Epic Botswana & Namibia Safari

A childhood encounter with a rhino changed Richard Avilino’s life. Now a Nat Hab Expedition Leader, he shares Southern Africa's iconic wildlife with travelers on intimate safaris across Botswana, carrying forward a love of nature first nurtured by his father.

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

Namibia has revolutionized wildlife management. It now has the largest cheetah population in the world, a thriving black rhino population, and a brighter future for its people. Watch this video to see how responsible travel to Namibia has helped make it possible.

Only in Namibia can you experience coastal desert, soaring dunes, and austere gorges, all while tracking some of Africa’s most diverse wildlife. Watch this video to see some of the secluded luxury safari camps and private wildlife preserves visited on our tours.

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.

Ben Bressler has been traveling through Botswana and Namibia for decades — and his adventures haven't exactly followed the typical safari itinerary. Nat Hab's founder sits down with Chief Sustainability Officer Court Whelan to swap stories from years of exploring southern Africa, including close encounters with wild dogs and cheetahs, a bicycle chase involving a herd of wildebeest and memories from Ben's earliest visits to the region. Plus, hear how safari travel has evolved, why Botswana remains close to Ben's heart and how conservation travel can support wildlife and local communities.

Long before GPS and field guides, expert trackers read the landscape to understand the movements of wildlife. Expedition Leader Adam Parker explores the rich tradition of animal tracking in Africa, revealing how Indigenous knowledge and field experience help trackers follow lions, leopards, gorillas, rhinos and other elusive animals. Discover the difference between tracking, trailing and gathering and find out how these skills can deepen your own connection with nature, whether on safari in Africa or on familiar footrails at home

African wild dogs are among the continent's most endangered — and least understood — predators. In recognition of World African Wild Dog Day, join World Wildlife Fund Senior Program Officer Virginia Frediani to explore how WWF is helping conserve wild dogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas across southern Africa's Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA). Learn how WWF monitors wildlife movements, reduces conflict between people and predators, and works with local communities to help protect Africa's great carnivores.