Natural Habitat Adventures' 2024/2025 Catalog of the World's Greatest Nature Journeys

THE WORLD’S GREATEST NATURE JOURNEYS • 2024 / 2025

WHAT FILLS YOU WITH AWE?

Dear Nature Traveler,

As someone who loves our wild world, you’ve no doubt had moments in nature that have filled you with wonder. Since Natural Habitat Adventures was established in 1985, I have had the good fortune to experience my fair share of such moments.

Several stand out: Exchanging an intelligent gaze with a mountain gorilla in Rwanda. Crawling inside a vacant polar bear den on the Canadian tundra. Flying over the Okavango Delta in a doors-off helicopter, surveying scores of animals roving the emerald mosaic below. And snorkeling with inquisitive sea lions in the Galapagos, astounded by our cross-species curiosity.

What I felt in each of these instances is an emotion that has captured the recent interest of scientists: awe.

“Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world,” says Dacher Keltner, a psychologist at the University of California, Berkeley, and author of the 2023 book Awe: The New Science of Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.

And here, Nat Hab comes in. Researchers have discovered that people find awe in nature more than any other context. Fleeting and rare, an experience of awe prompts us to consider the essence of beauty, grandeur and the unfathomable depths of the universe.

Whether you’re standing on the rim of mile-wide Victoria Falls crashing into the Zambezi Gorge, or witnessing a massive iceberg calve from a glacier in Alaska, or studying the translucent wing of a monarch butterfly—one among millions that roost in migratory groves in Mexico—the awe you feel is thrilling.

Psychologists have found positive, even life-transforming, effects when humans experience awe. Awe triggers oxytocin, which calms the nervous system. It makes people feel small, prompting them to redirect concern away from the self and toward the wider world. And that’s good news for conservation and the well-being of the Earth.

I would venture that the best thing about a nature adventure with Nat Hab is the chance to experience awe. Where will you find it this year?

I hope to see you out there,

Ben Bressler Explorer, Founder, President Natural Habitat Adventures

Cover photo: African lions, Jao Private Concession, Botswana. Botswana: Kalahari, Delta & Beyond.

Photo by Sebastian Kennerknecht.

Mokoros, Private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana • Secluded Botswana Safari.

Photo by Martin Harvey.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST NATURE JOURNEYS

Svalbard

Iceland

Scotland

England

Croatia & Slovenia

Portugal

Namibia

Uganda & Rwanda

Tanzania

Zimbabwe

Kenya

Zambia

Botswana

South

Africa

Madagascar

Indian Himalayas

India

Bhutan & Nepal

China

Sri Lanka

Borneo

Australia

New Zealand

LET NATURE STOKE YOUR SENSE OF AWE

You know the feeling. It rises up in a wave of wonder as you stand on the edge of the Grand Canyon, peering into the purple depths below. It steals your heart when you witness the thoughtful gaze of a mountain gorilla, its liquid-brown eyes finding your own. It sparks joy, as you contemplate the iridescent shades of turquoise and scarlet in the feathers of a resplendent quetzal in the cloud forest.

The emotion is awe.

It touches us when we find ourselves in the presence of vast and wondrous things not readily grasped. More than any other phenomenon, nature elicits awe. In nature, we come face to face with beauty and mystery, pondering our place in the universe.

Scientists have found that when we encounter awe, we sense a greater purpose: We feel more connected to other beings. And we are spurred to protect the world around us and our collective welfare.

Join us on a nature pilgrimage to discover awe. You won’t go home the same!

Nat Hab guest, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska • Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

African elephants, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya • Ultimate East Africa Safari.

Photo by Nat Hab Photo Expedition Leader Ralph Lee Hopkins.

100% CARBONNEUTRAL TRAVEL

TRACKING OUR IMPACT

As the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company, Nat Hab offsets all emissions generated on our trips, in our office operations, and on our travelers’ flights. In the context of a warming planet, we believe it is crucial to reduce our carbon footprint while we maximize the positive impacts of travel for conservation and enlightenment.

To further transparency and education around climate awareness, we have added carbon-tracking data for each of our trips—you’ll find it via a link on each trip page on our website. See how and where your travel activity emits carbon and which offset project we’ve supported to balance those emissions in an amount equal to the carbon expended.

In addition to being net-zero in terms of carbon emissions, we are also aiming to lessen our carbon footprint through innovative projects like our first solar-charged electric safari vehicle, and committing to Science Based Targets for emissions reduction with the help of WWF and other organizations including the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.

We recognize the power of conservation travel as a tool to further education, empowerment and economic support for local communities, all of which help protect habitats and wildlife. And by consciously tracking and reducing our carbon footprint in the process, we’re upping the bar on caring for our planet.

Polar bear, Churchill, Manitoba • Canada's Premier Polar Bear Adventure.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage.

EXPLORATION THROUGH CONSERVATION

TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE

You may know Nat Hab as a travel company, but we’re equally a conservation enterprise—and we pursue our commitment to preserving wild places through travel as our means.

Our mission is conservation through exploration—protecting our planet by inspiring travelers, supporting local communities, and boldly influencing the entire travel industry through innovative efforts to live more lightly on the Earth.

Conservation travel helps nature and wildlife by bringing economic support to local people, encouraging sustainable stewardship of natural habitats. Our dollars provide incomes, education, ranger support, poaching patrols, and hope for the future.

Now more than ever, our conservation mission is crucial, as communities emerge from a long stretch without consistent tourism. Integral to our mission is our partnership with World Wildlife Fund. Since 2003, Nat Hab and our guests have given more than $45 million to WWF’s efforts to conserve Earth’s most precious and imperiled places.

Local ranger with mountain gorilla, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda • Ultimate Gorilla Safari.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.

EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

TO PROTECT WILD

PLACES

Natural Habitat Adventures was launched in 1985, and we quickly began taking travelers to see baby harp seals in Quebec’s Magdalen Islands. We wanted to show local communities that ecotourism could bring a sustainable economic infusion, providing an alternative to hunting the adorable “whitecoats.”

That model has remained at the heart of our company since. When people find an economic incentive to protect landscapes and wildlife, it is perhaps the most powerful force for conservation that exists.

Human-wildlife conflict is prevalent in many places, from elephants trampling crops in Africa to wolves preying on livestock near Yellowstone National Park. Yet when conservation-minded scientists, NGOs and ecotourism operators work together with local communities, we can find solutions that protect livelihoods while also sustaining natural resources and wildlife. When you travel with Nat Hab, you are part of this success story!

Nat Hab guests, Katmai National Park, Alaska • Alaska Grizzly Encounter.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Alek Komarnitsky.

DON'T SETTLE FOR ORDINARY

UNIQUE ITINERARIES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

With Nat Hab, your adventure is anything but conventional. Our itineraries are designed to create exceptional experiences for our travelers while furthering our conservation mission. We get you deeper into wild places, in more remote settings. And with the decades of connections we’ve nurtured, we offer you access and personalized encounters with nature and people you won’t get with other companies or on your own.

Walk among wild brown bears in the roadless wilderness of Southwest Alaska’s Bear Coast. Witness Africa’s Great Migration in the very midst of the herds from our own mobile tented camps set on the Serengeti plains. Cruise to the remote headwaters of the Amazon to explore one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the entire basin, and scout for whales as we navigate icechoked fjords in East Greenland, where cruise ships don’t go.

You simply won’t find more distinctive adventures than those you’ll experience with Nat Hab!

NAT HAB'S EXCLUSIVE SHIPS & INNOVATIONS CAMPS, LODGES,

At Nat Hab, we’re committed to bringing you life-transforming encounters with nature. That’s why we’ve created our own collection of exclusive camps, ecolodges, small expedition ships and nature-viewing locations that get you farther out there, away from crowds and commercial tourism. Here, silence, wonder and wildlife reign. Whether you’re at one of our intimate African safari camps experiencing remote bush luxury, your only neighbors the animals at the waterhole, or peering into the wizened eye of a giant tortoise at our private camp in the Galapagos highlands, or at our private fly-in Alaska Bear Camp inside Lake Clark National Park, with Nat Hab, you are immersed in nature!

• Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp—Lake Clark Nat'l Park, Alaska

• Natural Habitat Ursus—Kodiak, Alaska

• Our Exclusive Tundra Lodge—Churchill, Manitoba

• Nat Hab’s Aurora Pod®—Churchill, Manitoba

• Nat Hab’s Base Camp Greenland—East Greenland

• Natural Habitat Petrel—Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

• Nat Hab’s Tortoise Camp—Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

• Nat Hab's Gomoti Camp—Okavango Delta, Botswana

• Nat Hab's Electric Safari Vehicle—Okavango Delta, Botswana

• Nat Hab’s Explorer Camp—Okavango Delta, Botswana

• Nat Hab’s Serengeti Plains—Serengeti Nat'l Park, Tanzania

• Nat Hab’s Migration Camp—Serengeti Nat'l Park, Tanzania

• Nat Hab’s Migration Camp—Maasai Mara Nat'l Reserve, Kenya

• Nat Hab’s Mara East Camp—Private Mara Conservancy, Kenya

• Nat Hab’s Rhino Camp—Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya

LEADERS EXPEDITION OUR

MAKE A GOOD TRIP PHENOMENAL

As a nature traveler, you need more than an ordinary tour guide. You need a highly trained leader with in-depth knowledge of natural history, ecology and wildlife, with well-honed tracking skills and the ability to interpret all you experience. Only then will you gain the fullest appreciation for the intricacies of the natural world. And if you're on a photography adventure, you need a pro who's not only a great photographer but also an adept instructor, helping you get outstanding shots, too.

Our collection of naturalist Expedition Leaders is second to none. Many hold advanced degrees and top-level certifications. And they have access to resources from WWF scientists. Their commitment to conservation infuses all they do. Yet their expertise alone isn’t what earns them highest accolades from our travelers. Our guests also rave about the personal care they provide—not to mention their great personalities.

When it comes to making a good trip great, our guides make all the difference!

Nat Hab Expedition Leaders, Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador • Classic Galapagos Adventure.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.

THE SMALLEST GROUPS

FOR MORE MEANINGFUL NATURE ENCOUNTERS

Not only does a small group ensure a lighter impact on the environment, it’s the only way to achieve quiet, close-up wildlife encounters. It’s that simple.

Our trips average just 8-10 guests, and many are guided by two Expedition Leaders. In some cases, we are also accompanied by highly qualified local guides. As a result, we’re often able to divide up into even smaller groups for wildlife viewing, and to accommodate activities based on varying physical ability levels.

A small group also ensures flexibility and highly personalized service from our Expedition Leaders. It allows us to access remote places and intimate lodgings off-limits to larger groups. Our trips feel more like private gatherings than tours!

Nat Hab guests, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah • Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Courtney Kent.

GUESTS PER FEWER VEHICLE FOR MORE COMFORT AND FLEXIBILITY

We know the right vehicle is key to a gratifying nature expedition. That’s why we carefully choose the best mode of small-group transportation for each destination we explore.

Whether you’re searching for polar bears on the tundra aboard a custom Polar Rover or photographing predators on the hunt from our open-sided safari trucks on the African savanna, our vehicles are designed to enhance your experience. And we’re excited to roll out our first electric safari vehicle in Botswana, achieving new strides in sustainability.

Smaller vehicles offer greater access to more remote places. And we never fill them to capacity! You’ll have plenty of space to stretch out. And everyone gets a window seat on wildlife excursions. Our designated photography adventures have even fewer guests per vehicle, ensuring you can take all the equipment you need.

Safari sundowners, Santawani Private Concession, Botswana • Botswana Explorer Safari.

Photo by Martin Harvey.

Nat Hab's Base Camp Greenland under the northern lights • East Greenland Arctic Adventure.

Photo by Nat Hab Photo Expedition Leader Ralph Lee Hopkins.

LUXURY IS THE EXPERIENCE

WHEN YOU'RE IMMERSED IN

NATURE

When you travel with Nat Hab, “luxury” means something different from typical definitions. Of course, we make sure you’ve got essential comforts and amenities—and plenty of our camps and lodges are downright opulent. But on our adventures, the real luxuries are those rare, awe-inducing moments in nature that only a fortunate few will have in their lifetimes.

Watch wildlife gather around a waterhole from your private veranda in the Botswana bush. Spy a platypus swimming in the river outside your Tasmanian ecolodge. At our own Alaska Bear Camp, laugh at brown bear cubs cavorting in a meadow as their mother grazes nearby. From our whale camp set on a Baja lagoon, set out in open skiffs for close encounters—and make eye contact with a giant gray whale that swims right up to your boat!

Our accommodations are distinctive and memorable. But the real luxury our lodgings offer is how they connect you to the wild. Whether you’re cruising in the Galapagos, the Amazon, Alaska or Zimbabwe, our small ships get you closer to wildlife—not to mention the 300-foot walls of ice that form the frozen coastline of Antarctica.

The moments you spend in nature with us redefine luxury…and they will redefine you forever.

MAKE IT

PRIVATE FOR THE ULTIMATE IN EXCLUSIVITY

Prefer to travel in a private group with your own personally selected companions? We can arrange it!

Whether you’re seeking memories to bond your family for a lifetime, or you want to stoke amazement and restorative time in nature with close friends, we can make almost any scheduled departure private. We also offer custom itinerary options for some destinations, too.

When you’re traveling with people you know, you can feel totally comfortable in the company you share. It’s the most personalized experience possible, guided by a dedicated Expedition Leader whose attention is yours alone. And there’s simply nothing like going home and reflecting on the incredible experiences you shared with those you love.

Choose the departure you want, call an Adventure Specialist, and ask us to “make it private”—it’s as easy as that!

Nat Hab guests, Churchill, Manitoba • Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

CHOOSE THE LEVEL

PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURES THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU

Capturing the power and wonder of nature in photos is an important quest for many travelers. And we help photographers pursue that creative journey, whatever their ability or experience. Tapping exceptional expertise, we offer specialized photography trips at two different levels.

NAT HAB PHOTO TOURS

For avid amateurs from beginners to accomplished intermediates, these trips are a photography-focused version of our regular itineraries. They’re crafted to meet photographers’ needs, from sunrise shoots to more vehicle space for your gear, plus extra weight allowance on certain flights to accommodate your equipment. Our photographer guides are facile instructors, offering teaching tailored to each guest’s interests and needs.

NAT HAB PHOTO PRO EXPEDITIONS

These in-depth adventures are the most intensive nature photography expeditions you’ll find. Led by top photo guides intimately familiar with wildlife, these longer itineraries give serious photographers, including professionals, extended time in the field to get the shots they covet. No one offers you better access to key locations to maximize your shooting opportunities—plus extra room in our vehicles and additional flight weight allowances for your gear.

Nat Hab guest, Yellowstone National Park • Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Courtney Kent.

TRAVELERS’ TRUST WE’VE EARNED OUR SO YOU CAN REST EASY

Since Natural Habitat Adventures was launched in 1985, we’ve worked hard to build a level of expertise, reliability and personalized service that’s unsurpassed in the travel industry—and we’re proud to be recognized for it by our guests, media, and professional peers alike.

Our reputation is the foundation for your confidence. You’re cared for every step of the way by our talented team, from the moment you start planning your trip until you’re safely back home. Our Adventure Specialists help you plan the perfect trip. Our Adventure Concierge staff coordinates your pre-departure details, providing reassurance and answering every conceivable question as your trip approaches. Our in-house air department can arrange your flights to our remote destinations all over the world—and rearrange them if unexpected circumstances arise. The Expedition Leaders who guide you are on-location experts in the field—you’re never on your own amid any uncertainty.

Give yourself the peace of mind that comes with letting a team of true pros handle every element of your adventure. We’ve got your back!

AFRICA

An African safari will touch your spirit for a lifetime. Few places on Earth offer such primal encounters with wildlife. Like catching the golden gaze of a lion, camouflaged in the tawny grass. Or watching dust rise from the hooves of thousands of wildebeest trundling over the Serengeti. Or hearing a chimpanzee screech to its companions in the rain forest. To find these increasingly rare experiences, a small group is imperative, in order to move quietly. An expert guide is essential, and our naturalist Expedition Leaders know how to get you closer to more wildlife. Secluded camps on private wilderness reserves provide proximity to animals, away from crowds. These are the features that define a truly exclusive safari—and that’s what you’ll find when you explore Africa with Nat Hab.

African leopard, Madikwe Private Reserve, South Africa.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.

AFRICAN SAFARI CAMPS NAT HAB’S PRIVATE

To sleep under canvas in the bush beneath the Milky Way, listening to the roar of a distant lion…there’s no more iconic safari experience! We place our camps in remote and secluded areas where wildlife viewing is best. Spacious walk-in tents evoke the safari ambience of old, yet luxury amenities ensure that your comfort is not compromised. You’ll find well-dressed beds and an en suite bathroom with hot shower, plus your own shaded veranda to watch animals ambling past. Evenings in camp are magical, with dinners served by lantern light and nightcaps around a crackling fire. Follow the herds at our three Migration Camps. Enjoy unrivaled big cat viewing at Serengeti Plains, and guided bush walks and night drives at Mara East Camp. Meet endangered giants from Rhino Camp, and delve into the Okavango Delta from Gomoti Camp and Explorer Camp. You’ll savor thrilling wildlife encounters and intimate moments in nature you can’t get at a typical safari lodge.

Learn More: nathab.com/camps-lodges

Nat Hab’s Explorer Camp

Northern Okavango Delta, Botswana

Our secluded camp gets you deeper into the delta for unparalleled proximity to wildlife. Eight Meru-style tents have dark wood and iron campaign furnishings, Oriental rugs and lanterns, creating vintage atmosphere with modern comforts.

Nat Hab’s Gomoti Camp

Southern Okavango Delta, Botswana

In the heart of the Okavango Delta, teeming with wildlife, Gomoti Camp’s five canvas tents on raised decks offer exceptional close-up viewing, including from your own private veranda. Teak furnishings and paraffin lanterns lend ambience.

BOTSWANA

SOUTH AFRICA

ZIMBABWE

ZAMBIA

NAMIBIA

Nat Hab’s Rhino Camp

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya

Our luxury mobile camp is set in solitude on the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a renowned leader in protecting endangered rhinos. The camp’s seven elevated tents are rustic yet supremely comfortable, making you feel one with your wild environs.

Nat Hab’s Mara East Camp

Private Mara Conservancy, Kenya

Our seasonal camp with just seven tents is set on a private conservancy in the Maasai Mara, for the ultimate in proximity to wildlife without the crowds— plus night drives and bush walks not offered in the national reserve.

Nat Hab’s Serengeti Plains

Serengeti National Park,

Tanzania

Newly built in 2023 in a remote sector of the eastern Serengeti where solitude reigns, our private luxury safari camp takes bush comfort and style to a new level, with seven elegantly appointed tent suites surrounded by rich wildlife habitat where feline predators abound.

Nat Hab’s Migration Camp

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Our private mobile camp provides a secluded safari base offering exceptional access to wildlife—including the herds on the move—without sacrificing important comforts. Seven spacious en suite canvas tents offer a vintage setting reminiscent of a bygone era.

Nat Hab’s Migration Camp

Serengeti

National Park, Tanzania

Set seasonally for proximity to the flow of wildebeest and zebra herds through the Serengeti, our own luxury mobile camp, with eight well-appointed en suite tents, optimizes your chance to witness the annual migration at close range.

SAFARI SECLUDED BOTSWANA

Our Flagship Safari—Getting You Farther & Deeper into the Heart of Wildest Africa

In the wilds of Botswana, you’ll find the wonders that drew adventurers to the African continent over a century ago. Vast elephant herds still roam the savanna. Hippo and crocodile crowd the Chobe River’s marshy channels. Buffalo, giraffe, zebra and antelope thrive in the Okavango Delta and at watering holes that sustain life on the parched plains. Lions laze in the shade of mopane trees while leopards sprawl in the branches, icons of the genuine wilderness that exists in Botswana. If you’re a wildlife photographer, Botswana will exceed your wildest dreams! Our intimate tented bush camps are reminiscent of a nostalgic safari era, yet replete with contemporary luxuries, even in some of the most remote wild places on Earth. If you’re searching for the classic romance of Africa, it’s still here in secluded Botswana.

NO BETTER BOTSWANA SAFARI ON OFFER

You won’t find a higher quality, more in-depth safari to Africa’s most exclusive nature reserves, designed for maximum close-up wildlife encounters

INTIMATE & SECLUDED LUXURY CAMPS

Nat Hab’s exclusive small camps on private reserves offer remote settings, unsurpassed comfort and astounding proximity to wildlife, often on view from our tents

SUPERLATIVE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS

Led by top safari Expedition Leaders, follow rhinos on foot, meet a predator researcher, and capture stunning wildlife images, including big cats and huge elephant herds

Nat Hab guests and African lion, Linyanti Private Reserve, Botswana.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Lets Kamogelo.

Day 1: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River

Day 2: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park—Rhino Walk / Village Visit / Victoria Falls

Days 3–5: Chobe National Park, Botswana / Linyanti Private Reserve

Days 6–8: Linyanti / Okavango Delta—Exploring the Marsh

Days 9–11: Southeast Okavango—Santawani Private Concession / Visit with Predator Researcher—Nat Hab’s Gomoti Camp

Day 12: Maun / Depart

Extensions: Wild Cape Coast, Namibia Desert, Cape Town, Sabi Sand

12 Days / Apr–Nov

2024 Price: $16495-$18495

Internal Airfare: $1676

Limited to 7 Travelers

BOTSWANA

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/secluded

NAT HAB’S PRIVATE BOTSWANA SAFARI CAMPS

Enjoy solitude at the smallest and most remote safari camps set within an enormous wilderness. Nat Hab’s Explorer Camp and Gomoti Camp are exclusively for our private use, situated in prime wildlife locations far from standard tourist tracks. And while they include plenty of unexpected luxuries, we judge their quality by animal count rather than thread count!

Learn More: nathab.com/camps-lodges

Okavango Delta

Linyanti

Victoria Falls

Santawani

Maun

Chobe

SAFARI BOTSWANA EXPLORER

A Luxury Tented Camp Safari Deep into the Okavango Delta & Kalahari Desert

This deep immersion in the Botswana bush reveals the essence of wilderness, protected by a conservation-minded country that leads the continent in habitat stewardship. An ancient landscape occupied by the San people for more than 100,000 years, Botswana today is a stronghold for elephants, home to Africa’s largest population of 130,000, and endangered species like rhino and wild dog. Sprawling savannas, mopane woodlands and the vast Okavango Delta sustain a multitude of wildlife that thrives within this mosaic of ecological diversity. From our traditional canvas camps that are exceptionally comfortable without extravagance, explore widely varied habitats on game drives, bush walks and dugout canoe excursions. And when night falls, gather around the campfire to revel in each day’s wonders, as the stars glitter overhead and animal calls resound in the darkness.

EXPLORE WHERE WILDLIFE REIGNS

Traverse Botswana’s diverse ecosystems and habitats as we delve into the remote, wildlife-rich reaches of the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert

STAY AT INTIMATE CAMPS ON PRIVATE RESERVES

Experience rustic luxury and African hospitality at secluded small safari camps surrounded by untouched wilderness—including Nat Hab’s private Explorer Camp

TRAVEL WITH THE FINEST SAFARI GUIDES

With the naturalist expertise of a premier safari guide, thrill to close encounters with charismatic predators, huge elephant herds and more

Day 1: Maun, Botswana / Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Day 2: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Day 3: Makgadikgadi Pans / Northern Okavango Delta—

Nat Hab’s Explorer Camp

Days 4 & 5: Northern Okavango Delta

Day 6: Northern Okavango / Khwai Private Reserve

Days 7 & 8: Khwai Private Reserve

Day 9: Khwai Private Reserve / Maun / Depart

Extensions: Wild Cape Coast, Victoria Falls, Cape Town, Namibia, Sabi Sand

9 Days / May–Sep

2024 Price: $11995-$13595

Internal Airfare: $1174

Limited to 13 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/explorer

African elephant, Northern Okavango Delta, Botswana. Photo by Stuart James Arnold.

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Khwai Makgadikgadi Pans

BOTSWANA KALAHARI, THE DELTA & BEYOND

On This Green Season Safari, Fresh Grass

Draws Desert Wildlife & New Babies Abound

Botswana’s lush summer, its most productive and colorful time, offers natural spectacles most travelers miss. Sporadic rains in the Kalahari Desert mark a time of dramatic change, signaling an influx of migrating wildlife and plains animal births... “bush babies” are everywhere! From January to April, witness Africa’s second-largest migration, with 50,000 zebra and wildebeest passing through the Kalahari. Meet the San people, the earliest hunter-gatherers in southern Africa whose culture dates back more than 30,000 years. In the Okavango Delta, water levels are typically low during this season, and the drier region of the delta bordering the Moremi Game Reserve offers superb wildlife viewing, with stable populations of lion, leopard, wild dog and more. A special highlight is a visit with a predator researcher at Nat Hab’s Gomoti Camp, plus exclusive private stays at intimate luxury camps.

RARE GREEN SEASON IMMERSION

Experience intimate animal encounters at a quiet time of year, and capture stunning landscape photos against a backdrop of dramatic skies

NEW ANIMAL BABIES ABOUND

On 4x4 game drives and guided bush walks, enjoy unsurpassed wildlife photography at the time of year when new births fill the plains

VICTORIA FALLS AT PEAK VOLUME

Witness Victoria Falls during its mightiest seasonal flow, producing enough spray to create a rain forest microclimate on the rim

Day 1: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River

Day 2: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park—Rhino Walk / Village Visit / Victoria Falls

Day 3: Chobe National Park, Botswana / Okavango

Delta—Santawani Private Concession—Nat Hab’s Gomoti Camp

Days 4 & 5: Okavango Delta—Visit with Predator Researcher

Days 6–8: Central Okavango—Jao Private Concession

Days 9–11: Eastern Kalahari—Makgadikgadi Pans

Day 12: Maun / Depart

Extensions: Wild Cape Coast, Namibia Desert, Cape Town, Sabi Sand

12 Days / Dec–Apr

2024 Price: $14495-$14895

Internal Airfare: $1842

Limited to 7 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/delta

Victoria Falls Chobe

African wild dogs, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

BOTSWANA

Kalahari

Okavango Delta Santawani Maun

SAFARI FAMILY BOTSWANA

From Desert to Delta, an Exhilarating Adventure to Thrill Safari-Goers of All Ages

For families, there’s no topping the adventure of an African safari—and in Africa, it’s tough to top Botswana. Big game is abundant, and we get amazingly close to elephants, lions and much more from authentic tented safari camps deep in the bush and far from crowds. In a world of vanishing natural treasures, the chance for a family to experience Africa’s wonders together is an unsurpassed gift. As you watch a cheetah sprint across the savanna or study the green glow of a hyena’s eyes at night, “wild life” takes on a whole new meaning! Our family-focused itinerary is designed for all generations, to maximize diversity of locations and experiences, and to keep young minds captivated. From the vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert with its sprawling salt pans to the emerald marshes of the Okavango Delta and the thunder of Victoria Falls, our Botswana family safari unveils new thrills day by day.

WILDLIFE EXCITEMENT FOR ALL GENERATIONS

Explore the game-rich Okavango Delta and Kalahari, guided by our own safari Expedition Leader specifically chosen to foster fun and learning for kids

VARIED & EXCITING SAFARI ACTIVITIES

Stay at authentic luxury bush camps, and discover diverse wildlife habitats by 4x4, bush walks, quad bike, boat, poled canoe and helicopter

VICTORIA FALLS & VILLAGE VISIT

Stand before the thunder of Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water on Earth, and visit a nearby village to meet local children

Zebra and wildebeest, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana. Photo by Niels van Gijn.

