Secluded Botswana 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.

Experience the best of Botswana on distinctive itineraries that offer intimate encounters with an astonishing number of species in varied wilderness habitats. Your safari Expedition Leader is one of the finest naturalist guides in Africa, with extensive experience and an unmatched ability to interpret everything you witness. Travel with a small group of animal enthusiasts and enjoy comfortable stays at luxurious safari camps on remote private reserves, far from tourist crowds.

From African lions to wild dog pups, the Okavango Delta is bursting with life. Nat Hab traveler Jan Cochran recounts the wonders she witnessed on safari in Botswana.

Whether you’re going on an southern Africa safari soon or it’s on your list of future travel destinations, check out these recommendations from nature photography expert Court Whelan, Ph.D., to ensure you’re equipped and ready for the wildlife photography adventure of a lifetime.

Join Botswana Photo Expedition Leader Lets Kamogelo—star of Nat Hab’s short film Heart of Gold—for an inside look at how he captures powerful images in the African wild. With more than 13 years of experience behind the lens and nearly two decades guiding in Africa, Lets shares his top tips on composition, reading animal behavior and understanding wildlife habitats. Learn how to anticipate the “decisive moment” for a photo, sort your best images and create compelling visual stories of your Botswana safari.

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.

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.