The exclusive group tour also lets participants explore the incredible culture of Mexico's mountain villages as you discover traditional communities and local markets.
In Africa: Chase the Great Migration (June-March)
Go on a 9-night Tanzania Migration Safari to see the legendary Great Migration, which is when millions of wildebeest and zebra move annually across the Serengeti in search of water and food. Unforgettable Travel Company's tour experts offer a wealth of insights on the region and will create a custom itinerary that allows for plenty of intimate wildlife encounters and travel to unforgettable UNESCO sites, such as Zanzibar's Stone Town. This tour includes a stay in a luxury tented camp in the northern Serengeti.
In Moab, Utah: See Moab's Bats in Action (August-October)
Utah's famous bat migrations, especially around Moab, happen yearly from August to October as bats make their way from their summer feeding to their winter hibernation homes. The Moab Resort, WorldMark Associate , in partnership with Bat Conservation International, offers some engaging family-friendly programming to teach guests about these fascinating, if often misunderstood and unfairly maligned, creatures. Events include bat boxes placed throughout the resort, bat-themed coloring books and more. Guests get the opportunity to watch bats at dusk and learn about the pivotal role they play in our environment.
In Jamaica: Watch Baby Turtles Make Their Race to the Water (July-December)
Who could resist watching baby sea turtles escape their shells and bravely make their way to the sea. Guests staying at Sandals Dunn's River, Sandals Royal Plantation or Sandals Ochi can book the Turtle Watching Experience through Island Routes, with proceeds benefiting the Oracabessa Foundation and its impressive turtle conservation efforts. Island Routes, the Sandals Foundation and local turtle conservation authorities have collectively come together to help protect and monitor baby turtles and do all they can to ensure they reach the water safely.
From LA to La Paz: Experience Baja's Fall Migration (November-December)