Days 1 & 2: Maun, Botswana / Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Days 3–5: Eastern Kalahari—Makgadikgadi Pans

Days 6–8: Okavango Delta—Khwai Private Reserve

Day 9: Khwai Private Reserve / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Day 10: Victoria Falls Tour / Depart

Extensions: Wild Cape Coast, Cape Town, Namibia, Sabi Sand

10 Days / Mar–Dec

2024 Price: $12995 (adult) / $10995 (child)

Internal Airfare: $1494

Limited to 13 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/family-safari

WWF IN ACTION

African savanna elephants are threatened by poaching and human-wildlife conflict. WWF works with TRAFFIC to combat the illegal trade in elephant products. WWF also develops and supports community-based wildlife management plans that contribute to elephant conservation while providing benefits to local people.

Learn More: wwf.travel/elephants

BOTSWANA

Victoria Falls Maun Makgadikgadi Pans

Okavango Delta

Eastern Kalahari

EPIC BOTSWANA & NAMIBIA

SAFARI

An In-Depth Exploration of Southern Africa for the Ultimate in Safari Diversity

For the safari connoisseur, there’s simply nothing like spending a fortnight in the wildest reaches of Namibia and Botswana. On this diverse and far-reaching itinerary, a small group of just seven travelers will cross a vast tract of Southern Africa, evoking the classic safari adventures of old—yet with exceptional modern indulgences. While we stay in remote locales where we see more animals than people, our intimate tented camps are the apex of comfort and conviviality in the bush. From the stark Namib Desert and the towering dunes of Sossusvlei to the million-acre Palmwag Concession, home to endangered desert rhinos, from the emerald waterways of the Okavango Delta to the huge game and predator populations of the Linyanti, experience Africa at its most primal on this ultimate safari adventure.

A REMARKABLY VARIED SAFARI

Marvel at a range of ecologically diverse habitats, from the deserts and dunes of Namibia to the lush marshes of Botswana’s Okavango Delta

EXCEPTIONAL WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES

On secluded 4x4 drives and bush walks with top naturalist guides, enjoy exhilarating close-up wildlife encounters in contrasting private reserves and national parks

PRIVATE FLIGHT FROM NAMIBIA TO BOTSWANA

Avoid long, rugged drives as we fly between far-flung bush camps, with a chartered flight between countries to maximize your safari time

Cheetah, Ongava Private Reserve, Namibia. Photo by Nick Dale.

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia

Days 2–4: Private Kulala Wilderness Reserve—Sossusvlei Dunes

Days 5 & 6: Palmwag Concession—Rhino Tracking

Days 7 & 8: Etosha National Park—Ongava Private Reserve

Days 9 & 10: Private Flight to Botswana / Okavango Delta—Moremi Game Reserve

Days 11 & 12: Okavango Delta—Chitabe Private Concession

Days 13–15: Linyanti Private Reserve

Day 16: Linyanti / Maun / Depart

Extensions: Victoria Falls, Wild Cape Coast, Cape Town, Sabi Sand

16 Days / Jun–Nov

2024 Price: $28995

Internal Airfare: $6884

Limited to 7 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/botswana-namibia

ULTIMATE SOUTHERN AFRICA

This in-depth photo safari in Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe gets you deeper into varied landscapes brimming with wildlife. Capture riveting images via game drives, bush walks, hot air balloon and helicopter. Fly between luxury camps and stay on remote private reserves for unparalleled photo opportunities.

18 Days / Aug–Oct / Call for Trip Price / 8 Travelers Learn More: nathab.com/photo-safari

NAMIBIA

Etosha Palmwag

Sossusvlei

Windhoek BOTSWANA Maun

Linyanti Moremi

COUNTING ELEPHANTS FROM THE SKY

KAZA AERIAL ELEPHANT SURVEY

Counting elephants is a tall order but a critical action to ensure long-term conservation of the largest land mammal on Earth. About 220,000 African savanna elephants live in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) landscape—or more than 50% of the total remaining population of the endangered species. With support from WWF and other partners in 2022, the first-ever synchronized and coordinated aerial survey was implemented in the five countries—Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—that make up KAZA. Launched in northwest Zimbabwe, the survey was conducted using seven aircraft covering the entire KAZA region—a more than 128-million-acre area about the size of France. After years of careful design and preparation, the project selected and trained survey staff, sourced aircraft, delivered fuel to remote areas, and secured overflight permits. An experienced technical coordination team including survey biologists, pilots, observers, data analysts, and operations technicians supported the survey implementation. Long-term conservation in the region has been a challenge due to lack of reliable population numbers and coordinated elephant management approaches between the KAZA partner countries. This survey will provide important information to update scientific databases as well as critical baseline data for conservation, protection, and management of Africa’s largest contiguous elephant population far into the future.

Learn More: wwf.travel/elephants

African elephants, Chobe River, Botswana

THE GREAT NAMIBIA

WILDLIFE SAFARI

Search for Desert Rhino & Other Rare Wildlife on an Exclusive Fly-In Adventure

Namibia is soul-stirring. Here on the southwest edge of Africa, burnt-orange dunes rise a thousand feet high against a cobalt sky. Inside are diamonds, tucked into the mountains of sand by waves and wind. The coastal desert is washed by the relentless ocean, while inland, the sun bakes the plains into a cracked puzzle of dried mud, pocked with enough grass and thornbush to sustain desert rhinoceros and other rare species uniquely adapted to survive in these daunting environs. Raptors survey arid canyons that slice through vast plateaus, and dry riverbeds run like veins across the landscape. There is water here, too, although its presence is subtle. At times, life is sustained merely by remnants of fog that drift in from the sea. In the stark Etosha salt pan, waterholes attract game pursued by feline predators. Springbok, oryx, kudu and dik-dik run to elude them in a great and ancient desert dance.

EXPLORE EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE WILDLIFE RESERVES

Delve into the vast nature reserves of Kulala, Palmwag and Ongava, filled with rare and endemic wildlife, though never with crowds

TRACK RARE DESERT RHINOCEROS

Track rhinos on foot from Desert Rhino Camp in the remote Palmwag Concession, and search for other uniquely desertadapted species

FLY BETWEEN REMOTE CAMPS

Fly between luxury camps enveloped in silent wilderness, maximizing time for wildlife viewing and exploring the desert landscape

Oryx, Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia. Photo by Juan Carlos Munoz.

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia

Days 2–4: Private Kulala Wilderness Reserve—Sossusvlei Dunes

Days 5 & 6: Palmwag Concession—Rhino Tracking

Days 7–9: Etosha National Park—Ongava Private Reserve

Day 10: Windhoek / Depart

Extensions: Wild Cape Coast, Okonjima AfriCat, Cape Town

10 Days / Jun–Oct

2024 Price: $12995

Internal Airfare: $3243

Limited to 7 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/namibia

WWF IN ACTION

With WWF’s support, the Namibian government has empowered communities with rights to manage and benefit from wildlife on their lands through communal conservancies. Developed and run by local people, these conservancies offer protected space for wildlife outside official protected areas and generate income to support antipoaching operations, wildlife management, and education and health initiatives. Learn More: wwf.travel/namibia

NAMIBIA

Etosha Palmwag

Sossusvlei

Windhoek

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Discover the Waterways & Wildlife of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe

The history of early expeditions in Africa is replete with tales of its storied waterways. Victorian explorers like Speke and Livingstone met unfathomable hardships as they sought the source of the Nile, yet less than a century later, the continent’s major rivers and lakes were mapped if not tamed. In a far more luxurious mode, we hark back to that storied era with a small-ship safari on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba aboard an elegant vessel built for exploring African waterways. In Botswana, cruise the Chobe River by private boat, looking for scores of elephants on the banks. Back on land, our grand adventure gets you even farther off the conventional safari circuit in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. On 4x4 wildlife drives, delve deep into this vast expanse of savanna and sandveld renowned for its big game. And cap it all off with Victoria Falls!

A DIVERSE SLATE OF ADVENTURES IN FOUR NATIONAL PARKS

Explore by luxury riverboat, 4x4 safari truck, and on foot, on a comprehensive itinerary spanning three countries and four diverse parks

SAFARI CRUISE: A FRESH EXPLORATORY APPROACH

On a private voyage aboard a small luxury ship for just 14 guests, explore the islands, inlets and inland wildlife realms of Zimbabwe’s vast Lake Kariba

SUPERB WILDLIFE VIEWING ON PRIVATE RESERVES

Among other secluded locales, discover Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest protected area and wildlife crown jewel, from the seclusion of a private concession

African lion, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Photo by Nat Hab guest Fred Bryla.

Day 1: Kasane, Botswana / Impalila Island, Namibia

Days 2 & 3: Exploring the Chobe River / Chobe National Park

Day 4: Chobe / Kasane / Lake Kariba—Board Zimbabwean Dream

Days 5 & 6: Exploring Lake Kariba / Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe

Days 7–9: Kariba—Disembark / Hwange National Park

Day 10: Hwange / Victoria Falls

Day 11: Victoria Falls / Depart

Extensions: Sabi Sand, Wild Cape Coast, Namibia Desert, Cape Town

11 Days / Jun–Nov

2024 Price: $16995-$17395

Internal Airfare: $2267

Limited to 14 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/boat-safari

EXPLORE LAKE KARIBA ON A LUXURY BOAT

Our elegant riverboat, privately chartered by Nat Hab, offers 14 guests the optimal way to explore vast Lake Kariba and its wild surroundings. Head to the sundeck for a 360-degree view, or relax at the plunge pool, lounge bar, restaurant or shaded aft deck. The upper deck is surrounded by floorto-ceiling glass windows, so guests never miss a minute of the passing scenery and wildlife. Eight air-conditioned cabins have two twin beds that can be joined to form a larger single bed, plus an en suite bathroom with shower.

Learn More: nathab.com/boat-safari

SOUTH AFRICA SECLUDED

Escape the Crowds! Explore Private Reserves on an Exclusive Safari for Just Six Guests

To many, South Africa’s wealth is synonymous with its diamonds and gold. But we think its greatest riches lie in another of its natural treasures: its wildlife. Sabi Sand, Marataba, Madikwe and other vast bushveld reserves protect an astounding diversity of big game. From massive-tusked African elephants to the sleek leopards, from squat rhinos to regal lions and Cape Buffalo, the Big Five are all here to provide one of Africa’s greatest safari experiences—and with our focus on secluded private reserves in the Greater Kruger region and remote realms beyond, the only crowds you’ll encounter are crowds of animals. At every turn, our Expedition Leader reveals the intricate wonders of the bush ecosystem, sharing interpretive insights and conservation success stories. When your safari is over, one thing is certain: you’ll go home far richer than when you arrived.

SMALLEST GROUP, CLOSEST

ENCOUNTERS

With just six travelers, get close to the Big Five on a diverse sampler of South Africa’s top private wildlife enclaves including MalaMala

UNCROWDED PRIVATE RESERVES

Guided by top Expedition Leaders, explore a diverse range of habitats in Sabi Sand, Marataba and Madikwe, where animals abound and visitors are few

REMOTE LUXURY CAMPS & LODGES

Surrounded by solitude in wild nature, stay in intimate and distinctive accommodations where sustainability and conservation are integral values

Cheetahs, MalaMala Private Reserve, South Africa.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.

Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa

Days 2 & 3: Madikwe Private Reserve

Days 4–6: Marataba Private Reserve

Days 7–9: Sabi Sand—MalaMala Private Reserve

Day 10: MalaMala / Johannesburg / Depart

Extensions: Namibia Desert, Wild Cape Coast, Cape Town

10 Days / Jun–Oct

2024 Price: $14595-$14895

Internal Airfare: $2898

Limited to 6 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/south-africa

SOUTH AFRICA

Johannesburg

Marataba Sabi Sand

Madikwe MalaMala

WILDLIFE ADVENTURE MADAGASCAR

Explore the World’s Most Unique Biodiversity Hotspot—By Private Air

Madagascar is truly a world apart. Its rain forests are home to diademed sifakas, indris, fossas and tenrecs, while baobabs and pachypodia dot its sandstone deserts. Curious about these exotic-sounding names? For even the best-traveled nature lover, Madagascar offers a kaleidoscope of discoveries. It’s no wonder World Wildlife Fund calls it a priority place—more than 80% of the island nation’s rare and intriguing plants and animals, including more than 100 different varieties of lemur, exist nowhere else. There’s no better way to experience this living time capsule that broke away from the super-continent some 100 million years ago than on our exclusive small-group journey, with private chartered flights to maximize your time and comfort. Discover an “eighth continent” you never knew existed as we enjoy close encounters with some of the planet’s most unusual species.

LEMURS, LEMURS & MORE LEMURS!

View a variety of fascinating lemurs on multiple encounters with these primitive primates found only on this biologically isolated island

FOUR NATIONAL PARKS & A PRIVATE RESERVE

Discover rare habitats and endangered wildlife in four distinctly different parks, plus the exclusive private fly-in Anjajavy Reserve

CHARTERED FLIGHTS ENHANCE YOUR TRIP

Maximize time in wild areas and minimize long, rugged drives via chartered flights that ensure comfortable, timely travel—only with Nat Hab!

Ring-tailed lemurs, Anjajavy Private Reserve, Madagascar. Photo by Peter Verreussel.

Isalo

MADAGASCAR

Anjajavy

Day 1: Antananarivo, Madagascar

Days 2–4: Antananarivo / Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Days 5 & 6: Ranomafana National Park

Days 7 & 8: Isalo National Park

Day 9: Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park / Isalo

Days 10–12: Anjajavy Private Reserve

Day 13: Antananarivo / Depart

Extensions: Wild Cape Coast, Cape Town, Sabi Sand, Namibia Desert

13 Days / Jun–Nov

2024 Price: $13595

Internal Airfare: $3481

Limited to 10 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/madagascar

Antananarivo

Andasibe-Mantadia

Ranomafana

WILDLIFE OF MADAGASCAR

Home to a hundred lemur species and other endemic creatures, Madagascar holds a bounty for wildlife photographers—and you won’t find a more in-depth opportunity to capture it. Get exceptional access with Expedition Leaders who are experts at locating and photographing elusive species in varied habitats.

Learn More: nathab.com/madagascar-photo

KENYA MIGRATION THE GREAT SAFARI

Follow All the Action Across the Maasai Mara from Our Luxury Mobile Camps

No wildlife event on Earth rivals East Africa’s Great Migration for sheer drama. Every year, enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra, 2 million strong, make a grand circuit across the plains from the Serengeti into Kenya’s Maasai Mara and back, following the new grass that sprouts with the seasonal rains. A host of predators, including the Mara’s abundant lions, follows in pursuit, ensuring their own survival by targeting weaker members of the herds. Along with the wonder of the migration, Kenya offers photographers iconic images of Africa: giraffes browsing in lacy acacia trees, elephants trundling over the savanna against the backdrop of snowcapped Mount Kenya, proud Maasai bedecked in traditional beadwork, and much more. Concentrating on private reserves, we avoid the most heavily visited areas, guaranteeing an authentic safari experience reminiscent of Kenya in days gone by.

NAT HAB’S PRIVATE MOBILE CAMPS ENSURE SOLITUDE

Enjoy unparalleled proximity to the herds from our luxury mobile camps in the Maasai Mara and on an adjacent private conservancy...away from crowds!

MIGRATION RIVER CROSSING

Witness thousands of wildebeest crossing a river as crocodiles lie in wait—and view thrilling predator-prey interactions on the savanna

THE BEST GUIDES FACILITATE THE BEST EXPERIENCE

Top Expedition Leaders who are expert trackers and know this land and its wildlife intimately ensure thrilling encounters with the migration

Wildebeest and zebra, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Photo by Nat Hab guest Paul Joynson-Hicks.

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Days 2–4: Private Mara Conservancy—Nat Hab’s Mara East Camp

Days 5–7: Maasai Mara National Reserve—Nat Hab’s Migration Camp

Day 8: Nairobi / Depart

Extensions: Extra Day in Nairobi, Ol Donyo Lodge, Lewa Rhino Immersion, Rwanda Mountain Gorilla, Uganda Mountain Gorilla

8 Days / Jun–Sep

2024 Price: $10695

Internal Airfare: $974

Limited to 12 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/kenya

NAT HAB’S PRIVATE KENYA SAFARI CAMPS

Witness the Great Migration of 2 million wildebeest and zebra from the proximity of our luxury mobile safari camps. Exclusively for our small groups, these tented base camps are strategically positioned near the migration route to ensure peak wildlife viewing. Our Mara East Camp, situated on a private conservancy, and our Maasai Mara Migration Camp, located in a remote sector of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, feature spacious canvas tents with every amenity for your comfort in the bush.

Learn More: nathab.com/camps-lodges

Maasai Mara

Nairobi

Private Mara Conservancy

KENYA

TANZANIA’S GREAT MIGRATION & NGORONGORO CRATER

Encounter Wildest Africa on This Coveted Safari Across the Serengeti & Beyond

On Africa’s Great Plains, the pulse beat of the planet reverberates. Our Land Cruiser is a tiny island in a vast, grassy sea, its idle drowned out by waves of pounding hooves. Wildebeest and zebra flow in a living current across the Serengeti as lion and cheetah follow in their wake, finely tuned hunting machines ready to stalk and take down the weakest members of the herds. From our private mobile camp stationed in the center of the world’s greatest ancient migration route, we are subsumed in a primal spectacle as the drama of predator and prey unfolds. Witness it in rare seclusion, immersed in the wonder of one of the world’s truly epic wildlife events. And of course, no Tanzania safari is complete without a descent into the famed Ngorongoro Crater. The largest unbroken caldera on Earth, the crater is home to nearly 30,000 animals sustained within its walls.

ITINERARIES DESIGNED AROUND THE MIGRATION

Our route is adjusted seasonally for proximity to the herds on the move, maximizing your chance to witness Africa’s most dramatic wildlife phenomenon at close range

PRIVATE SERENGETI CAMPS FAR FROM CROWDS

Enjoy seclusion, comfort and vintage atmosphere at Nat Hab’s own private camps, including our luxury mobile camp placed near the migration route

VIEW WILDLIFE IN NGORONGORO CRATER

In addition to the migration, experience an exhilarating safari in Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest unbroken caldera, home to 30,000 wild animals

African lion and wildebeest, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

Photo by Nat Hab photo contest winner Kim Griffin.

Day 1: Arusha, Tanzania

Days 2–4: East-Central Serengeti—Nat Hab’s Serengeti Plains

Day 5–7: Northern Serengeti—Nat Hab’s Migration Camp

Day 8: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Highlands

Days 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Day 10: School Visit / Arusha / Depart

Extensions: Extra Day in Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Rwanda Mountain Gorilla, Uganda Mountain Gorilla

10 Days / Dec–Mar & Jul–Oct

2024 Price: $13995-$14295

Internal Airfare: $1180-$1772

Limited to 12 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

July-October itinerary shown. Please consult our website for the December-March itinerary.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/tanzania

NAT HAB’S PRIVATE TANZANIA SAFARI CAMPS

Experience East Africa’s Great Migration from our luxurious tented safari camps. Our mobile Serengeti Migration Camp is strategically located each season for optimal wildlife viewing during the migration of some 2 million wildebeest and zebra. Our new permanent Serengeti Plains camp is set far from crowds within habitat that’s home to abundant big cats, including lion, leopard and cheetah. Both camps have spacious tents with shaded verandas, comfortable beds, en suite bathrooms, and dining and lounge areas.

Learn More: nathab.com/camps-lodges

TANZANIA

East Central Serengeti Northern Serengeti

Arusha Ngorongoro Crater

KENYA & TANZANIA PRIDE OF EAST AFRICA

A Secluded Encounter with East Africa’s Renowned Wildlife Reserves—Plus the Migration!

Kenya and Tanzania: These storied names evoke a bygone era of safari romance and adventure—seas of golden grass swaying under a blue bowl of sky, great herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra traversing the savanna among rocky outcrops and lacy acacia trees, rhinos browsing on the plains, nights spent gazing into the flicker of a campfire under skies strewn with stars. In the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, behold the timeless drama of predator and prey, the circle of life, unfolding rhythmically on one of Earth’s last great wild stages. This experience of Africa at its most primal still exists and is waiting to be discovered once more on our ultimate Kenya and Tanzania safari. You’ll find no more epic encounter with the wonders of East Africa, which seduce contemporary explorers as powerfully as they did their predecessors a century or more ago.

FOUR RENOWNED SAFARI DESTINATIONS

Explore four of Africa’s top wildlife-viewing spots on one inclusive itinerary: the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Ngorongoro Crater

AN ITINERARY DESIGNED AROUND THE MIGRATION

Our route is adjusted seasonally to witness the thrilling phenomenon of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra traversing the savanna

EXCLUSIVE CAMPS ON PRIVATE RESERVES

Enjoy classic safari ambience and refined service at Nat Hab’s own luxury camps in remote locales, including private conservancies far from crowds

African elephants, Northern Serengeti, Tanzania.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Days 2–4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy—Nat Hab’s Rhino Camp

Days 5 & 6: Olderkesi Conservancy—Nat Hab’s Migration Camp

Days 7–9: Northern Serengeti, Tanzania—Nat Hab’s Migration Camp

Days 10 & 11: East-Central Serengeti—Nat Hab’s Serengeti Plains

Day 12: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Highlands

Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Day 14: School Visit / Arusha / Depart

Extensions: Extra Day in Nairobi, Tarangire National Park, Ol Donyo Lodge, Uganda Mountain Gorilla, Rwanda Mountain Gorilla

14 Days / Dec–Feb & Jun–Oct

2024 Price: $19995-$21995

Internal Airfare: $2332-$2622

Limited to 12 Travelers

Make It Private

June-October itinerary shown. Please consult our website for the December-February itinerary.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/kenya-tanzania

KENYA

Nairobi

Olderkesi Conservancy

TANZANIA

Ol Pejeta

Northern Serengeti East Central Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Arusha Ngorongoro Highlands

ULTIMATE GORILLA SAFARI

Our Premier Primate Trip to Uganda & Rwanda for Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Golden Monkeys

To trek into the rain forest and sit with a family of mountain gorillas, catching the gaze of a huge silverback at close range, seeing them devour leaves stripped from branches, watching babies cling to their mothers, laughing at animated youngsters playing in the trees...it’s a profound experience for a wildlife lover. And to capture these rare moments in photographs lets you relive the wonder in enduring images. Our extended time with endangered gorillas is the centerpiece of this primate-focused safari that also includes the chimpanzees of Uganda’s Kibale Forest and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park in neighboring Rwanda. Many of our guests say they are never the same after these encounters...and your visit may be a life-changing experience for these species as well, as conservation tourism is the main hope for protecting their future.

FOUR SEPARATE GORILLA TREKS

Four different gorilla-tracking expeditions—two each in Uganda and Rwanda—maximize your time with the last of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas

A TOTAL PRIMATE IMMERSION

Look for golden monkeys, and complete the primate experience in Kibale National Park as we seek out wild chimpanzees and colobus monkeys

CLASSIC GAME DRIVES, TOO

While primates are our focus, we also visit Queen Elizabeth National Park where African plains game and predators abound on the Rift Valley savannas

Mountain gorilla, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.

Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda

Days 2–4: Kibale National Park—Chimpanzee Trekking

Days 5 & 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth / Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Days 8 & 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Day 10: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Days 11 & 12: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Day 13: Golden Monkey Trek / Kigali / Depart

13 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $15995-$16495

Internal Airfare: $456

Permits: $4800

Limited to 12 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/gorillas

THE GREAT UGANDA GORILLA SAFARI

Revel in face-to-face encounters with endangered mountain gorillas and see chimps in Kibale Forest as we explore Uganda’s diverse natural wonders.

10 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $11795-$11995

Internal Airfare: $1197

Permits: $1800

Limited to 12 Travelers

Entebbe Queen Elizabeth Volcanoes Kigali RWANDA

ULTIMATE EAST AFRICA KENYA, TANZANIA & UGANDA

An Epic Adventure Including the Great Migration, Ngorongoro Crater, Mountain Gorillas & More!

East Africa is home to such a staggering diversity of megafauna that it poses a quandary when you must select a single safari. So why not choose the luxury of seeing everything? This epic three-country adventure accomplishes that, guided by a top naturalist Expedition Leader with you the entire way. On one seamless itinerary, sit in wonder with endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda. Witness the timeless drama of the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania as vast wildebeest and zebra herds traverse the savanna, trailed by lions and hyenas. Watch elephant and giraffe against the iconic backdrop of Kilimanjaro, and find intimate rhino encounters at Ol Pejeta. Our exclusive mobile safari camps at prime viewing sites in the Maasai Mara and Serengeti offer the utmost in seclusion. On the ultimate East Africa safari, you’ll encounter it all!

A TRULY EPIC AFRICAN SAFARI

All the bucket-list dreams: see the Migration, sit with gorillas, and watch wildlife in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

THREE COUNTRIES, ONE EXPEDITION LEADER

For the ultimate in personal service, our Nat Hab Expedition Leader guides your entire adventure through Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

EXCLUSIVE CAMPS & PRIVATE RESERVES

Enjoy classic safari ambience at our luxury mobile camps secluded in quiet locales, including private conservancies far from crowds

African elephants, Private Mara Conservancy, Kenya.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Paul Joynson-Hicks.

Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda

Day 2: Entebbe / Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Days 3 & 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 5: Kihihi / Entebbe / Nairobi, Kenya

Days 6–8: Ol Pejeta Conservancy—Nat Hab’s Rhino Camp

Days 9 & 10: Private Mara Conservancy—Nat Hab’s Mara East Camp

Days 11–13: Northern Serengeti, Tanzania—Nat Hab’s Migration Camp

Days 14 & 15: East Central Serengeti—Nat Hab’s Serengeti Plains

Day 16: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Highlands

Day 17: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Day 18: School Visit / Arusha / Depart

Extension: Tarangire National Park

18 Days / Jun–Oct

2024 Price: $26995

Internal Airfare: $3364

Permits: $1400

Limited to 12 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/africa-east

WWF IN ACTION

Working with the International Gorilla Conservation Program, WWF supports and promotes best practices for gorilla tourism and ensures income benefits for local communities. WWF also collaborates to help establish community-owned ecolodges; promotes employment of local people as porters, guides and park rangers; and invests a portion of tourist fees in community projects. Learn More: wwf.travel/gorillas

Entebbe

TANZANIA

Bwindi

Nairobi Northern Serengeti East Central Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Arusha

Ol Pejeta Private Mara Conservancy

ALASKA

Aptly dubbed the Last Frontier, Alaska holds wilderness on a scale unmatched in the Lower 48. With 17 of the 20 highest peaks in North America, 100,000 glaciers, more than 3,000 rivers and 3 million lakes, Alaska supports a tremendous abundance of wildlife: moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves, whales, sea lions, sea otters, puffins, bald eagles…and 30,000 brown bears. All our Alaska adventures offer exciting bear viewing! Stay at our Alaska Bear Camp on a private inholding in Lake Clark National Park, or choose our Alaska Grizzly Encounter—a small-ship adventure aboard the Natural Habitat Ursus, following the roadless coast of Katmai National Park, where bears roam pristine beaches. On our Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari, see brown bears fishing or clamming, gain rare access to the Denali backcountry by helicopter, and stay on private Fox Island. From Kodiak to the Kenai, you won’t find a more authentic encounter with wild Alaska than on our small-group expeditions.

Wonder Lake, Denali National Park, Alaska.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

WILDLIFE SAFARI ULTIMATE ALASKA

See Far More of the Last Frontier on Our Small-Group Wildland Immersion

While superlatives strive to convey the grandeur of Alaska, they never quite manage to capture the reality. But you’ll find it on this peerless wilderness adventure. Experience the remote backcountry of Denali National Park, where grizzlies, wolves and caribou roam the tundra. Ride the historic Alaska Railroad to Seward. Look for whales, otters and puffins in Kenai Fjords, cruise to the face of a tidewater glacier, and overnight on private Fox Island. Then, cap off your northern safari with the world’s best bear viewing! Following the seasonal patterns of the bears, our itinerary includes either our private Alaska Bear Camp in Lake Clark National Park or a visit to Katmai National Park when the salmon are running up the Brooks River. Discover the real Alaska: bigger, wilder and more enthralling than you ever imagined!

