Dear Traveler,
Almost 40 years ago, I needed a photograph of a polar bear for our very first Churchill brochure. There was one problem: I didn't own a camera.
So, knowing nothing about photography, I borrowed my girlfriend's camera (she’s now my wife), drove to the Bronx Zoo, and spent the day trying to photograph a polar bear. Looking back, it wasn't a very good image. In fact, it stunk. But seeing it on that little newsprint brochure taught me something I've never forgotten: every great photograph begins with a great story.
Today, that same belief in the power of conservation photography inspires every Nat Hab Photo Expedition.
Our exclusive itineraries, private camps, custom vehicles and small groups facilitate wildlife encounters that few photographers can experience on their own. Our worldclass Photo Expedition Leaders—chosen as much for their generosity and love of teaching as their photographic expertise—help you anticipate wildlife behavior, master light and composition, and create your strongest images yet.
And every journey serves a greater purpose. As the travel partner of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), we believe photography can inspire conservation. Your adventure helps protect wildlife, supports local communities, and ensures that the stories you capture contribute to the future of the wild places you came to photograph.
I hope to see you out there,
Ben Bressler Explorer, Founder, Conservationist • Natural Habitat Adventures
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.
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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
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.
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Our Exclusive Camps, Lodges, Ships & Innovations Keep You Closer to Nature
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 ships and natureviewing 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!
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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.
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When you travel with Nat Hab, the word “luxury” takes on new meaning. While our secluded camps, ecolodges and small ships provide impressive comfort and amenities, the real luxuries are rare, aweinducing 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 heights 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
WWF’s membership travel program is operated by Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab). To date, Nat Hab has provided more than $10 million in support of WWF’s mission and will continue to give 1% of gross sales plus $200,000 annually through 2028. WWF® and ©1986 Panda Symbol are owned by WWF. All rights reserved.
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 $52 million to WWF's work to conserve Earth's most precious and imperiled places.
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WWF’s work in Madagascar helps protect this Coquerel’s sifaka and its forest home— efforts Nat Hab travelers support through conservation travel.
Expedition
Soon after Natural Habitat Adventures was launched in 1985, we 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
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
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 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.
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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!
Matchless Wildlife Encounters on an Exclusive Small-Group Photography Safari
• Eight Guests, Two Vehicles, Zero Crowds & Prolific Wildlife
• Intimate Small Camps on Remote Private Reserves
• Aerial Photography on a Doors-Off Helicopter Safari
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 / Game drives & wildlife photography • Days 6–8: Chartered flight to private Jao Concession, Central Okavango Delta / Nat Hab’s Pelo Camp / Private helicopter safari / 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 2027 Price: $23495–$23995 (Internal Air: $2556)
Limited to 8 Travelers
See nathab.com//botswana-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
Doors-Off Heli Flight Above the Delta
Soar over the Okavango with wideopen views on the maze of floodplains, channels and prolific wildlife scattered below. With just three guests and a window seat, your shots will be amazing.
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. Fresh grass attracts grazing herds and new births fill the plains. From January to April, photograph 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.
Explore Desert & Delta in the Kalahari & Okavango, with Dramatic Skies & Baby Animals
• Doors-Off Helicopter Flight for Aerial Photography
• Intimate Wildlife Encounters on a Unique Seasonal Itinerary
• Photograph Mile-Wide Victoria Falls at Peak Volume
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 / Day & night 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
2027 Price: $19995–$20495 (Internal Air: $2954)
Limited to 8 Travelers
See nathab.com//kalahari-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
On a private doors-off helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta, soar over floodplains, islands and roaming wildlife, with clear sightlines for dramatic shots from your open seat.
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.
Photograph Namibia’s Unique Desert Wildlife & Stunning Landscapes from Secluded Outpost Camps
• Remote Private Reserves, plus the Skeleton Coast
• Chartered Flights Connect Distant Camps
• Morning Sand Dune Photography at Sossusvlei
Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia • Days 2–4: Chartered flight to Kulala Private Reserve—Sossusvlei sand dunes / Game drives & walks / Hot-air balloon flight • Days 5–7: Chartered flight to Palmwag Concession—Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp / 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
2027 Price: $19995 (Internal Air: $5683)
Limited to 8 Travelers
See nathab.com/namibia-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
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.
