Travel solo, with a partner, or with friends or family—Women’s Journeys are designed to foster comfort and camaraderie in an all-female context. Relax and be yourself, embrace new experiences, and learn from outstanding women naturalist Expedition Leaders. Visit local communities to witness the vital roles women play in conservation, and hear about women researchers and explorers. Relish intimate wildlife encounters as you learn about the matriarchs of the animal kingdom: Discover the intuition of elephants, the tenderness of mother belugas, and the noble fierceness of female wolves. Nurture your sense of wonder as nature empowers you to be your most radiant and authentic self!
Our itineraries offer transformative encounters with nature. As you unplug from stress and expectations and connect with the wild world, the most exciting discovery is often what you learn about yourself.
You'll find a comfortable, casual, encouraging environment that naturally fosters camaraderie. Relax, recharge and make new friends as we share, laugh, muse and ponder amid the wonders of nature.
Embrace new adventures and find strength in vulnerability as you explore wild places with the world’s top women Expedition Leaders—and come away proud of what you've accomplished!
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Annie Van Dinther
Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Galapagos, Antarctica
Caprice Stoner
Alaska Bear Camp Manager
Judy McKenzie
New Zealand
Judy Wilson
Canada
Joseline Cardoso
Galapagos, Mexico
Giulia Ciampini
Canada
Lianne Thompson
Canada, Iceland, Greenland
Katrina Rosen
Canada, Europe
Danielle Carstens
Southern Africa
Celinda Humilde
South America
Laura Geissinger
Alaska, U.S. National Parks
Leigh Baker
U.S. National Parks
Jen Kampmann
Alaska, U.S. National Parks
Nikki Sentinella
Canada, Australia
Lorraine Doyle
Southern Africa
Videos & Travel Stories
Empowering Women Through Exploring the Wild Together
Empowering women’s participation in conservation uplifts communities and transforms lives. Women’s Journeys champions women and their stories. Get inspired by watching this curated collection of Nat Hab films and reading our women-authored blog posts.
5 Health Benefits of Women’s Adventure Travel
Women's adventure travel reduces stress and improves heart health. It provides rich experiences in nature and unique opportunities to forge meaningful social connections, which can have profound and lasting benefits for mental and physical health, positively impacting travelers and the communities they visit.
Bunking With My Mom At Bear Camp
Nat Hab Staff Megan Brief shares her experience traveling with her mother on a women-only adventure at Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp. Celebrate Mother's Day with this heartwarming travel tale!
Nat Hab Nature Journeys Exclusively For Women Travelers
Interested in a nature encounter exclusively in the company of women? An adventure where you can relax and be yourself, push your comfort envelope as much or as little as you wish, and learn from outstanding female naturalist guides in the world’s most wondrous wild places?
Discover Nat Hab’s Women's Journeys
At Nat Hab, we know that empowered women are powerful agents of change for people and the planet. Toward that end, we launched Women's Journeys: Nature Adventures Exclusively for Women. Click here to learn more about our global adventures!
Get to Know the Intrepid Women Who Inspired Our Expedition Camps
Get to know some of the women we celebrate at our Base Camp Greenland and Alaska Bear Camp properties and get inspired by all they’ve accomplished!
10 Women Adventurers Who Will Inspire You to Travel More
The women featured in this story carved out space in the world through grit, intellect and relentless wonder. If you’ve ever felt pulled toward a destination that scares you a little—in the best way—let them be your invitation.
Wild About Pride: The Nature of Belonging
The LGBTQ+ community has long been on the frontlines of conservation. Queer people belong in nature and nature is more beautiful for it. Join us as we celebrate outside with pride!
5 Reasons to Support Women in Conservation
Supporting women in conservation can make a transformational difference in individuals’ lives and strengthen whole communities. Read these five ways to uplift their heroic efforts.
Meet the Pioneering Women Changing the Face of the African Safari Industry
—By Lavanya Sunkara
Women aren’t just breaking barriers; they’re paving the way for others to follow. They’re working as guides, security officers, head chefs and managers, and saying, “anything a man can do, we can do, too.”
Meet the All-Women Volunteer Firefighters Making a Big Difference in Borneo
Meet The Power of Mama, Borneo’s first-ever group of all-women firefighters. They protect and restore peatlands, champion wildlife conservation and empower local women in the process.
Championing Women in African Conservation
From Cameroon to South Africa and across generational divides, let us introduce you to some of the extraordinary women in African conservation.
17 Seasons and Counting: Meet the Manager of Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp
Managing a wilderness camp among wild brown bears in roadless Alaska is not a job that many southern grandmothers are drawn to…but Caprice Stoner pulls it off with joy and aplomb.
Women in the Light—An Account of Our First Ever Women-Only Adventure
Nat Hab Founder & President Ben Bressler dedicates Women's Journeys to his mother Rozie, who passionately fought for gender and racial equality.
VIDEO | Growing in the Galapagos: A Nat Hab Guide Story
When Josy was a child, her single mother moved her family to the Galapagos to help build a better life for her two young daughters. Josy says her mother's brave decision was "the best thing that could ever happen to us." Watch to see how Josy's unique upbringing and supportive mother led her to pursue an exciting career as a professional Expedition Leader.
VIDEO | Churchill's Awesome Aurora: A Nat Hab Guide Story
Discover the wonder of the northern lights with Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson, who loves sharing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the aurora borealis with our Churchill travelers.
VIDEO | Finding Home in Alaska: A Nat Hab Guide Story
Meet Caprice Stoner, who has managed Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp since 2006. Her story is a testimonial to the power of wilderness to transform lives. Find out what keeps this vibrant Tennessee native (and grandmother of five) coming back, drawn by the strong pull of the Alaskan wild, the wonder of bears, and her passion for sharing it with our guests.
VIDEO | Exploring Greenland with Nat Hab
Traveler Kristin Hansen shares her experience of visiting Greenland with Nat Hab. In this personal encounter featuring footage from the field, Kristin describes the beauty of the landscape and how meaningful it was to travel here with her mother.
VIDEO | Walking with Gorillas: A Rwandan Guide Story
Rwandan ranger Jolie Mukiza has been leading nature travelers to view endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park since 2012. One of three female guides currently leading gorilla treks in the park, Jolie hikes this mountainous area five days a week during the high season, delighting her guests with her enthusiasm, expertise, and in-depth knowledge of the local terrain and wildlife.
WEBINAR | Inside Our Women's Journeys
Expedition Leaders Judy Wilson and Jessica Morgan discuss our empowering Women's Journey trips and the positive impact they have on our travelers. Not only are these adventures women-only and women-led, but the itineraries have a special focus on the contributions of women in the destinations we visit.
WEBINAR | Women's Journey: Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp
Hear all about Alaska Bear Camp in Lake Clark National Park from Camp Manager Caprice Stoner and Expedition Leader Jessica Morgan. Discover details of our empowering adventure and what sets this all-women expedition apart!
WEBINAR | Women's Journey: Yellowstone
Join Annie Van Dinther and Sophie Mazowita for a lesson on the riches of Yellowstone's vast ecosystem and the "herstory" of women who have made impressive contributions to its conservation.
WEBINAR | Wild Women of Alaska
Expedition Leader Samantha Strauss celebrates women who shaped Alaska and who, in turn, were influenced by the state’s wild landscape, sharing individual stories sure to inspire contemporary women to adventure north.
WEBINAR | Springtime in India: Our Latest Wildlife Sightings
Expedition Leader Arpita Dutta shares stories and photos from her first Grand India Wildlife Adventure of the spring season, where her group of 11 travelers -- all women! -- enjoyed phenomenal wildlife viewing.
