Our 2017 Writing Competition closed on Saturday 31st December and the winning entry was published in our (hardcopy) Spring Newsletter in February. If you wish to read all three of the winning articles, please read on.

Here at Naturetrek Tailormade we understand that there are a number of important considerations that go into choosing the perfect wildlife holiday. For many people, health can be one of those key considerations. 

With our tours to 'Italy’s Sibillini Mountains' and the 'French and Italian Alps' guaranteed to run this summer, but with a few spare places each, we asked tour leaders Philip and Sharon Thompson why they love returning each year. Here are their thoughts.

We’re pleased to announce some exciting news from our friends in Nepal – pending final certification, a new butterfly species, Lethe distans, has been identified by Nepalese naturalist Hari Bandari at Tiger Mountain Pokhara (TMP) – our congratulations to Hari! Finding a new butterfly species for your country is no mean feat, and this female Scarce Red Forester (Lethe distans), if a little tatty, emphasises what a great place for butterflies TMP truly is.

We are delighted that Mandina Lodges is converting one of its ‘Jungle Lodges’ to include two king size beds, allowing us to accept twin room and room share bookings on our ‘The Gambia in Style!’ holiday for the first time!