Botswana Green Season Photo Expedition

Discover why a Nat Hab "Expedition Leader" is much more than just a guide.

Our exclusive small camps on uncrowded private reserves offer remote settings, unsurpassed comfort and astounding proximity to wildlife.

In the Okavango Delta, the Okavango River spills onto desert sands to create a lush, ever-changing oasis, where elephants wade through water lilies, lions stalk in the reeds, and hippos carve channels through the marsh. Join Photo Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia for an exploration of Botswana’s “flooded desert.” Discover how animals have adapted to the delta’s seasonal floods, and learn how to photograph them in this unique environment. Richard shares expert advice on gear, lighting and composition. He also offers tips for capturing the magic of this watery wilderness from land and from local dugout canoes called mokoros.

Great travel photos start before you ever leave home! In this practical presentation, Photo Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger shares her favorite backyard photography tips to help you feel confident behind the lens. Get comfortable with your camera settings, learn techniques to practice at home, and build habits that will help you react quickly when the perfect moment occurs in the wild. Whether you're new to photography or hoping to sharpen your skills, this session is packed with suggestions to help you capture better images—wherever you roam.

An elephant never forgets...and neither will you, after this in-depth workshop on how to photograph these magnificent pachyderms in their natural habitat. Drawing from years of experience living and guiding in Southern Africa—home to the largest population of elephants on the planet—Photo Expedition Leader Danielle Carstens shares insights into elephant behavior, tips on the best camera gear and settings for elephant photography, and composition techniques for capturing intimate close-ups and breathtaking shots of elephants in their wider environment.