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Interested in wildlife travel? The 2019 Global Wildlife Travel Index by True Luxury Travel highlights top destinations for the coming year. Rankings reflect conservation efforts, species diversity, national park coverage, forest area and sustainability measures, helping travelers choose places with strong natural protection. © Mailguy5 | Dreamstime.com -
Spain ranks seventh, thanks to its rich wildlife—933 recorded species—and an early national park tradition. Picos de Europa, established in 1918, made Spain one of the first countries to create a national park system. © Lunamarina | Dreamstime.com
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Norway appears in the rankings for its megafauna conservation—efforts that include spatial, ecological and financial measures to protect large terrestrial animals. These initiatives contribute to the country’s strong wildlife credentials. © Tupungato | Dreamstime.com
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The United States ranks fifth, with 2,341 wildlife species and 60 national parks. While Yellowstone (established in 1872) is often cited as the world’s first national park, other countries like Mongolia created protected areas even earlier. © Kalyan V. Srinivas | Dreamstime.com
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The index evaluates many factors to guide wildlife-minded travelers: conservation policies, species counts, protected area coverage and sustainable practices. These criteria help identify destinations that balance tourism with nature preservation. © Mailguy5 | Dreamstime.com
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Brazil ranks third, reflecting its extensive protected lands—71 national parks—and the fact that nearly 30% of the country is designated as some form of protected natural area, from reserves to sanctuaries. © Moises Alves Costa | Dreamstime.com
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Sweden takes second place, with roughly 70% forest cover and top marks for environmental sustainability. Most species there are classified as “least concern,” reflecting low extinction risk and strong conservation status. © Ghm Meuffels | Dreamstime.com
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Finland earned first place. The country scores highly for environmental quality, low ecological pressures and strong preservation efforts. About 73% of Finland is forested, and it maintains 39 national parks that showcase extensive, well-managed wilderness. © Biathlonua – dreamstime.com
