Well, the travel trends report revealed that the people of Belfast are most interested in seeing a lion in the wild. Advertisement Advertisement Nearly half (48%) said that having the chance to see lions in their natural habitat is one of their dream, ‘bucket list’ travel experiences. Tigers were also a popular choice (41%), as were elephants (also 41%).
Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. The animals that people from Belfast are most keen to see in the wild, in their lifetime: Lions (48%) ; Tiger (41%); Elephants (41%); Rhinoceros (31%); Polar bear (31%); Giraffe (31%); Panda (31%); Dolphin (28%); Monkeys (28%); Jaguar (28%). Advertisement Advertisement Lions, tigers and elephants are commonly spotted on safari experiences, which are very popular across the nation.
Four in ten Belfast locals (41%) say they aspire to go on a safari holiday in their lifetime. A further quarter (25%) said they are particularly drawn to eco or ‘silent’ safaris. Flying safari and hot air balloon safari are also experiences that many (17%) are keen to try.
Advertisement Advertisement Google searches for information on ‘safari experiences’ are up 40% in the last year alone, showing that this could be a top travel trend in 2025. When asked what countries Belfast residents are most keen to visit for a wildlife holiday,.