Where to Watch Birds and Other Wildlife in the World/Accommodation

Hercules Moth on the wall of Ambua Lodge in Papua New Guinea by Nigel Wheatley.

ACCOMMODATION

Choose accommodation carefully. Many places are excellent for wildlife and may considerably enhance a trip.

NORTH AMERICA
Alaska
Kantishna Roadhouse, Denali National Park
Western Canada
Great Bear Lodge
Spirit Bear Lodge
Tweedsmuir Park Lodge
Northern California
Yosemite National Park lodging
Bosque del Apache, New Mexico
Socorro County Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Neal's Lodges
Neal’s Lodges in Concan, Texas provides lodging along with three pristine birding stations on over 200 acres. Birds such as the Golden-cheeked Warbler, Black-capped Vireo and Tropical Parula may be found. The second largest bat flight in Texas is 5 minutes away. www.nealslodges.com or call 830-232-6118.
Florida
For accommodation in Florida you can gather a lot of tips and advice on a portal like: www.HolidayCheck.com/ where previous travelers have shared their experiences, photos, videos, and activities to do around the hotels.

CENTRAL AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN
Southern Mexico
La Palapa Hotel, Holbox Island
Hotel La Palapa on Holbox Island offers an incomparable setting with its 19 comfortable rooms, mostly sea view, at literally feet away from the white sandy beach. A place where birds of different species are waiting for the local fishermen to return from open sea, boasting their catch and feeding them.
Belize
Chan Chich Lodge
Honduras
The Lodge at Pico Bonito
Costa Rica
Golfo Dulce Lodge
Remote, certified eco-lodge, bordering the primary rainforest of the Piedras Blancas National Park, offers comfortable accommodation and delicious meals with local flavor and ingredients. Great Birding and Wildlife. Guided hikes, self-conducted tour to an observation platform at forest edge, boat excursions, swimming, kayaking and more. Email: info@golfodulcelodge.com. Tel: 506-8821-5398.
Hotel La Quinta, Sarapiqui
Rancho Naturalista
Panama
Cana Field Station, Darien National Park
Canopy Lodge
Canopy Tower
Finca Lerida Ecolodge
Cuba
Hotel Los Jazmines, Vinales
Dominica
Castle Comfort Dive Lodge
Trinidad and Tobago
Asa Wright Nature Centre
Blue Waters Inn
Cuffie River Nature Retreat
Pax Guest House

AFRICA
Senegal
Keur Saloum
Ranch de Bango
Gambia
Bird Safari Camp
Gabon
Loango Lodge
Central African Republic
Doli Lodge
Sangha Lodge
Rwanda
Gisakura Guest House
Gorillas Nest Lodge
Uganda
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Ndali Lodge
Built on the rim of a volcanic crater-lake Ndali Lodge was opened in 1995 by Cpt. Mark Price. With 8 cottages, a pool, sauna and excellent restaurant the lodge is now run by Aubrey Price and his wife, Clare. Guests feel like they are visiting a much loved home.
Kenya
Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli National Park
Rondo Retreat, Kakamega
Northern Tanzania
Ndutu Safari Lodge, Serengeti
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Southern Tanzania
Rufiji River Camp, Selous Game Reserve
Mozambique
Dugong Beach Lodge
Guludo Beach Lodge
Botswana
Chobe Safari Lodge
Namibia
Erongo Wilderness Lodge
Eastern South Africa
Pafuri Rivercamp, Kruger National Park
Western South Africa
De Zeekoe Guest Farm, Oudtshoorn
Only 7km outside Oudtshoorn, this 2000 hectare working farm with standard to superior rooms and waterfront cabins offers a unique opportunity to walk with wild Meerkats and a chance to see the other four members of the 'Shy Five'; Aardvark, Aardwolf, Bat-eared Fox and South African Crested Porcupine.
Seychelles
SeyVillas
Fully enjoy your stay in the Seychelles with a beautiful villa on the beach. You can find on en.seyvillas.com a large selection of wonderful accommodation in some of the best spots of the archipelagos for an unforgettable holiday.

ASIA
Kazakhstan
Almaty Astronomical Observatory - staff will open up one of the large telescopes to allow visitors to view the stars on clear nights.
Nepal
Gaida Wildlife Camp, Chitwan National Park
Northeastern India
Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga National Park
Diphlu River Lodge is a top-class accommodation at Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site. Exceptional jungle views, great food, trained naturalists and smiling staff providing personalized service make all stays at this Lodge a memorable experience. Please visit www.diphluriverlodge.com for more information.
The Bansbari Lodge, Manas National Park
The Bansbari Lodge at Manas National Park, a World Heritage Site, is situated in prime position right at the entrance to the National Park, with tea gardens on one side, jungle and views of the Himalayan foothills on the other. For more information visit http://www.assambengalnavigation.com/bansbari.htm.
Northern India
Camp Forktail Creek, Corbett National Park
Chambal Safari Lodge
Western India
Desert Coursers Camp Zainabad
Malay Peninsula
Taman Negara
Sumatra
Satwa Elephant Eco Lodge, Way Kambas NP
Borneo
Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley
Danum Valley Field Centre
Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge
Nature Lodge Kinabatangan
Sukau Rainforest Lodge

AUSTRALASIA and OCEANIA
Papua New Guinea
Ambua Lodge, Karawari Lodge, Malolo Plantation Lodge, MV Sepik Spirit, Bensbach Wildlife Lodge and Rondon Ridge
Trans Niugini Tours (TNT) is Papua New Guinea’s leading inbound tour operator, owning six wilderness lodges in Papua New Guinea. At each of TNTs' lodges are comprehensive cultural or birding programs. With over 30 years of operating in PNG, you can be assured of a consistently high service while with TNTs.
Kumul Lodge
Eastern Australia
Cassowary House
Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge
O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Lamington National Park
Southeastern Australia
Inala Country Accommodation
Cottage-style accommodation at “Inala”, a 500acre private wildlife sanctuary on Bruny Island in Tasmania. All 12 endemic Tasmanian bird species and several threatened species can be found here. Your nearest neighbours are endangered Forty-spotted Pardalotes. Guided birding and wildlife tours of the property and Bruny Island are available (bookings required).
Fiji
Matava Eco Resort, Kadavu
Raintree Lodge, Viti Levu