We spend ample time in the field, allowing you to capture intimate and unhurried moments— like with
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 legendary MalaMala, 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.
With Just Six Guests, Capture Shots of the Big Five & More from Exclusive Private Reserves
• Three Distinct Ecosystems for Varied Subjects
• Highly Personalized Coaching from a Top Photo Guide
• Remote Luxury Lodges Surrounded by Wildlife
Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa • Days 2 & 3: Fly to Marataba Private Reserve / Day & night game drives & wildlife photography / Private boat excursions • Days 4–6: Chartered flight to Phinda Private Game Reserve / Game drives & wildlife photography • Days 7–10: Fly to Sabi Sand—MalaMala Private Reserve / Day & night game drives & wildlife photography • Day 11: MalaMala / Fly to Johannesburg / Depart • Extend your trip: Madagascar Wildlife Photo Expedition / Cape Town or Coast / Namibia Desert
11 Days / Jun–Oct
2027 Price: $23995–$24495 (Internal Air: $4672) 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 at MalaMala in Sabi Sand, South Africa’s premier game reserve—renowned for leopard sightings, Big Five encounters and thrilling night drives where predators hunt.
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.
Photograph a Fascinating Trove of Unique Creatures Found Nowhere Else on Earth
• More Than 100 Lemur Species, Found Only Here
• Diverse Landscapes from Rainforest to Spiny Forest
• Private Chartered Flights Give You More Time in Nature
Day 1: Antananarivo, Madagascar • Days 2 & 3: Chartered flight to Morondava / Avenue of the Baobabs / Fishing village visit / Mangrove exploration • Days 4–6: Chartered flight to Mandrare River Camp / Spiny forest safaris & baobab photography • Days 7 & 8: Chartered flight to Isalo Nat’l Park / Wildlife viewing & walks / Stargazing • Days 9–11: Chartered flight to Antananarivo / Andasibe-Mantadia Nat'l Park / Day & night wildlife viewing / Lemur Island • Days 12–14: Private flight to Anjajavy Private Reserve / Day & night wildlife viewing / Private boat cruises • Day 15: Anjajavy / 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
15 Days / Jun–Nov
2027 Price: $18795–$20295 (Internal Air: $6988)
Limited to 8 Travelers
See nathab.com/madagascar-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
Capture Baobabs at Sunrise & Sunset
On the Avenue of the Baobabs, photograph some of the oldest living trees on Earth. In golden-hour light, capture wide frames and striking silhouettes of Madagascar's most iconic landscape.
Known for its legendary wildlife and classic landscapes, Kenya serves up iconic images of Africa: graceful giraffes browsing on 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.
Take Home Iconic Images of African Wildlife on an Exclusive Private Safari
• Get Closer to the Herds from Our Private Mara Camps
• Photograph Thrilling Predator-Prey Interactions
• Shoot Alongside Guides Who Position You Perfectly
Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya • Day 2: Photo safari–Nairobi Nat’l Park • Days 3–5: Chartered flight to Namunyak Community Conservancy / Nat Hab’s Elephant Conservation Camp / Reteti Elephant Sanctuary / Day & night game drives / Guided safari walks • Days 6–9: Fly to Maasai Mara Nat'l Reserve / Nat Hab's Migration Camp / Game drives & wildlife photography / Optional hot air balloon safari • Day 10: Fly to Nairobi / Depart • Extend your trip: Lewa Rhino Immersion / Zanzibar / Rwanda Mountain Gorilla / Uganda Mountain Gorilla
10 Days / Jul & Aug
2027 Price: $17495–$17995 (Internal Air: $1464)
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 strategically located private camps, be ready to photograph herds surging across the Mara River. Frame predators in pursuit and the heart-pounding drama of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle.
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.
Photograph
• 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
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: Ngorongoro Crater & Gibb's Farm / Tarangire Nat’l Park / Maasai Mara / Zanzibar / Rwanda Mountain Gorilla / Uganda Mountain Gorilla
10 Days / Feb & Jul–Sep
2027 Price: $17495–$17795 (Internal Air: $1998)
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 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 golden-hour movement and predators on the hunt.