AN EXCEPTIONAL ENCOUNTER WITH MIGHTY BROWN BEARS

Spend unhurried time with brown bears on a rare comprehensive Alaska itinerary that includes a fly-in wilderness experience on Alaska’s Bear Coast

EXCLUSIVE HELICOPTER ACCESS TO THE DENALI BACKCOUNTRY

Fly by chartered helicopter to spend two nights in rustic luxury at a remote wilderness lodge, and search for wildlife on the tundra and river valleys of Denali National Park

A PRIVATE ISLAND STAY ON THE EDGE OF KENAI FJORDS

Cruise Kenai Fjords National Park aboard our chartered boat, surrounded by glaciers, seabirds and marine wildlife, and stay in solitude on Fox Island

Brown bears, Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

Fox Island/ Kenai Fjords

Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska

Day 2: Denali Nat’l Park—Private Helicopter to Backcountry Lodge

Day 3: Exploring the Remote Denali Wilderness

Day 4: Denali / Talkeetna / Anchorage

Day 5: Alaska Railroad Dome Car to Seward / Private Fox Island—Kayaking

Day 6: Kenai Fjords Nat’l Park—Private Cruise / Fox Island

12 Days / Jun–Aug

2024 Price: $15995

Internal Airfare: $2934-$2984

Limited to 14 Travelers

Day 7: Fox Island / Seward—SeaLife Center / Homer

Day 8: Homer—Private Kachemak Bay Boat Cruise

Days 9 & 10: King Salmon / Katmai Nat’l Park—Bear Viewing on the Brooks River

Day 11: Katmai Bear Viewing / King Salmon / Homer Day 12: Homer / Depart

Extensions: Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp, Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai, Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Brooks Falls July–August itinerary shown. See our website for the Alaska Bear Camp June itinerary.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/alaska-safari

GETTING YOU FARTHER OUT THERE

Travelers to Alaska seek an encounter with wilderness on an unparalleled scale, though few find it. But you will, since we use means that grant us access far beyond the mega cruise ship and bus tour routes. Helicopter in to a backcountry lodge in Denali, fly by bush plane to reach the roadless Alaska Bear Coast, and discover pristine shorelines and marine wildlife by private boat in Kenai Fjords, Kachemak Bay and Katmai National Park. Learn More: nathab.com/alaska-safari

ALASKA

Anchorage

Fairbanks Seward Homer

Denali Katmai

DENALI BACKCOUNTRY

Accessible only by air, Denali Backcountry Lodge offers an exclusive immersion in remote Alaskan wilderness that only a few travelers will get to experience. Guests arrive by helicopter, with an eye-level view on the icy flanks of 20,310-foot Denali, weather permitting. The lodge lies deep inside Denali National Park, 90 miles from the park entrance, where silence and solitude prevail, and wildlife roams the tundra and taiga forest. Private cedar cabins on Moose Creek offer rustic luxury. Acclaimed dining features chef-prepared home cooking highlighting seasonal fresh and local ingredients. The lodge owners have even made a spa with a wood-fired sauna, hot tub and massage available. But the real prize is the proximity to wild nature this rare setting affords, with a host of activities to explore it. Choose among hiking, gold panning, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, mountain biking, and touring the historic mining settlement of Kantishna, site of a gold rush in the early 1900s.

Learn More: nathab.com/alaska-safari

LOCATION: Denali National Park, Alaska

Denali Backcountry Lodge, Denali National Park, Alaska.

Photo by Frank P. Flavin.

ALASKA BEAR CAMP NAT HAB’S

A Total Immersion with Brown Bears from Our Private Fly-In Wilderness Base

Begin your wilderness adventure with a private bush plane flight across Cook Inlet, passing active volcanoes and massive glaciers before landing on a pristine beach. The stretch of sand is empty except for the brown bears that live here—and we often seen them roaming the meadow or ambling along the shore before we even land. Nearby, our sustainable bush camp provides a base for exploration in the very midst of the bears, fronting the bay in an untouched setting that looks just as it did when the first homesteader ventured into these remote wilds. It’s a peerless location: the camp occupies an enclave of private land surrounded by Lake Clark National Park, one of the world’s most renowned bear-viewing destinations. Against the backdrop of the ice-clad Aleutian Range, Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp offers rustic luxury and total solitude—with enough bear thrills for a lifetime and then some!

EXCLUSIVE PROXIMITY TO BROWN BEARS

Alongside expert naturalist guides, watch bears from our private inholding within Lake Clark National Park, where they roam, fish and forage in view of camp

PRIVATE

FLY-IN ACCESS FROM THE KENAI PENINSULA

Reach our isolated camp on Cook Inlet via a scenic chartered bush plane flight from Homer, passing dramatic mountain ranges and glacier-clad volcanoes

IMPRESSIVE AMENITIES AT OUR PRIVATE BUSH CAMP

Deluxe tent cabins ensure your comfort in the most remote of settings, while chef-prepared gourmet meals and enclosed gazebos with fire pits enhance your stay

Nat Hab guests with brown bears, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

Day 1: Homer, Alaska

Day 2: Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp—Bear Viewing

Days 3 & 4: Alaska Brown Bear Experience

Day 5: Early Morning Bear Viewing / Fly to Homer / Kachemak Bay Private Cruise

Day 6: Homer / Depart

Extensions: Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari, Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai, Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness

6 Days / Jun–Aug

2024 Price: $6595

Internal Airfare: $1296

Limited to 14 Travelers

ALASKA

Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp

Anchorage

Homer

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/bear-camp

ALASKA BEAR QUEST

This epic 13-day adventure pulls out all the stops for accomplished photographers who want to maximize their chance to get coveted images of Alaska’s majestic and whimsical brown bears. Taking just eight guests deep into prime brown bear habitat, it combines our private Alaska Bear Camp with a journey aboard the Natural Habitat Ursus along the wild Katmai coast, for unparalleled photo opportunities.

13 Days / Jun / From $16595 (+air) / 8 Travelers

Learn More: nathab.com/bear-quest

ALASKA BEAR CAMP

LOCATION: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska

Our private fly-in Bear Camp is a sustainable base for exploring pristine brown bear habitat, providing remote wilderness accommodations in a truly exclusive setting. On a private inholding surrounded by Lake Clark National Park, Bear Camp lies between the peaks of the Aleutian Range and the headwaters of the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world. With two viewing platforms and the ability to explore via our 4x4 Bear Mobile and on foot, Bear Camp offers a premier location for immersive encounters with the world’s largest coastal grizzlies. Every detail of our deluxe backcountry camp is designed for low environmental impact and elevated comfort. Gourmet meals feature seafood straight out of regional waters. Custom weatherproof tent cabins sit on a raised deck facing Cook Inlet, accommodating just 14 guests. They are heated and furnished with real beds, hard floors and an en suite potty, while the shared bathhouse has ecological composting toilets and hot showers.

Learn More: nathab.com/bear-camp

Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska.

Photo by Nat Hab staff member Andrew Ackerman.

ALASKA’S BRISTOL BAY

A BIG WIN FOR FISH, BEARS, PEOPLE & THE PLANET

For more than a decade, Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed—including the world’s largest wild sockeye salmon run—has faced the looming threat of the Pebble Mine, a proposed mining project located at the headwaters of the Kvichak and Nushagak Rivers, two of the eight major rivers that feed Bristol Bay. But as 2022 ended, we celebrated a major victory for conservation, sustainable development, and Indigenous rights in Alaska. With its Bristol Bay Victory Challenge partners, WWF is proud to announce the permanent protection of 44,000 acres of important salmon habitat owned by the Indigenous people of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The region truly runs on salmon: the Bering Sea fishery— valued at over $2 billion and employing more than 15,000 people—supports both the local economy and the cultural and subsistence needs of local communities. Native communities in the area have practiced subsistence living for countless generations, resulting in a deep understanding of the land and its species, and how best to steward and conserve them in perpetuity.

WWF’s work is focused on collaborating with communities to build long-term sustainable economies—based on alternatives to mining—and help them secure a sustainable future around the spectacular salmon runs that bring life to the region, including its tremendous brown bear population.

Learn More: wwf.travel/bristol

Sockeye salmon, Bristol Bay watershed, Alaska. Photo by Olga Vasik.

ALASKA GRIZZLY ENCOUNTER KODIAK TO KATMAI

Meet Mighty Brown Bears Up Close from Our Private Ship

Nature puts on few displays as arresting as Alaskan brown bears feeding on summer’s bounty. These bears—the world’s largest coastal grizzlies—gorge on clams, mussels, sedges and spawning salmon as the fish swim up the glacial-fed rivers that pour onto wild beaches. Our private chartered ship, the Natural Habitat Ursus, designed for exploring the Alaskan marine wilderness, offers an exclusive opportunity for just eight guests to follow and photograph bears as they fish, forage and amble along the shoreline. Ashore, we watch safely on foot with our Expedition Leader, an expert bear naturalist who knows these magnificent animals intimately. The grizzlies could not be more nonchalant about our presence! And you won’t find a more remote and pristine setting in which to observe them. Here in Katmai National Park, experience this rarest of encounters with wild bears.

EXTRAORDINARY CLOSE-UP BEAR ENCOUNTERS

Guided by expert bear naturalists, you won’t believe how close you’ll get to giant brown bears—the world’s biggest coastal grizzlies—safely on foot!

A PRIVATE CHARTERED SHIP FOR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

Following Katmai’s roadless coast aboard the private ship

Natural Habitat Ursus, just eight guests have unparalleled access for bear viewing and photography

SCENIC ROUND-TRIP FLOATPLANE FLIGHT FROM KODIAK

Fly over Kodiak Island and across Shelikof Strait to reach the roadless wilderness where the bears live, backdropped by views of the Aleutian Range

Brown bear mother and cubs, Katmai National Park, Alaska.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Brad Josephs.

Day 1: Kodiak, Alaska

Day 2: Kodiak Island Wildlife Cruise

Day 3: Kodiak / Floatplane to Katmai—Board Natural Habitat Ursus

Days 4–6: Bear Viewing in Katmai National Park

Day 7: Bear Viewing in Katmai—Disembark / Return Flight to Kodiak

Day 8: Kodiak / Depart

Extensions: Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp, Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari, Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness

8 Days / Jun–Sep

2024 Price: $10695

Internal Airfare: $1194

Limited to 8 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/grizzly

OUR PRIVATE “GRIZZLY SHIP”: M/V NATURAL HABITAT URSUS

Our privately chartered ship is a former research vessel reconfigured for small-group wildlife encounters. Ideally designed for safely navigating intimate bays wholly inaccessible to cruise ships, it allows us to step ashore to observe the world’s largest coastal grizzlies from feet away. Relax in the large galley lounge space, and enjoy gourmet Alaskan fare. Four comfortable double cabins have upper and lower berths, wash basins and two connecting bathrooms with toilets and showers.

Learn More: nathab.com/grizzly

POLAR BEARS OF CHURCHILL

To come face to face with a wild polar bear on the tundra is a peak life experience—especially when you’re aware of their precarious future. Our small-group polar bear expeditions to Churchill, Manitoba offer you more chances to see the King of the Arctic, in exceptional comfort and safety, than any place else on Earth. And you’re sure to go home an ambassador for their protection as you learn about the challenges that polar bears and other northern wildlife face in a warming Arctic. Each fall, polar bears congregate on the western shore of Hudson Bay, waiting for the ice to form and seal-hunting season to begin. And we are there to witness them, on a nature encounter that has no peer on the planet!

Polar bear, Churchill, Manitoba.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Arthur Leforestier.

POLAR ROVERS OUR EXCLUSIVE ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE

SAFELY OBSERVE BEARS

Large rear viewing platforms allow us to watch bears in the elements. Bears sometimes even lift their paws onto the sides to check us out!

Each Polar Rover features an interior heating system designed to keep the entire vehicle at a comfortable temperature as we open and close the windows and doors for wildlife viewing.

See-through steel mesh decking on the outside platform allows us to come within inches of bears if they wander beneath—a feature of our vehicles alone.

No smelly drop bucket that needs emptying—we have installed flush toilets on board to ensure your comfort when you need to heed nature’s call.

Huge 6-foot tundra tires lift us safely above the bears while providing a comfortable ride over the uneven tundra terrain.

Oversized windows slide downward, allowing ample access for photography and polar bear viewing from the vehicle’s heated interior.

Our vehicles are designed to hold 30 or more, but for comfort, we limit our groups to approximately 16. All guests get their own window seat and room to spread out.

These unique tundra vehicles are key to the best polar bear viewing experience. Our custom-designed Polar Rovers offer maximum comfort and safety while providing the closest and most exciting polar bear encounters you'll find.

Our trips include both a highly experienced driver/guide and a professional Nat Hab naturalist Expedition Leader by your side to interpret every wildlife encounter.

A COMFORTABLE JOURNEY SPEED WHEN WE NEED IT

Our custom-designed suspension system (leaf spring front with walking beam rear) enhances the glide of our vehicle and provides a gentler, smoother ride.

Polar Rovers are powered by 240 H.P. DT466 International engines, permitting a top speed of 35 miles per hour, when we need to cover ground.

Our dual radio system keeps our drivers in constant contact with our Rover base and other drivers while our Expedition Leaders maintain contact with other guides and our Churchill office—facilitating the safest and best polar bear viewing.

An angled front windshield—exclusive to our vehicles—allows you to peer forward for closer viewing when the action is right in front of us.

Our reclining cushioned motorcoach seats offer lumbar support and side bolsters, providing the most comfortable ride available.

CANADA’S

The World’s Most Coveted Small-Group Polar Bear Expedition

When you’re standing on the outdoor platform of our Polar Rover, the chill Arctic air feels invigorating. But not as much as the sight of the huge polar bear ambling toward us. Sometimes they are silhouetted against the horizon, slowly moving shadows on the vast expanse of tundra. Other times, we’ll see a mother with cubs up close...or a lone male may wander directly below us! Safely elevated, you’re nonetheless just feet away as you look down on his shaggy, cream-colored bulk. Noticing us, he stops, sniffs and turns his face our way, curious. We grin with delight. The big bear rises on his haunches to peer at us more deliberately. We watch in wonder. Minutes go by, perhaps an hour, who knows? Out here among the bears, time stands still. Join us for one of nature’s most wondrous wildlife encounters—no one makes it more exhilarating than Nat Hab!

THE MOST INTIMATE POLAR BEAR ENCOUNTERS

In the smallest groups available—capped at just 16 guests— meet the world’s greatest concentration of polar bears as they gather to wait for freeze-up on Hudson Bay

SUPERLATIVE TUNDRA VEHICLES GET YOU CLOSER

The newest fleet of technologically advanced Polar Rovers, with huge windows and a see-through steel outdoor viewing deck, get you closest to the bears

SEARCH FOR THE AURORA ON THE TUNDRA AT NIGHT

An exclusive tundra excursion after dark provides a unique perspective, including the chance, on a clear night, to view northern lights away from town

Polar bear and Polar Rover, Churchill, Manitoba.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson.

Day 2: Winnipeg / Private Chartered Flight to Churchill

Days 3 & 4: Polar Bear Viewing

Day 5: Exploring Churchill / Evening on the Tundra

Day 6: Churchill—Dog Sledding / Private Chartered Flight to Winnipeg

Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart

Extensions: Extra Day in Winnipeg, Northern Tundra Helicopter Adventure

6 or 7 Days / Oct & Nov

2024 Price: Please call 800-543-8917 or visit nathab.com/premier

Limited to 16 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

7-day itinerary shown. Please consult our website for the 6-day itinerary.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/premier

NAT HAB’S AURORA EXPERIENCE ON THE TUNDRA

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Polar Bear Habitat Churchill Winnipeg

Hudson Bay

Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba

ADVENTURE TUNDRA LODGE & TOWN

Stay on the Tundra Among the Bears & in the Northern Frontier Town of Churchill

Looking for a polar bear adventure that combines the best of both worlds? This it it! Spend two nights at our exclusive Tundra Lodge, a custom-designed hotel positioned on the tundra each season in an area of high bear activity. Relish unparalleled proximity to polar bears, in total seclusion—then add two nights in historic Churchill to enjoy cultural activities and a chance to meet the hardy locals who call this subarctic outpost home. Search for polar bears, Arctic fox, Arctic hare and ptarmigan during Polar Rover excursions on the tundra, enjoy close-up polar bear viewing from the Tundra Lodge, learn about Churchill’s colorful past on a comprehensive tour of the town, and fly through the forest on an exhilarating dog sled ride behind a team of working huskies. This multifaceted northern adventure truly does it all!

STAY AMONG WILD POLAR BEARS

Spend two nights at the world-famous Tundra Lodge, placed each season where polar bear density is highest—then return to the hub of activity in Churchill

EXPERIENCE NORTHERN CULTURE

Explore the subarctic frontier town of Churchill, once a Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post, and go dog sledding with a renowned local musher

SEARCH FOR BEARS & OTHER ARCTIC WILDLIFE

From the Tundra Lodge, embark on polar bear safaris in our custom Polar Rovers, designed to facilitate the closest possible encounters

Tundra Lodge, Churchill, Manitoba. Photo by Nat Hab staff member Alexis Campbell.

Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Day 2: Winnipeg / Private Chartered Flight to Churchill / Tundra Lodge

Day 3: Tundra Lodge—Polar Bear Viewing

Day 4: Polar Bear Viewing / Churchill

Day 5: Exploring Churchill & Environs

Day 6: Dog Sledding / Private Chartered Flight to Winnipeg

Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart

Extensions: Extra Day in Winnipeg, Northern Tundra Helicopter Adventure

7 Days / Oct & Nov

2024 Price: Please call 800-543-8917 or visit nathab.com/tundra-town

Limited to 29 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/tundra-town

OUR PRIVATE TUNDRA LODGE

Our Tundra Lodge offers one of the most exclusive wildlife experiences on the planet: the opportunity to live among polar bears in complete safety and comfort. This 32-room custom-built hotel is strategically positioned on the tundra each season for the best polar bear viewing from numerous windows and outdoor viewing decks. Private cabins share six toilets and four showers, a dining car with sliding windows to facilitate wildlife photography, and a comfortable lounge for relaxing and socializing.

Learn More: nathab.com/tundra-lodge

Tundra Lodge

Churchill

Hudson Bay

MANITOBA

ADVENTURE ULTIMATE CHURCHILL

A Total Northern Immersion! Scout for Bears, Go Dog Sledding & Helicopter in to a Polar Bear Den

This expedition offers our most comprehensive encounter with the world of the polar bear and the Canadian North. Heated Polar Rovers take us onto the tundra in search of bears, and we watch them roam, play and interact, sometimes entertaining us at close range through large picture windows or from our thrilling perch on the outdoor viewing platform. But this epic adventure doesn’t end there: we also helicopter in to a vacant polar bear den, take an authentic dog sled ride through the boreal forest, and explore the historic town of Churchill, enjoying cultural activities with local residents as we learn about life on the Arctic frontier. When night falls, watch for the northern lights—though never guaranteed, the mystical aurora is as frequent and vivid in Churchill as any place on Earth.

“Ultimate Churchill” is the ultimate North!

EXPLORE BY POLAR ROVER, HELICOPTER & DOG SLED

Encounter the northern wilds by Polar Rover tundra vehicle, aerial flightseeing, and classic dog team on Churchill’s most comprehensive polar bear adventure!

THE BEST BEAR-VIEWING VEHICLES

Our custom-built Polar Rovers are the most advanced tundra expedition vehicles, safely providing the closest and most exhilarating polar bear encounters

SEARCH FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN COMFORT

Head outside town into total darkness to look for the aurora borealis from heated Aurora Domes offering a 360° view on the night sky

Polar bears, Churchill, Manitoba. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson.

Day 2: Winnipeg / Private Chartered Flight to Churchill—Evening on the Tundra

Day 3: Helicopter Tour / Dog Sledding / Cultural Encounters

Day 4: Polar Bear Viewing

Day 5: Polar Bear Viewing / Aurora Domes

Day 6: Churchill / Private Chartered Flight to Winnipeg

Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart

Extension: Extra Day in Winnipeg

7 Days / Oct & Nov

2024 Price: Please call 800-543-8917 or visit nathab.com/ultimate

Limited to 15 Travelers

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Polar Bear Habitat Churchill Winnipeg

Hudson Bay

Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba

TUNDRA LODGE OUR EXCLUSIVE

LOCATION: Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Located on the subarctic plain along Hudson Bay outside Churchill, Manitoba, the world-famous Tundra Lodge is a one-of-akind hotel stationed in an area of high polar bear density. Each of its 32 rooms is a single compartment similar to sleeping quarters on a train, with either an upper or lower berth. With six shared toilets and four showers, as well as a lounge area for viewing bears and a dining car with sliding windows for easy photography access, the Tundra Lodge offers an immersive Arctic wilderness experience without sacrificing comfort. Outdoor viewing platforms facilitate closeup polar bear observation and photography opportunities, as well as aurora watching when the northern lights are visible. There’s no opportunity anywhere else that affords this chance to be in prime polar bear habitat around the clock!

Learn More: nathab.com/tundra-lodge

Polar bear and Tundra Lodge, Churchill, Manitoba.

Photo by Nat Hab staff member Emily Goodheart.

CANADA

The northerly latitudes of Canada host extraordinary seasonal nature events. Humpback whales migrate up the Pacific and Atlantic coasts to feed in cold Canadian waters, with more than 10,000 gathering each summer in Newfoundland and Labrador. Belugas congregate by the hundreds where the Churchill River meets Hudson Bay. Grizzlies, wolves and spirit bears feast along the salmon-rich rivers of British Columbia, while offshore, the misty islands of Haida Gwaii shelter black bears, river otters and bald eagles. In the alpine heights of the Canadian Rockies, bighorn sheep and mountain goats perch on sheer rock walls while moose and elk roam the forest below. Once winter’s darkness descends, the aurora borealis shimmers in the clear Manitoba skies. Our Canada adventures witness such wonders at close range, with interpretation from expert naturalist guides.

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta.

Photo by Galyna Andrushko.

NORTHERN LIGHTS

& ARCTIC EXPLORATION

A Winter Adventure in Churchill, Canada— One of the Best Places to See the Aurora!

In the same land that hosts the beluga whales of summer and polar bears in autumn comes an amazing phenomenon that illumines the dark winter skies. The northern lights—also called the aurora borealis, meaning “north wind of the dawn”—brighten the night in an ethereal display of color. Churchill has some of the most intense auroral activity on Earth, making it an ideal destination for a northern lights tour. Photograph the lights from varied heated vantage points, including a remote cabin in the boreal forest that we access via private snowcoach over a frozen creek, and from our custom-built Aurora Pod®, with 360-degree views of the night sky through its glass top and sides. On this exciting Arctic adventure, our days are filled with distinctly northern activities like dog sledding, while nights offer potential for the best aurora viewing on the planet.

EXCLUSIVE AURORA VIEWING LOCATIONS

PRIVATE

AUTHENTIC ARCTIC ADVENTURES

Nat Hab’s Aurora Cabin, Churchill, Manitoba.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage.

Discover local lifestyles of northern Indigenous peoples on an array of winter activities, including snowshoeing and a traditional dog sled ride

Aboard our custom snowcoach, drive deep into the North Woods atop a frozen creek, keeping an eye out for moose, fox and Arctic hare

SNOWCOACH EXPEDITION

View the northern lights from our glass Aurora Pod®, heated Aurora Domes, a cabin in the boreal forest and a tepee warmed by a campfire

MANITOBA

Hudson Bay

Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Day 2: Winnipeg / Chartered Flight to Churchill—Town Tour & Northern Lights Watch Days 3–5: Aurora Viewing by Night, Arctic Exploration by Day

Day 6: Dog Sled Experience / Winnipeg Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart

7 Days / Jan–Mar

2024 Price: $7395-$7595

Internal Airfare: $1197

Limited to 14 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/northern-lights

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NAT HAB’S NORTHERN LIGHTS VIEWING LOCATIONS

Nat Hab guests near our private Aurora Cabin in the boreal forest under the northern lights.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage.

NAT HAB’S PRIVATE CABIN IN THE BOREAL FOREST

We’ve created a unique northern lights encounter exclusively for Nat Hab travelers. Travel over a frozen creek aboard our 4x4 custom snowcoach to reach our isolated wilderness cabin. Surrounded by dense boreal forest, watch for the vibrant glow illuminating the night sky above the spruce trees. From our Aurora Cabin, we explore in solitude, keeping an eye out for hardy wildlife such as Arctic hare and Arctic fox, then come inside to warm up by the wood stove.

OUR OWN AURORA POD® ON THE TUNDRA

Our innovative Aurora Pod®, with a glass roof and sides, offers an immersive northern lights experience away from artificial light. From our custom-designed structure, watch for the aurora in comfort, enjoying cushioned seats and a heated interior. Beneath the glass ceiling, your 360˚ view on the night sky is unobstructed. Step outside for crisp photos in total darkness—then retreat indoors to warm up with hot drinks or a glass of wine.

AURORA DOMES UNDER THE DARK NIGHT SKY

Watch the celestial colors dance overhead from the comfort of a private Plexiglass Aurora Dome providing a circular view on the heavens. Situated out of town away from the lights of Churchill, the Aurora Domes offer an intimate sense of seclusion. Survey the full expanse of the night sky from inside your cozy bubble, with ample heat to keep you completely comfortable for your northern lights quest. Downstairs in the lounge area, stay warm with a hot drink.

A CULTURAL VANTAGE POINT AROUND A CAMPFIRE

A special element of our northern adventure is discovering the frontier heritage and Indigenous traditions of the Hudson Bay region, with a chance to meet the hardy people who call Churchill home. On the property of a local dog musher, gather around the campfire at a traditional tepee, which provides an appealing foreground subject for aurora photos. With an eye on the sky, look for the northern lights weaving among the stars overhead.

BELUGAS, BEARS & SUMMER WILDLIFE OF CHURCHILL

Come Eye to Eye with Friendly Beluga Whales on a Canadian Arctic Safari

Few of nature’s marvels match the intense aliveness of an Arctic summer. In a region that’s frozen, still and dark for much of the year, the Canadian North awakens with a frenzy of energy during these long days when the tundra turns green, wildflowers burst into color, animals come forth in great flocks and herds, and belugas return for their summer feasting. More than 3,000 of these amiable white whales congregate at the mouth of the Churchill River, and our motorized rafts and kayaks put us at eye level with these curious cetaceans. On the tundra, look for terrestrial wildlife— including from a scenic helicopter tour! We often spot roving polar bears, their creamy coats contrasting with the rocky shoreline and dark boreal forest. From the remote town of Churchill as our base on Hudson Bay, we are surrounded by the flurry of natural wonders a northern summer provides.

SEE & HEAR DOZENS OF BELUGA WHALES UP CLOSE

More than 3,000 beluga whales enter the Churchill River each summer—come within arm’s reach on four different outings by Zodiac and kayak, and listen to their songs via hydrophone

SEARCH FOR POLAR BEARS & CARIBOU BY HELICOPTER

Look for roving polar bears and caribou on a scenic flight over the tundra and taiga forest—the only way to survey the vast expanse of this roadless wilderness on Hudson Bay

TAKE A TUNDRA SAFARI & RIDE BEHIND SLED DOGS

Nat Hab guests and beluga whales, Churchill, Manitoba.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Bill Everson.

