Niche trips for observing rare animals in their natural habitats (with an emphasis on mammals) have been gaining momentum in recent years and are reaching the public. These are specialized trips for those interested in traveling with a concentrated effort to find certain animals, as opposed to regular safari tours. For example: observing the rare snow leopard in the Himalayas in northern India, watching species of tapirs in the rainforests of Central and South America, aardvarks in South Africa, and so on.
The goal of Mammal Watching tours is to see as many animal species in the wild as possible. In order to significantly increase the chances of spotting the rare species being sought, these trips must take place during the appropriate times of the year, in small groups, and with the best local guide who knows the area, is connected with park staff, and is up-to-date with real-time sightings. All of these factors contribute to the limited availability of such trips, making them highly sought after. Therefore, it is necessary to book these tours well in advance to secure a spot, sometimes even a year or more ahead.
These trips are conducted in English, and include walking excursions, jeep safari tours, boat trips, night tours, and accommodations at the best available places in each destination, some of which are remote.

The enjoyment of these trips, for those who choose to embark on them with "open eyes," is incredible and becomes a life-changing experience. Tomer Ben-Yehuda represents our Mammal Watching department. He himself is well-known in the global Mammal Watching community, has participated in numerous such trips, is active in forums, and maintains regular and friendly contact with the leading guides worldwide and with people recognized as top experts in the field, so we can advise and help you find the trip that suits you and register for it in advance.