Through
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.
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
Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda / Mabamba Swamp 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
2027 Price: $21495–$21995 (Internal Air: $1548 / Permit Fee: $5200) Limited to 12 Travelers
See nathab.com/gorillas-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
Gorillas & So Much More
This trip combines intimate gorilla photography with a full African safari. Make four treks to visit mountain gorillas, then capture images of elephants, lions and more on classic game drives and river cruises.
Southern Africa, East Africa, Australia, Asia
Born in South Africa, John Mittan spent his earliest years immersed in the African wilderness before his family relocated to Perth, Australia. Growing up amid the vast landscapes of the Outback, he developed a love for adventure and wild places, though Africa never lost its hold on his imagination. While studying biological sciences in Sydney, John discovered an opportunity to train as a field guide in South Africa's renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve. That decision launched a career spanning wildlife guiding, conservation education and expedition leadership. After mentoring aspiring guides and leading training programs for underserved youth, he joined Natural Habitat Adventures in 2005. As a naturalist Expedition Leader and accomplished nature photographer, John has explored some of the planet's most remote corners, from the savannas of Africa and rainforests of Borneo to Antarctica's frozen wilderness. His photography reflects both technical expertise and a deep understanding of the natural world, capturing the landscapes, wildlife and fleeting moments that make travel transformative. He loves helping guests slow down, observe more deeply and create images that tell meaningful stories.
Learn More: nathab.com/john
Exclusive Access to Wildlife & Iconic Landscapes in the U.S. & Canada
Alaska…Yellowstone…Churchill...Moab... 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 in Lake Clark and Katmai national parks. In Churchill, Manitoba, polar bears gather each fall, and our custom Polar Rovers and private Tundra Lodge offer thrilling proximity. Northern lights take center stage in winter, while summer brings throngs of beluga whales. Head to Yellowstone and the Tetons to seek out bison, elk, grizzlies and wolves, and to Moab for spectacular red rock desert parks. Top nature photography guides help you get the shots you covet!
Learn More: nathab.com/north-photo
Alaska offers untamed wilderness on a matchless scale— and our photo safari gets you deeper into these northern wilds than any standard tour. Travel deep into the Denali backcountry where grizzlies, caribou, Dall sheep and moose roam the tundra, and shoot Denali’s icy profile from a fixed-wing flight. Capture glaciers, 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.
Capture the Grandeur of the Last Frontier on Our Exclusive Small-Group Photo Safari
• Shoot Denali from Our Remote Backcountry Lodge
• Get Close-Ups of Brown Bears at our Private Location
• Photograph Glaciers, Orcas & Sea Life in Kenai Fjords
Day 1: Fairbanks, Alaska • Day 2: Denali Nat’l Park / Camp Denali backcountry lodge • Days 3 & 4: Denali / Wilderness photography • Day
5: Private flight from Camp Denali to park entrance / Anchorage • Day 6: Alaska Railroad dome car to Seward / Private Fox Island • Day 7: Private wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords Nat’l Park • Day 8: Fox Island / Seward / Homer
• Day 9: Exploring Kachemak Bay / Private flight to Nat Hab’s Alaska Bear Camp • Days 10 & 11: Lake Clark Nat’l Park / Bear photography / Private flight to Homer • Day 12: Homer / Depart • Extend your trip: Alaska Bear Camp Photo Expedition / Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak to Katmaii
12 Days / Jun–Aug
2027 Price: $19995 (Internal Air: $2484–$3672)
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
Photograph Denali from Your Cabin
Stay at Camp Denali—the only lodge within the park that has direct mountain views, where sunrise alpenglow, golden evening light and late-night wildlife activity are on display just outside your cabin.
From Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp, our own private inholding in Lake Clark National Park, photographers will revel in some of the best bear viewing on the planet, guided by expert bear naturalists who are top wildlife photographers. Dozens of brown bears surround us, foraging for protein-rich sedges, digging clams from the beach, or ambling along the tide flats. In late summer, when salmon run upstream to spawn, bears feast on nature’s bounty before us. Our sustainable bush camp on Chinitna Bay backs to a vast meadow with a two-level viewing platform to facilitate thrilling photo opportunities.