By Polar Rover, search for polar bears, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, snowy owl and ptarmigan against a wildflower backdrop, and take a cart ride with a local musher and his dog team

Hudson Bay MANITOBA

Churchill Winnipeg

Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Day 2: Winnipeg / Churchill

Days 3–5: Beluga Encounters, Wildlife Watching & Helicopter Flightseeing

Day 6: Sled Dog Experience / Winnipeg Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart

7 Days / Jul & Aug

2024 Price: $8595-$8795

Internal Airfare: $1197

Limited to 14 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/belugas

PEAKS, LAKES & MEADOWS

OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Canada’s Rocky Mountains are among the world’s greatest natural marvels. Millions of years ago, an ancient inland sea bed was uplifted by intense geological forces to create these high ramparts straddling the border of Alberta and British Columbia. Sculpted by glaciers that gouged deep valleys during successive ice ages, the Canadian Rockies are among the most imposing mountains on Earth. Sharper and sheerer than their American counterparts, Canada’s grandest peaks cradle turquoise lakes while glacier-fed rivers nurture abundant elk, bighorn sheep, bears and wolves. Our itinerary showcases iconic sights as well as far less traveled realms accessed from a luxury fly-in lodge in the Bugaboos Range. Among these granite spires, grizzlies outnumber people...and only a handful of travelers will ever experience this sublime wilderness.

THE BEST OF BANFF, LAKE LOUISE & YOHO

Tapping the insider knowledge of our naturalist guides, discover the scenic grandeur and lesser-known corners of Banff and Yoho national parks

HELICOPTER ACCESS TO OUR FLY-IN WILDERNESS LODGE

Fly deep into the Bugaboos Range to spend three days hiking from a deluxe backcountry lodge amid some of the continent’s most dramatic alpine terrain

A SMALL GROUP FOR QUIET NATURE ENCOUNTERS

With just 12 guests, look for elk, bear and bighorn sheep, and learn the geology of the peaks, canyons, fossil beds and glaciers along the Icefields Parkway

Day 1: Calgary, Alberta / Banff

Day 2: Banff National Park / Marble Canyon / Lake Louise

Day 3: Banff National Park—Moraine Lake / Lake Louise Gondola

Day 4: Yoho National Park, British Columbia—Emerald Lake / Takakkaw Falls / Burgess Shale Presentation

Day 5: Icefields Parkway / Glacier Walk on Athabasca Glacier

Day 6: Helicopter Flight to Bugaboo Lodge—Alpine Hiking

Days 7 & 8: Heli-Hiking in the Bugaboos

Day 9: Banff / Calgary / Depart

9 Days / Jul–Aug

2024 Price: $11695-$11895

Limited to 12 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/rockies

Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta.

DISCOVER NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

Explore a Slice of Far-East Canada Where Wild Skies & Rugged Seacoast Reign

Canada’s most easterly province of Newfoundland and Labrador is indeed a realm of new-found discovery for travelers. Its rockbound landscapes, profuse wildlife, rich history and unique culture combine to offer a wealth of surprises for adventurers seeking a nature encounter outside more well-trodden destinations. Here, the world’s largest summer population of humpback whales plies the waters off the Avalon Peninsula, along with more than a dozen other whale species. Some 35 million seabirds, including huge puffin colonies, nest on the cliffs of myriad islands, while inland, moose, caribou and bald eagles inhabit the boreal forest. From the 400-year-old capital of St. John’s to remote fishing villages and farflung bays where icebergs drift, Newfoundland and Labrador offer new realms for exploration.

LOOK FOR ABUNDANT WHALES & PUFFINS

View a diversity of cetacean species in one of the world’s best places for whale watching, and see breeding colonies of Atlantic puffins

WALK ON EARTH’S MANTLE IN GROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK

Explore the planet’s geological evolution atop its exposed mantle in this World Heritage Site where the theory of plate tectonics was confirmed

EXPLORE NATURAL & CULTURAL HISTORY IN LABRADOR

Visit the historic fishing village of Red Bay, site of numerous whaling wrecks, and look for whales, seabirds and Arctic fox on the south coast

This new trip is currently in development for inaugural departures in the summer of 2025. The trip route, length and cost are yet to be determined.

10-12 Days / Jul-Aug

2025 Price: Please call 800-543-8917 for more information.

For details, visit nathab.com/newfoundland

Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland. Photo by Árpád Benedek.

ISLANDS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD HAIDA GWAII

Exploring Coast, Culture & Conservation on an Intimate Sailing Voyage

Perched on the continental shelf 60 miles off the northwest coast of Canada lies a place called Haida Gwaii: “Islands of the People” in the language of the ancestral Haida whose presence here spans millennia. Wild and windswept, this isolated archipelago of more than 200 islands is one of the richest biological and cultural sites in North America. From a deluxe sailboat, explore ancient temperate rain forest, a vibrant intertidal zone, and a human heritage dating back 13,000 years. Sandy beaches edge rockbound shorelines where sea lions haul out and whales spout offshore. Old-growth cedars, hemlocks and Sitka spruce pierce the silver underbelly of the clouds. Old totem poles also rise skyward from abandoned Haida villages sinking into the moss, while new ones emerge from the hands of modern-day carvers.

A RARE JOURNEY INTO ANCIENT NATURE & CULTURE

Our naturalist Expedition Leader interprets eons of evolution in a remote archipelago that’s a biodiversity hotspot, home to numerous species found nowhere else

EXPLORE THE MARINE WILDERNESS ABOARD A DELUXE SAILBOAT

Discover the wonders of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, a UNESCO World Heritage area protecting fragile ecological and cultural sites

LOOK FOR ABUNDANT WILDLIFE AT SEA & ASHORE

Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia / Sandspit, Haida Gwaii

Day 2: Skidegate Landing / Haida Heritage Center / Moresby Island—

Board Sailboat

Days 3–9: Exploring Nature & Culture in the Marine Wilderness of Haida Gwaii

Day 10: Moresby Camp—Disembark / Sandspit / Vancouver / Depart

10 Days / May–Jul

2024 Price: $10995-$13195

Internal Airfare: $784

Limited to 12 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/haida-gwaii

Vancouver Scout for humpback whales, orcas, Steller sea lions, puffins, bald eagles, black bears, otters, and a variety of marine life in some of world’s richest intertidal zones

S/V Island Solitude, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. Photo by Chris Wheeler.

HAIDA GWAII

SGang Gwaay

Sandspit

Skidegate Hotspring Island Burnaby Narrows

SPIRIT BEARS, HUMPBACKS &

WILDLIFE OF BC

Explore Canada’s Inside Passage & Great Bear Rainforest Aboard a Private Sailboat

In the remote valleys of the Coast Range on Canada’s far western edge, the planet’s oldest and tallest trees rise along salmon-studded rivers that rush to the Pacific. Thousand-year-old cedars and Sitka spruce soaring 350 feet into the rain clouds provide shelter for the pale spirit bear of Native legend. Just a few hundred of these rarely seen bears live in this isolated wilderness, and we go in search of them with local Gitga’at guides, First Nations people who have lived among them for millennia. Here, too, are grizzlies and wolves, and bald eagles nest atop ancient conifers while deer and elk browse the undergrowth. Humpback whales and porpoises ply the jade-green fjords. We join them as we sail a maze of inlets in British Columbia’s Inside Passage—a wilderness voyage into the Great Bear Rainforest, one of Earth’s most magnificent, pristine and at-risk natural realms.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS VIA PRIVATE YACHT

Aboard our privately chartered sailboat, explore remote reaches of the world’s largest remaining tract of virgin temperate rain forest, which blankets the Coast Range

SEE MORE WILDLIFE WITH EXPERT GUIDES

Look for prolific marine life, grizzlies and black bears, and search the Great Bear Rainforest for the mystical spirit bear with an Indigenous Gitga’at guide

HUMPBACK

WHALES AT CLOSE RANGE

Watch humpback whales feed and breach as we weave through the sheltered waters of some of the most pristine coastal wilderness on Earth

Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia / Terrace / Kitimat

Days 2 & 3: Kitimat—Board Sailboat / Great Bear Rainforest

Days 4–6: Princess Royal Island—Spirit Bear Conservancy

Days 7 & 8: Fiordland Conservancy

Day 9: Bella Bella—Disembark / Vancouver / Depart

9 Days / Sep–Oct

2024 Price: $10995-$12195

Internal Airfare: $784

Limited to 12 Travelers

Make It Private

Some trips run in the reverse direction of the itinerary shown.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/spirit-bears

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Spirit bear, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia. Photo by Shane McDermott.

Vancouver

Kitimat

Terrace

Bella Bella

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

U.S. NATIONAL PARKS

Wallace Stegner called our national parks “America’s best idea,” and we agree. Some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes are found in the U.S., whether you’re gaping over the edge of the Grand Canyon, greeting the sun’s first rays atop Acadia’s Cadillac Mountain, or craning your neck to see the top of El Capitan in Yosemite. Our national parks are more popular than ever, though, and that’s why we take pains to offer an experience that’s different from what you’ll get with other companies or on your own. Our itineraries maximize quieter nature and wildlife encounters. Our Expedition Leaders have insider knowledge, sharing secret trails and overlooks. From revealing the best wildlife spots to coveted stays at historic park lodges, we get you closer to all you’ve come to experience. With us, you’ll discover the country’s “best idea” in the best way.

HIDDEN YELLOWSTONE & GRAND TETON

SAFARI

An Intimate, Expertly Guided Encounter with Iconic Western Wildlife & Landscapes

When President Theodore Roosevelt encountered Yellowstone’s wondrous geology and abundant animals during a visit to America’s first national park in 1903, he proclaimed it “absolutely unique in the world.” Embracing natural beauty as a shared asset, he championed the idea of national parks, building a priceless legacy for generations to follow. In the northwest corner of Wyoming, two of America’s most treasured parks offer scenic grandeur and prolific wildlife unparalleled in the Lower 48, with outstanding opportunities for nature photography. This classic small-group safari through Yellowstone and the Tetons takes us into the domain of elk and bison, moose, bighorn sheep, coyotes, foxes, bald eagles and, of course, black bears, grizzlies and wolves. From plains to peaks, Yellowstone Country still works strong magic.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE FACILITATES EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

Discover wildlife spots most tourists miss, plus other surprises revealed by our naturalist Expedition Leaders who know Yellowstone Country intimately

Our custom-designed North American Safari Trucks and 4x4 Adventure Cruisers have a window seat for all guests to survey the scenic landscapes and spot more wildlife

CUSTOM SAFARI VEHICLES FOR WILDLIFE VIEWING

Take a mellow raft trip through Jackson Hole beneath the spires of the Grand Tetons as we scout for elk, moose, otters, and eagles flying overhead

SCENIC FLOAT ON THE SNAKE RIVER

Bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

WYOMING

Day 1: Jackson, Wyoming

Day 2: Grand Teton National Park—Scenic Float Trip

Day 3: Oxbow Bend / Yellowstone National Park—Old Faithful

Day 4: Hayden Valley / Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone / Lamar Valley / Gardiner

Day 5: Lamar Valley Wolf Tracking & Wildlife Safari

Day 6: Lamar Valley / Mammoth Hot Springs / Paradise Valley / Bozeman

Day 7: Bozeman / Depart

7 Days / May–Oct

2024 Price: $6995-$7195

Limited to 13 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/yellowstone-teton

NAT HAB’S NORTH AMERICAN SAFARI VEHICLES

The quality of your vehicle is key when you’re exploring America’s national parks, and Nat Hab delivers, with two custom styles for exploring. Our 4x4 Adventure Cruisers, with large, cushy seats, get you where buses can’t go. We’ve also turned Mercedes Sprinters into specialty safari trucks, with three double-wide pop-top roof hatches for 360° views on the landscape and wildlife. In all vehicles, every guest gets a window seat and plenty of room for personal gear including camera equipment. Learn More: nathab.com/us-parks

MONTANA Gardiner Paradise Valley

Bozeman

Grand Teton Jackson

Lamar Valley Yellowstone

Mammoth Hot Springs

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.

TRACK WOLVES WITH EXPERT GUIDES

Alongside our naturalist Expedition Leaders and scientist researchers, search for wolves in Yellowstone’s remote Northern Range—the best place on Earth to find them

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 against the snowy backdrop

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 Teton spires

VIEW ELK FROM A HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH IN THE TETONS

Gray wolves, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Photo by Stan Tekiela.

Day 1: Jackson, Wyoming

Day 2: Jackson Hole—National Elk Refuge

Day 3: Grand Teton National Park / Yellowstone National Park—Snowcoach

Tour to Old Faithful

Day 4: Mammoth Hot Springs / Northern Range Wolf Tracking / Gardiner

Day 5: Northern Range & Lamar Valley Wolf Safari / Gardiner

Day 6: Lamar Valley Wolf Tracking / Paradise Valley / Bozeman

Day 7: Bozeman / Depart

7 or 8 Days / Dec–Mar

2024 Price: $6995-$7195

Limited to 13 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/wolf-safari

WYOMING

YELLOWSTONE WOLVES & WILDLIFE

No one takes you deeper into the silent winter heart of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons than on our comprehensive winter photo expedition. Spend three days tracking wolves in the Northern Range and Lamar Valley, capture shots of ice-crusted bison, and shoot snowy landscapes from a chartered helicopter.

11 Days / Jan–Feb / From $13995 / 10 Travelers

Learn More: nathab.com/wolves-photo

MONTANA Gardiner

Bozeman

Grand Teton Jackson

Lamar Valley Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone

YELLOWSTONE WOLF QUEST

ADVENTURE

An Immersive Wolf-Tracking Expedition into Yellowstone’s Remote Northern Range

You’ll find no better chance to search for wolves in the wild than on this rare immersion in their native realm. Our wolf and wildlife photography intensive spends four full days in Yellowstone’s famed Lamar Valley and Northern Range, the best spot on Earth for tracking wolf packs living freely in their natural environment. Though wolves are highly elusive and almost always seen at a distance, the wide-open expanse of these remote grasslands offers the best prospects for sighting them, especially against the white backdrop of winter. Through the relationships we have cultivated with local scientists, wolf researchers and renowned wildlife photographers, we are able to offer this exceptional experience for a few privileged guests keen for an encounter with Canis lupus. Other wildlife, which we’re sure to come across, is a highlight as well, including shaggy bison with ice-crusted coats.

AN INTENSIVE WOLF IMMERSION

Four full days of wolf tracking in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley—you won’t find a more in-depth opportunity to search for and focus on wild wolves

DIVERSE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

Wolf habitat runs dense with Yellowstone’s legendary wildlife—capture images of bison, elk, moose, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and other winter denizens

ENHANCED WITH LOCAL EXPERTISE

A local wildlife photographer, an award-winning filmmaker and wolf biologists share their expertise in exclusive private engagements

Day 1: Bozeman, Montana

Day 2: Paradise Valley / Yellowstone National Park—Mammoth

Hot Springs / Wolf Tracking / Cooke City

Day 3: Wolf Tracking / Hartman Gallery Visit

Day 4: Lamar Valley Wolf Watching

Day 5: Wolf Tracking / Cinematographer Visit

Day 6: Blacktail Plateau / Bozeman

Day 7: Bozeman / Depart

7 Days / Mar & Nov

2024 Price: $6995-$7195

Limited to 12 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/wolf-quest

Gray wolves, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Photo by Stan Tekiela.

MAINE COASTAL

EXPLORER

An Autumn Discovery of Maritime Maine & Acadia National Park

The farthest-flung of the New England states, Maine has a wild character all its own. The sun rises in the U.S. here first, gleaming gold over the Atlantic Ocean to delight early risers atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. Maine’s crenellated coastline covers 3,478 miles—more than California’s—and that’s not counting its 4,600 islands offshore. To explore it properly, it’s essential to slow down, weaving in and out of its long, narrow peninsulas, indented coves and rocky headlands guarded by historic lighthouses. Wander trails through hardwood forests, nature reserves and wildlife habitat protected by robust land trusts committed to conservation. Sail from picturesque harbors on our chartered schooner and lobster boat. This is where Maine’s magic lies—in a deliberate, up-close encounter with its natural features. Join us Down East for a classic New England idyll—Nat Hab style!

DISCOVER THE MAINE COAST ON PRIVATE EXCURSIONS

Savor classic coastal highlights during Maine’s most colorful season, including a private schooner sail in Penobscot Bay and a chartered boat trip to Isle au Haut

RETREAT TO PEACEFUL, LESS-VISITED DEER ISLE

Spend two nights at a 18th-century inn on quiet, out-of-the-way Deer Isle, and explore some of the island’s dozen nature preserves and protected wild beaches

EXPLORE ACADIA NATIONAL PARK BY LAND & SEA

Survey Acadia’s granite highlands, ocean vistas and hardwood forests, including sunrise atop Cadillac Mountain and a private lobster boat cruise around Mt. Desert Island

Day 1: Bangor, Maine

Day 2: Rockland—Sail, Power & Steam Museum /

Owls Head Lighthouse / Camden

Day 3: Private Schooner Sail / Beech Hill Preserve

Day 4: Penobscot Bay / Deer Isle

Day 5: Deer Isle / Private Cruise to Isle au Haut

Day 6: Acadia National Park / Bar Harbor

Day 7: Acadia—Cadillac Mountain Sunrise / Private Lobster Boat Cruise

Day 8: Bar Harbor / Bangor / Depart

8 Days / Sep–Oct

2024 Price: $6995-$7195

Limited to 14 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/maine

Acadia National Park, Maine.

Photo by Danita Delimont.

Bangor

GRAND CANYON,

BRYCE & ZION

Iconic Vistas & Magical Light—Journey into the Red Rock Wonders of the American Southwest

Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, searching the shadowy depths for the silver ribbon of the Colorado River thousands of feet below, we are overcome by wonder at our own tiny instant in geological history. The canyon’s sedimentary layers, stacked more than a mile thick, are a calendar for the millennia, formed by the erosive power of water and wind over eons. While this region is known as Red Rock Country, the canyon walls glow gold, rose, rust and violet, ever-changing as the high desert light works its magic for photographers seeking coveted shots. No less moving are neighboring Bryce and Zion, whose pink pinnacles and soaring sandstone ramparts round out this trio of famed Southwest national parks. Explore highlights and hidden corners of all three on this classic Western nature adventure, guided by natural history experts.

EXPLORE THE GRAND CANYON WITH AN EXPERT NATURALIST

Gaze into the multihued layers of the Grand Canyon from less-visited overlooks, as our Expedition Leader unveils millennia of fascinating natural history

FLY OVER BRYCE CANYON BY HELICOPTER

Witness the geological drama of Bryce and Zion, and get thrilling aerial photos of Bryce Canyon’s pink sandstone hoodoos on a 30-minute helicopter flight

STAY AT OPTIMALLY LOCATED LODGES

Enjoy coveted stays at special lodgings replete with history, Old West atmosphere and exceptional proximity to nature, outdoor adventure and national park highlights

Zion National Park, Utah. Photo by Nat Hab guest Bob Anthony.

Day 1: St. George, Utah

Days 2 & 3: Bryce Canyon National Park—Scenic Helicopter Flight

Days 4 & 5: Zion National Park

Days 6 & 7: Grand Canyon National Park—North Rim Day 8: St. George / Depart

8 Days / May–Jun & Sep–Oct

2024 Price: $6995

Limited to 13 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/canyons

OUR NATIONAL PARK EXPEDITION LEADERS

Why take a guided tour to a U.S. national park?

Because Nat Hab’s Expedition Leaders make your experience so much richer, easier and more meaningful than doing it on your own. With their extensive knowledge of natural history, regional geography, wildlife patterns, secret spots and local experts, you’ll have access to places and people you wouldn’t otherwise. You’ll see more. You’ll learn more. And you’ll have a better time!

Learn More: nathab.com/guides

St. George

Bryce Canyon UTAH Zion Grand Canyon

AN INTERNATIONAL TREASURE GLACIER & WATERTON

Discover the Scenic Splendors & Alpine Heights of Two Neighboring National Parks

When naturalist John Muir visited Glacier in 1901, he wrote, “Get off the tracks at Belton Station [now West Glacier] and in a few minutes you will find yourself in the midst of what you are sure to say is the best care-killing scenery on the continent.” Muir’s words are still valid today in this beguiling landscape of peaks, meadows, wildflowers and meltwater lakes fed by rills tumbling down off the park’s namesake ice shelves. Subalpine forests and high rocky ramparts are home to grizzly bears, mountain goats, elk and more. Survey the wonders on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and discover hidden corners with our guides who know this terrain intimately. This rare small-group foray into Glacier—plus Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park, which shares a border and an ecosystem—will refresh and energize contemporary spirits just as it did a century ago.

TWO GRAND PARKS ON ONE INTERNATIONAL ITINERARY

Join

and Canada’s Waterton Lakes

STAY AT OPTIMALLY LOCATED LODGES IN THE PARKS

Enjoy special lodgings replete with history, Old West atmosphere and exceptional proximity to wild nature, including Many Glacier Hotel on Swiftcurrent Lake

NO MORE THAN SEVEN GUESTS PER VEHICLE

Traveling with two Expedition Leaders allows us to divide our small group even further, for varied hikes and intimate wildlife encounters larger groups can’t access

Grinnell Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana. Photo by Tomasz Wozniak.

ALBERTA

Day 1: Kalispell, Montana

Day 2: Scenic Float / Going-to-the-Sun Road / Lake McDonald

Days 3 & 4: Logan Pass / Many Glacier

Days 5 & 6: Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta

Day 7: Glacier National Park, Montana—Private Red Bus Tour / East Glacier

Day 8: Badger-Two Medicine / Boat Cruise on Two Medicine Lake

Day 9: Kalispell / Depart

Many Glacier

Lake McDonald

Waterton Lakes Whitefish

MONTANA Kalispell

Two Medicine Valley

9 Days / Jun–Sep

2024 Price: $8695-$8895

Limited to 12 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/glacier

AN INSIDER’S JOURNEY INTO YOSEMITE

Discover the Lofty Grandeur of California’s Crown Jewel with Expert Naturalist Guides

Yosemite’s granite cathedrals, roaring waterfalls and ancient sequoia groves inspired early conservationists to protect its wonders for all time. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Land Grant, the first national act to conserve an American landscape for public enjoyment. In 1901, the Sierra Club’s first outing was a hike from Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows. The club was integral in lobbying for the protection of these grand landscapes in a national park. Experience Yosemite’s enduring marvels as we retrace that early journey and more, viewing the edifice of Half Dome and the 3,000-foot wall of El Capitan, flower-strewn alpine heights, and the silver ribbon of the Merced River, inspiring so many painters. In the Mariposa Grove, stand among the largest trees on Earth, and discover hidden spots most visitors miss.

A RICHER ENCOUNTER WITH YOSEMITE

In our small group, with flexibility to rise early, linger later and tap our naturalist guides’ insider knowledge, you’ll have a more meaningful experience

STAY IN COVETED PARK LODGINGS

It can be next to impossible to get Yosemite’s most indemand hotels on your own—count on us to get you inside the park with immediate access to all the highlights

SUNRISE CANOEING ON MONO LAKE

Few tours cross Tioga Pass, but we also spend a night on the east side of the Sierra to watch the sunrise over Mono Lake, followed by a morning canoe ride

Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California. Photo by Ferran Traite.

YOSEMITE

Tuolumne Meadows

Yosemite Valley

Lee Vining

Tioga Pass

Mono Lake

Day 1: Fresno, California / Fish Camp

Day 2: Mariposa Grove / Wawona / Fish Camp

Day 3: Glacier Point / Yosemite Valley

Days 4 & 5: Exploring & Hiking in the Yosemite Valley

Day 6: Yosemite’s High Country / Tioga Road / Tuolumne Meadows / Lee Vining

Day 7: Mono Lake—Canoeing / Tuolumne Meadows / El Portal

Day 8: Yosemite Climbing Museum / Fresno / Depart

8 Days / Jul–Sep

2024 Price: $7495-$7695

Wawona Fish Camp

Fresno

Mariposa Grove

Limited to 14 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/yosemite

Diamond Beach, Iceland.

Photo by Mads Peter Iversen.

EUROPE

Looking for an unconventional encounter with Europe? The natural places we explore are well off the standard tourist track. Commune with whales and puffins in Iceland’s farflung Westfjords, which very few travelers reach. Go even farther to the remote east coast of Greenland and view the Greenland ice sheet from our luxury wilderness expedition camp. Find a rare slice of Old World culture on a languid kayaking journey down the Douro, Portugal’s River of Wine. By private boat, view endangered griffon vultures as we cruise the sundrenched isles of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, and hike among alpine flowers in Slovenia’s Julian Alps. In ancient highland forest in northern Scotland, look for red deer and pine marten, and wander among meadows and trout streams in England’s Cotswold Hills. In Europe, there’s plenty of natural habitat to discover!

EAST GREENLAND ARCTIC ADVENTURE

Explore Arctic Wilderness from Our Luxury Camp in View of the Greenland Ice Sheet

As technology shrinks our planet and its farthest reaches become more accessible, novel adventures are ever rarer. But that’s what you’ll find at Base Camp Greenland, our deluxe safari-style camp with a view on the Greenland ice sheet. In East Greenland, one of the most isolated places on Earth, we are immersed in raw Arctic beauty while staying in surprising comfort. Miniature wildflowers dot the tundra, and by early autumn, lowbush blueberries and crowberries ripen as dwarf birch turns gold. Whales frequent the fjord, while icebergs, spawned from massive glaciers, glitter in the late sunset light. Beneath granite peaks that tower over deep inlets, we find stunning hiking and kayaking. Nothing compares to this epic Arctic expedition on the front lines of a changing climate—and there’s no better way to experience it than from our wilderness base camp!

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO REMOTE EAST GREENLAND

Most visitors go to Greenland’s populated west side, but our focus is on the wild, virtually uninhabited and rarely visited east coast, where silence and solitude prevail

STAY AT OUR DELUXE ARCTIC SAFARI-STYLE CAMP

Enjoy exceptional comfort at our isolated wilderness camp in view of the Greenland ice sheet, monumental peaks, and whales and seals in the bay

DIVERSE

Zodiac, Sermilik Fjord, Greenland. Photo by Nat Hab guests Bill Gent & Diana Russler.

Explore fjords and islands by boat, helicopter, kayak and hikes; witness and learn about climate change among melting glaciers; and meet local Inuit people

DAILY ADVENTURES ON LAND & SEA

Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik

Day 2: Reykjavik, Iceland / Kulusuk, Greenland / Tasiilaq

Day 3: Tasiilaq—Glacier Walk & Inuit Museum

Day 4: Tasiilaq / Base Camp Greenland

Days 5–7: Base Camp Greenland—Exploring Sermilik Fjord

Day 8: Base Camp Greenland / Kulusuk

Day 9: Kulusuk / Reykjavik

Day 10: Reykjavik / Keflavik / Depart

Extensions: Iceland: Circling the Land of Fire & Ice

10 Days / July & Aug

2024 Price: $12995-$13295

Internal Airfare: $1998

Limited to 13 Travelers

GREENLAND

Base Camp Greenland ICELAND

Tasiilaq Kulusuk

Keflavik Reykjavik

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/greenland

A RARE CHANCE TO EXPLORE REMOTE EAST GREENLAND

The vast majority of visitors to Greenland remain on its west side, the primary locus of government, commerce and population. East Greenland is very different—utterly remote, virtually uninhabited, and stunningly wild. Naturally, that’s where we chose to locate Base Camp Greenland. Here on Sermilik Fjord, in view of the Greenland ice sheet, watch seals bob and whales cruise the bay as we explore a constantly shifting world of ice, in total solitude. Learn More: nathab.com/greenland

BASE CAMP GREENLAND NAT

Base Camp Greenland offers an exclusive refuge in the Arctic for Nat Hab guests alone who enjoy rustic luxury surrounded by icebound wilderness. Although it’s located in one of the most remote places on the planet, the camp provides a host of amenities usually reserved for far more civilized locales. Guests stay in eight tent cabins housing two persons each, with twin beds outfitted with warm comforters and pillows, a sitting bench, carpet runner, hanging clothing storage, and an en suite odorless dry toilet and washbasin. Built of heavy-duty vinyl on raised platforms, each cabin has a private veranda with a view of the bay and the Greenland ice sheet in the distance. Spacious cabin interiors are warmed by an individual heater, and hot showers are available in a separate bathhouse segregated by gender.

