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National GeographicOct 7, 2026

11 Places to See the World's Most Magnificent Wildlife Migrations

Seeing an immense number of creatures assembled in one place is a phenomenon worth travelling for. Here’s when, where and how to experience some of nature’s wildest gatherings.

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  • Yakushima IslandSightwonderland of moss-cloaked trees, endemic deer and macaques
  • Elsewhere
  • Danube deltaGardenTulcea, RomaniaEurope's largest natural wetland, a paradise for pelicans
  • Tortuguero National ParkSightTortuguero, Costa Ricahotspot for sea turtles, largest green turtle rookery
  • Monarch Butterfly Biosphere ReserveSightMichoacán, Mexicohome to more than half of overwintering colonies
  • El RosarioSightMichoacán, Mexicoeasiest sanctuary to reach for monarch butterflies
  • Sierra ChincuaSightMichoacán, Mexicolesser-visited sanctuary, can be explored on horseback
  • Mineral de AngangueoNeighborhoodMichoacán, Mexicocolourful, cobblestoned town makes a good base
  • FinnmarksviddaSightFinnmark, NorwaySámi stronghold in northernmost Norway
  • Sardine RunSightEastern Cape, South Africamillions of sardines swarm north off South African coast
  • Bute InletSightBritish Columbia, CanadaHomalco First Nation run bear-watching trips here
  • Kasanka National ParkSightKasanka, Zambiaoverwhelmed by 10 million straw-coloured fruit bats in October
  • South Luangwa National ParkSightSouth Luangwa, Zambianearby park, home to prolific wildlife and walking safaris
  • SkomerSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdomvolcanic outcrop bucking puffin population decline trend
  • Martins HavenSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdombeach where boat trips run to Skomer Island
  • Crane Observation CentreSightIzumi, Japanlocated in front of Izumi's crane migration grounds
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Lonely PlanetAug 25

7 things to do in Kyūshū and the best way to do them

Take your pick of adventurous activities, therapeutic soaks and a laid-back vibe in Kyūshū, Japan

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  • Kagoshima PrefectureNeighborhoodKagoshima Prefecture has a population of 1,527,019 and has a geographic area of 9,187 km2.
  • Kagomma Furusato YataimuraMarket18 tiny stalls offering dishes and drinks from across Kagoshima.
  • SakurajimaSightOne of the world's most active volcanoes.
  • Shiroyama Park ObservatorySightOffers the most photographed panorama of Sakurajima and Kinkō Bay.
  • Yunihira ObservatorySightProvides the closest view of Sakurajima's active crater.
  • KurokamiSightSite where a torii was buried under 2m of ash in 1914.
  • Arimura Lava Observation DeckSightSits on black lava fields from Sakurajima's 1914 eruption.
  • Sakurajima Yogan Nagisa Park footbathSight100m-long footbath offers a relaxing moment under the peak.
  • Elsewhere
  • Gokase RiverSightTakachiho, JapanEmerald-green river flowing through Takachiho gorge.
  • Oniishibōzu JigokuSightBeppu, JapanBubbling mud resembles a monk's head.
  • Kamado JigokuSightBeppu, JapanOnce used for cooking; savor pudding or enjoy a footbath.
  • Umi JigokuSightBeppu, JapanNational site of scenic beauty with lake, gardens, steamy pool.
  • Devil’s WashboardSightNichinan, JapanNatural phenomenon of striated basalt carved by waves and tides.
  • Udo-jingūPlace of worshipNichinan, JapanColorful shrine squeezed into a deep cavern at end of coastal path.
  • Sun Messe NichinanSightNichinan, JapanRow of seven moai statues with backs to the ocean.
  • Manai FallsSightTakachiho, Japan17m-high waterfall cascading over cliff face in V-shaped gorge.
  • Ama-no-Iwato-jinjaSightTakachiho, JapanLearn about the cave where the sun goddess Amaterasu hid.
  • Ama-no-YasukawaraSightTakachiho, JapanCave where thousands of deities gathered to plan Amaterasu's return.
  • ChiringashimaSightIbusuki, JapanForested island accessible by sandbar during low tide.
  • Kannawa OnsenMuseumBeppu, JapanOne of Beppu's eight onsen districts, known for steam baths.
  • Myoban OnsenSightBeppu, JapanOne of Beppu's eight onsen districts, known for milky sulfur water.
  • Kankaiji OnsenSightBeppu, JapanOne of Beppu's eight onsen districts, offering bay views.
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