Go Wild with TD Active Holidays for Off-the-Beaten-Track Adventures
A somewhat tame life suits most people, but a walk on the wild side makes for a uniquely different and exciting holiday adventure.
TD active Holidays specialise in small group adventures and unique experiences that take travellers off the beaten track. Experiencing wildlife, especially endangered animals, in their natural habitat is a true privilege, and the Irish holiday company is seeing demand grow from adventurers who are eager to go wild.
Explore South Africa is a new guided adventure holiday from TD active Holidays that takes in Cape Town, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg. Exotic wildlife to be spotted includes penguins and whales around the Cape Peninsula, and the ‘Big Five’ roaming wild on safari drives.
Kruger National Park is one of the world’s best wildlife destinations where all of Africa’s iconic safari species, including the elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, hippo and zebra wander the African bushveld and savannah. With 147 mammals, 507 bird species, and 114 different reptiles, the magnificent landscapes of Kruger National Park are opened up on two game drives and a bush walk with expert local safari guides.
Wine tasting, hiking, botanical gardens, and Cape Malay cookery classes complete an engaging awe-inspiring 9-night holiday, enjoying vibrant cities and stunning landscapes in South Africa.
Explore Sri Lanka takes in a jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park, with its herds of elephants, wild buffalo, sambar deer and leopards, while an optional scuba diving trip reveals underwater wildlife on a stunning coral reef.
Also in South Central Asia, a 14-night fully-guided Explore Nepal tour includes a jeep drive and walking safari of Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to 56 species of mammals, 49 species of amphibians and reptiles, and 525 species of birds. Notable residents are the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger and the serene elephant population.
The same TD active holiday includes a Rapti river visit and the opportunity to see exotic birds and the rare gharial, a fish-eating crocodile, with a global population of less than 235.
The Explore Borneo & Malaysia guided tour includes a 3-night stay in a lodge in the jungle, among Borneo’s natural wildlife. There is a visit to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre at the edge of Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve, home to over 60 orangutans, and to the Sun Bear Conservation Centre, dedicated to animal welfare and the rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear. Magical river cruises on the Kinabatangan River and Menanggul River reveal proboscis monkeys, exotic birds, and pygmy elephants and crocodiles, while night-time jungle walks take in unusual birds, snakes, insects and other nocturnal wildlife
Animal lovers can volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Reserve for sick or injured bears, as part of TD active Holidays’ Explore China adventure. The Chinese national treasure is one of the world’s rarest animals, numbering just 1,500, living in the wild, 80 percent of which are in Sichuan Province.
Holiday itineraries offering wildlife interaction, closer to home, include Explore Morocco, for camel rides through the Sahara, and Explore Transylvania holiday which includes a visit to Libearty Bear Sanctuary. The 160-acre oak and hazel forest in the Carpathian Mountains is home to over 100 bears. Enjoying a new life following their rescue from the Balkans’ entertainment sector, the bears live free and wild, climbing trees, swimming and foraging, restored fit and healthy to Romania’s rich natural environment.
Experiencing animals in their natural environment is just one of the aspects of TD active’ Holidays itineraries that is suited to travellers looking for an immersive, authentic holiday, according to Sabrina Mahony, Specialist Product Manager with TD active Holidays.
“Food tours, photography, yoga, hiking, heritage sites and wildlife are among our eclectic itineraries that appeal to travellers who want more from their stay,
“Our expertly curated tours combine the best of both worlds, for stress-free active holidaying! There is the freedom to explore and enjoy unique cultures and experiences, alongside the reassurance of expertly planned travel, guides and accommodation.”
TD active Holidays make remote and unusual ‘bucket list’ destinations accessible, sharing the culture, history and landscapes of truly unique places across the globe.
Fully guided tours to more than 30 beautiful destinations, on four continents, include flights, accommodation, transfers and guided excursions with knowledgeable local guides. Solo holiday options are available on most tours, for the independent traveller who likes the reassurance of expertly organised travel, and the company of like-minded adventurers.
