World's Best Expedition Leaders
To us, there is no question that one of the most important aspects of any adventure is the quality of its leaders. In our effort to offer the best nature vacations, we provide the very best Expedition Leaders... it’s that simple.
Our Expedition Leaders travel throughout the world leading small groups of guests on specialized nature journeys, and, though many have one or more Master’s degrees or Ph.D.’s, they are chosen for their good nature as well as their good grades.
We frequently fly our leaders from around the world to an exotic locale for guide training (last time it was held in Moab, Utah) to share ideas and skills that simply cannot be learned in school. We are very proud of the collection of quality individuals who don the Natural Habitat logo.
To view a listing of your favorite Expedition Leaders and their worldwide guiding schedules, please click here.
Our Expedition Leaders travel throughout the world leading small groups of guests on specialized nature journeys, and, though many have one or more Master’s degrees or Ph.D.’s, they are chosen for their good nature as well as their good grades.
We frequently fly our leaders from around the world to an exotic locale for guide training (last time it was held in Moab, Utah) to share ideas and skills that simply cannot be learned in school. We are very proud of the collection of quality individuals who don the Natural Habitat logo.
To view a listing of your favorite Expedition Leaders and their worldwide guiding schedules, please click here.
Eric Rock
Worldwide
Worldwide
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Eric’s role as NHA’s Head Naturalist not only allows him to lead a wide range of adventures around the world, but also to play an essential role in improving existing trips and developing new ones. His illustrious...
Eric’s role as NHA’s Head Naturalist not only allows him to lead a wide range of adventures around the world, but also to play an essential role in improving existing trips and developing new ones. His illustrious...
Melissa Scott
Worldwide
Worldwide
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Melissa is NHA’s esteemed Staff Naturalist, a title she earned through her extraordinary knowledge of the natural world. Melissa was raised in southern Indiana and grew to love nature at an early age...
Melissa is NHA’s esteemed Staff Naturalist, a title she earned through her extraordinary knowledge of the natural world. Melissa was raised in southern Indiana and grew to love nature at an early age...
Adriana Aurora Vazquez Cuaxiloa
South America
South America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Adriana, a resident of Chile’s Atacama Desert for more than a decade, grew up in the sprawling expanse of Mexico City. Trading in big city life for the serenity of the high desert, Adriana has led...
Adriana, a resident of Chile’s Atacama Desert for more than a decade, grew up in the sprawling expanse of Mexico City. Trading in big city life for the serenity of the high desert, Adriana has led...
Costa Rica
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Originally educated as a computer scientist, Alex’s abiding love of the outdoors eventually lured him into his current vocation as a naturalist guide. For the past 12 years he has been introducing guests to...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Originally educated as a computer scientist, Alex’s abiding love of the outdoors eventually lured him into his current vocation as a naturalist guide. For the past 12 years he has been introducing guests to...
Quito
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Alexandra has a bachelor’s degree in tourism and an MBA in marketing and has been working in tourism since 1991. She is passionate about sharing the natural treasures of her native Ecuador with...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Alexandra has a bachelor’s degree in tourism and an MBA in marketing and has been working in tourism since 1991. She is passionate about sharing the natural treasures of her native Ecuador with...
Andrea Reynolds
Worldwide
Worldwide
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1994
Andrea caught the travel bug at an early age, having grown up in such diverse places such as Japan, New Zealand, and New Jersey. After earning a degree from the University of Denver, she went on to guide in the Hawaiian Islands, living in a ...
Andrea caught the travel bug at an early age, having grown up in such diverse places such as Japan, New Zealand, and New Jersey. After earning a degree from the University of Denver, she went on to guide in the Hawaiian Islands, living in a ...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Annie's career as a naturalist began on a whale-watching vessel off Cape Cod. With degrees in biology and geology, and with her enthusiasm for teaching and understanding animal behavior, she eventually became head naturalist...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Annie's career as a naturalist began on a whale-watching vessel off Cape Cod. With degrees in biology and geology, and with her enthusiasm for teaching and understanding animal behavior, she eventually became head naturalist...
Africa
NHA Expeidtion Leader Since: 2007
A second generation Kenyan born in 1962, Anthony grew up a "bush kid" and reveled in all aspects of the African wild. After a brief and not entirely successful education he was back in the bush as a professional hunter. Not satisfied with ...
