Jungle travel can be one of the most rewarding travel options as jungles (dense rainforests) contain the highest diversity of life on Earth. Here, you can watch animals and plants only otherwise seen in film or television.
The word jungle comes from a reference to land that was of no use to civilisation and held a negative connotation. Now, with the stresses of the modern world, our increasingly urban lifestyle and the rise of global travel, the word jungle alludes to mystery, adventure, and escape.
Jungle guides are a spectacle in themselves as they navigate the wilderness with ease and effortlessly provide you comfort and security in a place that can seem inhospitable. They spot animals in the high trees practically invisible to tourists without the aid of binoculars, and my favourite example is watching an experienced guide spear fish from metres away into almost black, nutrient-rich water.
Jungle travel is becoming increasingly popular as tourists become more aware of the accessibility of these fragile and unique ecosystems. No longer content with a yearly vacation to a beach resort or villa, a desire to experience the natural world at its most wild is gaining popularity.