Learn More: nathab.com/greenland-camp

LOCATION: Sermilik Fjord, East Greenland

Nat Hab’s Base Camp Greenland, Sermilik Fjord, Greenland.

Photo by Nat Hab guests Bill Gent & Diana Russler.

CIRCLING THE LAND OF FIRE & ICE ICELAND

A Full Loop Around a Nordic Realm of Waterfalls, Glaciers, Geysers & Volcanoes

Iceland is a small island nation on the edge of the Arctic Circle, but few countries are bigger on natural wonders. Glaciers and geysers, hot springs and waterfalls, basalt pillars and black sand beaches, frigid fjords and fields of lava…Iceland has all these and more, and our expedition showcases the full array of its striking contrasts. Uninhabited until the island was settled by Norse Vikings in the 9th century, Iceland today is one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe. Along its shores, we’re outnumbered by whales, seals and puffins, which we scout out on private boat excursions. Inland, walk atop raw terrain born of fiery volcanoes and carved by glaciers. Here where the North American and Eurasian plates meet, geothermal forces create a dynamic and dramatic landscape—an experience of pure nature at its most powerful.

AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING ITINERARY

Make a complete circle around Iceland by private mini bus, chartered plane, boat and 4x4—you won’t find a more thorough immersion in Icelandic nature

A RARE VISIT TO THE REMOTE WESTFJORDS

Explore less-visited areas including the far-flung Westfjords, with a private boat cruise to see whales and a seasonal summer puffin colony

EXPLORE A VOLCANO BY SUPER JEEP

Experience Iceland’s volcanic features, from Lake Myvatn and its intriguing lava formations to a Super Jeep tour to Askja caldera and Viti crater

Puffin, Vigur Island, Iceland. Photo by Rafn Sigrbjornsunsson.

Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik

Day 2: South Shore—Lava Center / Waterfalls / Vik

Day 3: Skaftafell—Glacier Walk or Park Hike / Private Zodiac Tour of Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Day 4: Djupivogur / Vallanes Farm / Modrudalur

Day 5: Askja Caldera Private Super Jeep Tour / Modrudalur

Day 6: Dettifoss / Hverarond / Lake Myvatn

Day 7: Myvatn on Horseback / Godafoss / Chartered Flight to Isafjordur

11 Days / Jul–Sep

2024 Price: $14695

Internal Airfare: $1297

Limited to 11 Travelers

Day 8: Exploring the Westfjords—Private Super Jeep 4x4 Excursion

Day 9: Vigur Island—Private Whale Watching Excursion

Day 10: Hornstrandir Nature Reserve / Isafjordur / Reykjavik

Day 11: Reykjavik / Keflavik / Depart

Extensions: East Greenland Arctic Adventure

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/iceland

Isafjordur

Askja Akureyri

ICELAND

Reykjavik

Myvatn Modrudalur

ICELAND FULL CIRCLE

Keflavik

Skaftafell

Djupivogur Vik

Fjallsarlon

This is no ordinary Iceland photo tour! Led by our Expedition Leader who is a professional photographer and instructor, this high-level photography adventure gets you farther and deeper into Iceland’s stunning natural settings than any other offering out there.

15 Days / Jul / From $19895 (+air) / 9 Travelers Learn More: nathab.com/iceland-photo

EXPLORING ENGLISH NATURE THE COTSWOLDS

Exclusive Access to Highlights & Hidden Corners of Britain’s Classic Countryside

Sometimes, nature travel is more refined than rugged. That’s true of our rural sojourn in the Cotswold Hills—it’s filled with wild discoveries, yet decidedly genteel. On walks through ancient beech forest and wildflower meadows, along hedgerows and trout-filled streams, an idyllic tableau of traditional England awaits. Our focus is on native habitats, artisan agriculture and conservation in Britain’s largest designated National Landscape. Explore hidden byways and unspoiled villages, with private tours of lavish gardens, picnic lunches, and pints at local pubs that date back centuries. Enjoy exclusive access to Woodchester Mansion, Hidcote Gardens and Highgrove House, the royal estate of King Charles III. In the evenings, Britain’s finest country house hotels provide a luxurious retreat, renowned for historic architecture, bucolic settings and sustainable farm-to-table fare.

NATURE & CONSERVATION OFF THE TYPICAL TRACK

Wander scenic footpaths through Britain’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, protecting ancient habitats, native wildlife, globally significant wetlands and rewilded farmlands

UNSPOILED RURAL VILLAGES & LANDSCAPES

Explore picture-postcard villages, and stay at luxury inns and manor houses steeped in history and surrounded by gardens, wildflower meadows, rivers and woodlands

PRIVATE TOURS & SPECIAL ACCESS

Tap our local connections for exclusive experiences at grand estates and behind-the-scenes tours of lavish gardens, organic farms and artisan food producers

The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Peter Ramsden.

Day 1: Oxford, United Kingdom—City Tour / Minster Lovell

Day 2: Windrush Valley Walk / Chimney Meadows National Nature Reserve

Day 3: Bibury Trout Farm / Chedworth Roman Villa / Tetbury / Falconry Experience

Day 4: Dawn Chorus Walk / Highgrove House—Private Garden Tour / Coaley Peak / Woodchester Estate Private Tour

Day 5: Slimbridge Wetland Center / Picnic Canal Cruise / Painswick

Rococo Garden / Upper Slaughter

Day 6: Honeydale Farm / The Slaughters Walk / Bourton-on-the-Water

Day 7: Classic Cotswolds Walk to Broadway / Hidcote Gardens

Day 8: Upper Slaughter / London / Depart

Extensions: Scotland’s Wild Highlands & Islands

8 Days / Apr–Sep

2024 Price: $9895–$10195

Limited to 12 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/cotswolds

WWF IN ACTION

England is home to the majority of the world’s chalk streams, crucial sources of clean water and havens for wildlife. However, 77% are failing to meet “good ecological status” as humans increase their water use. WWF is working with governments, businesses and communities to protect and restore these vital ecosystems.

Learn More: wwf.travel/cotswolds

HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS SCOTLAND’S WILD

Explore Rugged Coast, Ancient Forest & Wild Moors in Britain’s Last Great Wilderness

Scotland has long held a wild allure in Britain. Its heather-clad Highlands and far-flung Western Isles have drawn adventurous travelers for millennia. In summer, days stretch toward nearly perpetual light, nurturing a flurry of life in the Hebrides Islands off Scotland’s northwest coast. Millions of seabirds nest in some of the largest rookeries in the world, while whales, seals and dolphins feed in clear Atlantic waters warmed by the Gulf Stream. Exploring the coves and cliffs of the Outer Hebrides, we also find remnants of ancient human presence, from Iron Age stone forts to embellished Celtic crosses. Inland, search for wildlife in the boreal forest and moors of the rugged Highlands, hoping to spy red deer, badger, pine marten, or a glimpse of the rare Scottish wildcat. In mystical Scotland, the wild still reigns in Europe!

EXPLORE THE WILDER SIDE OF SCOTLAND

Discover Scottish nature and wildlife with expert naturalist guides—look for red deer, pine marten, river otters and sea eagles, and observe native reforestation work

SEE ABUNDANT MARINE LIFE ON PRIVATE BOAT TRIPS

View thriving seabird colonies in the Outer Hebrides, and cruise among prolific marine life, including dolphins and whales, along the Isle of Harris and Cromarty Firth

RIDE THE JACOBITE STEAM TRAIN THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS

Enjoy first-class passage on this stunning 42-mile rail journey through glens, lochs and Britain’s highest mountains, crossing the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct

The Jacobite train on Glenfinnan Viaduct, Inverness-shire, Scotland.

Photo by Janneke Timmerman.

Callanish Standing Stones

Outer Hebrides

Shiant Isles

Cromarty Firth

Isle of Skye Contin Inverness

Glen Shiel

SCOTLAND

Day 1: Inverness, Scotland / Contin

Day 2: Black Isle / Private Cruise in Cromarty Firth

Day 3: Highlands Traverse via Loch Ness to Glen Shiel

Day 4: Jacobite Train / Private Highlands Boat Cruise

Day 5: Isle of Skye / Harris

Day 6: Harris / Private Shiant Isles Seabird Cruise

Day 7: Lewis—Callanish Standing Stones / Contin

Day 8: Canoeing / Traditional Gaelic Ceilidh

Day 9: Inverness / Depart

Extension: The Cotswolds: Exploring English Nature

9 Days / May–Oct

2024 Price: $10895-$11195

Limited to 12 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/scotland

WILD NATURE OF CROATIA & SLOVENIA

A Less-Traveled Journey to the Adriatic Coast & Europe’s Easternmost Alps

Discover little-known corners of Europe on an intimate nature journey through two diverse Balkan countries. The Dinaric and Julian Alps rise above rugged seacoast and glacier-carved lakes, their karst expanse riddled with caves, gorges, waterfalls and crystalline rivers. Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, speckled with a thousand islands and reefs, offers idyllic Mediterranean scenery. On a private boat cruise, view a large colony of rare griffon vultures on the island of Cres, and admire rocky headlands, turquoise bays and red-roofed villages that cascade to the sea. In Slovenia, wander mountain trails among flowers and alpine wildlife like chamois, ibex and red deer. Cultural heritage is a rich part of this trip, too, as we visit ancient Roman sites and traditional farms continuing sustainable artisan production of wine, honey and cheese.

DISCOVER THE RUGGED DINARIC & JULIAN ALPS

Explore this dramatic limestone wonderland, an unspoiled mountain region where wildflowers and butterflies abound—including Plitvice Lakes National Park

VISIT A GRIFFON VULTURE RESERVE IN CROATIA

On a private boat cruise among less-visited isles off the Dalmatian Coast, visit a reserve protecting endangered griffon vultures on the island of Cres

EXPLORE THE ALPINE HEIGHTS OF TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK

Ride a cable car to the top of Slovenia’s highest peaks to wander alpine trails and admire turquoise Lake Bohinj, cradled in a glacial valley far below

Day 1: Zadar, Croatia—Historic City Tour

Day 2: Plitvice Lakes National Park / Zadar

Day 3: Nin Saltworks / Paklenica National Park / Pag

Day 4: North Velebit National Park—Via Dinarica Hiking / Opatija

Day 5: Cres Island—Private Boat Tour to Griffon Reserve

Day 6: Hum / Truffle Hunting / Istrian Wine Tasting / Buzet

Day 7: Slovenia—Pokljuka Plateau / Bee Farm / Bled

Day 8: Triglav National Park / Organic Cheese Farm / Mostnica Gorge

Day 9: Bled / Ljubljana / Depart

9 Days / Jun–Sep

2024 Price: $8495-$8695

Limited to 12 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/croatia

Lake Bled, Slovenia.

PADDLING PORTUGAL’S RIVER OF WINE

Kayak the Douro River by Day & Feast at Classic Vineyard Estates by Night

Savor Portuguese nature, culture and cuisine on a Dionysian paddling odyssey through romantic wine country—a unique adventure that is ours alone! We’ve tapped our years of connections with the families of the Douro Valley to offer this rare personal encounter with Old World Europe. The sun glints on the glassy surface of the Douro as we dip our paddles, gliding through northern Portugal’s Port wine district. Hawks circle overhead between rugged mountains terraced with ancient vineyards. Tranquil mornings on the river give way to afternoon hikes in hillside orchards and festive evenings at centuries-old quintas, the wine estates of the Douro Valley. Within these hospitable family-run inns, share warm revelry with our hosts, and enjoy an inside view on contemporary rural life in Portugal. As our hosts say, “A sua saude”—To your health!

A RARE SLICE OF OLD WORLD EUROPE

Revel in the Douro Valley’s sunshine, nature, history and hospitality in a little-traveled corner of traditional Europe few get to see

AUTHENTIC INNS, LOCAL FOOD & WINE

Overnight in luxurious inns on vineyard estates, joining host families for indulgent repasts of classic Portuguese food and wine

DOURO INTERNATIONAL NATURAL PARK

Fall departures paddle through this protected wild terrain with Portugal on one bank and Spain on the other, home to raptors, wild boar and elusive wolves

Day 1: Porto, Portugal

Day 2: Pocinho / Felgar—Casa de Santa Cruz

Day 3: Kayaking the Douro—Douro International Natural Park

Day 4: Barca d’Alva—Kayaking the Douro / Vila Nova de Foz Coa—Casa do Rio

Day 5: Coa Museum & Archaeological Park / Angel’s Chapel of Sao Gabriel

Day 6: Paddle to Pocinho / Quinta das Mos / Bairro do Casal

Day 7: Ferradosa / Paddle to Foz do Tua—Casal de Loivos

Day 8: Paddle to Pinhao / Porto

Day 9: Porto / Depart

9 Days / Jun & Aug–Oct

2024 Price: $8495-$8795

Limited to 12 Travelers

Make It Private

August-October itinerary shown. Please consult our website for the June itinerary.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/portugal

Douro River, Portugal. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Daniel Blankenheim.

PORTUGAL

Pinhao

Porto

Felgar Pocinho

Douro Int’l Park

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

There may be no nature destination on Earth as unique as the Galapagos. Isolated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the islands are home to animals found nowhere else. And they are totally nonchalant about our presence! Playful sea lions frolic in the water with us. Giant tortoises are blasé as we study their wizened faces. Bluefooted boobies look at us quizzically as we say hello to their fuzzy hatchlings. It’s as if we have discovered a menagerie from an ancient Eden. With Nat Hab’s naturalist Expedition Leaders at the helm, our Galapagos adventures immerse you more intimately in this wondrous realm, with more insight, than any other way to see the islands. Choose a yacht-based small-group trip, including those on our own privately chartered catamaran, the Natural Habitat Petrel. For the most active approach, our hiking and kayaking adventure aboard the motor catamaran Nemo III keeps you moving. And all our trips include an overnight stay at our private Tortoise Camp in the highlands of Santa Cruz.

Galapagos fur seal, Espanola, Galapagos, Ecuador.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.

THE NATURAL HABITAT EXPERIENCE CLASSIC GALAPAGOS

Our Exclusive Small-Group Nature Immersion Led by the Islands’ Most Experienced Guides

Six hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador, surrounded by open ocean, a volcanic archipelago straddles the Equator. The Galapagos Islands, forged of black lava and named for the giant tortoises that are among their most noted inhabitants, are like no other place on Earth. Home to a profuse array of unique wildlife, the islands offer an immersion in nature that feels primeval. Iguanas and blue-footed boobies share the beaches with us, unfazed by our presence. Friendly sea lions—and sometimes inquisitive porpoises—play with us in the clear turquoise water, as Galapagos penguins dart by and sea turtles glide past. Author Herman Melville, who visited the islands in 1841, shortly after Darwin’s momentous visit, called them the “Enchanted Isles”—an apt moniker for a realm that remains otherworldly, even today.

EXPLORE A DIVERSITY OF ISLANDS IN DEPTH

Our flagship itinerary is an immersive exploration of the Galapagos, with a full week aboard a privately chartered yacht carrying just 16 guests

SPEND A NIGHT AT OUR PRIVATE TORTOISE CAMP

Snorkel with sea lions, swim with turtles, sunbathe with iguanas, scout for whales, and overnight in the company of wild giant tortoises at our private camp on Santa Cruz

YOU WON’T FIND A SMALLER GROUP

Each trip is led by two Expedition Leaders—the Galapagos’ most highly trained naturalist guides—for the best guide-toguest ratio in the islands

Galapagos sea lions, Isabela, Galapagos, Ecuador. Photo by Michael S Nolan.

Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Day 2: Exploring Historic Quito

Day 3: Quito / Baltra, Galapagos Islands—Board M/C Petrel / North Seymour

Day 4: Isabela—Punta Vicente Roca / Fernandina—Punta Espinoza

Day 5: Isabela—Tagus Cove / Urbina Bay

Day 6: Isabela—Elizabeth Bay / Punta Moreno

Day 7: Isabela—Puerto Villamil / Sierra Negra Volcano

Day 8: Santa Cruz—Tortoise Breeding Center / Nat Hab’s Private Tortoise Camp

Day 9: Santa Cruz Highlands / Santa Fe

Day 10: San Cristobal—Disembark / Quito / Depart

Extensions: Machu Picchu Explorer, Amazon Lodge

10 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $7995-$12995

Internal Airfare: $562 (adult) / $412 (child)

Limited to 16 Travelers

GALAPAGOS

Quito

Santa Cruz

Isabela San Cristobal

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Western itinerary aboard the Petrel shown. Please consult our website for additional itineraries. Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/classic

GALAPAGOS WILDLIFE

Serious nature photographers will find no more gratifying encounter with the Galapagos Islands and their remarkable wildlife than this comprehensive expedition. Hit more of the islands and spend more time in the field, guided by a photography pro who knows the islands’ unique subjects intimately.

North Seymour Santa Fe

Fernandina

M/C NATURAL HABITAT PETREL

The 115-foot Natural Habitat Petrel is a motorized luxury catamaran designed for comfort, stability and style. Like its namesake, a seabird common to the Galapagos, the Petrel is elegant and swift. Eight large staterooms accommodate up to 16 guests, including two suites that can each house two parents and a child. Each cabin has a private balcony, one king or two twin beds (which can convert to a queen), ample closet storage, a desk, and an en suite bathroom. A ninth cabin provides single accommodations. The contemporary interior features a black-and-white palette accented with scarlet and gold. Chrome, leather and teak floors accentuate the modern design. Relax in the spacious air-conditioned lounge or on the open top deck featuring 360˚ views and a Jacuzzi. Enjoy fine meals in the dining room or on the aft deck. Two outdoor bars and a library round out the ship’s shared spaces.

Learn More: nathab.com/petrel

LOCATION: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Natural Habitat Petrel, Galapagos, Ecuador.

GALAPAGOS HIKING & KAYAKING ADVENTURE

Explore & Paddle at Eye Level on Our Intimate Catamaran-Based Odyssey

The Galapagos Islands are unique on Earth. In this far-flung archipelago, giant tortoises roam misty meadows. Sea lions loll, nonchalant, on pristine beaches. Iguanas bask on sun-baked lava while sea turtles, rays and reef sharks swim alongside snorkelers in aquamarine waters. Paddling this primeval paradise is a privilege few visitors get to enjoy. We pioneered kayaking in the Galapagos, and our special paddling permits allow us access to places most visitors never see. Our private deluxe catamaran whisks us between anchorages and provides a comfortable accommodation base. Each day we explore a different island—on foot, by kayak, via snorkeling, and sometimes all three—you won’t sit around on deck on this active adventure! The islands are surprisingly diverse, with new discoveries at each spot we visit.

ACTIVE ADVENTURES WITH ABUNDANT WILDLIFE

Discover the islands’ wonders as we hike, snorkel and paddle—meet sea lions, turtles, iguanas, penguins and more, all at close range

SPECIAL KAYAKING PERMITS FOR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

Our paddling permits grant extended access to places others can’t go—see marine life at eye level as we explore more remote areas

STAY AT OUR PRIVATE TORTOISE CAMP

Sleep aboard our chartered catamaran in en suite cabins, and spend a night among wild giant tortoises at our exclusive highland camp on Santa Cruz

Nat Hab guests kayaking, San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador.

Photo by Nat Hab staff member Mark Hickey.

Day 1: Quito, Ecuador

Day 2: Exploring Historic Quito

Day 3: Quito / Baltra, Galapagos Islands—Board S/C Nemo III / North Seymour

Day 4: Isla Lobos / Kicker Rock / San Cristobal—Cerro Brujo

Day 5: Española—Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez

Day 6: Floreana—Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay

Day 7: Santa Cruz—Tortuga Bay / Nat Hab’s Tortoise Camp

Day 8: Santa Cruz Highlands / Darwin Station / Santa Fe

Day 9: Bartolome / Sombrero Chino

Day 10: Mosquera / Baltra—Disembark / Quito / Depart

Extensions: Machu Picchu Explorer, Amazon Lodge

10 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $8495-$10895

Internal Airfare: $562 (adults) / $412 (children)

Limited to 15 Travelers

GALAPAGOS

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/active

SAILING CATAMARAN NEMO III

With its sporty style and nimble nature, the 75-foot Nemo III perfectly complements our Galapagos adventures. The deluxe motor-sailing catamaran features cabins with en suite bathrooms and air conditioning. Public spaces include lounge areas inside and out; a dining salon and bar; and a sundeck with Jacuzzi, lounge chairs and shade canopy. The crew attends to guests’ every need, including three freshly prepared meals each day. This small sailing vessel is ideally suited for active, eye-level exploration.

Learn More: nathab.com/active

Santa Cruz

Bartolome North Seymour Santa Fe

Española Floreana

San Cristobal

Quito

NAT HAB’S TORTOISE CAMP

In the highlands of Santa Cruz, our private Tortoise Camp is set in lush native habitat home to dozens of giant tortoises, the islands’ namesake. Although rustic, Tortoise Camp holds surprising comforts. Accommodations are in two-person permanent tents on raised platforms with large viewing windows, or in charming treehouses with real beds and cozy bedding. The four treehouses have an en suite toilet and a small sink, with showers available in a shared bathhouse about 50 yards away. The six raised tents have a small sink plus private en suite showers and flush toilets located just outside the sleeping tent. Enjoy full dinners and breakfasts prepared by the camp chef and served in the covered dining room. The adjoining sheltered lounge space offers seating in front of a crackling log fire, and a bar is available for evening drinks and socializing.

Learn More: nathab.com/tortoise-camp

LOCATION: Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands

Tortoise and treehouse at Nat Hab’s Tortoise Camp, Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.

GALAPAGOS ABOARD

Discover the Islands on a Panoramic ShipBased Adventure with Lindblad Expeditions

Like a floating safari camp, this deluxe expedition ship is your base for a thrilling in-depth encounter with the Galapagos and its prolific wildlife. Every day holds a full slate of exhilarating activities that get you wholly into nature and face to face with the creatures that make these islands so captivating. Look for sea turtles, swimming penguins and schools of tropical fish as you explore the undersea realm on daily snorkeling adventures. Hiking, kayaking and Zodiac excursions offer additional perspectives on the archipelago’s multitude of natural wonders. An underwater camera and video microscope reveal secrets of the world beneath the waves. At every turn, you’re accompanied by a cast of local experts, including an expedition leader, naturalist guides, an undersea specialist, a National Geographic-certified photography instructor and a wellness specialist.

EXPLORE THE GALAPAGOS IN JUST ONE WEEK

Tight on time? Choose a compact Galapagos itinerary that includes five nights aboard ship, visiting a new island each day

A MULTIFACETED GALAPAGOS ENCOUNTER

This action-packed voyage features varied modes of exploration on land and sea—hiking, kayaking, Zodiac excursions, undersea cameras and more

EXCEPTIONAL SHIPBOARD AMENITIES

Gain access to secluded spots only a smaller ship can provide while enjoying features like a lounge, indoor-outdoor dining, stocked bar, gym, spa and library

Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Day 2: Guayaquil / Baltra, Galapagos Islands / Embark Islander II

Days 3–6: Cruising the Galapagos Islands

Day 7: Baltra—Disembark / Guayaquil

Day 8: Guayaquil / Depart

Extension: Quito & Otavalo

8 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: From $10090

Limited to 48 Travelers

Sample itinerary shown. Actual itinerary will vary on each departure.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/islander2

The Islander II, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

Photo by David Vargas.

Isabela Santa Cruz

Fernandina Baltra

Guayaquil North Seymour Rabida

MACHU PICCHU AMAZON LODGE

& THE SACRED VALLEY EXTENSION

LEARN WITH A TOP EXPEDITION LEADER

Explore the mysteries of Machu Picchu, the ancient “Lost City of the Incas,” with your expert personal guide with you from start to finish

MEET THE PEOPLE OF THE ANDES

Wander through the ruins of Inca cities and farming terraces in the Sacred Valley, stopping for cultural encounters with Quechua locals

LUXURY LODGING WITH LOCAL CHARACTER

Stay at intimate luxury hotels and boutique inns replete with local character, from colonial splendor to traditional Andean ambience

This trip is offered weekly, beginning on Saturday and ending on Thursday. Please call 800-543-8917 to check for availability.

6 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $5795

Internal Airfare: $414

Limited to 12 Travelers

STAY AT A REMOTE JUNGLE ECOLODGE

Stay deep within the Amazon rain forest at a deluxe conservationoriented lodge, surrounded by the sounds of nature’s tropical symphony

EXPLORE THE RAIN FOREST IN DEPTH

Learn about the ecology of the rain forest and its profuse wildlife on naturalist-led excursions deep into the jungle by trail and canoe

GET A MACAW’S-EYE CANOPY VIEW

Listen for the wail of howler monkeys from the canopy tower and survey the endless treetop expanse, stretching as far as the eye can see

This extension is offered before our Galapagos adventures. Please call 800-543-8917 to check for availability.

6 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $2595

Internal Airfare: $298

Amazon Lodge Quito Coca ECUADOR

Lima Cusco Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu

PERU

Machu Picchu, Peru.

La Selva Lodge, Amazon rain forest, Ecuador.

Keel-billed toucan, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Paul Pilch.

LATIN AMERICA

From Costa Rica’s cloud forests to the vast Amazon Basin, from Andes heights to the lush tropical wetlands in the Pantanal, Latin America harbors a greater diversity of species than anywhere else on Earth. Witness millions of monarch butterflies in Mexico’s forested Central Highlands, 30-ton gray whales nurturing their young in warm Baja lagoons, and stealthy jaguars hunting caiman in Brazil. Look for soaring condors and pumas on the prowl in Patagonia. Nowhere is the keen eye and intimate knowledge of our Expedition Leaders more imperative to a nature adventure than amid this fantastic biodiversity, as we explore remote natural realms rich in wildlife and wonder.

KINGDOM OF THE MONARCHS

Witness Mexico’s Amazing Migration of Millions of Butterflies!

One of the world’s most astounding wildlife events occurs each year in the forested Central Highlands of Mexico, featuring the most delicate of creatures. As we enter a grove of fir trees on a remote mountaintop, the trunks and branches appear to be blanketed with rusty autumn leaves. A closer look reveals they’re quivering. Then, as the sun emerges from behind a cloud to warm them, hundreds of thousands of monarch butterflies take to the sky—so many that we actually hear the beating of their wings, which glow translucent orange against the blue sky. Sometimes, the monarchs float down to alight on our hats and shoulders. On special photography departures, learn to capture inspiring butterfly images, from intricate close-ups to great clouds of airborne monarchs. Experience this moving phenomenon with expert interpretation from Mexico’s premier naturalist guides.

VISIT MONARCH MIGRATION GROVES

On foot and horseback, enter the remote fir forests of Mexico’s Central Highlands, where millions of monarchs roost and breed each winter

LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF BUTTERFLY WINGS

When the sun emerges, hear the hum of gossamer butterfly wings as tens of thousands of monarchs take flight, fluttering overhead in a cloud of orange

DISCOVER THE LOCAL BENEFITS OF ECOTOURISM

Explore traditional Mexican mountain villages and visit a lively market with our Expedition Leaders, witnessing the benefits of butterfly tourism for local people.

Monarch butterflies, El Rosario Sanctuary, Mexico. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.