NHA Expeidtion Leader Since: 2007
A second generation Kenyan born in 1962, Anthony grew up a "bush kid" and reveled in all aspects of the African wild. After a brief and not entirely successful education he was back in the bush as a professional hunter. Not satisfied with ...
Mexico
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Astrid trained as a biologist at Mexico’s National University and has been leading natural history expeditions throughout Mexico since 1991. For years, she has introduced our guests to her country’s most remarkable wildlife and wild places; from the monarch ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Astrid trained as a biologist at Mexico’s National University and has been leading natural history expeditions throughout Mexico since 1991. For years, she has introduced our guests to her country’s most remarkable wildlife and wild places; from the monarch ...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Born in Churchill and the daughter of a trapper, Bonnie has had the outdoors in her blood since she was a child. Her love and enthusiasm for the Arctic is obvious to all who have traveled with her, and her experience in the North is ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Born in Churchill and the daughter of a trapper, Bonnie has had the outdoors in her blood since she was a child. Her love and enthusiasm for the Arctic is obvious to all who have traveled with her, and her experience in the North is ...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Passionate about his home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Brad has been sharing the wild wonders of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem with guests for a decade. But his expertise in natural...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Passionate about his home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Brad has been sharing the wild wonders of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem with guests for a decade. But his expertise in natural...
Tanzania
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
A love for Africa and its animals is in Brad Hansen’s blood. Born in South Africa, where he studied agriculture, Brad decided to follow his passion for African wildlife by pursuing a full-time career as...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
A love for Africa and its animals is in Brad Hansen’s blood. Born in South Africa, where he studied agriculture, Brad decided to follow his passion for African wildlife by pursuing a full-time career as...
Worldwide
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2005
Brad is a naturalist interpreter specializing in bear biology and ecology of the north country. He attended the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and graduated with a B.S. in wildlife biology in ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2005
Brad is a naturalist interpreter specializing in bear biology and ecology of the north country. He attended the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and graduated with a B.S. in wildlife biology in ...
Botswana
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Not every guide can claim to have been born in the bush he now guides in, but Brooks can. He grew up in the small village of Motopi, on the banks of the then-flowing Boteti River, one...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Not every guide can claim to have been born in the bush he now guides in, but Brooks can. He grew up in the small village of Motopi, on the banks of the then-flowing Boteti River, one...
Quito
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Carlos is a native Ecuadorian who spent his teenage years attending high school on the east coast of the United Sates, where he became fluent in English. He began his career in the tour-ism industry in...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Carlos is a native Ecuadorian who spent his teenage years attending high school on the east coast of the United Sates, where he became fluent in English. He began his career in the tour-ism industry in...
Brazil, Patagonia, Galapagos
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Zapa grew up on his grandparents’ farm in the interior of Brazil, where he developed a deep love for nature and wildlife. As a teen he loved to camp and...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Zapa grew up on his grandparents’ farm in the interior of Brazil, where he developed a deep love for nature and wildlife. As a teen he loved to camp and...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Colby hails originally from New England, and has traveled and guided extensively throughout North America. An enthusiastic naturalist, Colby holds a degree in Environmental Sciences, has presented independent research to the Geological...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Colby hails originally from New England, and has traveled and guided extensively throughout North America. An enthusiastic naturalist, Colby holds a degree in Environmental Sciences, has presented independent research to the Geological...
Conrad Hennig
Worldwide
Worldwide
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1996
Conrad graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in zoology and entomology, specializing in the ecology of marine organisms and animal behavior. Before becoming a guide, Conrad ran his own dive school and has explored ...
Conrad graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in zoology and entomology, specializing in the ecology of marine organisms and animal behavior. Before becoming a guide, Conrad ran his own dive school and has explored ...
Africa
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2001
Growing up in Zambia and spending time in the Bush, David developed a passion for the wilderness. Time was spent learing the ways of surviving in harsh environments, tracking animals and accompanying anti-poaching ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2001
Growing up in Zambia and spending time in the Bush, David developed a passion for the wilderness. Time was spent learing the ways of surviving in harsh environments, tracking animals and accompanying anti-poaching ...
Southern Africa
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2012
Namibian-born Douw grew up in Windhoek but spent much of his childhood on the family farm where his grandfather and the local Herero people opened his eyes to the joys of the bush, influencing him to...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2012
Namibian-born Douw grew up in Windhoek but spent much of his childhood on the family farm where his grandfather and the local Herero people opened his eyes to the joys of the bush, influencing him to...