A Total Immersion with Brown Bears from Nat Hab's Private Fly-In Wilderness Base
• Get Bear Close-Ups on Our National Park Inholding
• Our Naturalist-Photographer Guides Are Bear Experts
• Chartered Bush Plane Access from the Kenai Peninsula
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
2027 Price: $10695 (Internal Air: $1796) Limited to 14 Travelers
See nathab.com/camp-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
Nat Hab's Private Alaska Bear Camp
At our fly-in wilderness expedition camp—exclusively for Nat Hab guests— you're surrounded by prime brown bear habitat. Get incredible, unhurried, close-range shots of bears foraging, clamming, and fishing in season.
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!
Photograph the Bears of Katmai from Our Private Ship Base—for Just Eight Guests!
• The Ultimate Brown Bear Photography Adventure
• Exclusive Boat Access to Coastal Wilderness
• Scenic Round-Trip Floatplane Journey from 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
2027 Price: $12495–$12795 (Internal Air: $1994)
Limited to 8 Travelers
See nathab.com/grizzly-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
Sail the Roadless Bear Coast
Cruise the Katmai coast aboard the Natural Habitat Ursus, our small ship that brings you ashore for close encounters with coastal brown bears. Guided by expert bear naturalists, photograph bears fishing, foraging and roaming wild beaches.
Meet the King of the Arctic on a northern photo safari that will help you get you the 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.
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
Day 1: Winnipeg, Manitoba • Days 2–5: Private flight to Churchill / Polar bear photography from Nat Hab’s custom Polar Rovers / Exploring Churchill & environs • 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
2027 Price: $10995 (Internal Air: $1689) Limited to 16 Travelers
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Three Full Days Aboard Polar Rovers
Extended time on our custom tundra vehicles lets us pursue the best conditions for photographing polar bears, Arctic wildlife and tundra landscapes. Daylight shooting facilitates faster shutter speeds and sharp focus.
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.
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
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 viewing (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
2027 Price: $16895 (Internal Air: $1689)
Limited to 29 Travelers
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An extended stay at the Tundra Lodge offers unlimited 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.
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 Nat Hab's Aurora Pod©, a cabin in the boreal forest, and a dog musher’s tepee illuminated by a lantern. Our top guides help you capture this aweinducing 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.
Outstanding Photo Prospects in One of the World's Best Places to View the Aurora Borealis
• 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
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 2027 Price: $9795–$9995 (Internal Air: $1689) Limited to 14 Travelers
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Photograph the Aurora All Night Long
Stay at White Whale Lodge, one of the few overnight bases outside the town of Churchill, in total darkness. Photograph the northern lights directly from the lodge, with no light pollution to diminish vivid images of the Arctic night sky.
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 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.
Photograph Arctic Wildlife & Wildflowers on Canada’s Hudson Bay
• Get Close to Dozens of Beluga Whales at Eye Level
• Take a Tundra Photo Safari & Ride Behind Sled Dogs
• Photograph Historic Sloop Cove & Prince of Wales Fort
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
2027 Price: $9995–$10295 (Internal Air: $1689)
Limited to 12 Travelers
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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, getting underwater views and split-level shots few photographers have access to.
Canada’s most easterly province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a realm of new-found discovery for nature photographers. Its raw landscapes, prolific wildlife and seafaring cultural heritage offer endless enticing subjects for a portfolio of Canada’s wild Atlantic edge. Here, we find the world’s largest summer population of humpback whales off the Avalon Peninsula, and 35 million seabirds nest on the cliffs of myriad islands, including huge colonies of Atlantic puffins. Picturesque fishing villages dot the coast, while the glacier-scoured landscape reveals ancient rocks from the Earth’s mantle.
