June
Mozambique, somewhere that is only going to get more popular, should now be in the middle of a blissful period of hot and rain-free months, while Europe will be starting to warm up nicely. Go in June to avoid the crowds and the eye-watering high season hotel prices.
In true Attenborough-style broad sweep, on the other side of the Atlantic salmon are returning from the ocean to spawn in the freshwater creeks of Alaska, and ravenous black and brown bears arrive to feed on them. Another mass migration of fish – the Sardine Run - sees huge schools of sardines migrate through the waters of the Indian Ocean near KwaZulu Natal in South Africa.
In Peru, June 24th – just after the winter solstice - sees the Festival of the Sun, a re-enactment of the most elaborate of the Inca celebrations. The festival was designed to appeal to the sun god to return and so ward off the threat of famine. That the days then got longer for the next half year shows their prayers were answered.
Trips
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QueenslandAustraliaQueensland boasts beautiful beaches, perfect islands and the razzle-dazzle of the Gold Coast. |
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Dive Ningaloo ReefAustraliaNingaloo Reef, off the coast of Western Australia, is one of the few places on earth that at the right time of year you are guaranteed encounters with Whale Sharks. |
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Dive the Great Barrier ReefAustraliaStretching over 1,500 miles up the east coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system on Earth. |
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The Belizean CoastBelizeHalf an hour’s flight out of Belize City, from Placencia to Punta Gorda on the country’s southern coast, beach lovers are spoilt for choice. |
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Dive PlacenciaBelizeOne of the only places in the world where you are guaranteed whale shark encounters at the right time of year. |