India & Bhutan
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Dushyant Singh’s passion for wildlife began when he was appointment as a management trainee at Tiger Tops Lodge in Chitwan, Nepal. Within ten months he became the naturalist/manager of Tiger Tops Karnali Tented Camp. Finally...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Dushyant Singh’s passion for wildlife began when he was appointment as a management trainee at Tiger Tops Lodge in Chitwan, Nepal. Within ten months he became the naturalist/manager of Tiger Tops Karnali Tented Camp. Finally...
Worldwide
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Elise’s passion for travel and interpretation is obvious when you learn about the places she has chosen to live, work and travel. A degree in Environmental Studies introduced her to the world of interpreting nature.....
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Elise’s passion for travel and interpretation is obvious when you learn about the places she has chosen to live, work and travel. A degree in Environmental Studies introduced her to the world of interpreting nature.....
Costa Rica
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Esteban Biamonte’s aim in life is nature preservation. Literally since his early youth he has been a nature lover, especially when it comes to birds. Nature was his passion long...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Esteban Biamonte’s aim in life is nature preservation. Literally since his early youth he has been a nature lover, especially when it comes to birds. Nature was his passion long...
Belize
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Fermin Tzib is a Belizean of Mayan descent who has been guiding natural history groups throughout Belize for many years. After completing his education in Belize, and furthering his education in the US, he then....
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Fermin Tzib is a Belizean of Mayan descent who has been guiding natural history groups throughout Belize for many years. After completing his education in Belize, and furthering his education in the US, he then....
Mexico
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Born and raised in Mexico City, Fernando moved to Puerto Vallarta in 1999 to study marine biology and pursue his love of nature. During his studies he collaborated in different research projects including humpback whale and ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
Born and raised in Mexico City, Fernando moved to Puerto Vallarta in 1999 to study marine biology and pursue his love of nature. During his studies he collaborated in different research projects including humpback whale and ...
Peru
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2002
Born in Urubamba, Peru’s Sacred Valley, Francis has had personal contact with Andean highland communities and their people throughout his life. Francis is very passionate about Andean anthropological studies, particularly native costumes, traditions and ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2002
Born in Urubamba, Peru’s Sacred Valley, Francis has had personal contact with Andean highland communities and their people throughout his life. Francis is very passionate about Andean anthropological studies, particularly native costumes, traditions and ...
Botswana
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Francis had an idyllic boyhood: born and raised in the Okavango Delta, he fished from a dugout canoe and camped on islands around open campfires. At night his father would tell stories about...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Francis had an idyllic boyhood: born and raised in the Okavango Delta, he fished from a dugout canoe and camped on islands around open campfires. At night his father would tell stories about...
Africa
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Gavin Lautenbach has been guiding for the past 15 years, mostly at small private camps in South Africa, and has led specialist photographic safaris, walking safaris...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Gavin Lautenbach has been guiding for the past 15 years, mostly at small private camps in South Africa, and has led specialist photographic safaris, walking safaris...
Africa
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Growing up on a 260,000 acre game farm just north of the Etosha game reserve, Gerhard developed a burning passion for wildlife, nature and different cultures at a very early age. His holidays were spent horse riding, walking in the African bush, sleeping under ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Growing up on a 260,000 acre game farm just north of the Etosha game reserve, Gerhard developed a burning passion for wildlife, nature and different cultures at a very early age. His holidays were spent horse riding, walking in the African bush, sleeping under ...
Galapagos
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Giancarlo was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where he attended both elementary and high school at the American School of Guayaquil. He studied industrial engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Giancarlo was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where he attended both elementary and high school at the American School of Guayaquil. He studied industrial engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of...
Southern Africa
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Grant grew up on the Eastern Cape of South Africa in a region known as the “Wild Coast,” where he spent his time fishing and bird watching. Observing nature, especially birds, remained a key interest as...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Grant grew up on the Eastern Cape of South Africa in a region known as the “Wild Coast,” where he spent his time fishing and bird watching. Observing nature, especially birds, remained a key interest as...
Galapagos
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Gustavo’s connection to the Galapagos Islands runs deep. His great grandfather moved there in 1912 when he came looking for a job in a sugar plantation. Gustavo took his first trip around the...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Gustavo’s connection to the Galapagos Islands runs deep. His great grandfather moved there in 1912 when he came looking for a job in a sugar plantation. Gustavo took his first trip around the...
