Blogs & Tour Reports
Explore our travel blog and trip reports to uncover authentic stories, expert insights, and detailed accounts from previous tours. Gain a deeper understanding of our destinations and travel themes to make well-informed decisions, guided by the experiences of those who have travelled with Endemic Explorer. Your moments are waiting!
Leeches are a common encounter in India’s lush, monsoon-drenched forests, especially for birdwatchers and wildlife explorers. This Endemic Explorer blog offers practical tips on leech types, bite prevention, and safe removal methods—empowering you to enjoy your adventure fully prepared, without letting leeches dampen the thrill of exploration.
Kerala offers dense forests, varied elevations, and a remarkable mix of habitats across the Western Ghats. This article presents a practical guide to key wildlife and birding areas, sharing on-ground observations and travel advice for those seeking endemic species, forest walks, and quiet encounters with nature away from tourist routes.
This tour report covers our 2022 birding journey through Colombia, a country renowned for its extraordinary bird diversity. Travelling from cloud forests to coastal ranges, we encountered a remarkable range of species, including endemics and regional specialities, making it a truly memorable experience for keen birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.
Join us on a remote birding journey through Waigeo Island in West Papua in search of the elusive Wilson’s Bird of Paradise. This field account captures the challenges, the beauty, and the quiet thrill of encountering one of the world’s most striking birds in its natural display court.
On Sulawesi’s remote Tompotika Peninsula, the Maleo bird carries out one of the most unusual nesting rituals in the bird world. Instead of brooding their eggs, these endemic birds bury them deep in warm sand and walk away, leaving the chicks to hatch and fend for themselves. This blog shares a field account from a visit to one of Indonesia’s active conservation sites, offering a rare glimpse into the life of a species shaped by heat, instinct, and survival..
Read about my journey through Singalila National Park in search of the elusive red panda. From misty bamboo forests to vintage Land Rovers and tireless local trackers, this blog captures the real experience of Himalayan wildlife expeditions—raw, rewarding, and unforgettable. A glimpse into nature, patience, and purposeful travel.
We walked through forests, crossed savannahs, and watched rare birds take flight. From the silent Picathartes to the elusive Trogon we never saw, every moment mattered. We became friends, not just birders. Ghana gave us birds, stories, and laughter—fourteen days in the wild that felt like a lifetime together.
