There is nothing quite like getting back to nature on your vacation. You will quickly forget about the monotony of your daily life as you explore nature and see animals as they were meant to be seen - in the wild. Here are 5 intriguing destinations where you can see animals in their natural habitats. 

Wildlife in Sweden 

Wandering through the forests of Sweden is a great way to see elks (moose) and beavers in their natural habitats. If you head to the forests of Dalsland, you can join a guided tour where you can learn something about these magnificent creatures and spot them in their natural habitat. Go canoeing and spot them from the water, or hike with a guide through the trails. 

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

There is no better place than Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to experience the thrill of gorilla trekking. The esteemed researcher, Dian Fossey, did most of her gorilla research in these mountains in Africa. You can join a tour company that offers trekking to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. You will learn how to track them and you may even get a chance to interact with the gentle giants. You can also learn how to track chimpanzees. Make sure you take the time visit Dian Fossey’s grave and pay your respects for her hard work and vision, before leaving the country. 

The Great Migration In Tanzania

Joining the great migration in Tanzania, Africa is a great way to see wild animals in their natural habitat. If you visit the Serengeti in the early spring, you'll see thousands of wildebeests and zebras make their annual trek in search of food, birthing grounds, and water. Their predators follow these gentle animals, so you can also see lions, leopards, and hyenas. The birds follow the animals, so keep your eyes peeled for scavengers like vultures and smaller more rare birds, as well. 

Galápagos Giant Tortoise

The Galapagos Islands are a group of islands that are 900 km off the coast of Ecuador. You may recognize them because Charles Darwin studied here for years and based his theory of evolution upon the wildlife and plants that he studied. There are many species of flora, fauna, and animals that don’t exist anywhere else in the world. The giant tortoise is one of these creatures, and you can visit with these gentle, slow-moving creatures that are over a century old.  You can also view marine iguanas that have gills and lungs. Be sure to stop in at the Charles Darwin Research Centre, where a team is continuing work on the legacy that he left behind. 

Ride Camels in Marrakech 

Marrakech is a bustling city that is filled with interesting things to see, including an exciting marketplace filled with vendors, musicians, snake charmers, and dancers. It is also a lovely city filled with mosques, parks, and stunning architecture. You can take an excursion from Marrakech and swap the hustle and bustle of this busy city for a desert tour and camel riding. The trip to the desert takes about an hour each way; be prepared to enter a different world. From high atop your camel, you will see traditional villages, lush green palm groves, and lots of sand. 

Where is your favorite place to see animals in the wild?