Costa Rica
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Like many NHA Expedition Leaders, Gustavo’s love of nature was nurtured by his close proximity to it as a child. He was raised in a small country town in the mountains of Costa Rica, where...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Like many NHA Expedition Leaders, Gustavo’s love of nature was nurtured by his close proximity to it as a child. He was raised in a small country town in the mountains of Costa Rica, where...
Peru
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
Harry has worked for eight years as an official Tour Guide in Peru and he spent eight months training as a jungle guide in the Amazon Basin in 2003. He holds a degree in science communications from the...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
Harry has worked for eight years as an official Tour Guide in Peru and he spent eight months training as a jungle guide in the Amazon Basin in 2003. He holds a degree in science communications from the...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Jared received his BS in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana in Missoula. His field research experiences have led him around western North America. Jared has been a populations biologist.....
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Jared received his BS in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana in Missoula. His field research experiences have led him around western North America. Jared has been a populations biologist.....
Costa Rica
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1998
Although Jimmy has participated in and led many classroom programs designed to educate guides in the natural history of Costa Rica, his true love is in the field – Costa Rica’s rainforest, cloud forest and lowland natural habitat. After graduating ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1998
Although Jimmy has participated in and led many classroom programs designed to educate guides in the natural history of Costa Rica, his true love is in the field – Costa Rica’s rainforest, cloud forest and lowland natural habitat. After graduating ...
Africa
NHA Expedition Leader since: 2005
John was born in 1979 in South Africa and from a very young age was introduced to the delights of the African bush. He left with his family at the age of five to live in Australia where his passion ...
NHA Expedition Leader since: 2005
John was born in 1979 in South Africa and from a very young age was introduced to the delights of the African bush. He left with his family at the age of five to live in Australia where his passion ...
Galapagos
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Joseline was born in Quito, Ecuador and moved to the Galapagos at the age of ten. To do this day she considers it the best thing that ever happened to her. She attended school in Puerto Ayora on...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Joseline was born in Quito, Ecuador and moved to the Galapagos at the age of ten. To do this day she considers it the best thing that ever happened to her. She attended school in Puerto Ayora on...
Mexico
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Juan Carlos began exploring and traveling at a very young age. As a board member of the Alpine Club of the Science Institute, Mexico (CAIC), he guided fellow students on mountain-climbing adventures and visits to natural areas ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Juan Carlos began exploring and traveling at a very young age. As a board member of the Alpine Club of the Science Institute, Mexico (CAIC), he guided fellow students on mountain-climbing adventures and visits to natural areas ...
Costa Rica
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
It’s no wonder Julio Madriz Nuñez loves the land: he was raised on it. Born into a farming family in rural Costa Rica, Julio spent his childhood developing a natural understanding of Costa Rica’s...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
It’s no wonder Julio Madriz Nuñez loves the land: he was raised on it. Born into a farming family in rural Costa Rica, Julio spent his childhood developing a natural understanding of Costa Rica’s...
Mexico
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Karel’s lifelong love of nature and the outdoors lead him to a career as a naturalist and conservationist in 1991. He is a cofounder and past president of the Mexican Association of Ecotourism and Adventure Travel and he recently ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1999
Karel’s lifelong love of nature and the outdoors lead him to a career as a naturalist and conservationist in 1991. He is a cofounder and past president of the Mexican Association of Ecotourism and Adventure Travel and he recently ...
The North
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2005
After growing up in Oregon and graduating from college in Washington, Karen’s passion for adventure led her north to Alaska. She has worked as a nature guide and natural history trip leader throughout...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2005
After growing up in Oregon and graduating from college in Washington, Karen’s passion for adventure led her north to Alaska. She has worked as a nature guide and natural history trip leader throughout...
Madagascar
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Keith hails from Johannesburg, South Africa, where he developed an interest in the outdoors, wildlife and African at a young age. At 21, he became the youngest person to have seen 850 birds in...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Keith hails from Johannesburg, South Africa, where he developed an interest in the outdoors, wildlife and African at a young age. At 21, he became the youngest person to have seen 850 birds in...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Kevin has a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and gained a Master’s degree in botany from the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Kevin’s experiences have ranged from being a contract biologist with the Montana ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Kevin has a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and gained a Master’s degree in botany from the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Kevin’s experiences have ranged from being a contract biologist with the Montana ...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Leah was born in England and began a life of adventure at an early age. After living in many remote areas, she now calls Alaska her home. Working as a guide, naturalist and Expedition Leader since 1996, her extensive knowledge and experience has ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Leah was born in England and began a life of adventure at an early age. After living in many remote areas, she now calls Alaska her home. Working as a guide, naturalist and Expedition Leader since 1996, her extensive knowledge and experience has ...
