Wildlife Holidays in The Maldives
Tell me about the Maldives …
The Maldives lie nearly 600 kilometres to the south-west of India.
Many of the 1,192 islands that make up the archipelago (only 300 are inhabited) are ringed by pristine coral reefs famous for their marine life.
What’s special about the wildlife?
The Maldives are famous for their superb underwater life which attracts divers and snorkellers from all over the world.
Less well known is the abundance of cetaceans that live in the waters here, yet 18 species have been recorded including Spinner, Risso’s and Bottlenose Dolphins, as well as whales such as Sperm Whale and Bryde’s Whale.
While bird life is not prolific, some interesting and beautiful species are found here.
Naturetrek tour to the Maldives
Naturetrek offers a 10-day holiday, including a 7-night whale watching cruise, through the warm turquoise waters surrounding the Maldives.
What might I see?
- Large pods of Spinner, Striped & Risso’s Dolphins
- Other cetaceans including Short-finned Pilot Whale, Dwarf Sperm Whale, Sperm Whale & False Killer Whale
- White-tailed tropicbirds, Lesser Frigatebirds, Audobon’s Shearwaters & up to 10 tern species
- A chance to see rarities such as Rough-toothed Dolphin & Blainville’s Beaked Whale
- Manta Rays, flying fish & a myriad of other fish, corals & marine life