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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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  • 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
  • Yakushima IslandSightKagoshima, Japanwonderland of moss-cloaked trees, endemic deer and macaques
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

20 Top Resorts in Central and East Africa 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in Central and East Africa.

14 hotels in this story
  • Sala's CampHotel
  • Roving BushtopsHotel
  • Mara Bushtops Luxury CampHotel
  • Elsewhere
  • Wilderness Bisate LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaThe legendary mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park have drawn an influx of luxury safari lodges to this corner…
  • Virunga LodgeHotelVolcanoes National Park, RwandaYou can't go wrong with either side, but we suggest going for one of the two deluxe options that have living rooms and…
  • SasaabHotelSamburu National Reserve, KenyaWhere better to go on safari than its birthplace in the Kenyan savannah?
  • Solio LodgeHotelSolio Ranch, KenyaAs the exclusive accommodation within a private wildlife sanctuary, a stay here guarantees an equally exclusive chance…
  • Segera RetreatHotelLaikipia Plateau, KenyaOn a private game park in Laikipia, Kenya.
  • Sirikoi LodgeHotelLewa Wildlife Conservancy, KenyaThe 62,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Northern Kenya.
  • Bawe IslandHotelZanzibar, TanzaniaIt is situated in the Zanzibar Channel.
  • Sanctuary Swala CampHotelTanzaniaA hauntingly beautiful landscape of winding rivers, ancient woodlands, swamps, and open savanna, Tarangire is home to…
  • Sanctuary Gorilla Forest CampHotelBwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
  • Serengeti Bushtops Luxury CampHotelSerengeti National Park, Tanzania
  • Bwindi LodgeHotelBwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
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