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Natural Habitat Adventures 2026 Photo Expeditions Catalog

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TAKE YOUR NATURE PHOTOS to the Next Level Dear Traveler, What are the images you dream of making? The epic shots that demand patience, optimal light, a rare wild animal sighting? This can be the year you bring those images to life! On a Nat Hab Photo Expedition, you’ll travel with guides who are both expert naturalists and accomplished photographers, skilled at personalized coaching. They know how to track wildlife, read animal behavior, and anticipate those fleeting moments that become unforgettable images. You’ll be in the company of like-minded travelers, too, who don’t mind waiting in the blind for a bird to take flight, or lingering until the last bit of sunset bathes the peaks in a luminous glow. On itineraries, meticulously crafted with input from our own Photo Expedition Leaders, go far afield of crowds into remote realms and private reserves where wildlife outnumbers people. These are journeys for passionate photographers. But what matters is not the cost of your gear or a polished portfolio—it’s all about your desire to capture the essence of nature with your camera. Whether you’re an avid amateur, accomplished intermediate or seasoned pro, Nat Hab Photo Expeditions are your portal to the most immersive nature photography experiences on the planet. You'll be proud of the images you bring home. And you’ll travel in a way that sustains the animals and places you celebrate in your photos. We call it “conservation travel”—travel that protects, enlightens and inspires. I invite you to explore our collection of Photo Expeditions. Together, we’ll create once-in-a-lifetime images.

Ben Bressler Explorer, Founder, Conservationist • Natural Habitat Adventures Cover photo: Document incredible moments with Earth’s wildest creatures on our Photo Expeditions. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan. Borneo Wildlife Photo Expedition—pg.102


Capture every splash and stride with a top naturalist photo guide at our Alaska Bear Camp on a rare inholding in Lake Clark National Park. Photo by Nat Hab guest Arthur Leforestier. Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition—pg.46


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Nat Hab's Photo Expedition Leaders

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Our Guides Are Expert Naturalists & Photography Pros

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Exclusive Itineraries Take You Farther Afield

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Small Groups for Intimate Photo Encounters

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Nat Hab's Exclusive Camps, Lodges, Ships & Innovations

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Customized Vehicles for Greater Access & More Comfort

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Experience Is the Luxury When You’re Immersed in Nature

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Conservation Through Exploration: Travel with Purpose

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Empowering Local Communities to Protect Wild Places

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Raising the Bar on Sustainability

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Africa

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North America

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Latin America

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Europe

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Asia & the Pacific

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Trip Calendars

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Using long lenses to plumb the jungle's depths, guide and guest are poised to capture mesmerizing tiger encounters. Photo by Expedition Leader Toby Sinclair. India Tiger Photo Expedition—pg.96 3


Nat Hab's

Photo Expedition Leaders Enrich Your Experience

Learn More: nathab.com/photo-guides

Abner Simeon

Aditya Panda

Akshay Pacharne

Andy Corbett

Angel Cardenas

Annie Van Dinther

Southern Africa

East Africa

Brooks Kamanakao

South America

Cameron Pearce

Asia

Alaska

Cassiano Zaparoli

Southern Africa

Southern Africa, East Africa

Court Whelan

Daniel Blankenheim Europe

Alaska, U.S. National Parks, South America, Mexico

Ellen Bennett

Eric Ramirez

Alaska, Canada, U.S. National Parks, Australia, Asia, Europe, Mexico

U.S. National Parks

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Asia

Mexico

Alex Mazunga Southern Africa

Anthony Amsel

Canada, Europe, Greenland

Charlie Reinertsen

Alexander Arias

Alexandre Bilodeau Desbiens

Central America

Canada, Greenland, Asia

Arthur Kampmann

Bedley Asun

Alaska, U.S. National Parks

Asia

Colby Brokvist

Conan Dumenil

Galapagos, South America

U.S. National Parks, Mexico

Canada, U.S. National Parks, Greenland

Daniel Hagaman

Danielle Carstens

Dennis Smith

Southern Africa

Southern Africa

Canada, Asia, Europe, Greenland

Fabio Paschoal

Fernando Romo Sirvent

Fred Tavares

Garrett Fache

South America

South America, Mexico

South America

Asia

Edward Savage

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Giulia Ciampini Canada

Jamie Smith-Morvell Australia

Justin Pitschmann U.S. National Parks

Marcus Atkins

Greg Aranea

Gustavo Andrade Torres

Jen Kampmann

Jimmy Patiño Solis Galapagos

Southern Africa, East Africa, Australia, Asia

Laura Geissinger

Lemme Gust

Galapagos

Alaska, U.S. National Parks

Alaska, U.S. National Parks

Galapagos

Southern Africa

Canada

Canada, Australia, Greenland

Marlo Shaw

Matt Cornish

Patrick Maurice

Paul Kirui

Paulo Gomez Aldana

U.S. National Parks

Pietro Luraschi East Africa

Surya Ramachandran Asia

East Africa

Richard de Gouveia

Southern Africa, East Africa, Europe

Teresa Whipple

Alaska, Asia, Mexico

Australia

Mexico

Russell Gerber

Hamza Raza Visram

Harsha Jayaramaiah

John Mittan

Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven U.S. National Parks

Alaska, U.S. National Parks, Canada, Australia, Asia

Lets Kamogelo

Lianne Thompson

Lorraine Doyle

East Africa

Southern Africa

Matt Meyer

Asia

Canada, Europe

Justin Gibson

Southern Africa

Southern Africa, East Africa, Australia

Alaska, U.S. National Parks, Canada, Australia, Greenland

Mike Hillman

Ona Basimane

Peter Ramsden

Petr Gheorghe

Phalgun Patel

Shawn Eggleston

Shreenidhi Jayadeva

Canada, Europe, Asia

Sabina Moll

Canada

Southern Africa, East Africa

Canada, Europe

Alaska, U.S. National Parks, Australia

Thuto Moutloatse

Vedant Thite

Yaju Upadhyaya

Southern Africa, East Africa

James Beissel

U.S. National Parks

Asia

Southern Africa

Asia

Asia

Asia

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Our Guides Are

Expert Naturalists & Photography Pros As a photographer on a quest for nextlevel wildlife and landscape images, you need a guide who is a gifted artist and image-making coach. But when your subject is nature, that’s not enough: Your guide must also be a highly trained naturalist with expertise in biology, ecology and wildlife behavior, well-honed tracking skills, and interpretive acumen. Our peerless Photo Expedition Leaders bring all of this to your adventure, including special access to resources from WWF conservation scientists. Your guide’s in-depth knowledge of the wild world ensures you’ll be poised to capture those rare and fleeting moments that make for images of a lifetime. And the personalized guidance you’ll receive, whatever your ability level, will enhance your craft from composition to post-production. Learn More: nathab.com/photo-guides

Guiding for Nat Hab since 2016, Edward Savage pairs a deep knowledge of wild China with a photographer's eye to help guests capture picture-perfect moments. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Alexandre Bilodeau Desbiens. Wild China Photo Expedition—pg.100 7


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Exclusive Itineraries Take You Farther Afield

With Nat Hab, your photo opportunities are anything but conventional. From Zodiac outings in the ice-choked fjords of East Greenland to our mobile camps in the middle of Africa’s Great Migration, our Photo Expeditions provide access to settings and subjects you won’t get with other companies or on your own. Our itineraries get you deeper into wild places for more original imagery. And our personal connections—with biologists, Indigenous teachers and renowned local photographers—offer experiences not available to the typical traveler with a camera. With slower pacing and long days in the field to chase the best light, we allow time and patience to pursue the shots you covet. And with plenty of room in our vehicles and extra weight allowances on certain flights, we accommodate more of your gear. Learn More: nathab.com/photo-trips

Our exclusive winter itinerary reveals a Yellowstone few see, offering photographers rare opportunities to capture wildlife in total solitude. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann. Winter Yellowstone & Grand Teton Photo Expedition—pg.62 9


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Small Groups

for Intimate Photo Encounters Numbers on our Photo Expeditions are strictly limited, ensuring access to remote places and accommodations off-limits to larger groups, for a deeper immersion in nature. Many trips are guided by two Photo Expedition Leaders or supported by highly qualified local guides. As a result, we can often divide into even smaller groups for unobtrusive wildlife encounters—essential for quiet approaches, extended viewing and coveted close-ups. In smaller groups, we’re able to be flexible—to linger longer when the alpenglow on Denali is exquisite, or to wait patiently for a Bengal tiger to emerge from the underbrush. With fewer numbers, you’ll also get plenty of tailored guidance for your photography process, from help with camera settings to postproduction techniques during evening editing sessions. Learn More: nathab.com/small-groups

Small, quiet groups in Bwindi allow rare, unhurried time with mountain gorillas— perfect for composing thoughtful frames and expressive images. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia. Ultimate Gorilla Photo Expedition—pg.40 11


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Nat Hab's Exclusive

Camps, Lodges, Ships & Innovations At Nat Hab, we’re committed to bringing our travelers life-transforming encounters with nature. And we set things up so that’s exactly what your photos will convey. 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, where silence, wonder and wildlife reign. Whether you're at one of our secluded African safari camps snapping animals gathered at the waterhole in front of your tent, or capturing a portrait of a giant tortoise at our private camp in the Galapagos, or getting video of the northern lights dancing in the Arctic night sky, on a Nat Hab Photo Expedition, you are totally immersed in nature! Learn More: nathab.com/camps-lodges

A vantage unlike any other: Nat Hab’s exclusive Aurora Sphere. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Giulia Ciampini. Northern Lights Photo Expedition—pg.56 13


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Customized Vehicles

for Greater Access & More Comfort The right vehicle plays an important role in a successful nature photo expedition. And we carefully choose the optimal transportation mode for each adventure. Whether you’re photographing polar bears aboard a custom Polar Rover, scouting for wolves in Yellowstone from our North America Safari Cruiser, or capturing a jaguar leaping for a caiman from our river skiff, our vehicles are chosen to grant the best possible access to the shots you seek. In most cases, smaller vehicles are key, as they get us into more remote places. But we never fill them to capacity, no matter the size. When we're out shooting, everyone gets a window seat and plenty of room for your gear. We also prioritize sustainability, and we’re proud to feature a growing fleet of electric vehicles in multiple destinations. Learn More: nathab.com/vehicles

Go farther in comfort with vehicles built for nature and wildlife photography. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Ellen Bennett. Yellowstone & Grand Teton Photo Expedition—pg. 60 15


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Experience Is the Luxury

When You're Immersed in Nature When you travel with Nat Hab, the word “luxury” takes on new meaning. While our secluded camps, ecolodges and small ships provide remarkable comfort and amenities, the real luxuries are rare, awe-inducing moments in nature that only a fortunate few will get to photograph. Capture a whale breaching from your bayfront tent-cabin at Base Camp Greenland, surrounded by raw Arctic wilderness. In the austere alpine of the Indian Himalaya, track elusive snow leopards just beyond our private mountain lodge. At Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp, open the glass door of your private cabin to photograph brown bears roaming the beach. Our accommodations are distinctive in their own right. But the real luxury is how they set you up for the most extraordinary photos you’ll ever pursue! Learn More: nathab.com/camps-lodges

Set on a rare private inholding in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska Bear Camp offers guests a personal panorama on brown bear territory just out the door of our new cabins. Photo by Nat Hab guest Matt Lowber. Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition—pg.48 17


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Conservation Through Exploration Travel with Purpose

Nat Hab is the world’s leading nature travel company. But we’re equally a conservation enterprise. Our mission is conservation through exploration: protecting our planet by inspiring travelers, supporting local communities, and influencing the travel industry through innovative efforts to live more lightly on the Earth. Conservation travel—including our Photo Expeditions—helps nature and wildlife by encouraging sustainable stewardship of natural habitats. Our dollars provide incomes, education, ranger support, poaching patrols, support for schools and clinics, and hope for the future. And our partnership with World Wildlife Fund is integral to our mission. Since 2003, Nat Hab and our guests together have given more than $45 million to WWF's work to conserve Earth's most precious and imperiled places. Learn More: nathab.com/conservation

WWF’s membership travel program is operated by Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab). To date, Nat Hab has provided more than $9 million in support of WWF’s mission and will continue to give 1% of gross sales plus $185,000 annually through 2028. WWF® and ©1986 Panda Symbol are owned by WWF. All rights reserved.

