Going wild all over the world

From hearing the howl of wolves in the Apennines to trekking through the forests of Uganda to see gorillas, Lizzie Pook highlights the best nature-based breaks

THERE is little more exhilarating than seeing some of the world’s rarest and most spectacular wildlife in its natural habitat.

And these habitats – the shadowy crags of mountains, dense green rainforests, vast expanses of ocean – are often remote and far flung from the usual tourist trails, so getting to them can be an entire adventure in itself.

So if you’re ready to ditch the sunloungers in order to witness mother nature’s most jaw-dropping spectacles, here are the pick of the best holidays designed to showcase Earth’s extraordinary creatures while protecting them and their often fragile environments.