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Women's Journeys
For generations, the best-known adventurers were men—Marco Polo, James Cook, Ferdinand Magellan, Ernest Shackleton and Edmund Hillary. Their journeys were recorded, celebrated and taught as proof of human ambition and endurance. Many traveled with official backing, funding and protection, sent out with the support of powerful governments and institutions.
Canada & the North
By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage My Northern Lights Photography Kit Chasing the aurora borealis is an exhilarating adventure. Standing outside, gazing up at one of nature’s most beautiful phenomena, is an experience that fills the soul.
African Safaris
Natural Habitat Adventures’ Kenya Rhino & Elephant Conservation Safari is the ultimate launching point for exploring northern Kenya and the rich, biodiverse ecological havens that harbor many of the African continent’s distinctive wildlife species. This expedition comes on the heels of some technological advancements happening on-site at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a highlight of the itinerary.
Nature & Wildlife
Eyes are our primary sensory organs, allowing us to perceive about 80% of incoming information, to navigate safely and to perform daily tasks like reading and work, while also acting as vital indicators for our overall physical health. They’re also central to our nonverbal communication.
African Safaris
While it’s not a terribly short list of people who have toured the United Nations in Nairobi, I like to think I’m on the shorter list of those who have fallen asleep while doing so.
Nature & Wildlife
Small plants like mosses rarely draw our attention. Many moss species grow close to the ground in damp, shaded environments and are no wider than an eyelash. Despite their modest appearance, however, these plants have some formidable capabilities.
Travel Tales
Watch Belonging in the Wild: Yellowstone’s Bison Story, featuring Nat Hab Expedition Leader Sophie Mazowita, then keep reading for fellow Expedition Leader Kristina Disney’s personal story of bison and childhood.
African Safaris
The grasslands of Kenya’s Maasai Mara sweep you off your feet with surreal scenery and celebrated wildlife. During the Great Migration, millions of wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and other ungulates move through the landscape, feeding on the grasses and, in turn, providing food for hungry carnivores.
Nature & Wildlife
Other than the bald eagle, there is no more iconic American animal than the buffalo. Buffalo is the name of two dozen U.S. towns and one large city. Buffalo nickels filled many a piggy bank in the early 20th century.
African Safaris
Zimbabwe is a land of striking contrasts, where ancient and recent, natural and built environments coexist. In the news, we hear and read about Zimbabwe as a country facing significant political challenges, but it is also a country with rich history, vibrant cultures, remarkably varied landscapes and incredible biodiversity.
Canada & the North
If you’re headed to Churchill to see polar bears on a Tundra Lodge adventure this fall, you’ll meet an integral member of our Nat Hab team—one whose special talents will enhance your experience. In this case, we’re not talking about wildlife tracking or interpreting bear behavior or explaining the physics of the northern lights.
Latin America
If you’re dreaming of Peru and want more than a quick look from the classic viewpoints, Nat Hab’s Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Photo Expedition is built for travelers who want time, light and deeper context—not just a checklist moment.