Photograph Marine Wildlife, Rugged Landscapes & Maritime Heritage
• Get Shots of Whales & Puffins on Private Boat Safaris
• Photograph Traditional Villages & Fishing Boats
• Walk on Earth’s Mantle in Gros Morne National Park
Days 1 & 2: St. John's, Newfoundland / Cape Spear / Petty HarbourMaddox Cove / Private marine photo safari • Days 3 & 4: Bonavista
Peninsula / Puffin viewing / UNESCO Global Geopark / Private whalewatching cruise / Trinity historic walking tour / Coastal hike • Days 5–7: Private flight to Labrador / Battle Harbour Nat'l Historic Site / Guided walks / Private boat tour • Day 8: Mary's Harbour / Red Bay / Point Amour / Ferry to Newfoundland • Days 9–12: Port au Choix / Caribou viewing / Gros Morne Nat'l Park / Western Brook Pond / Tablelands / Lobster Cove
Head lighthouse / Deer Lake / Depart
12 Days / Jul
2027 Price: $15695 (Internal Air: $994)
Limited to 14 Travelers
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Cliffs, Sea Stacks & Headlands
Capture Newfoundland and Labrador’s most dramatic coastlines, from Western Brook Pond’s towering cliffs to Bonavista’s sea stacks, Cape Spear’s historic lighthouse and the remote beauty of Gros Morne National Park.
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 Tetons' famous spires. Visit with a renowned local wolf photographer for professional insight, and use our high-powered spotting scopes to locate wildlife during sunrise and sunset shoots in the Lamar Valley. Bright wildflowers pop in summer, while golden aspen add a fiery accent in fall.
An Expertly Guided Photo Safari Among the West's Best Wildlife
• Custom Safari Vehicles Enhance Photography Access
• Expert Local Guides Get You Closer to More Wildlife
• Scenic Snake River Float in the Shadow of the Tetons
1: Jackson, Wyoming • Day 2: Grand Teton Nat’l Park / Scenic float trip / Mormon Row • Day 3: Teton sunrise / Wildlife photography / Oxbow Bend / Yellowstone Nat'l Park / Old Faithful • Day 4: Geyser basins / Hayden Valley / Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone • Day 5: Northern Range wolf tracking • Days 6 & 7: Lamar Valley wildlife safari / Hartman photo gallery private visit / Northern Range wolf tracking • Day 8: Mammoth Hot Springs / Paradise Valley, Montana / Bozeman • Day 9: Bozeman / Depart
9 Days / May–Jun & Sep
2027 Price: $9995
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. Capture images of famed wildlife, geysers, canyons, and the grandeur of the Tetons, creating a diverse portfolio from two premier national parks.
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 Firehole River, with ice-crusted coats and nostrils blowing steam in the frigid air. Photograph herds of elk in the valley of Jackson Hole. Geothermal features make entrancing subjects, too, as geysers erupt in a crystalline spray.
In-Depth Wildlife & Landscape Photography in Snowy Solitude
• Track Wolves with Expert Naturalist Guides
• Exclusive Meetings with Local Photo & Film Pros
• Stay in Seclusion at Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Day 1: Bozeman, Montana • Day 2: Paradise Valley / Yellowstone Nat’l Park / Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming / Northern Range wolf tracking • Days 3 & 4: Lamar Valley wolf tracking / Hartman photo gallery visit • Days 5 & 6: Private snowcoach tour to Old Faithful Snow Lodge / Firehole River Basin / Wildlife & geothermal photography / Optional snowshoeing • Day 7: Private snowcoach tour / West Thumb / Wildlife photography / Grand Teton Nat'l Park • Day 8: Jackson Hole—Nat’l Elk Refuge • Day 9: Jackson / Depart
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 Some trips run in the reverse direction of the itinerary shown
Capture Yellowstone's Winter Wildlife Winter subjects stand out before your lens: Photograph bison rimed with frost, plus coyotes and foxes against the snow. From a horse-drawn sleigh, get close-ups of wintering elk in Jackson Hole. And track elusive wolves in pursuit of coveted images.
On this awe-inspiring foray into canyon country, every vista is a masterpiece, sculpted by the artistry of wind and water over millennia. From the sandstone spans of Arches National Park to the chasms of Canyonlands, Utah’s high desert is world-renowned among landscape photographers. Dead Horse Point, the Colorado National Monument, and the Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway featuring Castle Valley and the Fisher Towers round out this premier collection of striking natural features. Outside the bustle of Moab, we’re based at a secluded luxury lodge on the banks of the Colorado River.