WWF’s work in Madagascar helps protect this Coquerel’s sifaka and its forest home— efforts Nat Hab travelers support through conservation travel. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia. Madagascar Wildlife Photo Expedition—pg.34 19


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Empowering Local Communities to Protect Wild Places

Natural Habitat Adventures was launched in 1985, and we soon began taking travelers to see baby harp seals in Quebec. We wanted to show local communities that ecotourism could bring economic sustenance, providing an alternative to hunting the adorable furry “whitecoats.” That model has remained at the heart of our company since. When people find an economic incentive to protect habitats and wildlife, it is a powerful force for conservation. Human-wildlife conflict is prevalent in many places. Yet when conservationminded scientists, NGOs and ecotourism operators work together with local communities, we can find solutions that protect livelihoods as well as natural resources and wildlife. When you travel on a Nat Hab Photo Expedition, you are part of this success story! Learn More: nathab.com/communities

Your Nat Hab Photo Expedition supports community-led conservation in Tanzania, where local livelihoods and wildlife protection go hand in hand. Photo by Ralph Lee Hopkins. Tanzania Migration Photo Expedition—pg.38 21


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Raising the Bar on

Sustainability

Through Commitment & Innovation Since Nat Hab became the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company in 2007, we have continually tried to shrink our carbon footprint and pursue greater transparency, including the launch of our Carbon Clear Vision program, which breaks down the carbon emissions on every trip. We’re rolling out a growing electric vehicle fleet, and we are investing in new technology initiatives such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Direct Air Capture. We’ve signed on to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global climate action plan aimed at reaching net zero emissions. We strive to educate our team, travelers, partners and suppliers through our partnership with WWF and in our guide training. Our world still has a long way to go to cut carbon, but it’s an effort we are proud to help lead. Learn More: nathab.com/sustainability

In Botswana, our near-silent electric safari vehicle lets us settle into a leopard shot with less noise and a lighter environmental footprint. Photo by Nat Hab guest Kerry de Bruyn. Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition—pg.26 23


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Africa Few places on Earth offer photographers the primal encounters with wildlife you’ll find on our African photo safaris. Like capturing the golden gaze of a lion, camouflaged in the tawny grass. Or the dust billowing from the hooves of thousands of wildebeest and zebra migrating across the Serengeti. Or getting a portrait of a contemplative silverback surveying his troop of mountain gorillas in the rainforest. To find and document these rare experiences, a small, unobtrusive group is essential, led by a guide who is both an expert naturalist and an accomplished wildlife photographer. Nat Hab's secluded and intimate camps on private reserves provide proximity to abundant animals, far from crowds. And with our Photo Expedition Leaders’ extensive training and tracking skills, you’ll see and photograph much more. Learn More: nathab.com/africa-photo

Our small-group safaris on private reserves get you deeper into the wild landscapes of Africa, where its primal spirit is revealed in every frame. Photo by Nat Hab guest Janeane Rose Sanborn.

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Our isolated small camps in Botswana place you within easy reach of wildlife—including close encounters with endangered wild dogs. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.


Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition

Matchless Wildlife Encounters on an Exclusive Small-Group Photography Safari

• Just Eight Guests, Zero Crowds & Prolific Wildlife • Intimate Small Camps on Remote Private Reserves • Aerial Photography on a Doors-Off Helicopter Safari From the emerald marshes of the Okavango Delta to the sprawling Linyanti Plains, Botswana holds an astounding array of wildlife. On remote private reserves, photographers find an encounter with wildest Africa, far from crowds. From our own tented bush camps immersed in nature, head out at sunrise to catch leopard and cheetah hunting on the savanna. Photograph buffalo, giraffe and zebra at life-sustaining waterholes in front of your private veranda. Along the Chobe River, watch noisy pods of hippos while elephants mass to drink. You won’t find a more intimate or exhilarating photo safari!

Linyanti Okavango Delta Maun

Chobe

Santawani

Victoria Falls

Days 1 & 2: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River cruise / Mosi-oa-Tunya Nat’l Park / Victoria Falls / Village visit / Rhino walk • Days 3–5: Chobe Nat'l Park, Botswana / Chartered flight to Nat Hab’s Linyanti Camp on private Linyanti Reserve / Day & night game drives & wildlife photography • Days 6–8: Chartered flight to private Jao Concession, Central Okavango Delta / Nat Hab’s Pelo Camp / Chartered helicopter safari / Day & night game drives / Boat & mokoro excursions • Days 9–11: Chartered flight to private Santawani Concession, Southern Okavango / Nat Hab’s Gomoti Camp / Day & night game drives / Visit with predator researcher • Day 12: Chartered flight to Maun / Depart • Extend your trip: Cape Town or Coast / Namibia Desert / Sabi Sand 12 Days / Jun–Oct 2026 Price: $21995 (Internal Air: $2343) Limited to 8 Travelers See nathab.com/botswana-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

BOTSWANA Doors-Off Heli Flight Over the Delta Soar above the Okavango on a doorsoff helicopter flight. With just three guests and a guaranteed window seat, capture sweeping views of vibrant floodplains and wildlife scattered across the channels below.

For full itineraries, images & videos: nathab.com • Call 800-543-8917 or your travel advisor

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Green season brings a surge of new life, and we linger where it unfolds, capturing intimate moments with mothers and young, like this lioness and her cub. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.


Botswana Green Season Photo Expedition

Explore Desert & Delta in the Kalahari & Okavango, with Dramatic Skies & Baby Animals

• Doors-Off Helicopter Flight for Aerial Views • Intimate Wildlife Encounters—Just 4 Guests Per Vehicle • Photograph Mile-Wide Victoria Falls at Peak Volume Botswana's lush summer, its most colorful season, offers natural spectacles to entrance photographers. When light seasonal rains turn the arid Kalahari green, landscapes are transformed with drama. Clouds mass in charcoal and silver and create stunning sunsets. From January to April, fresh grass attracts grazing herds and new births fill the plains during Africa's second-largest migration, with 50,000 zebra and wildebeest passing through. In the Okavango Delta, water levels are typically low at this time, revealing prolific wildlife including lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant and much more.

Okavango Delta Maun

Chobe Santawani

Kalahari

BOTSWANA

Victoria Falls

Days 1 & 2: Livingstone, Zambia—Zambezi River cruise / Mosi-oa-Tunya Nat’l Park / Victoria Falls / Village visit / Rhino walk • Days 3–5: Chobe Nat’l Park, Botswana / Chartered flight to Nat Hab’s Gomoti Camp on private Santawani Concession / Game drives & wildlife photography / Visit with predator researcher • Days 6–8: Chartered flight to private Jao Concession, Central Okavango Delta / Nat Hab’s Pelo Camp / Chartered helicopter safari / Game drives / Boat & mokoro excursions • Days 9–11: Chartered flight to Eastern Kalahari—Makgadikgadi Pans / San community cultural visit / Game drives • Day 12: Chartered flight to Maun / Depart • Extend your trip: Cape Town or Coast / Namibia Desert / Sabi Sand 12 Days / Dec–Mar 2026 Price: $18995–$19495 (Internal Air: $2556) Limited to 8 Travelers See nathab.com/kalahari-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Aerial Photography Above the Delta Take a private, doors-off helicopter flight above the Okavango Delta. Capture aerial views of floodplains, winding channels and roaming wildlife below, with clear sightlines and opportunities for dramatic photography.

For full itineraries, images & videos: nathab.com • Call 800-543-8917 or your travel advisor

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Get close-up shots of Namibia’s resilient desert wildlife on our journey into the country's most remote reaches. Photo by Nat Hab staff member Mayella Krause.


Wild Namibia

Photograph Namibia’s Unique Desert Wildlife & Stunning Landscapes from Secluded Outpost Camps

Photo Expedition

• Vast & Evocative Terrain Home to Intriguing Wildlife • Sunrise Sand Dune Photography at Sossusvlei • Remote Private Reserves, plus the Skeleton Coast Namibia is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets for photographers. Less well known than the game parks of East and South Africa, Namibia’s treasures are revealed to those in search of a truly distinctive safari adventure. Amid one of the world’s oldest deserts, we find a surprising collection of hardy wildlife that has managed to adapt to these harsh environs. And Namibia’s austere landscapes are arrestingly beautiful. From its towering sand dunes to rugged canyons and dry riverbeds, from jumbled rocky mountains to vast, lonely beaches, photographers will find Namibia profoundly alluring.

Etosha Palmwag

NAMIBIA

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia • Days 2–4: Chartered flight to Kulala Private Reserve—Sossusvlei sand dunes / Game drives & walks / Hot-air balloon flight / Sunrise photography • Days 5–7: Chartered flight to Palmwag Concession—Skeleton Coast / Game drives & walks / Coast visit • Days 8–10: Chartered flight to Ongava Private Reserve / Etosha Nat’l Park / Day & night game drives • Day 11: Chartered flight to Windhoek / Depart • Extend your trip: Cape Town or Coast / Okonjima AfriCat / Sabi Sand 11 Days / May–Nov 2026 Price: $18995 (Internal Air: $4996) Limited to 8 Travelers See nathab.com/namibia-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Windhoek

Sossusvlei

Hot-Air Balloon Ride Over the Desert Float in a hot-air balloon at sunrise above Sossusvlei, where towering dunes glow rust and rose in the dawn light. From this rare aerial perspective, photograph the sweeping shapes, shadow lines and textures of Namibia’s striking desert landscape.

For full itineraries, images & videos: nathab.com • Call 800-543-8917 or your travel advisor

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In the silence of wilderness, Africa offers deep reflections—both yours and a lion's stride. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Meyer.


Secluded South Africa

With Just Six Guests, Capture Shots of the Big Five & More from Exclusive Private Reserves

Photo Expedition

• Uncrowded Private Reserves, Including MalaMala • Just Six Guests, for Highly Personalized Coaching • Remote Luxury Lodges Surrounded by Wildlife From massive African elephants and elegant leopards to squat rhinos, regal lions and fierce Cape buffalo, the Big Five make this one of Africa’s greatest photo safaris—plus a host of other game and predators! On our carefully crafted itinerary, you’ll get all the wildlife riches of the Greater Kruger region without the crowds. We focus on exclusive private reserves, including Sabi Sand, far from heavily touristed zones. Based at remote luxury lodges surrounded by the solitude of the wild bushveld, just six photographers get highly personalized coaching from our naturalist Photo Expedition Leader.

