30 wonderful wildlife holidays for 2021
From polar bears to butterflies, these wildlife holidays put animals in the spotlight
Lions in Welgevonden Game Reserve, South Africa
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From leopards, lions and wildebeest to flamingos, whale sharks and giant morpho butterflies, Brian Jackman guides you around the world in 30 species to mark World Wildlife Day.
1. Bengal tiger
No other image sums up the Indian subcontinent more dramatically than Shere Khan, as Rudyard Kipling called him – the ultimate carnivore, 440lb of molten copper, with curious round eyes that seem to drill deep into your soul. From an all-time low two decades ago, Bengal tigers have bounced back to about 3,000. Your best chance of seeing them is in the national parks and tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh.
Travel until 05 Dec 2022
Embrace the natural beauty of South Africa on a once-in-a-lifetime, 10-day private luxury tour. Experience the glamour of a bygone era with a two-night journey aboard the Blue Train, one of the world s most luxurious train journeys. Discover the vibrancy of Cape Town and beauty of the Winelands with exclusive private touring and tastings at South Africa s award-winning wine cellars. Witness the magnificence of the Big Five in the celebrated and incredibly vast Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, with a stay at the stunning Dulini Collection, a luxury lodge experience offering unsurpassed five-star service, gourmet all-inclusive dining and the region s best game viewing.
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The embattled TV presenter marched through the first class lounge at Heathrow wearing a zebra print mask
She was heading for Virgin founder Richard Branson s exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve after car crash week
Sky News confirmed on Thursday she was suspended for six months after she broke Covid-19 rules last week
Bosses are thought to believe that months off-screen represents a significant punishment for their journalists
Political editor Beth Rigby and reporter Inzamam Rashid have both been taken off Sky News for three months
Kay Burley today jetted off to South Africa after being taken off air by Sky News for six months for breaching coronavirus rules during her 60th birthday party.
Kay has been suspended from Sky News for six months I am embarrassed to say that later in the evening I inadvertently broke the rules. I had been waiting for a taxi at 11pm to get home. Desperate for the loo I briefly popped into another restaurant to spend a penny. I can only apologise.
Her statement divided fans on social media. While some were sympathetic to her situation and unsure why she was apologising, others expressed their disappointment that she had broken the rules. Having to use the toilet is not an error of judgement! No wrong done at all Kay, one follower told the star, while another added: You are only human Kay.