{"id":4771,"date":"2020-06-22T17:17:22","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T17:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=4771"},"modified":"2023-03-01T23:23:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T23:23:19","slug":"wild-at-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/general-info\/wild-at-heart.html","title":{"rendered":"Wild at Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ultimate Destinations for Wildlife Lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For wildlife lovers around the world, the lockdowns and inability to roam free because of the COVID 19 pandemic must be particularly frustrating. Even though we have the technology that can bring the wonders of the natural world to the flat-screen TV in our living rooms, nothing can beat experiencing wildlife in the real world and that brief moment when you are accepted into its world. Allow us to share with you the Secret Retreats destinations that offer truly extraordinary wildlife experiences while supporting the conservation of their \u2018wild\u2019 neighbours. Whether it be the paradise of the underwater world or diving deep into breathtaking rainforests to see nature at its finest that fascinates you, we have something for everyone. Plan your trip back to nature with us to these incredible destinations where fascinating and rewarding wildlife experiences await you. Please contact our friendly concierge on dream@secret-retreats.com<\/a> for more information on each destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Misool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raja Ampat – Indonesia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set on a private island amid a pristine ecosystem almost of their own making, this secluded tropical paradise has powder white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, cockatoos, parrots, baby sharks, manta rays and turtles. The House Reef is a shore dive, easily accessed at any time from either the end of the jetty, the Dive Centre, or the steps leading down from your Water Cottage.  So, the underwater wildlife here are literally just a few steps away from your room! This resort<\/a> was built with marine conservation in mind, working in harmony with the local community they have stopped shark finning and created a no-take zone around the island which has resulted in waters filled with a rich and diverse marine life as well as supporting the local community who now have healthy and replenishing fish stocks for their nets. The resort has also established a school and recycling centre for the locals, all funded by the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Papua Paradise Eco Resort<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raja Ampat – Indonesia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papua Paradise Resort<\/a> is teeming with exotic bird life, lush jungle foliage, a spectacular array of flora and fauna, and not forgetting the surrounding reefs famed as some of the most bio-diverse reefs in the world and offering world class diving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papua Paradise<\/a> is a paradise for divers. The waters here are the perfect place to see manta rays, sharks, shoals of schooling fish, and to explore reef slopes with some of the widest diversity of corals in the world. We suggest you seek out the rare manatees that graze the sea grass in these waters and were the inspiration for tales of mermaids in days gone by. Or take hike at sunrise to see the stunning birds of paradise, and meet the wonderful local people of Raja Ampat and learn about their lifestyle a whole world away from our own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover Papua Paradise Eco Resort Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Borneo Rainforest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sabah, Malaysia \u2013 Kalimantan, Indonesia<\/em>

The Borneo Rainforest<\/a> is where you\u2019ll find some of the world\u2019s most endangered and unique wildlife. Travel into Borneo\u2019s lush jungles with Secret Retreats and you might be lucky enough to come across a herd of pygmy elephants (only in Sabah), orangutans, and the strange-looking proboscis monkeys. It is one of the world\u2019s oldest rainforests and is best enjoyed from the comfort and luxury of your very own luxury floating boutique hotel cruising the waters that criss-cross the jungle aboard one of the Secret Retreats converted traditional river-boats. And each trip contributes to local conservation protecting the environment and the orangutan for generations to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover Borneo River Cruises Now <\/a><\/td>Discover Sabah Wildlife Now<\/a> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Sri Lanka’s National Parks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sri Lanka<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home to some of the richest biodiversity in Asia, Sri Lanka\u2019s National Parks<\/a> provide the visitor with the opportunity to enjoy an enormous variety of both flora and fauna. From leopard safaris in Sri Lanka\u2019s Yala National Park to watching wild Sri Lankan elephants at Gal Oya National Park, the richness and diversity of Sri Lanka\u2019s wildlife has to be seen to be believed. Sri Lanka is second only to Africa for wildlife experiences, and as Africa has its poster boys in the Big 5 Mammals to see on an African safari, Sri Lanka has its very own Big 5 charismatic animals to wow the wildlife lover. Sri Lanka\u2019s Big 5 cover land mammals and marine mammals including the Leopard, the Sri Lankan Elephant, the Sloth Bear, the Blue Whale and the Sperm Whale are all must-see magnificent wildlife when you visit Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover Gal Oya Lodge<\/a> <\/td>Wildlife and Culture in Sri Lanka<\/a> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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THE BAGH KANHA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madhya Pradesh, India<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set in the heart of Central India this relaxing 24-room forest\nretreat is a gateway to the forests, rolling hills and tribal villages that\nwere the inspiration to Kipling\u2019s famous Jungle Book stories. Bagh Kanha is\nlocated just 15 minutes away by car from Mukki Gate in Kanha National Park.\nThis national park is one of India\u2019s largest tiger reserves and is home to\nBengal Tigers, Sloth Bears, Indian Leopards and Indian Wild Dogs. Guests can\nwitness this spectacular collection of Indian wildlife on guided safaris with\nthe lodge\u2019s naturalists. Aside from the big mammals on the ground, don\u2019t forget\nto look up to the skies too. This region is home to an rich variety of birds with\nmore than 300 species from eagles, to hornbills to kingfishers and flycatchers,\nit really is also a twitcher\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ladakh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

India<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undoubtedly Ladakh<\/a> is a unique destination for all sorts of travellers with all sorts of reasons. And besides the grand forts, ancient monasteries, and the unique cultures that call Ladakh<\/a> home, the region is also a wonderful place to experience wildlife. Its unique landscapes and varied environments, from high mountains to river valleys, are home to a variety of exotic animals and bird species that make Ladakh<\/a> a must-visit destination for wildlife lovers. There are more than 318 species of birds, many of them migratory from warmer climes and including some really impressive birds such as eagles and falcons to cranes, and some truly awe-inspiring mammals such as the enigmatic Snow Leopard, the Ibex which must be one of nature\u2019s best mountaineers, Blue Sheep, Brown Bear, Lynx, Wolf and Tibetan Antelope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover Ladakh – A land of Fascination <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wildlife experiences and communing with nature, really are the perfect antidote to the privation we have all been enduring these past months. The wide-open spaces, lush forests, colourful reefs and high mountains will refresh your soul as you experience and enjoy nature\u2019s beauty, oblivious as it is to man\u2019s problems as mother nature plays out her timeless scenes of simply lives\u2026being lived. Something we should all cherish, enjoy, and protect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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