African Safaris
6 Nature Trips to Celebrate Spring
Spring forward from so-called winter woes into a season full of possibilities! From wildflowers to wildlife, this time of year offers travelers great weather, fewer crowds and blooming landscapes.
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African Safaris
Top 5 Places to Spot Giraffes in Their Natural Habitat
A female spotless reticulated giraffe was born in northeastern Tennessee on July 31, 2023, and then a young Angolan spotless giraffe was photographed on a private reserve in Namibia. Would you like to spot giraffes in the wild? This article features five top spots for viewing giraffes in Africa. How rare are spotless giraffes?
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African Safaris
Dynamic Duos of the African Animal Kingdom: From Zebra & Wildebeest to Oxpeckers & Rhinos
When it comes to on-screen wildlife friendships, the bond between Timon and Pumbaa from Disney’s The Lion King is a classic. The wise-cracking meerkat and his loveable warthog sidekick go everywhere together, which is why—on my first trip to Kenya—I looked for this twosome repeatedly during my first couple of safari outings.
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Alaska
Alaska’s Bear Coast: A Shared Kinship and a Guide’s Legacy
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Justin Gibson In the heart of Alaska’s Bear Coast, where towering volcanoes meet intertidal sedge meadows fractured by braided rivers, lies an ancient bond where humanity and the wild ignite.
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Nature & Wildlife
Animal Creativity and International Haiku Poetry Day
This year, International Haiku Poetry Day is on April 17. Traditionally, haiku is a Japanese poetic form that takes the natural world and the seasons as its primary subject matter. It acts as a concise form of environmental literature, emphasizing direct observation, sensory details and an appreciation for the transient beauty of the natural world.
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African Safaris
Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater: The Eighth Wonder of the Natural World
By Gary Balfour and David Bygott Twenty million years ago, in what is now Tanzania, a mountain that never had a chance to be named led to the creation of one of the most beautiful and exciting places on Earth for African safari-goers.
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Nature & Wildlife
Rains and Renewable Energy
Rain can be thought of as a common weather phenomenon, but it plays a vital role in keeping the Earth’s ecosystems running and our lives healthy. Whether it’s a mild drizzle or a heavy downpour, rain affects the environment, shapes landscapes and even influences our emotions. Rain, though, has some lesser-known and surprising facets.
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Latin America
A Walk in Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest
For a relatively small country, Costa Rica offers remarkably rich wildlife and nature opportunities. Anyone with an eye trained on eco-friendly, conservation-minded travel and rainforest adventures has likely considered a trip to this lush Central American nation.
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Nature & Wildlife
Life Goes On in Earth’s Most Extreme Environments
“Life finds a way.” That’s a now-famous statement from Dr. Ian Malcolm, a fictional character played by actor Jeff Goldblum in the 1993 movie Jurassic Park.
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Nature & Wildlife
Highlights of Maine’s Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Nat Hab’s Maine Coastal Explorer tour takes travelers on an idyllic journey from Bangor to Acadia National Park. Here are five highlights visitors will experience during their stay on Mount Desert Island, the largest of Maine’s 4,600 coastal islands.
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Asia & The Pacific
What It’s Like to Track a Bengal Tiger in Tadoba National Park
What Is Tadoba National Park Famous For? Tadoba National Park is one of India’s best destinations for seeing wild Bengal tigers. Located in Maharashtra in central India, this protected area is part of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, one of the country’s 58 Project Tiger reserves.
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Travel Tales
Boating in Maritime Maine
Nat Hab’s Maine Coastal Explorer highlights the maritime gems of this easternmost state, and travelers will have ample opportunity to explore Maine’s rugged coast and quiet coves on private boat excursions. Passing picturesque harbors and scenic lighthouses, our chartered vessels set out to sea.