Capture Iconic Scenes & Hidden Surprises of Utah’s Red Rock Desert
• Landscape Photography in Moab's Most Renowned Parks
• Shoot the Stars Under Some of America’s Darkest Skies
• Exclusive Small-Group Experiences Away from Crowds
Day 1: Grand Junction, Colorado • Day 2: Colorado Nat'l Monument / Dinosaur tracks / Moab, Utah • Day 3: Canyonlands Nat'l Park—Island in the Sky district / Guided hiking & exploring / Dark sky experience • Day 4: Dead Horse Point State Park / Hike & sunset photography at Delicate Arch • Day 5: Arches Nat'l Park / Petroglyphs • Day 6: Sunrise over Colorado River / Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway / Grand Junction / Depart
6 Days / Mar–May & Oct–Nov
2027 Price: $6495
Limited to 14 Travelers
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Desert Southwest Photo Expedition
9 Days / May–Jun & Oct
2028 Price: $9995
Limited to 13 Travelers
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Born and raised in the German Alps, Sabina spent her childhood exploring forests and mountains, developing a lifelong passion for the natural world. That early curiosity led her to study ecology and conservation, earning an M.S. in biology from the University of Regensburg while researching remote ecosystems across the globe, from the Siberian boreal forest and the savannas of Burkina Faso to the rainforests of the Peruvian Amazon. In 2017, Sabina found her true calling as a wilderness and bear-viewing guide in British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. Her deep understanding of wildlife ecology, paired with a gift for connecting people to nature, made her a natural leader in one of the world's last great coastal temperate rainforests. An accomplished photographer, Sabina draws on her scientific expertise to capture rare, intimate moments in the wild, especially with bears. As a Photo Expedition Leader, she inspires awe, fosters conservation awareness and helps guests create transformative experiences and stunning images. When she isn't guiding, Sabina embraces adventure, often hiking deep into British Columbia's wilderness in search of solitude, beauty and connection with nature.
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From the Andes peaks that shelter Machu Picchu 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.
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In Brazil’s vast Pantanal, our expert guide leads photographers to an eye-level encounter with a jaguar on the move—a thrilling, life-list shot. Photo by Nat Hab Expedition Leader Rylee Jensen.
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 fur seals, diving penguins, sea turtles, rays and a vibrant array of fish. Learn from Photo Expedition Leaders who are premier naturalists and Galapagos wildlife photographers.
The Ultimate Photography Encounter with the World's Most Wondrous Archipelago
• Visit 13 Islands from a Private Luxury Catamaran
• Get Giant Tortoise Portraits from Our Private Camp
• Hone Your Craft with In-Depth Field Workshops
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
2027 Price: $22995–$29995 (Internal Air: $643 / Nat'l Park Fee: $200) Limited to 16 Travelers
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Photograph the Galapagos in Depth
Document wildlife and landscapes across the Galapagos archipelago, visiting 13 islands for the widest variety of subjects and settings. Get shots of sea lions, giant tortoises, marine iguanas and much more.
Expert guides and well-timed access help you capture the
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.
A Photographic Journey into the Ancient Wonders of the Inca Civilization
• Extended Time for Image-Making at Machu Picchu
• Capture Peru's Living Heritage in Cultural Settings
• Master Andean Light on Our Immersive Itinerary
Day 1: Lima, Peru • Day 2: Cusco / Sacred Valley—Awana Kancha / Pisac / Huayllabamba • 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: $7995–$8295 (Internal Air: $624)
Limited to 10 Travelers
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Shoot Machu Picchu in Varying Light
Photograph the Lost City in the early morning, afternoon and at blue hour, with repeat entry for varied compositions—plus other Inca sites like Sacsayhuaman and Pisac to build a portfolio of ancient Andean culture.
Thanks to successful conservation efforts,
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.
A Peerless Pantanal Photography Safari, with Jaguar Sightings on the Rise
• 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
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
11 Days / May–Oct
2027 Price: $18695–$18995 (Internal Air: $3127)
Limited to 8 Travelers
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World's Best 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.
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 our Photo Expedition Leaders, capture grazing guanacos, Andean condors circling overhead, and elusive pumas. Stay on a working estancia and learn about conservation ventures bringing these big cats back.
