Yellowstone: Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Safari

A Rare Winter Wildlife Expedition Deep into Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks
In the pale light of sunrise, we survey the open expanse of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley, searching for wolves. Alongside expert naturalist guides, with spotting scopes and cameras poised, we hope to see a pack emerge from the forest, energized by the awakening day. In the distance, a large male halts and sniffs the frozen air. Elegant predators, wolves are an important part of the Yellowstone ecosystem, where great herds of elk, snow-crusted bison and other prey provide sustenance. Winter’s white mantle offers a pristine backdrop against which to search for these elusive icons of wilderness. The landscape holds magic, too, with steaming geysers, bubbling mud pots and trees covered in glittering ice crystals beneath an immaculate blue sky. Discover Yellowstone and the Tetons on a rare winter wildlife safari—your spirit will never be the same.
American Bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
Henry Holdsworth
American Bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
Expedition Leader Mike Hillman, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Joey Sudmeier
Expedition Leader Mike Hillman, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Moose, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
Moose, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
Nat Hab guests and pop-top safari vehicle, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Colby Brokvist
Nat Hab guests and pop-top safari vehicle, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Nat Hab guests and gray wolf, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Dan Hartman
Nat Hab guests and gray wolf, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Red fox, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Red fox, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Nat Hab guests and Expedition Leader, Mammoth Hotsprings, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Jeremy Covert
Nat Hab guests and Expedition Leader, Mammoth Hotsprings, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Yellow snowcoach, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Court Whelan
Yellow snowcoach, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Nat Hab guest, Castle Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Jeremy Covert
Nat Hab guest, Castle Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Gray wolves, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Gray wolves, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Elk herd, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Elk herd, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Expedition Leader and Nat Hab guests snowshoeing, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Jason Savage
Expedition Leader and Nat Hab guests snowshoeing, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Bighorn sheep, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Bighorn sheep, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Nat Hab guests, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Court Whelan
Nat Hab guests, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Pack of wolves, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Pack of wolves, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Snowy landscape at sunset, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
Snowy landscape at sunset, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Trip Highlights

Track Wolves with Expert Guides

Alongside naturalists and scientist researchers, search for wolves in Yellowstone's remote Northern Range—the best place on Earth to find these elegant and elusive wilderness icons

Experience Fire & Ice on a Winter Stay in Yellowstone

Make the winter journey to Old Faithful in a private snowcoach, stay inside the park, and watch steaming geysers erupt in a crystalline spray against the snowy backdrop

View Elk from a Horse-Drawn Sleigh in the Tetons

Travel by sleigh over the silent, snowy expanse of the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole for close-up views of the vast winter herds beneath the jagged Teton spires

Photo Departures Available

This specialized photo itinerary, which is limited to 12 photographers, includes one extra day in the heart of Yellowstone. Your Expedition Leader is both a naturalist and a photo pro adept at coaching photographers of all skill levels. Get personalized advice to improve your images as you capture iconic shots of wolves, bison, elk and legendary landscapes. Our small group size means quieter, closer photography encounters plus flexibility to adapt to changing conditions in order to maximize photo opportunities.
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Wolves, Elk, Bison & More on One EPIC Winter Wildlife Adventure!

You simply won't find a more comprehensive winter itinerary in Yellowstone Country. Our peerless wildlife odyssey includes all the highlights, including the Grand Tetons and extended wolf-watching time in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley...and we capitalize on the quiet season when wildlife viewing is best: crowds are non-existent, animals stand out against winter's white mantle, and Yellowstone's hidden pockets feel like ours alone. Here's what else makes this adventure so distinctive:

  1. A Small Group to Enhance Wildlife Observation
    With fewer travelers, we can use smaller vehicles with access to backroads and more remote areas. Explore with approximately 13 guests plus two guides and an adventure assistant—photography departures are limited to 12. In a nimble small group, we can move quickly to places where wolves and other wildlife have recently been spotted, and to observe without disturbing them. 
  2. Two Expedition Leaders for the Utmost in Attention & Interpretation
    Travel with two naturalist guides whose in-depth knowledge and experience mean better, closer and more inspiring encounters with natural habitats and wildlife. With two guides, we can divide the group into two vehicles, offering the utmost in personalized interpretation. And we can split up for excursions based on physical ability and interest. You won't find a better guide-to-guest ratio! 
  3. Exclusive Nat Hab Safari Trucks with Pop-Top Roofs
    Our custom adventure vehicles are designed for wildlife viewing. Nat Hab has crafted new Mercedes Sprinters into specialty North American Safari Trucks. Three double-wide pop-top roof hatches plus large side windows offer a 360-degree vantage point. Everyone gets a window seat and plenty of room for camera equipment and other gear. These vehicles make a big difference!
  4. Access the Heart of Yellowstone by Snowcoach
    Much of Yellowstone National Park, including the Old Faithful area, is off-limits to regular vehicles in winter. But you won't miss out: We get you there via the park's newest state-of-the-art snowcoaches, with Bigfoot tires to reduce noise as we travel through quiet, wild habitat.
  5. Enjoy Coveted Stays at Secluded Yellowstone Destinations
    Very few visitors have the opportunity to stay at Old Faithful Snow Lodge near Old Faithful geyser. Inaccessible by road during winter, our non-photo itineraries arrive via overland snowcoach—a trip highlight in its own right. On photo departures, you'll enjoy your own private winter cabin, complete with a bonfire pit, at the Explorer Cabins in West Yellowstone. 
  6. Travel by Horse-Drawn Sleigh through the National Elk Refuge
    The National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole protects and manages winter habitat for the nationally significant Jackson elk herd and for other big game and endangered birds. On a private horse-drawn sleigh ride, get close-up photos of the thousands of elk that winter here.
  7. Quality Time with Local Nature Photographers
    Over the years, we've cultivated relationships with many locals, including Dan Hartman, a renowned regional naturalist and photographer who lives just outside the bounds of Yellowstone National Park in Montana. We visit Dan at the Hartman Gallery in Cooke City for a private presentation on wildlife photography. On photo departures, Dan also joins us in the field in the Lamar Valley, where we’ll have our best chance to see wolves in their natural environment. Acclaimed for his images of wolves and other Yellowstone wildlife, Dan will share tips for capturing the best shots of these often-elusive animals.
  8. Your Expedition Leaders are Professional Biologists, Naturalists and Educators
    Our Expedition Leaders know the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and its wildlife intimately. They're in constant contact with local wolf researchers, obtaining the most current insider knowledge of wolf locations and activity. Our guides average a decade's experience leading trips in this region, and they receive additional training and resources from WWF scientists. We're proud that our Expedition Leaders are the ones called upon to train and teach new local guides. Expedition Leaders on our photo adventures are accomplished photographers, too, and they are eager to share their expertise and help you get the best photos.  See Expedition Leader bios with traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders.
  9. Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Outstanding Winter Safari Experience
    With Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee that clearly states that we will meet the high expectations we set forth in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise.
  10. Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
    We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007.
  11. Natural Habitat Adventures is World Wildlife Fund’s Travel Partner
    Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our small-group nature adventures, World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading environmental conservation organization, has named Natural Habitat Adventures its worldwide travel partner—a designation that makes us exceedingly proud!

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