Day 1: Mexico City, Mexico

Day 2: Angangueo—El Rosario Sanctuary

Day 3: Angangueo—Chincua Sanctuary

Day 4: Angangueo—El Rosario Sanctuary / Valle de Bravo

Day 5: Valle de Bravo / Toluca / Mexico City

Day 6: Mexico City / Depart

6 Days / Dec–Mar

2024 Price: $4795-$4995

Limited to 16 Travelers

MEXICO

Angangueo Toluca

MICHOACAN Mexico City

Valle de Bravo

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/monarchs

WWF IN ACTION

WWF works to protect the monarch overwintering grounds in Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, helping to maintain 13 communitybased tree nurseries that restore the forest and create new sources of income for local communities. Since 2007, 18 million new native plants have led to the reforestation of 44,242 acres.

Learn More: wwf.travel/monarchs

NATURAL JEWELS OF COSTA RICA

Explore Tropical Forests, Jungle Wildlife & Two Oceans—with Private Chartered Flights

Costa Rica may be a small country wedged between two continents, but few locations in the world are bigger on nature, adventure and conservation—and no itinerary we know of shows you more of its varied wild treasures than this one. Flanked by miles of empty beaches on the Pacific and the Caribbean, Costa Rica’s interior is a lush tangle of rain forest, mist-veiled mountains, rushing rivers, active volcanoes and habitat for some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth. Within the layers of green upon green, thousands of species thrive: gigantic ferns, magenta orchids, neon-bright parrots, iridescent hummingbirds, three-toed sloths, monkeys, peccaries, agoutis, crocodiles, sea turtles, iguanas and frogs...and that’s just for starters! Amid the colors and cacophony of the tropical jungle, our senses have never been so engaged.

VIEW WILDLIFE & ARENAL VOLCANO ON PRIVATE BOAT CRUISES

By

chartered

boat, look for endangered sea turtles and abundant wildlife in Tortuguero’s jungle waterways, and view Arenal Volcano from Lake Arenal

LOOK FOR RESPLENDENT QUETZALS IN MONTEVERDE

Search for cloud forest wildlife, including rare quetzals and sloths, on a canopy skybridge walk and guided hikes with our Expedition Leaders in a private nature sanctuary

EXPLORE REMOTE CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK

Discover the hidden beauty of the little-visited Osa Peninsula as we explore pristine coastal rain forest and wild Pacific beaches—a rare inclusion!

Hanging bridges, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica.

Photo by Nat Hab guest Patrick Endres.

Day 1: San Jose, Costa Rica

Day 2: Tortuguero National Park—Private Boat Cruise

Day 3: Tortuguero—Private Boat Cruise, Hike & Rain Forest Night Walk

Day 4: Osa Peninsula—Corcovado National Park

Day 5: Exploring Corcovado National Park

Day 6: Corcovado / San Jose / Monteverde Cloud Forest

Day 7: Monteverde—Canopy Skywalk / Curi-Cancha Reserve

Day 8: Lake Arenal Private Cruise / Arenal Volcano Lodge—Rain Forest Night Walk

Day 9: Arenal Nature Walk / Hanging Bridges

Day 10: Nature Walk / Canopy Tower / Observatory Museum

Day 11: Bird Walk / San Jose / Depart

Extensions: Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer, Costa Rica & the Panama Canal

11 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $8895-$9195

Internal Airfare: $1584

Limited to 10 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/costa-rica

COSTA RICA

Corcovado

Tortuguero Monteverde San Jose

Arenal

WILDERNESS EXPLORER COSTA RICA

From Quetzals to Capuchins, Discover a Wilder Side of Costa Rica

The natural marvels of Costa Rica are in a class all their own. And so is this trip, which reveals less-discovered realms of this globally acclaimed biodiversity hotspot. From a remote rain forest lodge on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast near the Panama border to the misty slopes of the Talamanca Mountains, encounter an incredible profusion of flora and fauna in varied habitats. Keep watch for mammals, reptiles and tropical birds as we wander through jungle and cloud forest, and float a tropical river through a vast mangrove estuary. Learn about the land and its people, too: tour a fruit orchard, enjoy a home-cooked lunch on a family farm, and find inspiration in local conservation efforts that are restoring landscapes to their original native beauty. Costa Rica is full of wonders—discover them on a rare ecotourism adventure off the standard tourist track.

EXPLORE A ROUTE LESS TRAVELED

Led by our Expedition Leaders, discover Costa Rica’s less-visited south Pacific coast, an unspoiled region rarely seen by typical tourists—including a private boat cruise

ENJOY OUTSTANDING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Float the Sierpe River to spy monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas and birds, and seek resplendent quetzals in the high cloud forests of the Talamanca Mountains

STAY AT SECLUDED ECOLODGES

Stay at remote ecolodges in Costa Rica’s most tucked-away wild settings, where nature, intimacy, hospitality and local ambience prevail

Day 1: San Jose, Costa Rica

Day 2: Golfito—Private Cruise on Golfo Dulce / Tiskita Jungle Lodge

Day 3: Tiskita Jungle Lodge—Sea Turtle Hatchery

Day 4: Sierpe River Private Cruise / Finca 6 Stone Spheres

Day 5: Hacienda Baru / Bahia Ballena

Day 6: Talamanca Mountains / Savegre River

Day 7: Los Quetzales National Park

Day 8: San Jose / Depart

Extensions: Natural Jewels of Costa Rica, Costa Rica & the Panama Canal

8 Days / Nov–Mar

2024 Price: $6795-$6995

Internal Airfare: $597

Limited to 10 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/costa-rica-explorer

Resplendent quetzal, Los Quetzales National Park, Costa Rica.

COSTA RICA

Tiskita Jungle Lodge

Sierpe River

San Jose

Ballena

Los Quetzales Golfito

THE GREAT GRAY WHALES

Make Giant Friendships at Sea on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula

Each winter, hundreds of gray whales return to their traditional breeding and birthing grounds along the Pacific coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Their 6,000-mile migration from Alaska’s Bering Sea to these sheltered lagoons is the longest mammal migration on Earth. Nearly hunted to extinction in the past, these gentle leviathans have made a dramatic comeback. Friendly and engaging, they are often intrigued with humans, swimming right up to our open boats in the warm, shallow waters of San Ignacio Lagoon. We may see mothers “showing off” their babies, and our small groups frequently interact with them at close range. The whales entertain us with breaching and spy-hopping, and we sometimes observe mating behavior as well. When you come to Baja with us to see them, you’ll be forever spoiled for whale watching, because it doesn’t get any better than this!

IN-DEPTH, UP-CLOSE WHALE ENCOUNTERS

On six separate small-group skiff excursions, witness the spring finale of the gray whales’ annual migration from Alaska to the Baja Peninsula

A REMOTE WATERFRONT ECO CAMP

Overnight in solitude in private “whale cabanas” at our eco-camp on the shore of San Ignacio Lagoon, far removed from other visitors

VIZCAINO DESERT DISCOVERIES

With two naturalist Expedition Leaders, explore the saguaro-studded desert of El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, a UN-protected wilderness site

Day 1: Loreto, Mexico

Day 2: Loreto / San Ignacio Lagoon

Days 3 & 4: Whale Watching in El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve

Day 5: Whale Watching / Loreto

Day 6: Loreto / Depart

Extension: Among the Great Whales

6 Days / Feb

2024 Price: $4995-$5295

Limited to 18 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/baja

Gray whale, San Ignacio Lagoon, Mexico. Photo by Nat Hab guest Clark Searle.

BAJA CALIFORNIA

San Ignacio Lagoon

Loreto

JAGUARS & WILDLIFE OF BRAZIL’S PANTANAL

An In-Depth Foray into South America’s Grandest Wildlife Realm

While the Amazon may be better known, the Pantanal offers South America’s greatest wildlife extravaganza. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is the world’s largest seasonal floodplain, sprawling over 75,000 square miles in the heart of the continent and containing its densest concentration of wildlife. The vast mosaic of marsh and islands is home to 10 million caiman, 650 bird species and 100 different mammals, including capybara and maned wolf. The Pantanal’s freshwater wetlands support a profusion of aquatic fauna that attracts a host of larger predators, creating a huge, intricate food chain. At the top is the elegant and elusive jaguar—and our comprehensive Pantanal adventure offers the world’s best chance to see them! On foot, by boat and 4x4, explore the Pantanal’s verdant recesses on South America’s most epic wildlife safari.

WORLD’S BEST CHANCE TO VIEW JAGUARS

Alongside our naturalist Expedition Leaders, discover South America’s largest wildlife sanctuary—the best place on the planet to spot jaguars in the wild!

SEE MORE OF THE PANTANAL’S BIODIVERSITY

Explore by boat in the north, then on 4x4 safari drives and guided walks in the south—you won’t find a more varied or comprehensive Pantanal itinerary

STAY AT A RENOWNED ECOLODGE

Enjoy an exclusive stay at Caiman Ecological Refuge, our remote and secluded base to seek out the giant anteater, tapir, ocelot and hyacinth macaw

Jaguar, Porto Jofre, Pantanal, Brazil. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Frederico Tavares.

Day 1: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Day 2: Sao Paulo / Cuiaba / North Pantanal

Day 3: Exploring the North Pantanal

Day 4: North Pantanal / Porto Jofre— Jaguar Viewing by Private Boat

Days 5 & 6: Porto Jofre—Jaguar & Wildlife Viewing by Private Boat

11 Days / Jun–Oct

2024 Price: $11995-$12295

Internal Airfare: $2387

Limited to 11 Travelers

Day 7: Porto Jofre / South Pantanal—

Chartered Flight to Caiman Ecological Refuge

Days 8 & 9: Exploring the South Pantanal

Day 10: Campo Grande / Sao Paulo

Day 11: Sao Paulo / Depart

Extensions: Iguazu Falls

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/brazil

WWF IN ACTION

More than half the jaguar’s original range has been lost, while the rest has become highly fragmented due to human impact. WWF has chosen 15 priority landscapes to implement strategies to increase and stabilize jaguar populations and restore their habitat. In the Atlantic Forest, WWF is working to reconnect fragmented landscapes and move toward more harmonious human-jaguar coexistence. Learn More: wwf.travel/jaguars

BRAZIL

North Pantanal Cuiaba

Porto Jofre South Pantanal Sao Paulo Campo Grande

THE GREAT AMAZON

RIVER EXPEDITION

Explore the World’s Largest Rain Forest on a Private Voyage to the Amazon Headwaters

As the riverboat chugs its way up the chocolate-colored channel, fringed with dense rain forest, the primeval depths of the Upper Amazon beckon. Our focus is the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve at the mighty river’s headwaters, a 5-millionacre mosaic of flooded and dry forest, islands and tea-colored creeks laden with tannins. Containing some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth, it shelters the largest wildlife populations in the Amazon Basin. Explore by excursion boat and on foot, looking for pink river dolphins, monkeys, sloths, macaws and butterflies. Lagoons covered in giant lily pads teem with fish and caiman, while scores of marsh birds hunt from shore. Visit local villages, and learn about conservation challenges as we follow hundreds of miles of Amazon tributaries aboard a deluxe ship built for exploring the river system’s farthest reaches.

VOYAGE TO THE AMAZON HEADWATERS

Journey all the way to the tributary headwaters to explore the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a vast protected realm of exceptional biodiversity

CRUISE ABOARD OUR PRIVATE LUXURY RIVERBOAT

Travel in air-conditioned luxury aboard our chartered riverboat—generous en suite cabins have panoramic windows for private nature viewing

EXPLORE THE RAIN FOREST IN SEARCH OF WILDLIFE

Guided by our naturalist Expedition Leaders, scout for jungle wildlife like scarlet macaws and monk saki monkeys, and look for rare pink river dolphins

Delfin II, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru. Photo by Richard Maack.

Day 1: Lima, Peru

Day 2: Lima / Iquitos / Nauta—Board Delfin II / Cruising the Marañon River

Day 3: Pahuachiro Creek / Fundo Casual Trail / Nauta Caño Creek

Day 4: Amazon Natural Park—Canopy Walk / Yanayacu-Pucate

9 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $8495-$10395

Internal Airfare: $516

Limited to 28 Travelers

Lima

Day 5: Confluence / Ucayali River / Yarapa River / San Jose de Paranapura

Day 6: Belluda Caño Creek / Dorado River

Day 7: Pacaya River / Supay Cocha

Day 8: Ucayali River / Marañon River

Day 9: Nauta—Disembark / Iquitos / Lima / Depart

Extension: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley

Some trips run in the reverse direction of the itinerary shown.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/amazon

Marañon River

Pacaya Samiria

Iquitos Ucayali River

Nauta

DISCOVER AMAZON & MACHU PICCHU

Voyage to the Mighty River’s Headwaters & Explore the Fabled Lost City of the Incas

Aboard a luxury riverboat, cruise to the headwaters of the Amazon River for an immersion in primeval rain forest. Deep within the most biodiverse region of the Amazon Basin, explore the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, one of South America’s largest wildlife sanctuaries. It’s home to a staggering array of species, including 13 different primates, pink river dolphins, and rainbow-hued macaws—the Peruvian Amazon boasts nearly a thousand species of birds alone! West into the jungle-shrouded peaks of the Andes lies another marvel, this one of human origin: Machu Picchu, the mystical stone city built by the Incas in the 15th century, and below, the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, replete with myth and ruins. Discover it all on a diverse, seamlessly integrated adventure combining Peru’s most astounding natural and archaeological wonders.

COMBINE NATURE & CULTURE IN A SEAMLESS ITINERARY

Benefit from our optimal coordination to experience the Amazon rain forest and the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu on a single adventure

CRUISE TO THE AMAZON HEADWATERS

Search for jungle wildlife from a small luxury ship designed for exploring this legendary river of adventure, guided by expert naturalist Expedition Leaders

A PERSONALIZED TOUR OF MACHU PICCHU

There’s no hiding that Machu Picchu can be crowded, but with our small group and expert interpretation, you’ll have an in-depth and insightful private encounter

Day 1: Lima, Peru

Day 2: Cusco / Pisac

Day 3: Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Day 4: Ollantaytambo / Vistadome

Train to Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu

Day 5: Machu Picchu / Cusco

Day 6: Cusco—City Tour / Sacsayhuaman

10 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $9295-$10095

Internal Airfare: $787

Limited to 12 Travelers

Day 7: Cusco / Lima / Iquitos / Nauta—Board Delfin II

Day 8: Pacaya Samiria

National Reserve—Belluda

Caño Creek / Dorado River

Day 9: Clavero Lagoon / Yarapa River / Puerto Miguel

Day 10: Nauta—Disembark / Iquitos / Lima / Depart

Make It Private

Some trips run in the reverse direction of the itinerary shown.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/ amazon-machu-picchu

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru.

Photo by Nat Hab guest JJ Huckin. PERU

Lima

Cusco

Iquitos Pacaya Samiria Nauta

Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu

& THE SACRED VALLEY MACHU PICCHU

An In-Depth Journey into the Ancient Wonders of the Inca Civilization

High in the Peruvian Andes, the ruins of Machu Picchu rest amid knifeedged ridges and vertical slopes draped in emerald jungle. Hidden to Western explorers until 1911, when a Quechua guide led Yale historian Hiram Bingham to the site, the marvelous Inca city was mesmerizing, even in its dereliction. Built on a granite mountaintop close to the sun, its intricate architecture reveals the ingenuity of its 15th-century designers. Massive blocks of stone were cut to fit together so precisely that no mortar was necessary. The site also reflects the Incas’ extraordinary knowledge of astronomy, with many elements aligning with heavenly events such as the solstice sunrise. Far below the ruins, the Urubamba River rushes through a green gorge into the Sacred Valley. Our journey into the mysteries of Inca civilization also includes Cusco, once the gold-laden capital of the empire.

DISCOVER MACHU PICCHU IN DEPTH WITH EXPERT INSIGHT

With expert interpretation from our Expedition Leader, explore the marvels of Machu Picchu, the ancient “Lost City of the Incas,” on two immersive visits

MEET THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF THE ANDES

Wander through the ruins of Inca cities and farming terraces in the Sacred Valley, stopping for cultural encounters with local Quechua residents

RELAX IN LODGINGS REPLETE WITH LOCAL CHARACTER

Stay at intimate luxury hotels and boutique inns that exude regional character, from colonial splendor to traditional Andean ambience

Day 1: Lima, Peru

Day 2: Cusco / Pisac / Sacred Valley

Day 3: Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Day 4: Train to Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu

Day 5: Machu Picchu / Wayna Picchu / Cusco

Day 6: Sacsayhuaman / Lima / Depart

6 Days / Year-Round

2024 Price: $5795

Internal Airfare: $414

Limited to 12 Travelers

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/machu-picchu

Machu Picchu, Peru. Photo by Nat Hab guest Robert Martens.

Lima Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu

PERU

PATAGONIA WILDERNESS

& WILDLIFE EXPLORER

Peaks, Lakes, Glaciers, Pumas & Penguins on a Grand Andean Adventure

The southernmost Andes rise in spires to the sky, their sheer granite heights drawing the eye and spirit upward. Sunrise bathes the peaks in rosy alpenglow. Glaciers wind down in frozen rivers from the ice-crowned massifs, choking turquoise lakes with floating blue bergs. Patagonia has no peer on Earth when it comes to dramatic mountain landscapes. On our cross-border expedition into Chile and Argentina, look for condors, guanacos and elusive pumas on guided hikes. Puma sightings are on the increase, and we hope to get a glimpse of this stealthy hunter in Torres del Paine National Park. Patagonia’s seascapes are likewise enchanting, a maze of fjords and islands that are a playground for whales, dolphins, penguins and elephant seals. Explore and photograph diverse facets of this legendary adventure realm on an allencompassing odyssey to the bottom of South America.

TRACK PUMAS WITH OUR NATURALIST EXPEDITION LEADER

Search for pumas and guanacos from our base at EcoCamp Patagonia, backdropped by the sheer spires of Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park

CRUISE BY PRIVATE BOAT TO PERITO MORENO GLACIER

On a private cruise to the massive face of Perito Moreno Glacier, watch icebergs calve into the turquoise waters of Lago Argentino

WATCH MARINE WILDLIFE IN THE STRAIT OF MAGELLAN

Look for whales, sea lions and dolphins on a cruise in Bahia Carrera, and walk among Magellanic penguins on Isla Magdalena

Puma, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Photo by Sebastian Kennerknecht.

CHILE

ARGENTINA

Day 1: El Calafate, Argentina

Day 2: Los Glaciares National Park—Private Cruise to Perito Moreno Glacier

Day 3: Torres del Paine National Park, Chile—EcoCamp Patagonia

Days 4–6: Exploring Torres del Paine—Puma Tracking

Day 7: Rupestre Patagonia / Puerto Natales / Punta Arenas

Day 8: Bahia Carrera Wildlife Cruise

Day 9: Isla Magdalena Penguin Colony / Punta Arenas

Day 10: Punta Arenas / Depart

10 Days / Nov–Apr

2024 Price: $11795-$12095

Limited to 12 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/patagonia

Punta Arenas

Puerto Natales

El Calafate

Torres del Paine

Perito Moreno

Bahia Carrera

Isla Magdalena

ASIA & THE PACIFIC

With a rich and varied mélange of cultures, landscapes and natural treasures, Asia and the South Pacific have long held allure for travelers. From Himayalan heights to the world’s oldest tropical rain forests in Borneo and Australia, from the Great Barrier Reef to the glaciers of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, you’ll find some of world’s most entrancing wild places here. You’ll also find captivating wildlife. In the jungles of India, search for Bengal tigers, whose numbers are on the rise. Track one-horned rhinos in Nepal and regal snow leopards roaming the rocky mountainsides of Ladakh. See orangutans in Sabah, and get close to pandas at renowned research bases in China. From Cape Tribulation to Kangaroo Island, meet a host of Australia’s fascinating creatures found nowhere else. Our nature adventures across Asia and the Pacific offer myriad possibilities— and peerless rewards.

Snow leopard, Ladakh, India.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Surya Ramachandran.

TASMANIA, KANGAROO ISLAND & THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD AUSTRALIA SOUTH

A Diverse Safari Down Under—with Chartered Flights to Maximize Your Time in Nature

Southern Australia is full of dramatic landscapes, unique flora and quirky animals. From the familiar koala and ferocious Tasmanian devil to the lesser-known wombat and echidna, native wildlife abounds. Many unusual species stir to action after dark, and we seek them out at dawn and dusk. Step inside a cave to marvel at bioluminescent glowworms. Converse with researchers at the Conservation Ecology Center responding to urgent challenges facing at-risk species in the Cape Otway region. Marvel at sea stacks off the rugged Southern Ocean coast. At the secluded lodges we tuck into each night, kangaroos and Tammar wallabies may frequent your front stoop. Offshore, the isolated isles of Tasmania and Kangaroo Island boast their own endemic species, prized national parks and winemaking prowess. Discover it all on this grand survey of the wonders way down under.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH A MULTITUDE OF UNIQUE WILDLIFE

Guided by our Expedition Leaders, seek out Australia’s intriguing native species—kangaroo, koala, wallaby, platypus, echidna, pademelon, wombat and the elusive Tasmanian devil!

SIX DIVERSE NATIONAL PARKS...PLUS THE SOUTHERN OCEAN

Explore the widely varied habitats of far-south Australia in the wildlife-rich reserves of Tasmania, Kangaroo Island and Cape Otway—away from crowds

CHARTERED FLIGHTS & REMOTE LODGES IN WILD NATURE

Greatly enhancing convenience and access, we use private chartered flights, giving you more time at our distinctive ecolodges instead of airports and cities

Koala, Kangaroo Island, Australia.

Day 1: Adelaide, Australia

Day 2: Adelaide / Private Flight to Kangaroo Island

Day 3: Kangaroo Island—Hanson Bay Wildlife

Sanctuary / Flinders Chase Nat’l Park

Day 4: Kangaroo Island—Baudin Conservation

Park / Wine Tasting / Cygnet Park Sanctuary

Day 5: Private Flight to Warrnambool / Tower

Hill Wildlife Reserve / Great Ocean Road— Port Campbell Nat’l Park

Day 6: Great Ocean Road—Great Otway Nat’l Park / Private Tour of Wildlife Wonders

Sanctuary

12 Days / Oct–Mar

From $14895-$15195

Internal Airfare: $2727

Limited to 12 Travelers

Day 7: Great Ocean Road / Private Flight to Tasmania / Cradle Mountain

Day 8: Cradle Mountain–Lake St. Clair Nat’l Park / Private Tasmanian Devil Encounter

Day 9: Marakoopa Cave Private Tour / Central

Plateau Conservation Area / Derwent Valley

Day 10: Mount Field Nat’l Park / Private Paddling with Platypus

Day 11: Bonorong Wildife Sanctuary Private Tour / Hobart

Day 12: Hobart / Depart

Extension: New Zealand Nature Explorer

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/australia-south

WWF IN ACTION

Australia was hit hard by massive bushfires in the summer of 2020, with extensive loss of wildlife and habitat, and the impact will be felt for years to come. WWF-Australia has launched an ambitious forest restoration plan, Towards Two Billion Trees, designed to stop excessive clearing, protect existing trees and forests, and restore native habitat, with 2 billion new trees planted by 2030.

SAFARI ULTIMATE AUSTRALIA

From the Tropics to Tasmania, This is Australia’s Greatest Nature Extravaganza

If it’s Australia’s amazing animals you’ve come to see, you’ll find them on this grand foray into eight national parks, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and seven private wildlife sanctuaries

SEAMLESS FLIGHT CONNECTIONS TAKE YOU FARTHER, FASTER

Including private chartered flights, we get you to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Tasmania, Ikara-Flinders Ranges Outback and Kangaroo Island—on a single itinerary!

EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES AWAY FROM CROWDS

NO ONE SHOWS YOU MORE OF AUSTRALIA’S DIVERSE WILDLIFE Australia is filled with some of the world’s most intriguing creatures, many of which are found nowhere else. Dive deep with us in search of koalas and kangaroos, wombats and wallaroos, pademelon, platypus, cassowary, crocodile, quoll, echidna, goanna, bearded dragon, Tasmanian devil, and many more species whose names are as quirky as their appearance and behavior. If you’re a wildlife fanatic who wants to see it all, we’ve created a truly peerless encounter with the unique and fascinating creatures down under. Spanning the continent from top to bottom, our singular itinerary connects Australia’s most iconic nature destinations and diverse ecosystems on a seamless route facilitated by our own chartered flights. Add a host of private encounters with local naturalists, expert biologists, conservationists and Indigenous guides, and you have the most exclusive, educational and entertaining nature adventure Australia has to offer.

At every turn we’ve arranged special activities, personal visits, private tours and intimate accommodations to create the most meaningful encounters with nature and Aboriginal culture

Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, Australia.

Day 1: Cairns, Australia

Day 2: Cairns / Daintree Rainforest—Private “Dreamtime” Walk

Day 3: Daintree Nat’l Park—Private Sunrise

Cruise / Quoll Conservancy

Day 4: Exploring the Atherton Tablelands— Private Lake Barrine Cruise

Day 5: Atherton Tablelands / Cairns / Brisbane / Margate

Days 6-8: Lady Elliot Island—Great Barrier Reef

Day 9: Lady Elliot Island / Margate

Day 10: Brisbane / Hobart / Bonorong Wildlife

Sanctuary Private Tour & Dinner

Day 11: Hobart / Private Cruise to Maria

Island / Truffle Lodge

Day 12: Mount Field Nat’l Park / Private Paddling with Platypus

21 Days / Mar & Oct–Nov

2024 Price: $26895-$27195

Internal Airfare: $3838

Limited to 12 Travelers

Day 13: Central Plateau Conservation

Area / Marakoopa Cave Private Tour / Cradle

Mountain Nat’l Park

Day 14: Cradle Mountain–Lake St. Clair Nat’l Park / Private Tasmanian Devil Encounter

Day 15: Cradle Mountain / Private Flight to Hawker / Ikara-Flinders Ranges Nat’l Park

Days 16 & 17: Exploring the Outback in IkaraFlinders Ranges

Day 18: Australian Outback / Private Flight to Kangaroo Island

Day 19: Kangaroo Island—Flinders Chase Nat’l Park

Day 20: Kangaroo Island—Pennington Bay / Baudin Conservation Park / Wine Tasting

Day 21: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide / Depart

Extension: New Zealand Nature Explorer

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/ultimate-australia

Hobart Maria Island Mt Field

Cradle Mt

Outback

NATURE EXPLORER NEW ZEALAND

A Small-Group Immersion in the Scenic Splendors of New Zealand’s South Island

Among travelers who covet spectacular natural scenery, New Zealand is legendary. Our focus is the South Island, a land of topographic extremes, from seaside rain forests and sapphire lakes to ice-crowned peaks, active glaciers and frigid fjords. On a dramatic itinerary that winds from alpine heights to Pacific shores, we are immersed in nature at its showiest. Explore ice-crowned peaks and lush gorges in Fiordland National Park, hike on remote Mou Waho Island in Lake Wanaka, and walk among towering ferns to wild Monro Beach. Within these diverse landscapes, we find rare and intriguing creatures such as the flightless buff weka, yellow-eyed penguins and the famous brown kiwi. We also experience the hospitality New Zealanders are renowned for as we meet sheep farmers, learn about Maori culture, and find a bit of Scottish heritage in the South Pacific.

REMOTE AND INTIMATE ECOLODGES

From secluded ecolodges, search for rare birds on rain forest hikes, paddle a kayak on a mountain lake, and stargaze beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth

A RARE STAY ON STEWART ISLAND

On wild, little-visited Stewart Island, look for elusive kiwis on a guided night walk, and view breeding seabirds on a private boat excursion

PRIVATE MILFORD SOUND CRUISE

Aboard our chartered boat, enjoy a quiet, private experience of Milford Sound, where waterfalls plummet into glacier-carved fjords from 500 feet above

Clutha River and Southern Alps, South Island, New Zealand. Photo by Filip Fuxa.