Madikwe Johannesburg

SOUTH AFRICA

Marataba

Sabi Sand MalaMala

Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa • Days 2 & 3: Chartered fight to Madikwe Private Reserve / Game drives • Days 4–6: Marataba Private Reserve / Game drives & wildlife photography • Days 7–10: Chartered flight to Sabi Sand—MalaMala Private Reserve / Game drives & wildlife photography • Day 11: MalaMala / Johannesburg / Depart • Extend your trip: Madagascar Wildlife Photo Expedition / Cape Town or Coast / Namibia Desert 11 Days / Aug–Oct 2026 Price: $19795–$19995 (Internal Air: $3984) Limited to 6 Travelers See nathab.com/south-africa-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Big Five Photography in Sabi Sand Pursue matchless photo opportunities over four days at MalaMala in the Sabi Sand, South Africa’s premier game reserve—renowned for leopard sightings, Big Five encounters and thrilling night drives where predators hunt.

For full itineraries, images & videos: nathab.com • Call 800-543-8917 or your travel advisor

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By framing species like the ring-tailed lemur, conservation photography helps protect life and land. Photo by Nat Hab guest Peter Berkum.


Photograph a Fascinating Trove of Unique Creatures Found Nowhere Else on Earth

Photo Expedition • More Than 100 Lemur Species, Found Only Here • Diverse Landscapes from Rainforest to Spiny Forest • Private Chartered Flights Give You More Time in Nature There’s no place on the planet like Madagascar for unique nature images—because 90% of its species are found nowhere else! On this biologically isolated island in the Indian Ocean, we find a host of intriguing creatures, including diademed sifakas, indris, fossas and tenrecs, while baobabs and pachypodia dot its sandstone deserts. Curious about these exotic-sounding names? (Hint: two are lemurs, among 100 different lemur species—native only to Madagascar!) Even the most well-traveled nature photographer will find a kaleidoscope of discoveries on our peerless itinerary connected by private flights.

MADAGASCAR Anjajavy

Antananarivo

14 Days / Jun–Nov 2026 Price: $16995–$17495 (Internal Air: $5987) Limited to 8 Travelers See nathab.com/madagascar-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Andasibe-Mantadia

Ranomafana Isalo

Day 1: Antananarivo, Madagascar • Days 2–4: Antananarivo / AndasibeMantadia Nat’l Park / Day & night wildlife viewing / Lemur island • Days 5 & 6: Chartered flight to Ranomafana Nat’l Park / Day & night wildlife viewing • Days 7 & 8: Isalo Nat’l Park • Days 9 & 10: Private flight to Ifaty Spiny Forest / Baobab photography • Days 11–13: Chartered flight to Anjajavy Private Reserve / Day & night wildlife viewing / Chartered boat rides • Day 14: Chartered flight to Antananarivo / Depart • Extend your trip: Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition / Cape Town or Coast / Namibia Desert / Sabi Sand / Kenya Migration Photo Expedition / Ultimate Gorilla Photo Expedition / Great Uganda Gorilla Safari

Capture Baobabs at Sunrise & Sunset In Ifaty, photograph towering baobabs during the golden hours, with time to refine your shots. Return in shifting light to capture clean silhouettes or wide frames, creating striking images of Madagascar’s most iconic landscape.

Ifaty

For full itineraries, images & videos: nathab.com • Call 800-543-8917 or your travel advisor

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From Nat Hab’s private Migration Camp, capture more than motion—tell the story of the Great Migration as herds brave the Mara River with predators in pursuit. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Pietro Luraschi.


Kenya Migration

Capture Iconic Images of African Wildlife on an Exclusive Private Safari

Photo Expedition

• Get Closer to the Herds from Our Private Mara Camps • Photograph Thrilling Predator-Prey Interactions • Shoot Alongside Guides Who Position You Perfectly Known for its legendary wildlife and classic landscapes, Kenya serves up iconic images of Africa: graceful giraffes browsing in acacia trees, elephants trundling over the savanna, stealthy lions stalking gazelle, proud Maasai bedecked in ceremonial beadwork. And the ultimate thrill for photographers: the Great Migration, when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra traverse the plains, with predators in pursuit. Featuring an uncrowded private reserve, intimate luxury bush camps and personalized coaching from an expert guide, this safari is the ultimate encounter with Kenya for photographers.

KENYA

Maasai Mara

Nairobi Private Mara Conservancy

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya • Day 2: Photo safari–Nairobi Nat’l Park • Days 3–5: Chartered flight to Maasai Mara private conservancy / Nat Hab's Mara East Camp / Day & night game drives / Guided safari walks • Days 6–9: Maasai Mara Nat’l Reserve / Nat Hab's Migration Camp / Game drives & wildlife photography • Day 10: Chartered flight to Nairobi / Depart • Extend your trip: Lewa Rhino Immersion / Maasai Mara / Nat Hab's Elephant Camp / Rwanda Mountain Gorilla / Uganda Mountain Gorilla 10 Days / Jul & Aug 2026 Price: $16495–$16995 (Internal Air: $1264) Limited to 8 Travelers See nathab.com/kenya-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Get Positioned to Capture a Crossing From Nat Hab’s private, strategically located camps, photograph the Great Migration as hoofed herds surge across the Mara River. Frame the crossings, predators in pursuit and the heart-pounding drama of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle.

For full itineraries, images & videos: nathab.com • Call 800-543-8917 or your travel advisor

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From our custom safari vehicle on the Serengeti plains, we move with the herds, becoming part of the Great Migration story as we tell it through the lens. Photo by Nat Hab guest Gary Schmid.


Tanzania

Photograph Herds on the Move in the Serengeti, with Thrilling Predator-Prey Interactions

Photo Expedition • Stay at Our Private Serengeti Camps Far from Crowds • Follow the Herds on Our Seasonally Designed Itinerary • Get the Shots You Covet with Our Superlative Guides Among the world’s epic wildlife events, few can match Africa’s Great Migration. For wildlife photographers, there is simply nothing like being in the midst of thousands upon thousands of wildebeest and zebra as they make their annual trek over Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains in search of new grass. Agile predators steal behind, poised to seize the stragglers. Our private mobile safari camps, situated along the migration route far from crowds, offer a close-up vantage on all the drama. Other wildlife abounds, too, and we anticipate exciting shots of big cats, elephants, giraffes and much more.

Northern Serengeti

East Central Serengeti Arusha

TANZANIA

Day 1: Arusha, Tanzania • Day 2: Arusha Nat’l Park / Game drive • Days 3–6: Chartered flight to Northern Serengeti / Nat Hab's Migration Camp / Game drives • Days 7–9: Chartered flight to East-Central Serengeti / Nat Hab’s Serengeti East Camp / Game drives & wildlife photography • Day 10: Chartered flight to Arusha / Depart • Extend your trip: Tarangire Nat’l Park / Maasai Mara / Zanzibar / Rwanda Mountain Gorilla / Uganda Mountain Gorilla 10 Days / Feb & Jul–Sep 2026 Price: $16495 (Internal Air: $1991) Limited to 8 Travelers See nathab.com/tanzania-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates July–October itinerary shown—see the December–February itinerary on our website

Serengeti Great Migration Deep Dive Concentrate on the Serengeti with extended access to migration corridors as you photograph July river crossings or February calving on the southern plains, plus predators and golden-hour movement for powerful wildlife images.

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Patience makes great portraits when we wait for intimate moments like this shared gaze with a silverback gorilla. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.


Ultimate Gorilla Photo Expedition

A Primate Extravaganza! Photograph Gorillas in Uganda & Rwanda, Plus Chimpanzees & Golden Monkeys

• Four Separate Gorilla Photo Treks in Uganda & Rwanda • A Total Primate Immersion, with Chimpanzees & More • Land & River Safaris Along the Victoria Nile For an avid wildlife photographer, few shots are more prized than a portrait of a mountain gorilla. Its liquid brown eyes hold a mystique words can't capture. From the hulking silverback surveying his troop to animated youngsters rollicking in the branches, a gorilla family offers endless delight for photographers. Four separate gorilla treks in Uganda and Rwanda offer a chance to capture a range of behaviors, antics and contemplative moments. We also photograph chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, rounding out your primate portfolio—plus classic African wildlife and the Victoria Nile.

UGANDA Murchison Falls

Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda / Entebbe Botanical Gardens tour • Day 2: Chartered flight to Murchison Falls Nat’l Park / Private Murchison Bush Camp • Days 3 & 4: Murchison Falls / Chartered Nile cruise / Game drives & boat excursions / Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest Reserve • Days 5 & 6: Chartered flight to Kibale Nat’l Park / Chimpanzee & monkey trekking • Days 7–9: Chartered flight to Bwindi Impenetrable Nat’l Park / Gorilla trekking & photography • Days 10–12: Volcanoes Nat’l Park, Rwanda / Gorilla trekking • Day 13: Golden monkey trekking / Kigali / Depart • Extend your trip: Akagera Nat’l Park 13 Days / Jan, Jun, Aug & Oct–Nov 2026 Price: $18795–$19295 (Internal Air: $1162 / Permit Fee: $5200) Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/gorillas-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

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Gorillas & So Much More This trip combines intimate gorilla photography with a full African safari. Make two treks to visit mountain gorillas, then capture images of rhinos, elephants, lions and more on classic game drives and river cruises.

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Abner Simeon Southern Africa

Abner Simeon’s passion for safari guiding was seeded during his childhood growing up at a lodge in Namibia where his father was a chef and his mother a housekeeper. He attended the small primary school on site and spent all his free time exploring the wonders of the bush before moving to the nearest town for high school. On school holidays, he would join his brother, a ranger, on wildlife drives, an experience that pointed him toward his future career. Landing a job at a safari lodge as a handyman, Abner began to cultivate the knowledge and expertise to become a guide, a role that would indulge his love for nature as his vocation. His dream was realized in 2014, when he was sponsored for a guide training course. He went on to earn the highest certification levels while working at many different camps across Namibia. Abner's venture into photography began in 2016, when he began taking photos using his phone. Encouraged by how frequently his shots were featured in company newsletters, he invested in photography equipment and his passion took off. So did his infectious passion for sharing the importance of conservation, using safari guiding and photography as his tools. Learn More: nathab.com/abner

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North America Alaska…Yellowstone…Churchill…these are names synonymous with exhilarating nature photography. With wilderness on a matchless scale, Alaska supports moose, caribou, Dall sheep, wolves, whales, seals, sea otters, puffins, bald eagles…and 30,000 brown bears, which we capture at close range from exclusive settings in Lake Clark and Katmai national parks. Churchill, Manitoba, is tops for polar bears each fall, and our custom Polar Rovers and private Tundra Lodge offer thrilling proximity. In winter, Churchill boasts some of the best northern lights displays in the world, while summer brings throngs of beluga whales. Head to Yellowstone and the Tetons to seek out bison, elk, grizzlies and elusive wolves, alongside top wildlife photographers who help you get the shots you covet. Learn More: nathab.com/north-photo

Light, timing and vision transform Denali’s Wonder Lake from a pretty scene into an extraordinary image. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann.

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Long exposure at Katmai’s Brooks Falls, where motion meets stillness. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jen Kampmann.


Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition

Capture the Grandeur of the Last Frontier on Our Exclusive Small-Group Photo Safari

• Shoot Denali from Our Fly-In Backcountry Lodge • Close-Up Brown Bear Photography with Expert Guides • Photograph Glaciers, Orcas & Sea Life in Kenai Fjords Alaska offers untamed wilderness on a matchless scale—and our photo safari gets you deeper into these northern wilds than any standard tour. Helicopter to the Denali backcountry where grizzlies, caribou, Dall sheep and wolves roam the tundra, and shoot Denali’s icy profile from our wilderness lodge. Capture icebergs, orcas, otters and puffins from our private island base in Kenai Fjords National Park. Then, depending on the season, photograph brown bears at thrilling close range from Nat Hab’s private Bear Camp in Lake Clark National Park or fishing in Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park.

