Historical rankings
Cities known for this, ordered by which countries are the best value right now.
The gateway to Volcanoes National Park, where misty rainforest peaks shelter the world's most famous mountain gorillas.
Nepal's jungle safari heartland, where one-horned rhinos and elusive tigers roam a UNESCO-listed national park.
The Amazon's jungle metropolis, launch point for river cruises and rainforest lodges, crowned by a gilded opera house.
The launch point for the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest and last great refuge of the Bengal tiger.
East Africa's safari capital, sitting beneath Mount Meru within striking distance of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
A friendly coffee-farming town at the foot of Kilimanjaro, the classic base camp for climbing Africa's highest mountain.
The lively hub of the GalΓ‘pagos Islands, where giant tortoises, marine iguanas and sea lions live steps from town.
The lively gateway to Kruger National Park, set among the subtropical hills, rivers and fruit farms of the Lowveld.
A laid-back bay city on the Sunshine Coast, pairing warm swimming beaches with easy trips to elephant-rich Addo.