Day 1: Dunedin, New Zealand

Day 2: Dunedin / Invercargill / Stewart Island

Day 3: Stewart Island / Ulva Island

Day 4: Te Anau / Fiordland Nat’l Park

Day 5: Fiordland / Milford Sound Private Cruise / Wanaka

Day 6: Lake Wanaka—Private Boat Cruise

Day 7: Haast Pass / Lake Moeraki

Day 8: Exploring Lake Moeraki & Monro Beach

12 Days / Oct–Mar

2024 Price: $12595-$12795

Internal Airfare: $242

Limited to 11 Travelers

Day 9: Westland Tai Poutini Nat’l Park / Arthur’s Pass

Days 10 & 11: Arthur’s Pass—Hiking & Kayaking / Christchurch

Day 12: Christchurch / Depart

Extensions: New Zealand North Island, Australia South: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & the Great Ocean Road

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/new-zealand

Stewart Island

Arthur’s Pass Lake Moeraki Dunedin Invercargill

THE GRAND INDIA

WILDLIFE ADVENTURE

An In-Depth Nature Odyssey in Search of Bengal Tigers & Other Rare Wildlife

The Indian subcontinent is one of the world’s most stimulating destinations. While its melange of cultures has long drawn the attention of historians and travelers, its wild habitats offer rare treasures for those who are passionate about nature. This comprehensive safari gets you far away from India’s intense cities and into its natural realm, a landscape of powerful rivers, fabled jungles and intriguing wildlife. From Bandhavgarh to the Brahmaputra Basin, this is the native territory of the Bengal tiger, whose numbers are on the rise after a century of decline. Conservation travel is integral to protecting wildlife in India, and our presence directly benefits the continued existence of tigers and other precious vanishing species, which we go in search of on daily 4x4 wildlife drives. Join us for the grandest Indian wildlife safari we know of!

EXPLORE THREE DIVERSE NATIONAL PARKS

Explore three of India’s top national parks on multiple safari drives in open 4x4s—you won’t find a richer or more varied itinerary focused on wildlife

SEARCH FOR TIGERS & SO MUCH MORE

Safari with our naturalist Expedition Leaders in search of tigers, one-horned rhinos, Asian elephants, sloth bears, barking deer, hoolock gibbons and other intriguing species

STAY AT SECLUDED ECOLODGES IN NATURE

Relax in comfort at premier ecolodges tucked next to India’s best wildlife reserves, and avoid crowds in our set-apart locations

Bengal tiger, Kanha National Park, India.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Surya Ramachandran.

Day 1: Delhi, India—Old Delhi Tour

Day 2: Jabalpur / Bandhavgarh Nat’l Park

Days 3 & 4: Bandhavgarh

Day 5: Bandhavgarh / Kanha Nat’l Park & Tiger Reserve

Days 6 & 7: Kanha—Wildlife Drives

Day 8: Kanha / Raipur / Kolkata

12 Days / Nov–Apr

2024 Price: $10795-$10995

Internal Airfare: $1127

Limited to 11 Travelers

Day 9: Jorhat / Haroocharai Tea Estate / Kaziranga Nat’l Park

Days 10 & 11: Kaziranga

Day 12: Guwahati / Delhi / Depart

Extensions: Agra & the Taj Mahal, Land of the Snow Leopard, India Tiger Quest, Wild & Ancient Himalaya: Nepal & Bhutan, Sri Lanka

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WWF IN ACTION

Tigers are hard to find and hard to count, but thanks to the use of camera traps, the movements and behaviors of tigers are now less mysterious. India is home to more than 60% of the world’s tiger population, making its counting efforts—in partnership with WWF-India, local communities and government—the world’s largest camera-trapping exercise. Learn More: wwf.travel/tigers-india

INDIA TIGER QUEST

The Optimal Place to View Tigers at the Best Time of Year to See Them

Our most tiger-intensive itinerary! If you want to maximize your odds of spotting and photographing Bengal tigers, this compact adventure is for you. Ranthambore National Park in southeast Rajasthan is India’s premier tiger safari destination. Our trip is strategically timed for early summer, when visitors are fewer and tigers less elusive. It’s warmer, yes. But that means tigers must head out of the dry underbrush to quench their thirst at least twice a day—and that is when we go in search of them, with plenty of time for unhurried photos. With just two travelers per open safari vehicle, our presence is understated...and the views unimpeded! Ranthambore is home to more than its famous tigers, too: it’s a veritable Jungle Book of creatures, with chances to spy sloth bear, caracal, jackal, striped hyena, desert fox, mongoose and more.

BEST TIME OF YEAR FOR TIGER PHOTOGRAPHY

DIVERSE JUNGLE WILDLIFE

Look for a multitude of jungle species: the park’s dry deciduous habitat is home to sloth bear, leopard, sambar, chital, langur monkeys and much more

INDIA’S TOP NATURALIST GUIDES

Explore with premier guides who are tiger experts, conservationists and photography pros—superb interpreters of this wildlife-rich ecosystem

Bengal tigers, Ranthambore National Park, India.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Surya Ramachandran.

Day 1: New Delhi, India

Day 2: Discovering Old Delhi

Day 3: Ranthambore National Park

Days 4–6: On Safari in Ranthambore

Day 7: Ranthambore / Delhi / Depart

Extensions: Agra & the Taj Mahal, Land of the Snow Leopard, The Grand India Wildlife Adventure, Wild & Ancient Himalaya: Nepal & Bhutan, Sri Lanka Wildlife & Cultural Treasures

7 Days / Apr–Jun

2024 Price: $8895-$9195

Limited to 6 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

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Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/tigers

INDIA TIGER SAFARI

The world’s best tiger photography opportunities in Ranthambore National Park, with just two guests per vehicle! Plus, a leopard safari at Jhalana, sunrise balloon flight over the pink city of Jaipur, and two photo shoots at the renowned Taj Mahal.

11 Days / Apr–May / From $17895 / 6 Travelers

Learn More: nathab.com/tiger-photo

LAND OF THE SNOW LEOPARD

Explore the Indian Himalaya’s Alpine Heights on a Search for One of Earth’s Rarest Cats

The Himalayas have long held allure for adventurers. And in the world’s highest mountains, no creature is more alluring than the snow leopard. This elegant feline, with its rosette-spotted silver coat, patrols lofty ridges in Earth’s most forbidding altitudes. Agile and solitary, built for hunting bharal and ibex, it uses its long, thick tail for balance and warding off winter’s cold bite, traversing snowfields on broad paws that serve as snowshoes and pad rocky landings after a 50-foot pounce onto unwitting prey. Search for these mysterious cats in the heights of Ladakh, a former Silk Road kingdom in northern India with a vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture. In this austere realm, icy peaks tower above whitewashed monasteries, prayer flags in primary colors flutter atop mountain passes—and our wilderness quest in search of the snow leopard awaits.

TRACK ELUSIVE SNOW LEOPARDS WITH TOP GUIDES

On a rare foray with our Expedition Leaders and top local trackers, search for snow leopards and other Himalayan wildlife including bharal, urial, ibex and wolves

DISCOVER THE NATURE & CULTURE OF LADAKH

Explore the Himalayan landscape of Ladakh, steeped in Tibetan Buddhist culture, as we visit villages, monasteries and passes adorned with prayer flags

STAY AT A PRIVATE LODGE IN THE LEOPARD’S REALM

Our mountain lodge in the midst of snow leopard territory is an authentic and comfortable base—and it’s ours alone, for a maximum of 10 guests

Snow leopard, Ladakh, India. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Surya Ramachandran.

Day 1: Delhi, India

Day 2: Delhi / Leh, Ladakh

Day 3: Leh—Exploring the Indian Himalaya

Days 4–8: Snow Leopard Tracking from Mangyu—Private Expedition Lodge

Day 9: Mangyu / Leh—Visit to Alchi Gompa

Day 10: Leh / Delhi / Depart

Extensions: The Grand India Wildlife Adventure, India Tiger Quest, Wild & Ancient Himalaya: Nepal & Bhutan, Sri Lanka Wildlife & Cultural Treasures

10 Days / Dec–Apr

2024 Price: $10595-$10895

Internal Airfare: $527

Limited to 10 Travelers

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Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/snow-leopard

SNOW LEOPARD QUEST

Track and photograph these elusive big cats in their native Himalayan habitat on our smallgroup winter expedition. Explore the remote alpine heights of far-north India on an exclusive wilderness immersion for just eight photographers.

12 or 13 Days / Feb–Apr & Dec

From $12795 (+air) / 8 Travelers

Learn More: nathab.com/leopard-photo

Delhi

Leh Mangyu

THE WILD SIDE OF CHINA

A NATURE ODYSSEY

Meet Pandas Up Close & Search for Rare Wildlife on Remote Nature Reserves

Deep in the Minshan Mountains of Sichuan province, great rivers and gorges dissect lush forests that shelter some of the world’s most endangered wildlife. This is the last wild habitat of the giant panda, which subsists on the bamboo protected within a network of remote nature reserves. Supported by WWF, these little-visited wilderness enclaves also harbor rare moon bears, golden snub-nosed monkeys, shaggy takin, Chinese goral, blue sheep and exquisite birds, including the golden pheasant. Discover a side of China most travelers never experience on our unique itinerary, carefully crafted to reveal rarely seen panda habitat, upclose encounters with pandas, and Chinese nature at its most entrancing. We also visit the ancient Silk Road city of Xi’an, where the Terracotta Army has guarded the tomb of China’s first emperor for more than 2,200 years.

EXTENDED VISITS TO THREE PANDA BASES

Watch and photograph giant pandas at close range at three world-renowned panda research centers—plus an exclusive opportunity to volunteer in their care

EXCLUSIVE WILDLIFE RESERVE ACCESS

Special permits secured by Nat Hab allow our Expedition Leader to take us into a remote, rarely visited national wildlife sanctuary home to highly elusive wild pandas

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH GOLDEN MONKEYS

Get close-up photos of golden snub-nosed monkeys, charming blue-faced primates found only in a small area of temperate forest in central China

Giant panda, Dujiangyan Panda Base, China.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Justin Gibson.

CHINA

Golden Monkey Nature Reserve

SICHUAN PROVINCE

Pingwu

Wolong

Wild Panda Nature Reserve

Chengdu

Xi’an

Day 1: Xi’an, China—Walled City

Day 2: Xi’an—Terracotta Army

Day 3: Qing Xi Village Visit / Wild Panda Nature Reserve

Days 4 & 5: Exploring the Wild Panda Nature Reserve

Day 6: Wild Panda Nature Reserve / Golden Monkey Nature Reserve / Pingwu

Day 7: Dujiangyan

Day 8: Dujiangyan Panda Base—Volunteer Opportunity / Jiezi Town

Day 9: Gengda Wolong Panda Base / Rilong

Day 10: Rilong—Shuangqiao Gou

Day 11: Dujiangyan Panda Valley / Chengdu

Day 12: Chengdu / Depart

Extension: Beijing & the Great Wall

12 Days / Mar–Apr & Oct

2024 Price: $12995-$13295

Limited to 12 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

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Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/china

Dujiangyan Rilong

THE

WILDS OF BORNEO ORANGUTANS & BEYOND

A Quest in Search of Rare & Threatened Wildlife in the World’s Oldest Rain Forests

Borneo, the world’s third-largest island, harbors the tallest and most ancient rain forests on Earth. Sheltered beneath their dense canopies are jungle rivers, waterfalls and a host of wildlife that leaps, darts and crawls in the emerald depths. Endangered orangutans thrive in the lush vegetation, sharing branches and vines with leaf monkeys, wild gibbons, flying lemurs and more than 300 vibrant bird species. Rare proboscis monkeys are at home in coastal mangroves where hornbills and sea eagles soar above. Tiny turtle hatchlings find their way to the sea on Selingan Island. In the forest beneath Mount Kinabalu’s prominent peaks, pygmy elephants lumber through the underbrush while monitor lizards sunbathe on the banks of the Kinabatangan River. Wildlife flourishes in Borneo, and we safari in search of it on a matchless tropical nature adventure.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH ORANGUTANS

See orangutans and learn about crucial efforts to conserve them on visits to two different rehabilitation centers, and look for wild orangutans living freely in the rain forest

PRIVATE TOUR OF SUN BEAR REHABILITATION CENTER

Behind the scenes, hear the inspiring success story of how the world’s smallest bear was brought back from the brink of extinction

SEARCH FOR WILDLIFE IN ANCIENT TROPICAL FORESTS

With our expert naturalist guide, look for proboscis monkeys and gibbons in the Danum Valley, and scout for pygmy elephants along the Kinabatangan River

Bornean orangutans, Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Borneo.

Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Brad Josephs.

BORNEO

Day 1: Kuching, Borneo—Semenggoh Orangutan Center

Day 2: Bako National Park

Day 3: Sandakan / Kabili-Sepilok Nature Reserve

Day 4: Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary / Private Tour of Sun Bear Conservation Center

Day 5: Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary / Selingan Turtle Island

Days 6 & 7: Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary

Days 8–10: Kinabatangan River / Danum Valley

Day 11: Danum Valley / Lahad Datu / Kota Kinabalu

Day 12: Kota Kinabalu / Depart

12 Days / Mar–Oct

2024 Price: $12295-$12595

Internal Airfare: $524

Limited to 12 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

Make It Private

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/borneo

Kuching

Danum Valley

Kinabatangan Turtle Island

WILD & ANCIENT HIMALAYA NEPAL & BHUTAN

Explore Nature & Culture in Two Historic Mountain Kingdoms

Geographically diverse Nepal holds the world’s highest mountains and lowland jungle plains. Safari drives reveal its captivating wildlife as we search for sloth bears, leopards and rhinos roaming the subtropical forests. In neighboring Bhutan, quality of life is measured in terms of Gross National Happiness, not merely material measures. Though Bhutan is a tiny country, it is a global conservation leader, proud to be not only carbon-neutral, but carbon-negative. The “Land of the Thunder Dragon” remains dedicated to preserving its deep Buddhist traditions and pristine landscapes. Visitor presence is still light, and a journey among its serene monasteries, Himalayan peaks, glacial rivers and peaceful villages reveals Bhutan’s singular beauty. Combine an adventure in these two ancient kingdoms for a nature sojourn that will move your spirit.

A UNIQUE & DIVERSE NATURE ADVENTURE

On an insider’s discovery of two contrasting Himalayan realms, find a distinctive focus on nature, scenery, wildlife and varied ecosystems

JUNGLE WILDLIFE IN CHITWAN

Explore Nepal’s Chitwan National Park, home to Asian elephant, one-horned rhinoceros, sloth bear, spotted deer, golden jackal and more

ANCIENT CULTURAL TREASURES

Visit Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan’s famous “Tiger’s Nest” temple, steeped in legend and perched half a mile up on a sheer mountain cliff

Day 1: Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 2: Bharatpur / Chitwan National Park

Days 3 & 4: Rhino Tracking in Chitwan National Park

Day 5: Bharatpur / Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Tour

Day 6: Paro, Bhutan / Thimphu

Day 7: Thimphu

Day 8: Punakha Valley

Day 9: Punakha

Day 10: Paro

Day 11: Paro—Tiger’s Nest & Kyichu Lhakhang

Day 12: Paro / Bangkok, Thailand / Depart

Extensions: The Grand India Wildlife Adventure, India Tiger Quest, Land of the Snow Leopard, Sri Lanka Wildlife & Cultural Treasures

12 Days / Feb–Apr, Nov & Dec 2024 Price: $12995-$13295

Internal Airfare: $1997 Limited to 11 Travelers

Photo Departures Available

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Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/nepal-bhutan

Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro, Bhutan.

NEPAL

Paro Kathmandu

Bangkok

Chitwan

BHUTAN Punakha

Thimphu

SRI LANKA WILDLIFE

& CULTURAL TREASURES

Discover a Surprisingly Diverse Island Nation Rich in Wildlife, History & Culture

Lying in the Indian Ocean just off the southern tip of India, the compact island of Sri Lanka contains rich bounty for the nature traveler. Herds of Asian elephant and troops of monkeys roam forests in the tropical lowlands. Waterfalls plummet from cloud forest highlands that shelter hundreds of colorful bird species. Golden beaches ring the island, while offshore, giant blue whales, many species of dolphins and sea turtles swim in clear turquoise waters. A global biodiversity hotspot, Sri Lanka has many endemic flora and fauna to impress the traveler captivated by unique natural wonders. Once known as Ceylon during the British Empire, Sri Lanka has a diverse cultural heritage that dates back more than 2,000 years, with a vibrant Buddhist presence and layered influences from Indian, Arab and European adventurers drawn here over the centuries.

CLOSE-UP PRIMATE ENCOUNTERS

See toque macaques, leaf monkeys and gray langurs at the 12th-century ruins of Polonnaruwa, alongside a Smithsonian primate researcher

ASIA’S BEST LEOPARD VIEWING

Search for elusive leopards in Yala National Park, with one of the world’s highest concentrations, plus sloth bear, jackal and Asiatic buffalo

PRIVATE WHALE WATCHING CRUISE

From Mirissa Harbor, search for blue whales from our private chartered boat, and look for dolphins, orcas and sperm whales in season

Day 1: Colombo, Sri Lanka / Kandanegedara

Day 2: Sigiriya / Nocturnal Wildlife Walk

Day 3: Polonnaruwa Primate Watching / Hurulu Forest

Day 4: Kandy—Temple of the Sacred Tooth / Nuwara Eliya

Day 5: Horton Plains National Park / Hakgala Gardens / Nuwara Eliya

Day 6: Yala National Park

Days 7 & 8: On Safari in Yala National Park

Day 9: Bundala National Park / Cinnamon Plantation / Ahangama

Day 10: Mirissa Private Whale Watching Cruise / Galle Fort

Day 11: Colombo / Depart

Extensions: The Grand India Wildlife Adventure, Land of the Snow Leopard, Wild & Ancient Himalaya: Nepal & Bhutan

11 Days / Feb & Mar

2024 Price: $10995-$11295

Limited to 10 Travelers

Departure dates:

See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/sri-lanka

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Sri Lankan leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. Photo by Ondrej Prosicky. SRI LANKA

Yala

Kandy

Colombo

Kandanegedara

Mirissa

Nuwara Eliya

Sigiriya

Ahangama

ANTARCTICA & ADVENTURE CRUISES

Sometimes, the ends of the Earth can only be reached by sea. And our Adventure Cruises are designed to get you there. As the partner of Lindblad Expeditions, we’re experts on small-ship expeditionstyle cruising. We offer an exclusive collection of intimate, state-ofthe-art vessels outfitted with a full complement of exploratory tools (think Zodiacs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkel gear and a camera-equipped ROV to capture images of the undersea world)— along with outstanding naturalist guides. From Svalbard to South Georgia, you’ll have a front-rail view on polar bears, penguins and much more. For the ultimate in exclusivity, explore the Antarctic Peninsula in rare solitude aboard our own chartered sailing yachts limited to just 7-12 guests. Prefer warmer waters? Swim with sea turtles in Costa Rica, or come eye to eye with gray whales in Baja…We’ve got an adventure cruise for every nature lover’s passion!

Emperor penguin, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica.

Photo by Jan Will.

A POLAR WILDLIFE EXPEDITION SAILING ANTARCTICA

An Intimate Exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula on a Private Expedition Vessel

Intrepid explorers passionate about adventure won’t find a more exhilarating way to experience Antarctica than on this one-of-akind polar expedition. With just seven travelers on a handful of departures each season, this is the most exclusive of opportunities! Explore the Antarctic Peninsula aboard an ice-strengthened motorsailer, surrounded by seals, whales, penguins and icebergs. Ply channels that larger ships can’t reach, and relish profound quiet, enveloped by ice and sky. In a world where “adventure travel” has become a relative term, we’ve reclaimed it with this total immersion in the planet’s last, most pristine wilderness. Our expedition yacht voyage—with a world-class skipper and seasoned polar crew— rewards serious adventurers with a rare experience of one of the most remote and magnificent places on Earth.

THE ULTIMATE SMALL-GROUP EXPEDITION—JUST 7 GUESTS

There’s no more intimate Antarctica adventure! Join top polar naturalists aboard our private expedition yacht and meet wildlife up close

EXPLORE THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA IN GREATER DEPTH

Sail, hike, kayak and camp ashore with penguins via our special permits that facilitate exclusive access—a very rare opportunity!

SAIL ONE WAY TO ANTARCTICA OR FLY ROUND-TRIP

Motor-sail to or from Antarctica and fly the other direction—a combination of high adventure and enhanced comfort—or fly both ways

Day 1: Punta Arenas, Chile

Day 2: Magallanes National Reserve / Punta Arenas Highlights

Day 3: Fly to King George Island—Board Vessel

Days 4–14: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula

Day 15: King George Island

Day 16: Disembark—Fly to Punta Arenas

Day 17: Punta Arenas / Depart

17 Days / Dec–Feb

2024 Price: From $34595

Internal Airfare: $4786

Limited to 7 Travelers

Make It Private

Fly round-trip: Antarctica to/from Punta Arenas itinerary shown. Please consult our website for additional itineraries.

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/antarctica

CHILE

Punta Arenas

King George Island

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

S/V Australis, Dallmann Bay, Antarctica. Photo by Ben Wallis.

ULTIMATE ANTARCTICA

BY EXPEDITION

YACHT

A Polar Adventure Aboard a Small Ship of Unparalleled Grace & Vigor

If your dream is to encounter Antarctica in a manner that only a few discerning travelers ever will—in relative solitude, immersed in the icy wonders of the polar wilderness—a voyage aboard the Hanse Explorer awaits. A 156-foot luxury expedition yacht, this intrepid vessel elevates comfort and style to a matchless level in its class. Life on board holds all the amenities of home (and then some) while giving you intimate access to the icebound ends of the earth. Yet the real luxuries are what surrounds you, from humpback whales breaching off the bow to luminous blue icebergs drifting in the frigid channels. Kayak alongside inquisitive seals, and walk ashore among scores of squawking penguins in the light-drenched austral summer. Our journey includes a flight one way across the Drake Passage, to allow more exploratory time on the Antarctic Peninsula.

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR JUST 12 GUESTS

A remote expedition trip of this class generally requires a private charter—but you’ll get the same rare experience on our exclusive booking of the luxury polar yacht

AN INTIMATE EXPLORATION OF THE POLAR WILDERNESS

You won’t find a more immersive encounter with the Antarctic Peninsula and its abundant wildlife, with access to coves and channels big ships can’t reach

UNPARALLELED PERSONAL SERVICE & INTERPRETATION

Aboard a matchless vessel that elevates your comfort, discover the wonders of Antarctica with stellar guides and crew, for a greater than 1:1 ratio of staff to guests

Day 1: Punta Arenas, Chile

Day 2: Magallanes National Reserve / Punta Arenas Highlights

Day 3: Fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island—Board Hanse Explorer

Days 4–10: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula by Luxury Expedition Yacht

Days 11 & 12: Sailing the Drake Passage / Puerto Williams—Disembark / Fly to Punta Arenas

Day 13: Punta Arenas / Depart

13 Days / Feb

2024 Price: $39995-$55995

Internal Airfare: $2587

Limited to 12 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/hanse

Hanse Explorer, Dallmann Bay, Antarctic Peninsula. Photo by Justin Hofman.

CHILE Puerto Williams

King George Island ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

Punta Arenas

THE WHITE CONTINENT JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA

Discover the Wildlife Wonders of the World’s Last Best Wilderness

Antarctica. The name alone is epic. No place is more synonymous with adventure, extremes and untouched wilderness. Though rumored to exist even among the ancient Greeks, Antarctica had no documented sightings by humans until 1820. History’s most intrepid expeditions penetrated its inner reaches a little over a century ago. Today, Antarctica’s white wonders are within reach of anyone with an explorer’s spirit. Our small expedition ships designed for polar cruising navigate among colossal icebergs, giant whales and elephant seals, while hundreds of thousands of penguins and other seabirds congregate ashore, nesting and nurturing their young in the endless light of a southern summer. Antarctica arguably supersedes any place on Earth in provoking a traveler’s awe, and it does so no less now than for Shackleton or Amundsen.

THE ULTIMATE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE

Sail aboard a supremely comfortable expedition ship designed for polar waters, and cross the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH PROLIFIC WILDLIFE

Get close to penguins, seals, whales and seabirds on motorized Zodiac excursions and walks ashore, led by seasoned naturalist guides

TRAVEL WITH TOP POLAR EXPERTS

Learn about historic polar exploration and contemporary international research during onboard lectures from your ship’s team of experts

Day 1 : Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile

Day 2: Buenos Aires or Santiago / Ushuaia, Argentina—Embark Ship

Days 3 & 4: At Sea—Crossing the Drake Passage

Days 5–9: Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula

Days 10 & 11: At Sea

Day 12: Ushuaia—Disembark / Buenos Aires or Santiago / Depart

12 Days / Nov–Feb

2024 Price: From $16000

Internal Airfare: $1370-$1680

Limited to 138-148 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/journey-antarctica

Buenos Aires or Santiago

ARGENTINA

CHILE

Ushuaia

National Geographic Explorer, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. Photo by Ralph Lee Hopkins.

& THE FALKLANDS SOUTH GEORGIA

An In-Depth Immersion in the Wildlife Spectacle of the Southern Ocean Islands

Steeped in the lore of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the whalers who navigated these rugged coastlines, South Georgia Island hosts some of the world’s greatest wildlife drama. A small expedition ship delivers you to beaches where enormous colonies of squawking king penguins stretch to the horizon. Meet gentoo and macaroni penguins, too, and share the sand with 8,000-pound battling elephant seals. Wade through tussock grass on a hillside dotted with nesting albatross, paddle a kayak alongside curious fur seals, and cruise by Zodiac among five different whale species. There’s plenty of human heritage in the subantarctic to explore too, from the history of intrepid steamships heading around Cape Horn to modern-day Falklanders who pay homage to their Scottish roots as they raise sheep for fine wool and enjoy the cozy ritual of afternoon tea.

A SOUTHERN WILDLIFE EXTRAVAGANZA

On South Georgia, walk among 100,000 king penguins, see Magellanic penguins in their burrows, and view Weddell and Antarctic fur seals

DISCOVER THE FAR-FLUNG FALKLAND ISLANDS

View the endangered black-browed albatross, with 70% of the world’s population breeding here, and explore the Scottish heritage of Stanley

FOLLOW IN THE PATH OF SHACKLETON

Ponder the infamous expedition and astonishing survival of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew at the site of their rescue in 1916

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina / City Tour

Day 2: Buenos Aires / Ushuaia—Embark Ship

Day 3: At Sea in the South Atlantic

Days 4 & 5: Exploring the Outer Falklands

Days 6 & 7: At Sea

Days 8–12: South Georgia Island

Days 13–17: At Sea / Stanley, Falkland Islands

Days 18 & 19: Ushuaia—Disembark / Buenos Aires / Depart

19 Days / Feb & Oct

2024 Price: From $25711

Internal Airfare: $1280-$1370

Limited to 138 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/south-georgia

Buenos Aires

CHILE Falkland Islands

Ushuaia ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

South Georgia Island

King penguins, South Georgia Island.

Photo by Michael S. Nolan.

AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF ARCTIC SVALBARD LAND OF THE ICE BEARS

Scout for Polar Bears, Seals, Walrus & Reindeer on an Arctic Wildlife Extravaganza

A High Arctic archipelago lying north of Norway between the Barents and Greenland seas, Svalbard is just 600 miles from the North Pole. This rugged realm of deep fjords, jagged mountains and massive glaciers is warmed by the Midnight Sun during the endless days of the far-north summer. Svalbard is one of the most reliable places on Earth to see polar bears on the sea ice—their natural habitat. From the ship’s deck rail, we may observe frolicking cubs and adults hunting for seals on ice floes, with even closer views on Zodiac excursions. In addition to the bears, our onboard polar naturalists will be on the lookout for walrus, reindeer, elusive Arctic foxes, fur seals and numerous species of birds. The archipelago also offers unique hikes, sculptural arrangements of whale bones on pebbled beaches, and the ghostly remains of trapper’s huts.