ALASKA Denali Backcountry Lodge

Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp

Fairbanks

Anchorage Seward Homer Fox Island/ Kenai Fjords

Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska • Day 2: Denali Nat’l Park / Chartered helicopter flight to Camp Denali • Days 3 & 4: Denali / Wilderness photography • Day 5: Denali / Chartered helicopter flight to park entrance / Anchorage • Day 6: Alaska railroad to Seward / Private Fox Island • Day 7: Private wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords Nat’l Park • Day 8: Fox Island / Seward / Homer / Private boat to Odyssey Lodge • Day 9: Exploring Kachemak Bay • Days 10–12: Homer / Chartered flight to Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp / Lake Clark Nat’l Park / Bear photography / Private flight to Homer • Day 13: Homer / Depart • Extend your trip: Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition / Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak to Katmai 13 Days / Jun–Aug 2026 Price: $19995 (Internal Air: $2484–$3097) Limited to 14 Travelers See nathab.com/alaska-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates June itinerary at Alaska Bear Camp shown—see July & August itinerary at Brooks Falls on our website

Shoot Denali from Your Cabin Stay at Camp Denali—the only lodge within the park interior that has direct mountain views, where sunrise alpenglow, golden evening light and late-night wildlife activity is on display just outside your cabin.

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Enjoy amazing close-up photo ops with Alaska's giants from Nat Hab's exclusive Bear Camp. Photo by Nat Hab guest Rylee Jensen.


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Alaska Bear Camp

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

Photo Expedition

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ALASKA

Anchorage

Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp Homer

Day 1: Anchorage, Alaska / Private flight to Homer • Day 2: Kachemak Bay private cruise / Chartered bush plane flight to Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp / Bear photography • Days 3–6: Lake Clark Nat’l Park / Bear photography / Chartered flight to Homer • Day 7: Homer / Depart • Extend your trip: Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition / Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak to Katmai 7 Days / Jul & Aug 2026 Price: $9995 (Internal Air: $1796) Limited to 14 Travelers See nathab.com/camp-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Four Nights in Brown Bear Country Our itinerary offers a deep immersion in prime Alaskan brown bear country, giving you extended time to chase the best light, refine your compositions, and work on postprocessing back at camp.

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Score the best seats—and the best shots—when you travel aboard the Natural Habitat Ursus. Photo by Nat Hab guest Brad Josephs.


Photograph the Bears of Katmai National Park on a Chartered Small-Ship Adventure

Photo Expedition Kodiak to Katmai • The Ultimate Brown Bear Photography Adventure • Exclusive Access via Our Private Ship for 8 Guests • Scenic Roundtrip Floatplane Journey from Kodiak This is arguably the world’s ultimate bear photo safari! Just eight photographers spend four nights aboard our private ship, the Natural Habitat Ursus, following brown bears on wild beaches in the vast, roadless wilderness of Katmai National Park. Go ashore with our Photo Expedition Leader, one of Alaska's top bear experts, who coaches you on how to safely get incredible shots at close range. Bears feast all summer on sedges, clams, and salmon in season, and we may see lone males, mating pairs, and mothers with cubs. Experience this rarest of encounters with Ursus arctos in all its untamed majesty!

ALASKA Anchorage

Katmai

Kodiak

Days 1 & 2: Kodiak, Alaska / Private Kodiak Island wildlife cruise • Days 3–7: Kodiak / Private floatplane to Katmai / Board Natural Habitat Ursus / Bear photography in Katmai Nat’l Park / Private flight to Kodiak / Guided Kodiak sightseeing • Day 8: Kodiak / Depart • Extend your trip: Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition / Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition 8 Days / Jul & Aug 2026 Price: $11495 (Internal Air: $1794) Limited to 8 Travelers See nathab.com/grizzly-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Sail the Roadless Bear Coast Cruise Alaska’s Katmai coast aboard the Ursus, a small ship that brings you ashore for close encounters with giant coastal brown bears. Guided by expert bear naturalists, photograph them fishing, foraging and roaming wild beaches.

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On the edge of Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, the tundra turns polar bear photography into a study in white and light. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson.


Churchill Polar Bear Photo Expedition

An Expert Photographer-Naturalist Guide Leads This Immersive Journey into the Realm of the Polar Bear

• Maximize Your Time on the Tundra with Polar Bears • Shoot with the Most Experienced Expedition Leaders • Gain Exceptional Access via Our Custom Polar Rovers Meet the King of the Arctic on a northern photo safari that will help you get you the iconic images you dream of! This exclusive adventure spends intensive time on the tundra where polar bears congregate along Hudson Bay each fall, waiting for the sea ice to form for winter seal hunting. Custom Polar Rovers, with an outdoor viewing platform and plenty of space for gear and maneuvering, take you into the heart of the bears’ habitat for stunning shots. Get expert coaching from our Photo Expedition Leader—an Arctic naturalist and photography pro—complemented by evening lectures and editing workshops.

Hudson Bay Churchill

MANITOBA

Polar Bear Habitat

Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba • Days 2–5: Private flight to Churchill / Polar bear photography from Nat Hab’s custom Polar Rovers / Exploring Churchill & environs / Evening on the tundra • Day 6: Dog Sledding & free time in Churchill / Private flight to Winnipeg • Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart • Extend your trip: Northern Tundra Helicopter Adventure 7 Days / Oct & Nov 2026 Price: $10495 (Internal Air: $1689) Limited to 16 Travelers See nathab.com/polar-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Three Full Days Aboard Polar Rovers Extended time on our Polar Rovers lets us pursue the best conditions for photographing polar bears, Arctic wildlife and tundra landscapes. Daylight shooting facilitates faster shutter speeds, accurate focus and clean image quality.

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Set directly on the open tundra, our private lodge offers round-the-clock moments with polar bears right outside your window. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Sabina Moll.


Tundra Lodge Photo Expedition

Maximize Your Photo Opportunities by Staying in the Polar Bears' Domain

• Polar Bear Photography Around the Clock • Get Even More Bear Photos from Our Polar Rovers • Round Out Your Portfolio with Other Arctic Wildlife For the ultimate immersion with polar bears, stay in the very heart of their territory at our private Tundra Lodge, isolated on the edge of Hudson Bay. With round-the-clock proximity to polar bears, the lodge offers a matchless context for photography. Outdoor observation decks grant thrilling close-ups, while large windows ensure you don’t miss any action inside our train-style lodge with its connected lounge, dining and sleeping cars. Daily Polar Rover excursions with our Photo Expedition Leader get you farther afield to capture bears and other northern wildlife in their natural habitat.

Hudson Bay Churchill

Tundra Lodge

Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba • Days 2–5: Chartered flight to Churchill / Nat Hab’s private Tundra Lodge / Polar bear photography from Nat Hab’s custom Polar Rovers / Evening aurora activities (weather permitting) • Day 6: Dog Sledding & free time in Churchill / Chartered flight to Winnipeg • Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart • Extend your trip: Northern Tundra Helicopter Adventure 7 Days / Oct & Nov 2026 Price: $15595 (Internal Air: $1689) Limited to 29 Travelers See nathab.com/tundra-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Four Nights in Polar Bear Country An extended stay at the Tundra Lodge offers 24/7 access to polar bears. Photograph them up close from outdoor decks and aboard our Polar Rovers, in dawn and dusk light, with the possibility of shooting the northern lights, too.

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From our lodge located far outside town, plus private viewing spots each night, photograph every sway and swoosh of the aurora in total darkness. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Edward Savage.


Northern

Outstanding Photo Prospects in One of the World's Best Places to View the Aurora Borealis

Photo Expedition • Shoot from a Mix of Private Viewing Locations • Our Remote Lodge Offers All-Night Access to the Aurora • Tackle Northern Lights Photography with Expert Guidance Churchill is one of the world’s best destinations for aurora photography, with typically clear winter skies and an active display more than 300 nights a year. View the night sky in warmth and comfort from varied locations far from artificial light, including our geodesic Aurora Sphere, a cabin in the boreal forest, and a dog musher’s tepee illuminated by a campfire. Our top guides help you capture this awe-inducing phenomenon. And since we stay at an isolated lodge outside town, you can shoot all night long when the lights are visible. By day, enjoy northern activities like dog sledding and snowshoeing.

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Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba • Day 2: Winnipeg / Chartered flight to Churchill / Town Tour / Northern Lights watch • Days 3–5: Aurora photography from private viewing locations by night, Arctic activities by day, including dog sledding & snowshoeing • Day 6: Churchill / Private flight to Winnipeg • Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart 7 Days / Feb & Mar 2026 Price: $9495–$9695 (Internal Air: $1689) Limited to 14 Travelers See nathab.com/aurora-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Photograph the Aurora All Night Long Stay at White Whale Lodge, one of the few overnight bases outside Churchill, offering total darkness. Photograph the northern lights directly from the lodge, with no light pollution from town to diminish vivid images of the Arctic sky.

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Don a wetsuit and float on a "beluga board" in the Churchill River to get underwater shots of curious white whales with their charming Arctic grin. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Petr Gheorghe.


Whales & Polar Bears

Photograph Arctic Wildlife & Wildflowers on Canada’s Hudson Bay

Photo Expedition

• Photograph Dozens of Beluga Whales at Eye Level • Take a Tundra Photo Safari & Ride Behind Sled Dogs • Get Shots of Historic Sloop Cove & Prince of Wales Fort The Canadian Northland awakens with a frenzy of energy during long days when the tundra turns green, wildflowers bloom, animals appear in great flocks and herds, and belugas return for their seasonal feasting on the edge of Hudson Bay. More than 3,000 of these amiable white whales congregate in the mouth of the Churchill River each summer, and we get extraordinary photos from motorized rafts, kayaks and floating mats (use your underwater camera!). On the surrounding tundra, get shots of Arctic fox, caribou and possibly roving or dozing polar bears.

Hudson Bay

Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba • Day 2: Winnipeg / Private flight to Churchill / Town tour • Days 3–5: Photograph belugas by Zodiac, kayak and underwater from floating mats / Tundra wildlife photography / Historic photography at Sloop Cove & Prince of Wales Fort • Day 6: Sled dog experience / Private flight to Winnipeg • Day 7: Winnipeg / Depart 7 Days / Jul & Aug 2026 Price: $9995–$10295 (Internal Air: $1689) Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/belugas or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Churchill Float Eye to Eye with Curious Belugas With our special floating mats and wetsuits, go "beluga boarding" for faceto-face encounters with curious, gentle whales, enabling you to get underwater views and split-level shots that few photographers have access to.

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In the shadow of Teewinot, a bull moose embodies the quiet drama that makes Grand Teton National Park a touchstone for photographers. Photo by Nat Hab guest Arthur Leforestier.


Yellowstone & Grand Teton Photo Expedition • Custom Safari Vehicles Enhance Photography Access

An Expertly Guided Photography Adventure Among the West's Best Wildlife

• Expert Local Guides Get You Closer to More Wildlife • Scenic Snake River Float in the Shadow of the Tetons For nature photographers, the classic western landscapes and wildlife of Yellowstone Country are peerless. Amid steaming springs, great herds of elk and bison roam open meadows, stalked by stealthy grizzlies. The Snake River winds across Jackson Hole, where moose browse willowy banks against the backdrop of the Teton’s famous spires. Visit with a renowned local wolf photographer for professional insight, and use our high-powered spotting scopes to assist your efforts on sunrise and sunset shoots in the Lamar Valley. Bright wildflowers pop in summer, while golden aspen add a fiery accent in fall.

