Conservation and the Big Five on a South Africa Safari
At Natural Habitat Adventures, conservation isn’t just a mission statement—it’s the guiding principle behind every journey we design. On our Secluded South...
Jon Jared
Jon Jared
After visiting Zambia and traversing the mountain towns of Colorado, Jon Jared moved to Ecuador in search of a new understanding of the world around him. Currently living in a suburb of Chicago, he is busy making plans about where to go next while writing about conservation, culture and adventure travel.
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6 Reasons to Go on a Botswana Safari During the Green Season
A Botswana safari during the green season ticks all the right boxes: optimal wildlife viewing, stays in secluded and luxurious safari camps and opportuniti...
Jon Jared
The Smoke That Thunders: Africa’s Victoria Falls and the Fate of the Zambezi River
The grandeur of Africa seldom stands still. Seasons change, animals migrate and rains bring new life to the otherwise arid landscape. Victoria Falls, too, ...
Jon Jared
Go With the Glow: Bioluminescent Animals and Where to Find Them
Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon that highlights the brilliance of the natural world—literally! Glowworms light up, fireflies flash and plankton spa...
Jon Jared
Where the Wild Things Roam: The Great Migration and Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater
Big adventures abound in Tanzania. The largest country in East Africa, its borders encompass Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa; Lake Victoria...
Jon Jared
Partnerships That Make a Difference: Supporting the People & Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
Our partner Lindblad Expeditions’ experience in the Galapagos Islands began with bringing the very first group of international travelers to the islands in...
Jon Jared
Celebrate Yellowstone’s 150th Anniversary This Summer
Yellowstone National Park’s 150th anniversary celebrates the birth of the world’s first national park, setting the stage for others of its kind around the ...
Jon Jared
How Far Can Polar Bears Smell? Fascinating Facts About Bear Behaviors
Polar bears rely heavily on their highly developed sense of smell to hunt ringed seals. This marine mammal locates its prey from as far away as 20 miles, u...
Jon Jared
What’s the Difference Between a Pronghorn and an Antelope?
At the beginning of the 19th century, explorers Lewis and Clark prompted a discussion that continues to this day when they chronicled their discovery of th...
Jon Jared
Tigers, Conservation & Adventure: A New Photo Pro Safari in India
As an Expedition Leader for Nat Hab’s India Tiger Safari: A Photo Pro Expedition, Conan Dumenil wears a lot of hats. This eleven-day trip is part of the Ph...
Jon Jared