SEARCH FOR POLAR BEARS ON THE SEA ICE

Seek out polar bears from the safety of our expedition ship and Zodiacs—Svalbard is a top place to see them in their natural habitat

VIEW DIVERSE ARCTIC WILDLIFE

Look for reindeer, Arctic fox, walrus, seals and a multitude of seabirds, approaching lively rookeries up close by Zodiac and kayak

TRAVEL WITH ESTEEMED POLAR EXPERTS

Learn about Arctic wildlife, geology, polar exploration and climate change from our ship’s team of researchers and expert naturalist guides

Day 1: Oslo, Norway—City Tour

Day 2: Oslo / Longyearbyen—Embark Ship

Days 3–8: Exploring Svalbard

Day 9: Longyearbyen—Disembark / Oslo

Day 10: Oslo / Depart

10 Days / May–Jun

2024 Price: From $13526

Internal Airfare: $1260

Limited to 126 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/svalbard

Polar bear, Svalbard, Norway. Photo by Ralph Lee Hopkins.

COASTAL WILDERNESS EXPLORING ALASKA’S

An Intimate Small-Ship Voyage Through the Fabled Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska

Where can you wake to the cry of a bald eagle, watch tons of ice crash from the face of a glacier, walk among old-growth spruce and cedars, and observe whales lunge feeding, perhaps in a single day?

It’s all here in Southeast Alaska, a maze of icy fjords and forested islands where wildlife abounds. Our Alaska adventure cruise is an epic journey through this vast marine wilderness, far from big cruise ship crowds. These voyages aboard compact National Geographic expedition ships showcase the tranquil channels of the Inside Passage and the geologic time capsule that is Glacier Bay. Join naturalist guides to wander through temperate rain forest, watch whales, seals and seabirds, and identify wildflowers. Forays by kayak and Zodiac in protected waters offer exhilarating wildlife encounters. Learn, too, about Southeast Alaska’s rich Native heritage.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS VIA A SMALL EXPEDITION SHIP

Weave through secluded channels in Alaska’s sheltered Inside Passage, exploring remote wilderness realms inaccessible to big cruise ships

DISCOVER GLACIER BAY IN DEPTH

From the ship’s deck, scout for humpback whales, Dall’s porpoise, sea lions and mountain goats as we explore Glacier Bay National Park

GUIDED KAYAKING IN MARINE WILDERNESS

Paddle protected waters among remote uninhabited islands, looking for bears on shore and bald eagles in the tops of Sitka spruce and cedars

Day 1: Juneau, Alaska—Embark Ship

Day 2: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Day 3: Le Conte Bay / Petersburg

Day 4: Frederick Sound / Chatham Strait

Day 5: Icy Strait & the Inian Islands

Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park

Day 7: Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays & Fjords

Day 8: Sitka—Disembark / Depart

Extensions: Denali National Park, Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari, Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp, Alaska Grizzly Encounter: Kodiak to Katmai

8 Days / May–Sep

2024 Price: From $7790

Limited to 100 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/coastal-alaska

We also offer 6-day Alaska small-ship expeditions. Please call us or consult our website for details.

Orca, Glacier Bay, Alaska. Photo by Evan Thornton.

GREAT WHALES AMONG THE

Meet Gray Whales Up Close & Explore the Desert & Seas of Baja California

Each winter, gray whales migrate from their Arctic feeding grounds in the Bering Sea to breed and birth their young in the sheltered lagoons of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. The annual journey is the longest mammal migration on Earth, covering more than 10,000 miles roundtrip. In the protected waters of Magdalena Bay on Baja California’s Pacific coast, cruise among the whales in small boats, offering the rare privilege of a close-up, water-level perspective—these friendly mammals sometimes approach our boats directly! We also enjoy naturalist-guided walks on uninhabited islands, plus swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the Sea of Cortez. Based aboard our expedition ship, discover all the natural treasures Baja California is famous for, including whales, dolphins, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, huge cardon cacti, mangroves and sand dunes.

INTIMATE WHALE ENCOUNTERS

Experience magical moments with gray whales—one of the world’s largest mammals—and witness the start of the whale calves’ life journey

AN IMMERSION IN BAJA WILDLIFE

Swim, snorkel and hike among the Sea of Cortez islands as we look for blue whales, bottlenose dolphins and endemic black jackrabbits

EXPLORE DIVERSE HABITATS

Discover the varied ecosystems of Baja California—desert, dunes and mangroves home to frigatebirds, pelicans, cormorants and great blue herons

Day 1: Loreto, Mexico / San Carlos—Embark Ship

Day 2: Bahia Almejas / Rehusa Channel / Isla Magdalena

Day 3: Boca de Soledad

Day 4: Hull Canal / Cruising

Day 5: Gorda Banks / Cabo Pulmo

Day 6: Los Islotes / La Paz

Day 7: Exploring the Sea of Cortez

Day 8: Loreto—Disembark / Depart

8 Days / Jan–Mar

2024 Price: From $6930

Limited to 100 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/whales

Gray whale, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Photo by Ralph Lee Hopkins.

BAJA CALIFORNIA

San Carlos La Paz Cabo Pulmo

Los Islotes

Bahia Magdalena

A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF

ICELAND

Get a 360° View on the Land of Fire & Ice on a Full-Circle Expedition Cruise

Iceland contains some of Earth’s most fascinating geological features, from glaciers and geothermal springs to boiling mud pots, columnar sea cliffs and stark lava fields of austere beauty. Geologically young, Iceland is located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a tectonic plate boundary of intense geological activity with many volcanoes—hundreds, in fact. Most famously, Eyjafjallajokull erupted in 2010, sending ash sky-high and fiery molten rock coursing over the landscape. Add in gushing waterfalls, summer wildflowers, whales, seabird colonies and other wildlife, and you’ve got one of the world’s most captivating nature destinations. Iceland’s Viking heritage and thriving arts culture add even more appeal to this diverse island nation on edge of the Arctic Circle. Experience it all when you make this full circuit by expedition ship!

MORE OF THE ICELAND OTHERS MISS

Explore remote parts of Iceland, including the Westfjords, the east coast and the Westman Islands, one of the planet’s youngest archipelagos

STRIKING GEOLOGICAL FEATURES

Stand on Europe’s largest glacier, cruise among icebergs in Jokulsarlon Lagoon, gape at Godafoss, the “waterfall of the gods,” and more

ICELAND’S BEST WILDLIFE WATCHING

Look for abundant marine life as we scout for whales from Husavik and pass steep volcanic cliffs that are home to millions of nesting seabirds

Day 1: Reykjavik, Iceland / Embark Ship

Day 2: Flatey Island

Day 3: Exploring Northwest Iceland

Day 4: Isafjordur, Westfjords

Day 5: Siglufjordur / Akureyri

Day 6: Lake Myvatn / Husavik Whale Watching / Grimsey

Day 7: At Sea / Skalanes Nature Reserve

Day 8: Djupivogur—Vatnajokull Ice Cap / Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Day 9: Westman Islands—Surtsey & Heimaey

Day 10: Reykjavik—Disembark / Depart

10 Days / Jul

2024 Price: From $17309

Limited to 126 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/iceland-cruise

Langanes Peninsula, Iceland. Photo by Andrew Peacock.

COSTA RICA

& THE PANAMA CANAL

Explore Tropical Rain Forests, Snorkel from Wild Beaches & Cruise the Legendary Canal

There are few places in the world where nature is as exuberant, colorful and diverse as in Costa Rica, home to a vibrant array of flora and fauna. From white-faced capuchins and green sea turtles to scarlet macaws and blue morpho butterflies, Costa Rica’s tropical wildlife will wow you. But this expedition takes our Central American nature immersion a step beyond to neighboring Panama as well. To many, Panama is synonymous with its famous canal, one of the most celebrated human achievements on the planet. What many people don’t know, however, is that Panama offers natural beauty and biological diversity equal to Costa Rica’s, with prolific birdlife on tropical islands and one of the largest marine sanctuaries on Earth. You get double the rewards on this special itinerary that includes both of these spectacular nature destinations!

EXPLORE WITH SMITHSONIAN RESEARCHERS

Transit the Panama Canal with a stop at Barro Colorado Island where we’re joined by guides from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

DISCOVER DIVERSE RAIN FOREST WILDLIFE

Encounter a vivid, varied array of tropical species—monkeys, sloths, agoutis, and 300+ bird species including toucans and scarlet macaws

SEE A LESS-TRAVELED SIDE OF COSTA RICA

Explore unspoiled Pacific beaches and remote coastal rain forest with stops at Golfo Dulce, the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park

Day 1: Panama City, Panama / Colon—Embark Ship / Canal Transit

Day 2: Panama Canal Transit—Barro Colorado Nature Monument

Day 3: Gulf of Panama Islets

Day 4: Coiba National Park

Day 5: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

Day 6: Golfo Dulce / Osa Peninsula

Day 7: Osa Peninsula—Corcovado National Park

Day 8: Puerto Caldera—Disembark / San Jose / Depart

Extension: Panama City & San Lorenzo

8 Days / Nov–Mar

2024 Price: From $7101

Limited to 100 Travelers

Departure dates: See pages 188-191 or visit nathab.com/costa-rica-panama

Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica. Photo by Ralph Lee Hopkins.

COSTA RICA

Playa Blanca Osa Peninsula Panama City

San Jose PANAMA

Puerto Caldera Golfo Dulce

Barro Colorado Colon

Refer a Friend, Get Your Trip Credit!

Nat Hab is a travel company with a family spirit, and our guests frequently refer friends and family to us so that they too can enjoy the World’s Greatest Nature Journeys. As a gesture of our appreciation, we will provide you a gift card for $250 off a future trip of your own when you send a referral who books a trip with us! Visit nathab.com/refer-friend for details.

Terms & Conditions

The provisions listed in this catalog are not intended to limit, modify or alter Natural Habitat Adventures’ Terms & Conditions in any way. Please review our full Terms & Conditions at nathab.com/terms for more details.

Booking Your Trip

You’ll notice that Nat Hab’s groups are intentionally the smallest in the industry, an element of our journeys that is vital to providing the finest nature expeditions on the planet. With this in mind, we thank you for understanding if a specific departure is limited in terms of available space.

To Book Your Trip

Call Our Office or Your Travel Advisor

Our office is open Monday through Saturday. Call 800-543-8917 (U.S. & Canada) or 303-449-3711 (international), and one of our Adventure Specialists will be happy to answer your questions, check availability for the trip of your choice and process your deposit.

Book Online

Most of our trips can be booked online—an expedient option, since our small-group departures tend to fill fast. Go to our website at nathab.com, find the trip you’d like to join and click on the “Book Your Trip” button. Your spot will be reserved immediately upon submitting your credit card, but please note that online reservations are not guaranteed until an Adventure Specialist reviews your booking and processes your deposit.

Our Exclusive Quality & Value Guarantee

Your Satisfaction Guaranteed

Nat Hab guarantees your trip will meet the high expectations we set, or we’ll gladly give you a credit toward a future trip. Of course, we can’t control natural circumstances such as weather or wildlife movements, but when it comes to the inclusions, activities, accommodations and guiding, we stand behind the quality standards we promise with what we believe is the best guarantee in the travel industry.

The Best Trip at the Best Price

We’re confident we offer an incomparable nature travel experience when you take into account our expertly designed itineraries that include unique experiences

and exclusive access, our remote wild destinations, exceptionally small groups and highly qualified naturalist Expedition Leaders. But, should you come across a matching itinerary of our quality at a lower price, even within 30 days after booking with us, we will refund the difference.

Rest Assured ... We Won’t Cancel!

While many companies often cancel trips due to low enrollment, we don’t! This policy applies to all Nat Hab trips (except Photo Pro Expeditions) and gives our travelers security and peace of mind in knowing your travel plans are virtually guaranteed. In the event circumstances outside our control force us to cancel, we will do our best to rebook you on a departure that works for you.

Trip Prices

Trip prices listed in this catalog are valid at the time of printing. Costs for services in the remote areas we travel to can change throughout the year, so small changes in price and itineraries may occur and will be reflected in updates on our website. All trip prices are in U.S. dollars.

Trip Inclusions

Each itinerary includes a variety of features and elements unique to that specific adventure. Please consult the individual trip pages on our website for a full list of inclusions and exclusions for the trip of your choice.

Deposits

Most of our trips require a $500 deposit to reserve your space. The exact deposit amount for each trip, along with the cancellation policy for that trip, is listed on the individual trip pages on our website. Your deposit can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

Final Payment

Final payment for most trips is due 120 days prior to departure. On rare occasions, a select trip may require final payment earlier. Please consult the specific trip page on our website for details. For your convenience, your final balance will be charged to your credit card on the final balance-due date, unless you make your own final payment online via your Adventure Portal or indicate in writing prior to the final balance-due date that you would prefer to pay by alternate means. If payment is not received by the final balance-due date, your reservation is subject to cancellation.

Booking Conditions & Forms

When you book one of our adventures, you agree to sign our Guest Trip Agreement, which states that you and your party have read and understood the important information in our Terms & Conditions and our Guest Trip Agreement , including a release of liability and assumption of risk, and agree not to sue Nat Hab or its affiliates, participating

agents or representatives. On payment of a deposit, you agree to be bound by our Terms & Conditions . We require that these forms, including your completed Booking Form and Guest Trip Agreement , are submitted within 14 days of making your initial booking and deposit. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your booking with no refund beyond that which is listed in our cancellation policy.

Physical Requirements

Our trips are intended for individuals in good physical and mental health, with reasonably good mobility. The Physical Requirements section on each trip page on our website provides important information regarding the physical expectations for that trip. Please read this information carefully. In order to provide a fulfilling experience for all travelers, we must ensure that you are able to perform the required physical activities for your chosen trip, determined solely at Nat Hab’s discretion. Certain trips may require that you obtain medical approval before departure, and Nat Hab reserves the right to request additional medical information and/or a physical examination prior to or during your trip as a condition of your participation. Additionally, Nat Hab reserves the right to prohibit you from joining or continuing on a trip if, in our opinion, your physical, emotional or behavioral limitations or actions pose or could pose a threat to your safety or enjoyment, or that of other guests or staff, or to the safety of wildlife. In the event you are not permitted to join a trip or are asked to leave a trip in progress as a result, there will be no refund of any portion of the trip price, used or unused, beyond that listed in our cancellation policy nor will Nat Hab be responsible for additional expenses that you incur.

Your Confirmation Documents & Pre-Departure Briefing

Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation email and a link to your customized Adventure Portal, which hosts initial documents, including your invoice, trip forms, air travel information, visa and vaccination requirements (if any), and more. Approximately one to two months prior to departure, you will receive a comprehensive PreDeparture Briefing with details about the trip, destination, history and wildlife of the region, what to pack and how best to prepare. We can send your Pre-Departure Briefing electronically if you indicate this preference, or it can be found on your Adventure Portal.

Trip Cancellation & Refund Policy

We understand how disappointing it can be if you are forced to cancel or change your long-anticipated adventure. But we, too, plan far ahead before each departure and continuously send nonrefundable payments to hotels and other suppliers. Therefore, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation and trip change

policy for all travelers. We strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance† to help protect your trip payments in the event you must cancel or otherwise change your plans due to one of the listed covered reasons.

The following are the terms of our cancellation and trip change policy:

• All cancellations processed 121 or more calendar days prior to departure will incur a $100 cancellation fee per person. Some trips and extensions have nonrefundable deposits. Please consult the specific trip page on our website for details.

• Cancellations made 61 to 120 calendar days prior to departure are assessed a cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip price, including internal air, extensions and extra services such as hotel nights.

• Cancellations made 60 calendar days or less prior to departure are assessed a cancellation fee of 100% of the trip price, including internal air, extensions and extra services such as hotel nights.

• Guests traveling on Adventure Cruises must adhere to the payment requirements, cancellation policies and terms and conditions set by the ship owner/operator.

• Custom-designed trips and extensions require a 25% nonrefundable deposit and follow our standard cancellation and trip change policy unless otherwise stated.

• Deposits for a private booking of a scheduled trip or extension where a guest has reserved the entire or partial departure through our Make It Private program are double the listed individual trip and extension deposit amount and are nonrefundable.

• Our Sailing Antarctica adventure has a different policy. Please call us for details

All cancellations and trip change requests must be made in writing by mail or by email and received and acknowledged by Nat Hab. Travel insurance purchased through Nat Hab is completely nonrefundable after the 10-day review period.

In the event either Nat Hab or the guest changes, reschedules or rebooks a trip or extension, including custom-designed trips and custom-designed extensions, for any reason, including, but not limited to, force majeure, the cancellation and trip change policy as of the date of the original booking shall remain in full force and effect. For example, for any cancellation or trip change received between 61 to 120 calendar days prior to the departure of the originally booked date, a fee of 50% of the entire trip price, including extensions, will apply for the revised date regardless of the lead time of a cancellation of the revised departure date. Similarly, cancellations or trip changes received less than 60 calendar days prior to the original departure date shall be assessed a fee of 100% of the trip price, including any extensions,

regardless of the lead time of a cancellation of the revised departure date.

Travel Insurance†

To help protect your financial liability, we strongly suggest purchasing travel insurance. Nat Hab has arranged a plan with Arch Insurance Company designed specifically for our guests. Please see the Traveler Resources page on our website for details. We will include the cost of the Natural Habitat Comprehensive Travel Protection Plan option along with detailed information about coverage on your Adventure Portal. Nat Hab asks for your written confirmation of intent to purchase, or confirmation that you decline to purchase, such travel insurance. All insurance purchased is nonrefundable after the 10-day review period. Medical evacuation insurance, either purchased through Nat Hab as a part of the Natural Habitat Comprehensive Travel Protection Plan or on its own, or through a third party, is required for some of our trips. Please consult the Dates, Prices & Info section of each individual trip page on our website.

†The travel insurance coverage we offer is currently underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, NAIC#11150, and policies are administered by Arch Insurance Solutions Inc. A full description of coverage is available online at naturalhabitat.archinsurancesolutions.com and you may contact Arch Insurance Solutions Inc. at 1-844-872-4163 if you have questions. The travel insurance coverage we offer is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit nathab.com/terms

Getting to or from a Nat Hab Trip

Nat Hab guests are responsible for getting to and from the start and end points of their trip, which includes abiding by all government entry and exit requirements, including those related to COVID-19 and visas, and for arriving by the designated start time on the first day of the trip. Should guests be delayed for any reason in getting to or departing from a trip, or must leave a trip early, Nat Hab is not liable for any additional costs incurred in joining or leaving the trip (such as costs for accommodations or transportation), nor will guests receive a refund for any missed portion of the trip as a result of late arrival, early departure, quarantine or other illness. For the most up-to-date health and safety-related protocols, see nathab.com/covid19

Nat Hab’s Travel Desk

As an exclusive service for our guests, Nat Hab offers a full-service Travel Desk that is available to assist you in purchasing international air tickets and certain hotel reservations. Please note that Nat Hab’s Travel Desk does not book flights within the continental United States or Canada and cannot book flights with airline miles. Please call our office at 800-543-8917 for more details.

Document Requirements & Vaccinations

In order to join a Nat Hab trip, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all required documents and vaccinations and accepting and following all health and safety protocols, which may be found at nathab.com/ plan-trip. These can include, but are not limited to, valid passports, visas and vaccinations. Additionally, you are responsible for knowing and meeting the entry and transit requirements of all countries you will be visiting or traveling through in relation to your trip. For current passport and visa requirements, please visit travel.state.gov as well as individual country websites and/or embassies in the countries visited. For up-to-date vaccine information, please visit cdc.gov/travel. For individual country entry requirements, please visit the individual country websites and/or embassies.

Single Travelers

We encourage single travelers to join us! If you are traveling on your own, you can request either a single room or a roommate match. Single-room accommodations are subject to a single-room surcharge, which guarantees a private room without a roommate (where available). See individual trip pages on our website for pricing details. In order to keep our single-room surcharges as low as possible, on occasion, single rooms may be smaller than double-occupancy rooms. Single-room accommodations are not available on all trips. Additionally, we cannot always guarantee single accommodations, even after reservations and confirmations have been made.

If you request a roommate match, we will do our best to find a same-sex roommate; however, if we cannot arrange a match, you will not be charged a single-room surcharge. Please consult specific trip pages on our website for details. On all custom-designed trips, 100% of the single-room surcharge will always apply, as there is no opportunity to arrange a roommate match.

Family Travel & Age Limits

Nat Hab welcomes families on certain trips and offers select scheduled family departures. On certain trips and most family departures, children 6 years and older are welcome. Due to safety regulations, physical limitations and concerns regarding group dynamics, we do not allow children younger than 6 on our trips. Additionally, some trips, or specific activities within a trip, have higher minimum age requirements. We strongly encourage you to call our office to speak with an Adventure Specialist about the specific requirements of the trip you’re considering so you can make an informed decision about your child’s participation. On all trips, the parent or legal guardian of children under age 18 must sign the Minor Permission Waiver requiring guardians to ensure that children in their care do not place themselves, other guests, staff or wildlife in harm’s way, or jeopardize the enjoyment of the trip for the group as a whole.

Language Policy

All of Nat Hab’s trips are conducted in English. You must have a proficient understanding of the English language in order to fully enjoy all aspects of the adventure and, most importantly, to fully understand all rules and safety instructions provided by the Expedition Leader(s). We are unable to provide translated pre-trip materials or translators during the trip.

Dietary Restrictions & Allergies

With ample notice, Nat Hab can generally accommodate common dietary restrictions on most of our trips, such as vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free (though it may not be possible to accommodate celiac disease—please ask an Adventure Specialist for more information), though limitations on food variety may exist. However, given the nature of adventure travel, and the often-remote nature of our trips, Nat Hab cannot guarantee that allergens or items on your restriction list will not be present at restaurants, accommodations or elsewhere during a trip. Ultimately, you must take responsibility for your own health and safety and understand that we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination or airborne transmission of allergens during the trip.

World Wildlife Fund

Since 2003, World Wildlife Fund, Inc. (“WWF”), the world’s leading environmental conservation organization, has partnered with Natural Habitat Adventures to provide conservation travel experiences in the planet’s most captivating wild places. WWF selected Nat Hab as its travel partner because of our long-standing commitment to conservation and the high quality of our adventures. Natural Habitat Adventures has provided more than $6 million to WWF’s global conservation efforts and will continue to give 1% of gross sales plus $174,000 annually through 2028 in support of WWF’s mission to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Further information is available from Nat Hab. WWF does not own, operate or control Natural Habitat Adventures nor any of the companies or individuals that supply goods or services for the travel described in Nat Hab’s printed materials and website, including, without limitations, hotels, restaurants and transportation whether by air, boat, bus, train, automobile or other vehicle. WWF is not liable for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such company or individual not within its control.

WWF® and ©1986 Panda Symbol are owned by WWF. All rights reserved.

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2024 / 2025 Nat Hab Travel Catalog

Catalog designed by Mark Hickey and Charlotte Bassin. Written by Wendy Redal. With contributions from Ben Bressler, Ted Martens, Nick Grossman, Emily Goodheart, Valerie Gleaton, Anne Avellana, Charlie Thurston, Christy Lavoie, Dave Gaiz, Emily Cottingham, Emily Kleinburd, Emma Vawter, Francisco Di Poi, Hayley Oswald, Kate Willingham, Kenzie Zaumseil, Niceto Yalan, Renata Haas, Sandy Shannon, Sara Higgins, Sarah Raby, and Stacey Dixson.

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ELECTRIC SAFARI VEHICLE

RAISING THE BAR ON CONSERVATION

With the creation of our first off-grid electric safari vehicle, Nat Hab is elevating our commitment to protecting the environment while inspiring our guests, local communities and industry peers to up their own focus on conservation. This green innovation is part of our broader initiative to continuously improve the game drive experience, in our ongoing quest for more immersive and sustainable safaris.

Learn More: nathab.com/electric-safari

LOCATION: Santawani Private Concession, Botswana

INSTEAD OF A “TYPICAL” GROUP TOUR

Choosing your travel company is the single most important decision you will make as you plan your long-anticipated adventure. At first glance, some companies may seem “cheaper.” But when you dig a little deeper, you’ll see why traveling with Nat Hab ensures that you will have the finest and most valuable nature travel experience possible. In fact, we guarantee it!

Nature Travel: Our Sole Focus for 39 Years

Since our founding in 1985, every trip we’ve run has focused exclusively on nature and wildlife—that’s why we’re the world’s premier nature travel company! If you’re looking for the utmost quality and depth specifically in nature travel, we’re your experts.

World’s #1 Adventure Travel Company

Among the many awards we’ve received over the decades, Outside magazine named Nat Hab the best adventure travel outfitter on the planet! Be sure, when you consider a travel company, to look closely at its reputation and credentials. Along with plaudits from our guests, we’ve won extensive recognition from industry and media, which we’re very proud of.

Award-Winning Expedition Leaders

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Our guides are highly accomplished professional naturalists and wildlife scientists, vetted and trained by Nat Hab with resources and support provided by WWF. Not only does our leaders’ expertise in nature and wildlife ensure a superior experience, you’ll find that our guides are equally renowned for the warm personal service they provide. They genuinely care for you, and their attention to detail is second to none!

The Smallest Groups in the Industry

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We are proud to boast the smallest groups—averaging about 10 guests—for the most intimate nature travel experiences. Compare that to large motorcoach tours or giant cruise ships jammed with thousands of other tourists—there is no comparison!

Exclusive Itineraries You Won’t Find Elsewhere

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With our decades of experience and extensive local partnerships, we’re able to craft nature adventures with resources and insight not available to others. Our unique itineraries shun crowded spots in favor of private wildlife reserves, secluded corners of national parks, and lessdiscovered nature gems.

Distinctive Lodgings Immersed in Nature

Outstanding nature adventures require the quiet and seclusion of small luxury safari camps and remote ecolodges —that’s what we provide! Homogeneous chain hotels and large, crowded lodges diminish your experience markedly, so we avoid them wherever possible.

The Best Adventure Vehicles

No big tour buses…no crowded mini vans… The vehicles we use, carefully chosen for the varied experiences and terrain we encounter, provide the safest, most comfortable ride with the best access for wildlife viewing—and they’re always filled below capacity to maximize your comfort.

WWF’s Travel Partner—Committed to the Planet

Nat Hab has been selected by WWF as its travel partner, a prestigious designation from the world’s leading conservation organization that reflects the quality of our adventures and our unwavering commitment to conservation and sustainability.

Our Exclusive Quality & Value Guarantee

You can count on us to deliver on the promises we make. Our guarantee states that we will meet (and often exceed) the lofty expectations we set in our promotional materials, or we’ll compensate you accordingly. We have so much confidence and pride in our trips that we simply won’t allow our guests to return home disappointed.

Our Mission: Conservation Through Exploration

When you travel with Nat Hab, you are supporting our mission of conservation through exploration: protecting our planet by inspiring travelers, supporting local communities and boldly influencing the entire travel industry. Conservation travel gives value to natural habitats by bringing economic resources to local communities and inspiring them to protect wildlife and wild places.

Natural Habitat Adventures & World Wildlife Fund

Since 2003, Natural Habitat Adventures has partnered with World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading environmental conservation organization, to offer conservation travel—sustainable travel that supports the protection of nature and wildlife. WWF’s mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. This is something Nat Hab strongly believes in, too. For that reason, we are honored that your travels with us allow us to support WWF’s important work.

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What We’re Saving Together!

By using FSC®-certified 100% post-consumer recycled paper in this catalog, together we are saving the following resources:

3,441 fully grown trees

272,300 gallons of water

1.44 billion BTU of energy

12,040 pounds of solid waste

1.49 million pounds of greenhouse gases