There is a reason the African safari has remained one of the most popular worldwide bucket list items for over 100 years. No matter where on the continent you choose to spend your time, you will not be disappointed.

New Zealand’s two large islands have some of the most unique animal encounter opportunities you will ever find. In this post, I’m curating the captivating creatures we enjoyed the company of while trekking New Zealand and sharing the “secrets” so you can enjoy these encounters too.