Ben Chapple

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our world, with unprecedented implications both for people and nature. In this article, published 18 months after the pandemic began, we reflect on some of the complex impacts on the natural world.

Of all Africa’s large carnivores, the African Wild Dog is perhaps the hardest to find on a traditional safari. Our experts reveal their top tips for finding this wonderful and fascinating species in the wild.

In early March, just before the lockdown closed in, an intrepid Naturetrek group ventured into the vast forests of the Russian Far East on our inaugural ‘Realm of the Siberian Tiger’ tour.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented change to the lives of people around the world. Its impact on health, particularly that of the most vulnerable in society, has been tragic, and the economic ramifications of the resulting disruption will be felt for years to come.

In November 2019, Operations Manager, Ben Chapple, travelled to Ghana, where he encountered an astonishing variety of West African wildlife. Here he describes his experiences, and explains why now could be the perfect time to travel to this remarkable country.

The territory of Western Sahara may have a chequered history, but it is home to a remarkable collection of mouth-watering birds and mammals, many of which are almost impossible to see elsewhere, including Sand Cat and the near-mythical Golden Nightjar.