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 a Classic Estancia
Day 1: El Calafate, Argentina • Days 2–4: El Calafate / Laguna Nimez bird photography / Piedras Blancas glacier hike / Hiking near El Chalten / El Calafate • Day 5: Los Glaciares Nat’l Park—Private cruise on Lago Argentino to Perito Moreno Glacier • Days 6 & 7: Estancia Cerro Guido, Chile / Gaucho culture / Conservation safaris / Puma Restoration Project • Days 8–10: Torres del Paine Nat’l Park / Photography, walks & hikes from Patagonia Camp • Day 11: Transfer to Puerto Natales / Depart
11 Days / Mar & Apr
2027 Price: $16795–$17095
Limited to 10 Travelers
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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 light conditions, with extra time for creativity, flexibility and varied compositions.
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.
• Photograph Monarchs in Varied Migration Groves
• Expert Coaching for Butterfly Images from Top Guides
• Cultural Encounters in Traditional Mountain Villages Capture Wondrous Images of One of Earth's Most Amazing Migrations!
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
6 Days / Jan & Feb
2027 Price: $6295–$6595
Limited to 12 Travelers
See nathab.com/monarch-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
Master Monarch Butterfly Photography
Photograph thousands of monarchs resting, feeding and flying 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.
For more than two decades, Fernando Romo Sirvent has shared his passion for wildlife, photography and conservation through naturefocused expeditions around the world. Raised in Mexico City and trained as a marine biologist, he launched his guiding career in the marine-life rich waters of Banderas Bay, leading whalewatching excursions shortly after graduating from university. Fernando's love of birds began with a single painted bunting—his "spark bird"—which ignited a lifelong devotion to birding and bird photography. Today, he brings that same sense of excitement and discovery to every adventure, whether guiding guests among Mexico's monarch butterflies, exploring the Galapagos, searching for wildlife in Patagonia, or photographing nature closer to home. Known for his warmth, enthusiasm and infectious curiosity, Fernando helps guests sharpen their observation skills, improve their photography and connect more deeply with the natural world. He believes travel can inspire conservation, support local communities and foster a lasting appreciation for the remarkable wildlife and landscapes we share.
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Unique Itineraries Showcase Wild Northern Landscapes in Iceland, Greenland & Scotland
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 interior mountains. Even farther out lies Greenland, where we find stunning Arctic subjects 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 martens in ancient Caledonian forest. Human history holds evocative subjects, too, from the Callanish Standing Stones to the 13th-century Eilean Donan castle.
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With our naturalist-photographer guide, access subjects few get
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 deep an immersion in this wild wonderland.
An In-Depth Photography Adventure via Private Scenic Flight, Chartered Boats & 4x4 Overland Travel
• Master Puffin Shots with Extended Photo Sessions
• Capture Volcanic Landscapes on a Flightseeing Tour
• Photograph the Remote & Rugged Highlands
Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik • Day 2: Westman Islands—Private RIB marine safari / Coastal walks—Puffin viewing • Day 3: Highlands photography—Landmannalaugur private 4x4 tour • Day 4: South Coast waterfall photography / Katla Geopark • Day 5: Skaftafell flightseeing / Svinasfell Glacier / Diamond Beach • Day 6: Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon— Private Zodiac cruise / Exploring the South Coast • Day 7: Stokksnes Peninsula—Vestrahorn / East Fjords—Egilsstadir • Day 8: Lagarflojt— Icelandic horses / Borgarfjordur Eystri—Puffin photography • Day 9: East Fjords—Mjoifjordur / Modrudalur • Day 10: Private Highlands 4x4 tour / Hafrahvammagljufur Canyon / Modrudalur • Day 11: Dettifoss & Selfoss / Lake Myvatn / Hverarond / Akureyri / Fly to Reykjavik • Day 12: Reykjavik / Keflavik / Depart • Extend your trip: East Greenland Photo Expedition
12 Days / Jul & Aug
2027 Price: $18995–$19495 (Internal Air: $197)
Limited to 9 Travelers
See nathab.com/iceland-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
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 iceberg lagoons, and explore the remote East Highlands for crowd-free landscapes and epic photo ops.
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.
