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Spain Eclipse
A journey across the Bay of Biscay, four days exploring Northern Spain and one unforgettable natural spectacle. Julian’s latest trip combined dolphins, shearwaters and whales, with some fantastic birding in the Picos de Europa, including Lammergeier, Egyptian Vulture and Snowfinch.
But the magic moment was undoubtedly watching a full solar eclipse from the Spanish mountains.

Speyside Wildlife
Aug 303 min read


Aardvarks in Africa
Aardvark was the big target on this very different South African adventure, but it was just one of an incredible variety of sightings. From Aardwolves, Springhares and African Porcupines, to Caracals, African Wild Cats and black-maned Lions, there was plenty to keep everyone watching.
Add some fantastic birdlife and a memorable Cheetah family in the Kalahari and this was a trip packed with highlights.

Speyside Wildlife
Aug 282 min read


Celebrations in Kenya - July 2026
Private Celebratory Tour to Kenya: Big cats, big elephants, a big bird list and the biggest mountain in Africa. Starting at an elephant rehabilitation centre, we continued through Tsavo National Park to iconic Amboseli at the foot of Kilimanjaro, ending with rhinos at the first African National Park in Nairobi.

Speyside Wildlife
Jul 292 min read


The Pyrenees
Julian shares highlights from another unforgettable Pyrenees adventure, packed with mountain wildlife, soaring raptors and a truly magical Black Woodpecker encounter.

Speyside Wildlife
May 252 min read


Öland in Spring 2027
Our spring trip to Öland in May 2027 offers relaxed birding in a beautiful limestone landscape. Expect flycatchers, harriers and migrating waders, alongside stunning wildflowers and orchids across the Alvar. With a welcoming base and everything close by, it’s a varied and rewarding week at a lovely time of year.

Speyside Wildlife
Apr 162 min read


Lake Kerkini - Northern Greece
Our spring return to Lake Kerkini offers a relaxed, single-base holiday in a wildlife-rich part of northern Greece. Expect pelicans in breeding plumage, early migrants, birdsong and wildflowers coming into life, with time also spent exploring nearby mountains. Add in excellent local food and it’s a varied and enjoyable week.

Speyside Wildlife
Apr 92 min read


Wetland Birds, Raptors and More in Northern Greece
Dalmatian Pelican (Photo Credit: Ecotours Wildlife Holidays) Greece is one of the most iconic countries in Europe for wildlife and...
Harris Brooker
Jun 16, 20255 min read


Eurasian Lynx, Brown Bears and more in Estonia
Estonia is one of the most well-known countries for watching wildlife in Europe and this year on our tour led by Roy Atkins, we’ll be going in search of some of the best wildlife in Europe. Brown Bears are a feature of this holiday and we shall spend one night in the Alutaguse area with a chance to see them at a special hide. The European Brown Bear is one of Europe’s largest land mammals.
Harris Brooker
May 12, 20255 min read


Namibia, 2025
I have just returned from another sensational Namibia with its wealth of wonderful wildlife and stunning desert landscapes.
Harris Brooker
Apr 14, 20254 min read


Holiday Highlights of 2022
A round up from the Wildlife Holidays Speyside Wildlife have run in 2022

katemennie
Nov 4, 20223 min read


Antarctica 2021 with Jean Brown
Along with 8 other guests, Jean was able to travel on her much-anticipated trip to Antarctica at the end of 2021 with our guide, Roy...

Speyside Wildlife
Feb 17, 20223 min read


Trip Report - Antarctica 2021
"We felt very lucky that this trip even happened! If Omicron had reared its head earlier who knows, but there we were in November….. on a...

Roy Atkins
Jan 28, 20223 min read


Bhutan – Part Two
Bhutan is split into 19 districts, each of which is administered from a Dzong, or fortified monastery. These are hugely important...

Speyside Wildlife
Apr 29, 20203 min read


Bhutan- Land of the Thunder Dragon – Part One
When I was a small boy, growing up in the Borders, my father and I shared a passion for geography, maps in particular. We had in the...

Speyside Wildlife
Apr 29, 20204 min read


Yellowstone in Spring
“It was still dark as we arrived at our watch point in the upper Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park and climbed the short distance...

Speyside Wildlife
Feb 25, 20203 min read


Southern Portugal 2020
“There we were, at the summit of Picotta – a mountain to the north of Silves in The Algarve, Southern Portugal – the sun was beaming down...

Speyside Wildlife
Feb 21, 20203 min read


Tanzania April 2020 – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater the Maasai Mara and more!
Northern Tanzania is exceptional – filled with Nature Reserves and National Parks it is simply one of the best wildlife viewing areas in...

Speyside Wildlife
Dec 11, 20194 min read


British Columbia 2019 with Roy Atkins and Julian Sykes
Pod of Orcas (Julian Sykes) We set out into Johnstone Straight with high hopes that we might see Orca. The captain seemed pretty...

Speyside Wildlife
Oct 9, 20192 min read


Botswana 2019 Memories with Jane Nickerson (Guest)
My long-awaited trip to Botswana provided me with a myriad of experiences which I had only dreamt of. This is not a diary or day by day...

Speyside Wildlife
Aug 29, 20195 min read


Extremadura with Darren Rees
Surprises! Ferruginous Duck (Michael Pearcey) My tour-leading year often starts, first of all, with Extremadura in spring and you might...

Speyside Wildlife
May 8, 20192 min read
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