MONTANA Bozeman Cooke City Paradise Valley Mammoth Hot Springs Gardiner Lamar Valley Old Faithful Grand Teton Jackson

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Day 1: Jackson, Wyoming • Day 2: Grand Teton Nat’l Park / Scenic float trip / Mormon Row • Day 3: Teton photography & Jackson Hole Tram alpine exploration • Day 4: Oxbow Bend / Yellowstone Nat’l Park / Old Faithful • Day 5: Hayden Valley / Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone / Dunraven Pass • Day 6: Lamar Valley / Hartman photo gallery private visit / Beartooth Scenic Byway / Northern Range wolf tracking • Day 7: Lamar Valley / Mammoth Hot Springs / Paradise Valley / Bozeman • Day 8: Bozeman / Depart 8 Days / May & Sep 2026 Price: $8895–$9195 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/tetons-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates Some trips run in the reverse direction of the itinerary shown

Frame Iconic Wildlife & Landscapes Photograph wolves, bison and elk in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley with expert guidance. Pair shots of famed wildlife with the grandeur of the Tetons, geysers and canyons, creating a diverse portfolio from two premier national parks.

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Our naturalist-photographer guides read tracks and terrain to bring photographers to open valleys where wolves appear sharply against the snow. Photo by Nat Hab guest Jordan Creech.


Winter

Yellowstone & Grand Teton

In-Depth Photography of Wildlife & Landscapes in Snowy Solitude

Photo Expedition • Track Wolves with Expert Naturalist Guides • Exclusive Meetings with Local Photo & Film Pros • Stay in Solitude at Old Faithful Snow Lodge Winter is a magical season for photographers in Yellowstone and the Tetons. Silence reigns, crowds are nonexistent, and legendary western wildlife stands out against a snowy white tableau. Stay at coveted spots inside the park for easy access to sunrise and sunset shoots: Seek wolves on the hunt in the open expanse of the Lamar Valley. Get close-ups of bison along the

Madison River, with ice-crusted coats and nostrils blowing steam in the frigid air. Photograph herds of elk on the floor of Jackson Hole. Geothermal features make entrancing subjects, too, as geysers erupt in a crystalline spray.

9 Days / Jan & Feb 2027 Price: $10995–$11195 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/wolf-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates New 2027 itinerary shown—see 2026 itinerary on our website Some trips run in the reverse direction of the itinerary shown

MONTANA Bozeman Gardiner Mammoth Hot Springs

Old Faithful Grand Teton Jackson

Day 1: Bozeman, Montana • Day 2: Paradise Valley / Yellowstone Nat’l Park / Mammoth Hot Springs / Wildlife viewing • Day 3: Lamar Valley wolf tracking / Hartman photo gallery visit • Day 4: Northern Range wolf tracking & wildlife photography • Days 5 & 6: Private snowcoach tour to Old Faithful Snow Lodge / Norris Geyser Basin / Wildlife & geothermal photography / Optional snowshoeing • Day 7: Hayden Valley / Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center / Grand Teton Nat’l Park / Jackson • Day 8: Jackson Hole—Nat’l Elk Refuge • Day 9: Jackson / Depart

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Capture Yellowstone's Winter Wildlife Ride a horse-drawn sleigh to photograph wintering elk, capture bison rimed with frost, and frame coyotes and foxes against the snow. Winter tracking also brings moose and elusive wolves into view, making them standout subjects for your camera.

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Giulia Ciampini

Canada

An accomplished photography instructor and naturalist guide based in Ontario, Canada, Giulia combines her artistry, passion for education and love of the natural world in her role as a Photo Expedition Leader. She has taught photography in more than 40 countries on five continents in varied settings, including the Vancouver College of Art and Design and Ryerson University’s Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Media program. Contexts that combine photographic arts with conservation efforts animate Giulia most—and Nat Hab’s immersive nature adventures fill that bill. Recognizing photography’s power to persuade and motivate, Giulia helps travelers better understand and communicate the value of wild spaces, lending influence through imagery to protect them for the future. With a bachelor’s degree in biology, an MS in education and an MFA in documentary photography and film, Giulia brings her extensive training to every expedition, guiding her guests to attain the impactful images they seek. An avid hiker, road tripper and outdoor adventurer, Giulia visited 20 of Canada’s 48 national parks and marine conservation areas in one year, among a long list of global destinations under her belt. Learn More: nathab.com/giulia

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Latin America From Andes peaks crowned by icefields to the sprawling tropical marshes of the Pantanal, Latin America’s diverse ecosystems harbor more species than anywhere else on Earth. Photograph millions of monarch butterflies that migrate to Mexico’s Central Highlands. On private boat excursions, capture action shots of stealthy jaguars hunting caiman in Brazil. Look for soaring condors and pumas on the prowl in Patagonia, and shoot enormous glaciers. In the Galapagos Islands, get close-ups of unique animals found only here, which show no fear of humans. Nowhere are the keen eyes and naturalist knowledge of our Photo Expedition Leaders more imperative to your photography success than amid this fantastic biodiversity, as you document remote realms rich in wildlife and wonder. Learn More: nathab.com/latin-photo

In Brazil’s remote wetlands, our expert guide leads photographers to an eye-level encounter with a jaguar on the move—a rare, life-list shot. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Helder Brandao.

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Small groups, expert guides and wildlife without fear reward photographers on refreshingly unscripted shoots. Photo by Nat Hab guest Callum Balloch.


Wildlife Photo Expedition

The Ultimate Photography Encounter with the World's Most Wondrous Archipelago

• Visit 13 Islands from Our Chartered Luxury Catamaran • Get Giant Tortoise Portraits from Our Private Camp • Hone Your Craft with In-Depth Field Workshops This is simply the most comprehensive Galapagos photography adventure out there! Spend two weeks cruising this Pacific archipelago famed for its unique animals totally unfazed by humans. Walk among sea lions lolling on the beach and marine iguanas dozing in the sun. Photograph blue-footed boobies, and capture portraits of wizened giant tortoises from our private Tortoise Camp. Shoot underwater, too, as you snorkel with friendly sea lions, diving penguins, sea turtles, rays and a vibrant array of fish. Learn from Photo Expedition Leaders who are premier naturalists and Galapagos wildlife photographers.

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Santiago

Day 1: Quito, Ecuador • Day 2: Photo tour of historic Old Town • Days 3–7: Fly to Baltra, Galapagos—Embark ship / Cruising the islands aboard Natural Habitat Petrel / Wildlife photography / Snorkeling • Day 8: Santa Cruz / Charles Darwin tortoise breeding and research center / Nat Hab’s private Tortoise Camp • Days 9–16: Cruising the islands / Wildlife & landscape photography / Snorkeling • Day 17: Santa Cruz / Baltra / Disembark / Fly to Quito / Depart • Extend your trip: Amazon Lodge pre-trip / Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 17 Days / Aug–Nov 2026 Price: $19995–$21395 (Internal Air: $597 / Nat'l Park Fee: $200) Limited to 15 Travelers See nathab.com/galapagos-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

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Floreana Española

Photograph the Galapagos in Depth Explore and document wildlife and landscapes across the Galapagos archipelago over 17 days, visiting 13 islands for a wide variety of subjects and settings. Get shots of sea lions, giant tortoises, marine iguanas and so much more.

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Expert guides and well-timed access let you capture the essence of Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel. Photo by Fabio Lamanna.


Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley

A Photographic Journey into the Ancient Wonders of the Inca Civilization

Photo Expedition

• In-Depth Photography on Two Visits to Machu Picchu • Capture Peru's Living Heritage in Cultural Settings • Master Andean Light on Our Immersive Itinerary Photographers have long been captivated by the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu. High in the Peruvian Andes, the stone city rests amid vertical peaks draped in emerald jungle. Built on a granite mountaintop close to the sun, its intricate architecture reveals the ingenuity of its 15th-century Inca designers. On two separate visits, shoot Machu Picchu in varied light, capturing iconic wide shots with llamas in the foreground and detailed studies of fine stonework. Cultural photography rounds out your portfolio, with village visits, traditional market scenes and tableaus of agricultural life.

Day 1: Lima, Peru • Day 2: Cusco / Sacred Valley—Pisac / Huayllabama • Day 3: Sacred Valley—hummingbird garden / Urubamba market / Maras salt ponds • Day 4: Ollantaytambo / Vistadome train / Machu Picchu photography • Day 5: Machu Picchu / Optional Huayna Picchu hike / Aguas Calientes • Day 6: Garden photography / Cusco—City photo tour • Day 7: Sacsayhuaman / Cusco photography / Depart • Extend your trip: Galapagos Wildlife Photo Expedition / Great Amazon River Expedition 7 Days / Aug & Oct–Nov 2027 Price: Please call 800-543-8917 Limited to 10 Travelers See nathab.com/peru-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

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Machu Picchu Sacred Valley Cusco

Shoot Machu Picchu in Ideal Light Photograph Machu Picchu at sunrise, afternoon and blue hour with repeat entry for varied angles. Capture other Inca sites like Sacsayhuaman and Pisac to build a portfolio of Peru's ancient Andean culture.

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Thanks to successful conservation efforts, the Pantanal’s jaguars have rebounded, turning once-rare sightings into reliable photo ops—especially with our expert guides and small groups. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Fred Tavares.


Brazil

A Peerless Pantanal Photography Safari, with Jaguar Sightings on the Rise

Wildlife Photo Expedition • The World’s Best Jaguar Photo Ops in the Pantanal • Seek Diverse Wildlife by Boat, 4x4 and on Foot • Learn to Use Photography as a Tool for Conservation If it's jaguar images you're after, the Pantanal delivers. With South America’s largest cat atop its intricate food chain, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve contains the continent’s densest concentration of wildlife. A massive seasonal floodplain sprawling over 75,000 square miles, this mosaic of marsh and islands is home to 10 million caiman, 650 bird species and 100 different mammals, including capybara, maned wolf and giant river otter. Guided by top Photo Expedition Leaders, our in-depth adventure on foot, by boat and 4x4 offers excellent chances to photograph charismatic jaguars and so much more.

11 Days / May–Oct 2026 Price: $15695–$16095 (Internal Air: $2939) Limited to 8 Travelers See nathab.com/brazil-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

BRAZIL Cuiaba North Pantanal Porto Jofre South Pantanal Campo Grande

Day 1: Sao Paulo, Brazil • Days 2 & 3: Fly to Cuiaba / North Pantanal / Guided nature walks, wildlife safaris & birdwatching • Days 4–6: Porto Jofre / Jaguar & wildlife photography • Days 7–9: Chartered flight to private Caiman Ecological Refuge / South Pantanal / Guided nature walks, wildlife safaris & birdwatching • Day 10: Chartered flight to Campo Grande / Fly to Sao Paulo • Day 11: Sao Paulo / Depart • Extend your trip: Iguazu Falls

Sao Paulo

Exceptional Jaguar Photography Capitalize on increasing jaguar sightings to add images of the Americas' largest wild cat to your portfolio. Small boats in Porto Jofre bring you close for portraits and action along the river, guided by an expert photographer-naturalist.

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Moonrise over Patagonia’s spires and glaciers reveals a fleeting play of light and form that rewards photographers who wait patiently to capture this elemental landscape. Photo by Nat Hab guest Trish Hall.