Leonardo Chaves
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1994
After attending the University of Costa Rica, Leo went on to Costa Rica’s National Institute of Learning. His extensive travels have taken him to nearly every area of the country, from lowland rainforest to mountain cloud forest. He has spent ...
After attending the University of Costa Rica, Leo went on to Costa Rica’s National Institute of Learning. His extensive travels have taken him to nearly every area of the country, from lowland rainforest to mountain cloud forest. He has spent ...
Alaska
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Linda loves Alaska! She moved to the 49th state to work as a geologist after living initially in Canada, then into naturalist guide work with NHA after she relocated to Kodiak Island, where...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Linda loves Alaska! She moved to the 49th state to work as a geologist after living initially in Canada, then into naturalist guide work with NHA after she relocated to Kodiak Island, where...
New Zealand
NHA Expedition Leader since: 2009
Ljana, a native of New Zealand, has been a biology and environmental education teacher for many years. She spent some time as the Head of Science at a South Island high school, leading student groups on...
NHA Expedition Leader since: 2009
Ljana, a native of New Zealand, has been a biology and environmental education teacher for many years. She spent some time as the Head of Science at a South Island high school, leading student groups on...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Lynette's love of the outdoors began at an early age on her family's farm in Vermont. She received her bachelor's degree in Ecology with a minor in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and has been fortunate to follow her...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Lynette's love of the outdoors began at an early age on her family's farm in Vermont. She received her bachelor's degree in Ecology with a minor in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana and has been fortunate to follow her...
Scotland
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Malcolm’s passion for the natural world began early. As a child, he reveled in escapades in the British countryside, the company of his many pets, and a bedroom full of bones, fossils, feathers and old bird nests...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Malcolm’s passion for the natural world began early. As a child, he reveled in escapades in the British countryside, the company of his many pets, and a bedroom full of bones, fossils, feathers and old bird nests...
Costa Rica
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1997
Born and raised in Costa Rica, Marco has spent the last eight years leading groups in the exploration of all regions of his country. Over the past four years, he has been studying birds and plants and has often participated in bird studies ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1997
Born and raised in Costa Rica, Marco has spent the last eight years leading groups in the exploration of all regions of his country. Over the past four years, he has been studying birds and plants and has often participated in bird studies ...
Kenya
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Mike McCartney is a second generation Kenyan, born in Nairobi in 1967. Mike spent much of his childhood on various coffee farms in different parts of Central Kenya; his father was a coffee...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
Mike McCartney is a second generation Kenyan, born in Nairobi in 1967. Mike spent much of his childhood on various coffee farms in different parts of Central Kenya; his father was a coffee...
Tanzania
NHA Expedition Leader since: 2008
In spite of his name, which means ‘revered elder’ in Kiswahili, Mzee is far from being in the dotage of his years! Perhaps his Mother was insightful enough ...
NHA Expedition Leader since: 2008
In spite of his name, which means ‘revered elder’ in Kiswahili, Mzee is far from being in the dotage of his years! Perhaps his Mother was insightful enough ...
Tanzania
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
Naiman has been guiding with Wildlife Explorer since 1994. He has attended courses for Wildlife Management and has graduated from the ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
Naiman has been guiding with Wildlife Explorer since 1994. He has attended courses for Wildlife Management and has graduated from the ...
Costa Rica
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
A chance to show visitors the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park lured Nancy away from her position as a university student pursuing an advertising degree and...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2010
A chance to show visitors the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park lured Nancy away from her position as a university student pursuing an advertising degree and...
Mexico
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Patricia was born and raised in Mexico City, but has spent the majority of her life in the great outdoors. She graduated from the National University of Mexico with a B.S. in biology where she performed research in forest ecology, particularly tropical dry forest ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Patricia was born and raised in Mexico City, but has spent the majority of her life in the great outdoors. She graduated from the National University of Mexico with a B.S. in biology where she performed research in forest ecology, particularly tropical dry forest ...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Paul, an avid birdwatcher since childhood, received his Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Ramapo College of New Jersey. During his education, Paul assisted with hawk migration census studies with New Jersey ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Paul, an avid birdwatcher since childhood, received his Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Ramapo College of New Jersey. During his education, Paul assisted with hawk migration census studies with New Jersey ...
