Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition

© Nat Hab Expedition Leader Ona Basimane

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I loved watching the lions play that first night. It was just so innocent and just spontaneous. And not just the little one, but pretty soon he got the sub adults. They got kind of involved. And then pretty soon a couple of the older ones kind of got involved too. It was just normal animal behavior that happens when they know they're just in their world and safe. It was so fun! When Dennis and I wanted to come to Botswana, Dennis had done a lot of research and he wanted to see wild dogs and this was the place to go and he really thought natural habitat was going to be the way to go. The very first thing we really saw was the wild dogs. All these pups, different ages, running around and playing and just to sit in the vehicle and watch them. In my heart I was thinking, oh my gosh I can't believe it. The first day out wild dogs there it is Dennis is so happy. He had his dog experience right off the bat so that was cool. There's got to be a mission statement or a mindset or something at NAATHAB to be able to pull all these pieces together the right way and I really feel they have. This has just been wonderful because I'm not really a tour person but you know this has been an experience that is so much bigger than what I thought it would be. And I've really liked having the small group. It's nice because you get to know different people. Everybody is a pretty strong character and yet everybody is having a good time and making allowances for each other and is respectful of each other. I think it represents what we can do. Different people can come together with a common love for something like this and have a positive, mind blowing experience. And even though you may not all agree on every single point, do agree that this was fabulous and worth the effort. My grandmother, my father's mother, took them to a different church every year because she wanted them to experience different things and then develop their own beliefs. And so my father's belief was that this is church. And it's true. Whatever you think God is, this is where it is. I didn't think I could love any place. I love this place. I really do. It's just, it's powerful. There are certain things that make you happy and it might be being with your family and that's one kind of happiness or having achieved something, some goal you set for yourself, that's another kind of happiness. But I also think there's a kind where you're in a place that for whatever reason, and I certainly don't understand it, touches you so deeply, lets you cry.

Exploring the Okavango

A Botswana Traveler Story

VIDEO | Heart of Gold: A Botswana Safari Story

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

VIDEO | Farther Afield at Nat Hab's Private Botswana Safari Camps

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

VIDEO | Experience Nat Hab's Botswana Safaris

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.

VIDEO | Exploring the Okavango: A Botswana Traveler Story

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.

VIDEO | Must-Pack Camera Gear for Your Botswana Safari

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.

WEBINAR | White Balance & Color Control in Wildlife Photography

Originally presented February 19, 2026

Color can make or break a photograph—especially in natural light. Join Photo Expedition Leader Danielle Carstens for a practical look at white balance and how it shapes the mood and accuracy of your images. Learn how to spot color casts, judge color by eye, and decide when to adjust white balance in-camera versus during editing. Using her own wildlife photos as examples, Danielle demonstrates how small tweaks can bring your images closer to what you experienced in the field.

WEBINAR | Mirrorless Landscape Photography 101 with OM System

Originally presented October 14, 2025

From snow-capped peaks and fall-hued forests to serene shorelines, Earth’s varied natural landscapes offer endless inspiration—and today’s mirrorless cameras can help you preserve those scenes in striking detail. Join OM System Technical Account Manager Mike Amico for an introduction to capturing landscapes with the OM System gear. Mike will walk through essential equipment, creative features you may not have considered and practical tips for framing and shooting scenes in the field.

WEBINAR | Photographing Botswana: Lessons from the Wild

Originally presented August 4, 2025

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.

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