Wild Patagonia Photo Expedition

Peaks, Lakes, Glaciers & Pumas: A Photography Immersion in Chile & Argentina

• Pursue Photos of Elusive Pumas in Torres del Paine • Shoot Icebergs Calving from Perito Moreno Glacier • Photograph Wildlife & Ranch Life on Classic Estancias Few places on Earth evoke the awe Patagonia inspires for photographers. On a cross-border adventure in Chile and Argentina, shoot the granite spires of the Andes, crowned by the world's second-largest non-polar ice field. Here, mighty glaciers calve blue icebergs into turquoise lakes, and magical light casts a pink glow on the spikes of Fitz Roy and Torres del Paine. With expert coaching from top Photo Expedition Leaders, capture grazing guanacos, Andean condors circling overhead, and rebounding pumas. Stay on working estancias and learn about conservation ventures bringing these big cats back.

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Estancia Cristina

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Patagonia Camp Cerro Guido Puerto Natales

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Punta Arenas

Day 1: El Calafate, Argentina • Days 2–4: El Calafate / Laguna Nimez bird photography / Piedras Blancas glacier hike / El Calafate • Days 5 & 6: Private cruise on Lago Argentino / Estancia Cristina / Upsala Glacier / El Calafate • Day 7: Los Glaciares Nat’l Park—Private cruise to Perito Moreno Glacier • Days 8 & 9: Estancia Cerro Guido / Gaucho Culture / Conservation safaris / Puma Restoration Project • Days 10–12: Torres del Paine Nat’l Park, Chile / Photography from Patagonia Camp • Day 13: Transfer to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas / Depart 13 Days / Mar & Apr 2026 Price: $18495–$18795 Limited to 10 Travelers See nathab.com/patagonia-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates 13-day itinerary for 2026 shown—see new 11-day itinerary for 2027 on our website

Photograph Fitz Roy at Golden Hour Stay two nights in El Chalten for extended access to the Fitz Roy massif. Hike to scouted viewpoints to photograph the peak in prime lighting conditions, with extra time for creativity, flexibility, repeat visits and varied compositions.

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In Mexico's oyamel fir forests, migrating monarchs take flight and fill the sky with color. With professional guidance, capture the wondrous beauty of this fragile phenomenon. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Fernando Romo.


Monarch Butterfly

Capture Wondrous Images of One of Earth's Most Amazing Migrations!

Photo Expedition

• Three In-Depth Visits to Two Separate Migration Groves • Expert Coaching for Butterfly Images from Top Guides • Cultural Encounters in Traditional Mountain Villages One of the world’s most wondrous wildlife photography opportunities features one of its tiniest creatures—the delicate monarch butterfly. Each winter, they migrate by the millions to the fir forests of Mexico’s Central Highlands. At first glance, the trees appear to be blanketed with rusty autumn leaves. Then, as the sun warms them, they take flight—so many we can actually hear the beating of their wings! Photos are extraordinary, from exquisite closeups to orange clouds of fluttering monarchs against the blue sky. With our expert guide, learn to capture amazing images of this moving phenomenon.

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6 Days / Jan & Feb 2026 Price: $5995–$6295 Limited to 12 Travelers See nathab.com/monarch-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Angangueo Toluca Jungapeo

Day 1: Mexico City, Mexico • Days 2 & 3: Angangueo / Visits to El Rosario & Chincua sanctuaries for butterfly photography • Day 4: El Rosario butterfly sanctuary / Jungapeo / Nature walks & thermal springs • Day 5: Toluca / Cosmovitral Botanical Garden / Mexico City • Day 6: Mexico City / Depart • Extend your trip: Great Gray Whales of Baja / Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer / Natural Jewels of Costa Rica

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Master Monarch Butterfly Photography Photograph thousands of monarchs at rest, feeding and in flight in their wintering grounds in Central Mexico's fir forests. With expert guidance in macro, focus and composition—plus group editing sessions—create gallery-quality images.

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Cassiano "Zapa" Zaparoli Latin America

Raised on his grandparents’ small farm in Brazil, Zapa’s childhood was shaped by the daily rhythms of cattle, crops and capybaras. Steeped in the wild nature of Brazil’s interior—its rivers, vivid green canopies and the calls of macaws and howler monkeys overhead—Zapa spent every possible moment outdoors, hiking through dense forest, paddling tributaries of the Paraguay River, and learning to track wildlife from elders and field guides. Keen to share his passions, he earned a degree in Tourism Administration from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, near the Pantanal, where his academic studies dovetailed with his lived experience. Zapa’s career was launched at one of Brazil’s premier ecolodges, guiding travelers through the Pantanal’s seasonally flooded plains and honing his skills in wildlife photography, particularly the pursuit of elusive species like jaguars and giant otters. He has since led nature expeditions throughout South America, documenting his subjects and encounters in more than 35,000 photographs inspired by his deep knowledge of ecology and his keen eye. From the Galapagos to Patagonia to his native Brazil, a Photo Expedition with Zapa will impart expertise and wonder in equal measures. Learn More: nathab.com/zapa

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Europe Our European photography adventures focus on northern climes where nature is bold and dramatic. In Iceland, just below the Arctic Circle, photograph whales and puffins, moss-covered lava fields, iceberg lagoons, thundering waterfalls, and multicolored mountains in the remote Highlands. Even farther out lies Greenland, where we find stunning Arctic photography in the remote eastern fjords from our deluxe wilderness expedition camp near the ice sheet. In Scotland’s rugged Highlands, capture green peaks, glacier-carved glens and Hebrides beaches where white sand meets turquoise sea and silver sky. Look for red deer and pine marten in ancient Caledonian forest. Human history holds evocative subjects, too, from the Callanish Standing Stones to the 13th-century Eilean Donan castle. Learn More: nathab.com/europe-photo

Our unique itineraries facilitate access to wild nature and cultural icons alike, like Scotland's famous Jacobite steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Photo by Lucas Bischoff.

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With our naturalist photographer guide, access subjects few get to encounter, like this puffin coming in for a landing, fresh catch in beak. Photo by Nat Hab guest Jeff Goldberg.


Ultimate Iceland

An In-Depth Photography Adventure via Private Scenic Flight, Chartered Boats & 4x4 Overland Travel

Photo Expedition

• Master Puffin Shots with Extended Photo Sessions • Capture Stunning Landscapes on a Flightseeing Tour • Photograph Remote Volcanic Highlands by 4x4 Iceland holds so much awe for nature photographers, with geological drama and raw physical beauty on an epic scale. This small island nation sculpted by fire and ice is filled with stunning subjects: stark mountains, lava fields covered in velvety moss, black sand beaches, steaming craters, iceberg lagoons, and glacier-fed rivers that thunder over basalt cliffs in raging waterfalls. Offshore, whales ply the fjords and seabirds nest in noisy colonies, including the world’s largest population of Atlantic puffins. No other Iceland photography adventure offers as in-depth an immersion in this wild wonderland.

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12 Days / Jul & Aug 2026 Price: $17995–$18395 (Internal Air: $200) Limited to 9 Travelers See nathab.com/iceland-photo

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Fjallsarlon Diamond Beach Skaftafell

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Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik • Day 2: Egilsstadir / East Fjords— Mjoifjordur • Day 3: Lagarflojt Valley / Borgarfjordur Eystri—Puffin photography / Guided marine safari • Day 4: 4x4 exploration of the East Highlands / Egilsstadir • Day 5: East Fjords / Vestrahorn & Eystrahorn / Jokulsarlon • Day 6: Skaftafell flightseeing / Svinasfell Glacier / Diamond Beach • Day 7: Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon—Private Zodiac cruise / Exploring the south coast • Day 8: Katla Geopark / Reynisdrangar Rocks / Waterfall photography • Day 9: Fjallabak Nature Reserve • Day 10: Landmannalaugur—Sigoldugljufur Canyon • Day 11: South coast waterfalls / Strokkur geyser / Thingvellir Nat'l Park / Reykjavik • Day 12: Reykjavik / Keflavik / Depart • Extend your trip: East Greenland Photo Expedition

Katla Geopark

Extended Time in Shooting Locations Leverage long days amid Iceland’s endless summer light to photograph puffins up close, get aerial images of glaciers and lagoons, and explore the remote East Highlands for crowd-free landscapes and epic photo ops.

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On Greenland's rarely visited east coast, our exclusive Base Camp on Sermilik Fjord positions photographers to capture astounding icebergs and raw Arctic landscapes. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Court Whelan.


East Greenland Photo Expedition

Capture Riveting Images of Glaciers, Icebergs, Marine Life & Inuit Culture in a Rarely Visited Region

• Rare Access to Truly Remote Arctic Wilderness • Photograph Iceberg-Laden Fjords by Zodiac & Kayak • Stay in Warmth & Comfort at Our Deluxe Base Camp On our singular itinerary in untouristed East Greenland, you’ll find an Arctic tableau few photographers have access to. Glaciers from the ice sheet spawn massive blue icebergs into Sermilik Fjord. Capture their fantastical shapes on Zodiac outings, and look for whales and seals as we paddle kayaks through the floating ice. Pointed peaks form a jagged backdrop, while tiny tundra wildflowers offer intimate subjects for macro photography. Our private base camp is a comfortable outpost in this wild Arctic realm, where we also visit Inuit villages and photograph Greenlandic sled dogs.

10 Days / Aug 2026 Price: $13995–$14195 (Internal Air: $2536) Limited to 13 Travelers See nathab.com/greenland-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

GREENLAND Base Camp Greenland Tasiilaq

ICELAND Kulusuk

Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik • Day 2: Reykjanes Peninsula photography / Seltun geothermal area / Fly to East Greenland • Day 3: Tasiilaq / Valley of Flowers & town photo tour • Days 4–7: Chartered boat to Nat Hab’s Base Camp Greenland / Exploring Sermilik Fjord by Zodiac, kayak & on foot / Iceberg, tundra & marine life photography • Day 8: Base Camp Greenland / Helicopter or boat to Kulusuk / Coastal walk & drum dancing performance • Day 9: Guided glacier walk / Kulusuk town tour / Fly to Keflavik • Day 10: Keflavik / Depart • Extend your trip: Ultimate Iceland Photo Expedition, Iceland's Wild West

Reykjavik Keflavik

Shoot Inside a Greenland Ice Cave Be among the rare few to capture images inside an East Greenland glacier ice cave, surrounded by luminous blue ice, sculpted textures and evocative light—capturing raw natural beauty and creative allure alike.

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Atop windswept moors, a Highland cow strikes a dramatic pose—one of the authentic Scottish experiences we capture with our small-group access to secluded sites. Photo by Harry Martin.


Wild Scotland Photo Expedition

A Rare Photography Adventure in the Remote Highlands & Hebrides

• Capture a Striking Side of Scotland Most Visitors Miss • Photograph Rugged Highlands & Native Wildlife • Explore Wild Moors & Beaches on Lewis & Harris Far afield of conventional routes, photograph Scotland’s rugged Highlands, ancient pine forests, windswept moors and white sand strands on the outermost edge of Europe. From moody mountain profiles to gleaming lochs, each vista is more arresting than the next. Discover wild and remote realms like the Knoydart Peninsula and Wester Ross, while also shooting iconic subjects like Eilean Donan Castle and the Jacobite steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct. There’s simply no more compelling encounter with Scotland for nature photographers than this foray into its most dramatic western landscapes.