Zambia
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Phil was born in Plymouth, England, the son of a Royal Navy engineer who moved his family to Africa in 1946. Phil grew up in remote areas of Southern Africa, most notably Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), and, from...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Phil was born in Plymouth, England, the son of a Royal Navy engineer who moved his family to Africa in 1946. Phil grew up in remote areas of Southern Africa, most notably Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), and, from...
India
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2012
Rashid’s passions are natural history and wildlife conservation. As a child growing up in a family of naturalists, Rashid developed a keen interest in the natural world as the family visited many wildlife parks and nature reserves in India and...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2012
Rashid’s passions are natural history and wildlife conservation. As a child growing up in a family of naturalists, Rashid developed a keen interest in the natural world as the family visited many wildlife parks and nature reserves in India and...
Botswana
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
As a boy growing up in Maun, Botswana, Richard Avilino would sit in his grandfather’s field and watch the bushbucks play on the other side of the Thamalakane River. Those quiet......
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
As a boy growing up in Maun, Botswana, Richard Avilino would sit in his grandfather’s field and watch the bushbucks play on the other side of the Thamalakane River. Those quiet......
Panama
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2005
Rick was born in the Chiriqui highlands of Panama. A naturalist and avid birder, he has compiled an impressive bird list as well as a long list of experiences and adventures as a naturalist guide and as NHA’s Expedition Leader in Panama. Rick ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2005
Rick was born in the Chiriqui highlands of Panama. A naturalist and avid birder, he has compiled an impressive bird list as well as a long list of experiences and adventures as a naturalist guide and as NHA’s Expedition Leader in Panama. Rick ...
The North
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Born in the Netherlands, Rinie has been a keen naturalist his entire life. He received his formal education in forestry and civil engineering and then set out to travel the world in search of wildlife, particularly in the Polar Regions. With almost ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2003
Born in the Netherlands, Rinie has been a keen naturalist his entire life. He received his formal education in forestry and civil engineering and then set out to travel the world in search of wildlife, particularly in the Polar Regions. With almost ...
Galapagos
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
With a background in biology, law and tourism, Roberto is the perfect person to introduce travelers to the diversity of Ecuador. A Quito native, he went to high school in the U.S. and he is...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
With a background in biology, law and tourism, Roberto is the perfect person to introduce travelers to the diversity of Ecuador. A Quito native, he went to high school in the U.S. and he is...
Galapagos
Expedition Leader Since: 2001
Roberto, NHA's Galapagos Field Manager, received a degree in biology with an emphasis in ecology and sustainable development, from the Latin University in Costa Rica. Since 1994 he has worked as a certified naturalist guide, level ...
Expedition Leader Since: 2001
Roberto, NHA's Galapagos Field Manager, received a degree in biology with an emphasis in ecology and sustainable development, from the Latin University in Costa Rica. Since 1994 he has worked as a certified naturalist guide, level ...
Peru
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1997
Rosa was born and raised in Peru. She is a native Quechuan, and is extremely proud of the diverse flora and fauna, as well as the cultures, of her native country. Rosa has been a guide and tour leader for over ten years, escorting ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1997
Rosa was born and raised in Peru. She is a native Quechuan, and is extremely proud of the diverse flora and fauna, as well as the cultures, of her native country. Rosa has been a guide and tour leader for over ten years, escorting ...
Africa
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2005
The greatest gift bestowed upon Russell was his father’s love and passion for wild places. Annual childhood vacations to Kruger introduced the sights, sounds and smells of the great African wilderness and left an indelible impression on him. Boarding school ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2005
The greatest gift bestowed upon Russell was his father’s love and passion for wild places. Annual childhood vacations to Kruger introduced the sights, sounds and smells of the great African wilderness and left an indelible impression on him. Boarding school ...
The North
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Sandra is a wildlife biologist with passions for environmental sustainability and conservation. Her PhD research at York University in Toronto focuses on the impact of industrial development ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2008
Sandra is a wildlife biologist with passions for environmental sustainability and conservation. Her PhD research at York University in Toronto focuses on the impact of industrial development ...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Scott received an undergraduate degree in Biology from Saint Olaf College and a master’s degree focused on ecosystem ecology from the University of Wyoming. As a research ecologist he has studied a variety of ecosystems across ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2004
Scott received an undergraduate degree in Biology from Saint Olaf College and a master’s degree focused on ecosystem ecology from the University of Wyoming. As a research ecologist he has studied a variety of ecosystems across ...
