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Picture yourself standing quietly on a sunlit morning in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, senses fully attuned to the rich tapestry of life around you. The subtle rustling of grasses, distant elephant trumpets and delicate bird songs fill the air.
They slide on their bellies across the snow, congregate on icebergs and seem to fly through freezing water in search of fish. That’s how most people picture penguins: playing among icebergs in Antarctica.
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Kristina Disney Something I had to learn when I moved to British Columbia‘s Vancouver Island is that you don’t not do something because it’s raining. If that were the case, you’d never do anything.
When is safari season? In Zimbabwe, it’s longer than you might think, and each season has its advantages. Nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is a conservation travel gem teeming with diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
From Europe’s alpine meadows to Africa’s savannas, from the Amazon Rainforest to the icebound Arctic, every region on Earth brims with unique flavors that reflect its history, climate and culture. As conservation travelers, we also discover that food can unite sustainability and tradition—honoring local agricultural practices, Indigenous knowledge and our planet’s natural balance.
Orcas (Orcinus orca) are among the ocean’s most intelligent and enigmatic predators. As the largest members of the dolphin family, they are a blend of power, agility and intricate social intelligence.
Pollinators are nature’s essential workers, ensuring the survival of countless plants and animals while supporting food systems. Nearly 90% of wild flowering plants and 75% of global crops rely on pollinators for reproduction.
One of the things I’ve been reflecting on lately is how to spend my time in ways that are most fulfilling for me. Many of us, myself included, have had some challenging past few years.
According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from the United Nations, international travel is moving toward more intentional and immersive experiences. As travelers become ever more conscious of overtourism and climate change, they’re increasingly motivated to see the world in an ethical way.
Imagine capturing a single moment each day—a shaft of light on your favorite tree, a bird landing on your windowsill, or the shifting colors of the sky at dusk. This small, daily act of photography is more than just snapping a picture.
In Nat Hab’s 10 Tips to Improve Your Wildlife & Nature Photography webinar, pro photographer and Expedition Leader Charlie Reinertsen shares his tips for capturing stellar shots of even the most fleeting animal encounters.
At Nat Hab, it’s safe to say we’re enamored with mountains! Mountains host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and 30% of all Key Biodiversity Areas. Of the 20 plant species that supply 80% of the world’s food, six originated and have been diversified in mountains: maize, potatoes, barley, sorghum, tomatoes and apples.