10 Days / Sep & Oct 2027 Price: $14995–$15395 Limited to 10 Travelers See nathab.com/scotland-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Callanish Standing Stones Outer Hebrides Isle of Skye

Wester Ross

Day 1: Inverness, Scotland / Contin • Day 2: Glen Affric Nature Reserve / Loch Lochy hike • Days 3 & 4: Photographing Jacobite steam train on Glenfinnan Viaduct / Private boat cruise off Knoydart Peninsula / Isle of Skye / Loch Coruisk hiking & golden hour at Eilean Donan Castle • Days 5 & 6: Exploring Skye / Trotternish Ridge / Isle of Harris / Golden hour at Luskentyre Beach • Day 7: Isle of Lewis / Callanish Standing Stones / Crofting museum / Glen Torridon • Days 8 & 9: Wester Ross & Loch Maree / Whisky tasting / Highland cow & landscape photography / Classic Scottish ceilidh • Day 10: Inverness / Depart • Extend your trip: Cotswolds: Exploring English Nature

Contin Inverness Fort William

Mallaig Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Capture Eilean Donan Castle at Sunset Photograph Eilean Donan Castle at golden hour, capturing tidal reflections, the stone bridge and shifting skies for atmospheric long exposures and evocative detail amid Scotland’s moody Highland light.

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Edward Savage Europe, Canada, Asia

Blame the bears: that’s who Edward Savage credits for his career as a Photo Expedition Leader. Proud to be a long-tenured grizzly bear guide in Canada's Great Bear Rainforest, the many hours he spent with these charismatic animals was the impetus to share even more of the wild world he loves with travelers. Raised on Vancouver Island, where he lives today, Edward never camped until high school, when he signed up for an outdoor education program focused on backpacking and kayaking and fell madly in love with wilderness. A college program in coastal adventure tourism launched him into guiding multi-day nature adventures on land and sea. In the process, he became an expert on Canada’s flora, fauna and ecology, as well as an accomplished wildlife photographer. “Spending months sitting in a small boat on a cloudy day in the pouring rain, trying to photograph grizzly bears against a dark forested background, you learn a thing or two about how to get the most out of your camera equipment," he muses. With Nat Hab since 2016, Edward leads Photo Expeditions to Churchill, Haida Gwaii, Greenland, Iceland and China, enthusiastically sharing his knowledge and photography prowess. Learn More: nathab.com/edward

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Asia & the Pacific With a rich and varied melange of cultures, landscapes and natural treasures, Asia and the Pacific offer photographers a captivating array of subjects. From Himalayan heights to Earth’s oldest rainforests, from the lush river gorges of Sichuan to Australia’s wave-sculpted Southern Ocean coast, you’ll find some of the world’s most dramatic wild places. You’ll also find intriguing wild animals. Photograph endangered Bengal tigers in the jungles of India. Head north to Ladakh in search of snow leopards. Capture orangutans and pygmy elephants in Borneo, and look for wombats, wallabies, koalas and more in Australia. Get delightful closeups of giant pandas and golden monkeys on nature reserves and renowned panda research bases in China. Our expert guides help you pursue amazing shots! Learn More: nathab.com/asia-photo

As we explore Tasmania in a small, unobtrusive group, a wombat draws comfortably near for an eye-level shot. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Matt Meyer.

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A kangaroo holds still in the soft glow of the early morning light—an understated moment awaiting your lens. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Mike Hillman.


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Australia & Tasmania Photo Expedition

Capture Diverse Landscapes & Intriguing Wildlife on Our WideRanging Photo Safari

• Close Encounters with Unique Native Wildlife • Seven Diverse National Parks & the Great Ocean Road • Chartered Flights for More Photography Time in Nature Capture the wonders way down under on this immersive encounter with Southern Australia’s dramatic landscapes, unique flora and quirky animals. From koalas, wallabies and wombats to echidnas and Tasmanian devils, many unusual species stir to action after dark, and we seek them out when the light is low. On managed conservation sanctuaries, get shots of rare creatures virtually unseen in the wild. Landscapes hold their own allure, from wavebattered sea stacks off the Southern Ocean to vast glacial valleys in Tasmania and giant tree ferns offering artistic compositions in the temperate rainforest.

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Day 1: Adelaide, Australia • Days 2–4: Chartered flight to Kangaroo Island / Wildlife & landscape photography / Seal Bay Conservation Park / Flinders Chase Nat’l Park • Day 5: Chartered flight to Warrnambool / Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve / Great Ocean Road—Port Campbell Nat’l Park • Day 6: Sunrise photography at Twelve Apostles / Great Otway Nat’l Park / Guided photography tour of Wildlife Wonders Sanctuary • Days 7–9: Great Ocean Road / Chartered flight to Tasmania / Cradle Mountain–Lake St. Clair Nat’l Park / Private Tasmanian devil encounter • Days 10 & 11: Guided Marakoopa Cave tour / Platypus photo quest / Mount Field Nat’l Park • Day 12: Private Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary tour / Hobart • Day 13: Chartered cruise to Maria Island Nat’l Park • Day 14: Hobart / Depart • Extend your trip: New Zealand Nature Explorer 14 Days / Oct–Mar 2026 Price: $18995–$19495 (Internal Air: $3432) Limited to 10 Travelers See nathab.com/australia-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Adelaide Kangaroo Island

Geelong Great Ocean Road Devonport Hobart Maria Island TASMANIA Mount Field Cradle Mtn

Frame Australia’s Wildlife Icons Build a portfolio of Australia’s native wildlife—kangaroos, koalas, wombats, platypuses, echidnas and sea lions. Get eye-level portraits and action shots in varied habitats on Kangaroo Island and in Tasmania.

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To photograph a tiger is to rely on timing and access, catching the elusive moment when a curious cat peers from behind a tree. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Surya Ramachandran.


Grand India Photo Expedition

A Fortnight’s Journey in Pursuit of Stunning Nature & Wildlife Images

• The Ultimate India Wildlife Safari—Tigers & More! • Three Varied National Parks & Cultural Subjects • Exclusive Permits for Extended Time on Game Drives India is a mesmerizing destination for photographers. While its collage of colors and cultures has long drawn the traveler’s lens, India’s wild habitats and exotic animals offer rare treasures for those passionate about nature. Spanning three national parks, this wide-ranging photo safari immerses you in a landscape of fabled jungles and powerful rivers brimming with wildlife. From Bandhavgarh to the Brahmaputra basin, this is the native territory of the endangered Bengal tiger, one-horned rhino, sloth bear and more. Gain exclusive access and shoot alongside top naturalist photographer guides.

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Bandhavgarh Kanha Raipur

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Guwahati Kolkata

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Day 1: New Delhi, India / Delhi photo tour • Day 2: Delhi / Fly to Jabalpur / Bandhavgarh Nat’l Park • Days 3 & 4: Safari in Bandhavgarh / Photo technique & editing sessions • Day 5: Satpura Hills scenic drive / Kanha Nat’l Park / Game drive • Days 6–8: Wildlife photography in Kanha Nat’l Park / Guided walk / Gond tribal performance • Day 9: Village visit / Raipur / Fly to Kolkata • Day 10: Fly to Jorhat / Assam scenic drive / Kaziranga Nat’l Park • Days 11–13: Wildlife photography in Kaziranga Nat’l Park / Assamese Bihu dance • Day 14: Guwahati / Fly to Delhi / Depart • Extend your trip: Agra & the Taj Mahal / India Tiger Photo Expedition / Snow Leopard Quest Photo Expedition 14 Days / Jan–May 2027 Price: Please call 800-543-8927 for details Limited to 9 Travelers See nathab.com/india-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

In-Depth India: Tigers & More Photograph India's diversity across varied habitats and three national parks. On repeat shoots in changing light, capture tigers, one-horned rhinos, elephants and much more. Full-day park access lets you stay with sightings to refine compositions.

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Peak photography season in Tadoba National Park brings tigers into the open—so you can capture close portraits of a clear, confident gaze like this one. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia.


India

The World’s Best Chance to Photograph Wild Bengal Tigers...& More!

Photo Expedition • Optimal Season for Tiger Photography • Explore Prime Tiger Territory Without Crowds • Just Two Guests Per Vehicle—Six Guests Total The gaze of a wild tiger is a coveted image for a nature photographer—and we offer you the best possible odds of attaining this rare achievement. In the tiger enclave of Tadoba National Park, as the late Indian spring heats up and the monsoon still months off, tigers must move into the open to drink, leaving the shaded underbrush to reach water at least twice a day. With fewer visitors at this time of year, it’s typically the best season to photograph tigers and other wildlife, which may include sloth bear, civet, Asiatic wild dog, gaur, barking deer, caracal, jackal, peacock and mongoose.

Days 1 & 2: New Delhi, India / Photo tour of Old & New Delhi • Days 3–8: Fly to Nagpur / Tadoba Nat’l Park / Game drives & boat ride in search of tigers & other wildlife photography opportunities • Day 9: Transfer to Delhi / Depart • Extend your trip: Agra & the Taj Mahal / Grand India Photo Expedition 9 Days / Mar & Apr 2026 Price: $12995–$13295 (Internal Air: $357) Limited to 6 Travelers See nathab.com/tiger-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

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INDIA Nagpur Tadoba

10 Game Drives for Top Tiger Photo Ops Spend six nights in Tadoba with 10 dedicated safaris, maximizing your chances to photograph wild tigers. Extended time in the field offers opportunities for dynamic shots of tigers in action, along with other diverse wildlife in varied light.

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In the Himalayan heights of Ladakh’s Rumbak Valley, our remote ecolodge anchors you in prime snow leopard country, putting photographers within reach of the ridgelines where coveted images are made. Photo by Nat Hab guest Arthur Leforestier.


Snow Leopard Quest Photo Expedition

A Himalayan Adventure in Pursuit of One of Earth’s Rarest & Most Beautiful Cats

• Seek Snow Leopards with Expert Trackers & Guides • Stay in Comfort at Our Private Luxury Ecolodge • Photograph Scenes of Tibetan Buddhist Culture The elegant snow leopard is a creature of legend in the Indian Himalaya. Known locally as the “gray ghost,” they are masters of camouflage, blending in on steep, rocky slopes. On this photo safari, the region’s best trackers help us pursue images few have a chance to attain. From our deluxe ecolodge in Ladakh, head out each day in search of these elusive felines. Other wildlife thrives in these austere heights, too, including bharal, urial and argali—the wild mountain sheep and antelope that are the snow leopard’s prey—as well as Himalayan wolf and raptors like the lammergeyer, with its 10-foot wingspan.

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Day 1: Delhi, India • Days 2 & 3: Fly to Leh, Ladakh / Indian Himalaya photography / Thiksey monastery visit • Days 4–9: Journey to Rumbak, “Land of the Snow Leopard” / Snow leopard tracking from our private expedition lodge / Visit Ladakh cultural sites, Buddhist temples & monasteries—Private expedition lodge • Day 10: Drive to Leh / Photographing nature & culture • Day 11: Fly to Delhi / Depart • Extend your trip: Grand India Photo Expedition / India Tiger Photo Expedition / Nepal & Bhutan 11 Days / Mar & Apr 2026 Price: $12895–$13295 (Internal Air: $672) Limited to 7–9 Travelers See nathab.com/leopard-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

A Full Week for Shooting in the Field Spend six nights at a private Himalayan lodge beside Hemis National Park with expert naturalist guides for an in-depth immersion in the realm of the elusive snow leopard. Enjoy more time in the alpine zone and optimal positioning for the best shots.

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Across remote Sichuan reserves and panda research bases, Nat Hab’s small groups get close access for captivating images. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Edward Savage.


Wild China Photo Expedition

Photograph Giant Pandas, Golden Monkeys & Dramatic Mountain Landscapes

• Photograph Endangered Wildlife on Remote Reserves • Close-Up Panda Photos at Four Research Bases • Bucolic Rural Scenery & Traditional Village Life The wild side of China holds rare animals and stunning landscapes revealed on our singular itinerary led by expert photographer guides. In remote nature reserves deep in the mountains of Sichuan, clear rivers rush through deep gorges, and lush forests shelter some of Earth’s most endangered creatures. This is the last wild habitat of the giant panda, plus moon bears, golden snub-nosed monkeys, Chinese goral, takin, blue sheep and golden pheasants. Photograph pandas up close at renowned panda research and breeding bases—plus cultural subjects in traditional Tibetan villages and the Terracotta Army.