The North
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Sherry is a geographer, naturalist and writer who has worked in national and regional parks and as the Interpretation specialist for B.C. Parks. She has run her own business in the field of interpretation, worked with the renowned Royal British Columbia Museum...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Sherry is a geographer, naturalist and writer who has worked in national and regional parks and as the Interpretation specialist for B.C. Parks. She has run her own business in the field of interpretation, worked with the renowned Royal British Columbia Museum...
Southern Africa
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
After completing a post-graduate degree in psychology, Simon worked as a Human Resourses Manager in an IT company for 2 years. He then decided that it was time to follow his passion and pursue a career ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2006
After completing a post-graduate degree in psychology, Simon worked as a Human Resourses Manager in an IT company for 2 years. He then decided that it was time to follow his passion and pursue a career ...
Steve Selden
The North
The North
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 1990
Steve has been guiding with NHA for more than a dozen years and is in charge of our outdoor activities programs, from cross-country skiing to snowshoeing. He gained his appreciation for the outdoors as a youngster on Cape Cod where ...
Steve has been guiding with NHA for more than a dozen years and is in charge of our outdoor activities programs, from cross-country skiing to snowshoeing. He gained his appreciation for the outdoors as a youngster on Cape Cod where ...
Scotland
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Steve has been working as a Naturalist and Walking Guide for four years. He has visited every corner of Scotland. Prior to becoming a guide Steve worked as a Ranger for a number of organizations...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Steve has been working as a Naturalist and Walking Guide for four years. He has visited every corner of Scotland. Prior to becoming a guide Steve worked as a Ranger for a number of organizations...
North America
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
Sue brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our expeditions and also adds an element of fun. Outside of NHA, Susan has worked as a naturalist guide and educator leading hikes, snowshoe and...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
Sue brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our expeditions and also adds an element of fun. Outside of NHA, Susan has worked as a naturalist guide and educator leading hikes, snowshoe and...
India & Bhutan
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Suhail has made his passion – sharing the wonders of nature and especially tigers -- his full-time career. He started out as a naturalist guide at Tiger Tops ecolodge in Nepal’s...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Suhail has made his passion – sharing the wonders of nature and especially tigers -- his full-time career. He started out as a naturalist guide at Tiger Tops ecolodge in Nepal’s...
Africa
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
From a young age, Thuto had the privilege of enjoying the superb wildlife areas of Botswana as his father was directly involved with tourism and conservation. This led to a childhood interest and exposure to the ...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
From a young age, Thuto had the privilege of enjoying the superb wildlife areas of Botswana as his father was directly involved with tourism and conservation. This led to a childhood interest and exposure to the ...
Scotland
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
A passionate hiker and wildlife enthusiast, Tim is a former business development manager who spent 4 years working in South America before returning to the Highlands to live and become a nature guide. We're pleased to say...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
A passionate hiker and wildlife enthusiast, Tim is a former business development manager who spent 4 years working in South America before returning to the Highlands to live and become a nature guide. We're pleased to say...
Bhutan, China, India
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
A London-born Scot, Toby first drove out to India in 1974 and by late 1975 he joined the Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge in Nepal’s Royal Chitwan National Park. In April 1977 he moved to Delhi and helped establish both...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2007
A London-born Scot, Toby first drove out to India in 1974 and by late 1975 he joined the Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge in Nepal’s Royal Chitwan National Park. In April 1977 he moved to Delhi and helped establish both...
Veronica Maruri
Galapagos
Galapagos
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2011
Veronica was born and raised in Guayaquil, on the Ecuadorian coast. When she was 12 years old, she spent a year in Massachusetts giving her the opportunity to learn English...
Veronica was born and raised in Guayaquil, on the Ecuadorian coast. When she was 12 years old, she spent a year in Massachusetts giving her the opportunity to learn English...
Botswana
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Born and raised in Maun, Botswana, Victor grew up spending weekends and school holidays helping out on a farm in the Kalahari. He studied International Business Communication and worked his...
NHA Expedition Leader Since: 2009
Born and raised in Maun, Botswana, Victor grew up spending weekends and school holidays helping out on a farm in the Kalahari. He studied International Business Communication and worked his...