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Xi’an

Days 1 & 2: Xi’an, China—Ancient city wall visit / Terracotta Army / Lesser Wild Goose Pagoda • Days 3–5: Exclusive access to explore Wild Panda Nature Reserve / Pingwu • Day 6: Golden Monkey Nature Reserve • Days 7 & 8: Scenic drive / volunteering at Dujiangyan Panda Base / Dujiangyan Panda Valley • Day 9: Gengda Wolong Panda Base / Rilong • Days 10–12: Rilong—Siguniangshan Nat’l Park landscape photography / Labahe Nature Reserve—Red pandas, other wildlife & nature photography • Day 13: Labahe / Bifengxia Panda Base / Chengdu • Day 14: Chengdu / Depart • Extend your trip: Beijing & the Great Wall 14 Days / Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov 2026 Price: $15995–$16295 Limited to 10 Travelers See nathab.com/china-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

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Frame Panda & Golden Monkey Portraits Gain rare proximity to China’s wildlife. Photograph giant pandas at research bases, then venture into remote reserves to capture golden snub-nosed monkeys up close, along with red pandas and alpine scenery.

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In the dim, green shadows of Borneo’s rainforest, expert tracking and patience align to reveal a male orangutan up close and unguarded. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Pete Ramsden.


Borneo Wildlife Photo Expedition

In Ancient Rainforests, Photograph Orangutans & Other Endangered Wildlife

• Photograph Orangutans on Reserves & in the Wild • Seek Pygmy Elephants on the Kinabatangan River • Explore Ancient Rainforests in Search of Rare Creatures Borneo’s ancient rainforests are filled with a trove of fascinating creatures to delight wildlife photographers. Charismatic orangutans share branches and vines with leaf monkeys, wild gibbons, flying lemurs and the round-eyed slow loris—plus more than 300 bird species. Rare proboscis monkeys are at home in coastal mangroves, while pygmy elephants lumber through the forests along the banks of the Kinabatangan River where monitor lizards sunbathe. Learn to spot wildlife with our Photo Expedition Leader, who provides personalized coaching for capturing memorable shots on our matchless tropical nature safari.

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Days 1 & 2: Kuching, Borneo / Semenggoh Orangutan Center / Private boat cruise to Bako Nat’l Park • Days 3 & 4: Fly to Sandakan / KabiliSepilok Nature Reserve / Rainforest Discovery Center / Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary / Private tour of Sun Bear Conservation Center • Days 5 & 6: Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary / Private river cruises in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary • Days 7 & 8: Kinabatangan River / Sukau Rainforest / Sunrise river cruise / Gomantong Caves / Night cruise • Days 9–11: Photographing virgin rainforest in the Danum Valley • Day 12: Danum Valley / Lahad Datu / Kota Kinabalu • Day 13: Kota Kinabalu / Depart 13 Days / Apr–Oct 2026 Price: $16495–$16895 (Internal Air: $574) Limited to 10 Travelers See nathab.com/borneo-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates

Unmatched Access to Borneo's Wildlife Photograph orangutans up close at Semenggoh and Sepilok, then seek wild pygmy elephants by boat on the Kinabatangan River and explore the Danum Valley on foot. Round out your Borneo portfolio with proboscis monkeys, sun bears and rhinoceros hornbills.

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Surya Ramachandran Asia

Known for his zeal and inquisitiveness, Surya is a photo safari guide who sends his guests home equally enthused—and with extraordinary images to remember their adventures by. Raised in South India, Surya gave up the engineering career he trained for to follow the stronger call of the wild. With a passion for nature and wildlife, his “jungle journey” began in Satpura National Park and Tiger Reserve at an acclaimed safari lodge. He excelled as a naturalist guide and wildlife photographer, pioneering Central India’s first walking safari and night drives in the park. Moving to Kanha National Park, where the focus is more tiger-centric, Surya became a tiger expert while continuing to enhance his knowledge of India’s diverse and rare mammals, birds, reptiles and butterflies. He enjoys revealing the little secrets of the jungle to his guests, and his passion for interpretation led him to write India’s first photographic field guide. As a naturalist, documenting wild species is the most important aim behind Surya's photography. Once the initial record is complete, he likes to experiment with capturing unique moments, predictable behaviors, or simply the play of light on his subject. Learn More: nathab.com/surya

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Please read this carefully...it’s the fine print, but we think it’s important 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 credit for $250 off a future trip of your own when you send us 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

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and exclusive access, our remote wild destinations, exceptionally small groups and highly qualified naturalist Photo 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 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. Visit nathab.com/health for the most up-to-date health- and safety-related protocols. 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 (and Alaska) 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 Photo 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. To date, Nat Hab has provided more than $9 million in support of WWF’s mission and will continue to give 1% of gross sales plus $185,000 annually through 2028. 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.

2026 / 2027 Nat Hab Photo Expeditions Catalog designed by Mark Hickey and Charlotte Bassin. Written by Wendy Redal, Rachel Walker, Valerie Gleaton, and Ben Bressler. With contributions from Aimee Gunn, Anne Avellana, Charlie Thurston, Christy Lavoie, Emily Cottingham, Emily Kleinburd, Emma Vawter, Francisco Di Poi, Jimmy Nguyen, Hayley Oswald, Josie Reed, Kate Shew, Kenzie Zaumseil, Marybeth Coghill, Niceto Yalan, Renata Haas, Sandy Shannon, Sara Higgins, Sarah Hazlitt, Trisha Bartels and Sarah Raby. CPR® and the CPR logo, Nat Hab Logo and The Nature People® are registered trademarks of Natural Habitat Adventures. Nat Hab CST# is 2066319-40 Images appearing in the catalog: Cover: Court Whelan A Leforestier (1, 55, 57, 60, 98), T Sinclair (2), A Bilodeau Desbiens (6, 101), A Kampmann (8, 44, 47, 63), R de Gouveia (10, 18, 26, 28, 29, 33, 40, 41, 69, 96), G Ciampini (12, 59, 64, 65), E Bennett (14), M Lowber (16, 49), R Lee Hopkins (20, 99), K De Bruyn (22), J Sanborn (24), A Mazunga (27), J Cardoso (27), B Wurster (29), M Hickey (29, 71), M Krause (30), N Grossman (31), M Meyer (32, 90, 93), P Berkum (34), C Whelan (35, 49, 77, 84, 103), S Dao (35), K Schade (35), P Luraschi (36), C Pearce (37), G Sindell (37), K Griffin (37), G Schmid (38), J Gibson (39, 63), P Kirui (39), S Sipe (39), B Soller (41), A Simeon (42, 43), J Kampmann (46), M Hillman (47, 85, 92), R Jensen (48, 63, 51), R Todd (49, 51), B Josephs (50, 101), S Krejick (51), L Thompson (52, 53, 83, 108), M Friemanis (53), R Guenbther (53), S Moll (54), A Komarnitsky (55), E Savage (56, 83, 85, 88, 89, 100), A Amsel (57), P Gheorghe (58), P Ramsden (59, 97, 102), C Reinertsen (61), J Beissel (61), J Vangoidtsenhoven (61), J Creech (62), H Brandao (66), C Balloch (68), J Guillen (69), R Cruz (69), C Hopkins (71), F Tavares (72), B Corbett (73), C Zaparoli (73, 75, 78, 79), A Morse (74), F Romo (75, 76, 77), M Gokey (77), L Bischoff (80), J Goldberg (82), C Brokvist (85), H Martin (86, 87), W Lister-Kaye (87), F Lessa (93), M Cornish (93), S Ramachandran (94, 95, 104, 105), Y Upadhyaya (97), J Mittan (101), B Asun (103), M Kalamaras (110), A Kimura (112)

WWF® and ©1986 Panda Symbol are owned by WWF. All rights reserved. WWF CST# is 2112922

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2026 TRIPS

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FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

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28

24

14

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Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition

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28

Botswana Green Season Photo Expedition

12

30

Wild Namibia Photo Expedition

11

32

Secluded South Africa Photo Expedition

11

34

Madagascar Wildlife Photo Expedition

14

36

Kenya Migration Photo Expedition

10

38

Tanzania Migration Photo Expedition

10

40

Ultimate Gorilla Photo Expedition

13

46

Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition

13

48

Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition

7

7, 14

2

50 Expedition: Kodiak

8

9, 13

26

52

Churchill Polar Bear Photo Expedition

7

54

Tundra Lodge Photo Expedition

7

56

Northern Lights Photo Expedition

7

58

Beluga Whales & Polar Bears Photo Expedition

7

60

Yellowstone & Grand Teton Photo Expedition

8

to Katmai

NORTH AMERICA

JAN

26

Grizzly Ship Photo

Winter Yellowstone

62 & Grand Teton Photo

Expedition

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7

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6

28 8

21

17 31 10 4

20

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9

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11

7, 19

28

16

9, 23

24, 26, 1, 3, 4, 9, 28 10, 12 31 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 4, 8, 12 28 23, 27, 31 30 6

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Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition

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Botswana Green Season Photo Expedition

12

30

Wild Namibia Photo Expedition

11

32

Secluded South Africa Photo Expedition

11

34

Madagascar Wildlife Photo Expedition

14

36

Kenya Migration Photo Expedition

10

38

Tanzania Migration Photo Expedition

10

40

Ultimate Gorilla Photo Expedition

13

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Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition

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Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition

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MAY

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JUL

AUG

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Yellowstone & Grand Teton Photo Expedition

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Galapagos Wildlife Photo Expedition

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Brazil Jaguar & Wildlife Photo Expedition

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Wild Patagonia Photo Expedition

13

76

Monarch Butterfly Photo Expedition

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Ultimate Iceland Photo Expedition

12

84

East Greenland Photo Expedition

10

92

Southern Australia & 14 ● Tasmania Photo Expedition

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India Tiger Photo Expedition

9

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Snow Leopard Quest Photo Expedition

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JUL

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AUG

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Wild China Photo Expedition

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Galapagos Wildlife Photo Expedition

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Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley Photo Expedition

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Brazil Jaguar & Wildlife Photo Expedition

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Wild Patagonia Photo Expedition

11

76

Monarch Butterfly Photo Expedition

6

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Ultimate Iceland Photo Expedition

12

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East Greenland Photo Expedition

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Wild Scotland Photo Expedition

10 ●

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Southern Australia & 14 Tasmania Photo Expedition

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Grand India Photo Expedition

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India Tiger Photo Expedition

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Snow Leopard Quest Photo Expedition

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Wild China Photo Expedition

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Borneo Wildlife Photo Expedition

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Nature gifts us the most beautiful light twice a day. As photographers, it's our calling to preserve those sunrises and sunsets and present them to the world. — Mike Hillman Nat Hab Director of Photography Expeditions

Photo by Nat Hab guest Alan Kimura


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.

Look What We’re Saving Together! By using FSC®-certified 100% post-consumer recycled paper in this catalog, together we are saving the following resources: 250 fully grown trees 54,740 gallons of water 113.4 million BTU of energy 1,123 pounds of solid waste 141,300 pounds of greenhouse gases Environmental impact estimates were made using the Environmental Paper Network Paper Calculator Version 4.0. For more information, visit papercalculator.org.

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