Capture Riveting Images of Glaciers, Icebergs, Marine Life & Inuit Culture in a Little-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
Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Reykjavik • Day 2: Reykjanes Peninsula photography / 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, Wild Iceland Explorer
10 Days / Aug 2027 Price: $15795 (Internal Air: $2683)
Limited to 13 Travelers
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Shoot Inside a Greenland Ice Cave
Be among the exclusive few to capture luminous images inside an East Greenland glacier! In the ice cave's interior, formed by glacial melting, you’re surrounded by ethereal blue ice, sculpted textures and translucent light.
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.
• Capture a Striking Side of Scotland Most Visitors Miss
• Photograph Rugged Mountains & Native Wildlife
• Explore Wild Moors & Beaches on Lewis & Harris
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
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
Capture Eilean Donan Castle at Sunset
Photograph this 13th-century Scottish icon at golden hour, capturing tidal reflections, the stone bridge and shifting skies for atmospheric long exposures and evocative detail in moody Highland light.
After a childhood spent mostly outdoors in southern Ontario, Canada, Lianne Thompson studied zoology before building a career in conservation with zoos and environmental organizations. Early on, she recognized the power of science communication to bridge the gap between research and public engagement, later earning a master's degree focused on leadership, education and community-based conservation. Her work took her around the world, where exposure to innovative conservation initiatives deepened her commitment to human-wildlife coexistence and sustainable tourism. Today, as a photographernaturalist Expedition Leader, Lianne combines education, adventure and photography to create meaningful experiences in nature. She believes that photography is more than documentation—it's a way of connecting people to places, wildlife and memories. A single image can evoke the bite of an Arctic wind, the glow of the northern lights, or the warmth of sunrise over a mountain peak. Whether guiding guests to photograph polar bears, whales or the aurora borealis, she loves helping others discover wonder in the natural world while inspiring a deeper commitment to conservation.
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Truly Distinctive Itineraries
Reveal Exotic & Unique Wildlife in Entrancing Natural Settings
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 in Borneo, elusive kiwis in New Zealand, and look for wombats, wallabies, koalas and more in Australia. Get delightful close-ups 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
In our small group, get closer to wildlife like this one-horned rhino for detailed shots of its furrowed skin and delicate fringe atop each ear.
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 in the Southern Ocean to vast glacial valleys in Tasmania and giant tree ferns offering artistic compositions in temperate rainforest.
• Close Encounters with Unique Native Wildlife
• Seven Diverse National Parks & the Great Ocean Road
• Chartered Flights for More Photography Time in Nature
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
2027 Price: $19895–$20395 (Internal Air: $3942)
Limited to 10 Travelers
See nathab.com/australia-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
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.
Few nature destinations hold as much to entrance photographers as New Zealand. With spectacular landscapes and intriguing native wildlife, the subjects are diverse and delightful. We focus on the South Island with its dramatic topographic contrasts, from seaside rainforests and turquoise lakes to ice-crowned mountains, glaciers and fjords. In Fiordland National Park, get aerial shots of peaks, gorges and waterfalls by private helicopter. Cruise Milford Sound, and seek images of the elusive brown kiwi on Stewart Island, plus other rare creatures including the buff weka and yellow-eyed penguins.
• Photograph Fjords, Glaciers, Rainforests & Wild Beaches
• Seek Shots of Kiwis on a Rare Stewart Island Visit
• Shoot Milford Sound by Private Boat & Helicopter
Day 1: Dunedin, New Zealand / Otago Peninsula • Days 2 & 3: Catlins / Invercargill / Chartered flight to Stewart Island / Ulva Island / Private boat trip / Kiwi photography • Day 4: Riverton / Te Anau Bird Sanctuary • Days 5 & 6: Fiordland Nat'l Park / Milford Sound private cruise / Private helicopter for aerial photography / Lake Wanaka / Boat tour & photo excursion on Mou Waho Island • Days 7 & 8: Haast Pass / Lake Moeraki / Monro Beach / Photography & hiking • Day 9: Westland Tai Poutini Nat'l Park / Hokitika • Days 10—12: Arthur's Pass / Hiking / Alpine & forest photography • Day 13: Christchurch photo tour / Depart • Extend your trip: New Zealand North Island Pre-Trip
13 Days / Sep–Mar
2028 Price: Please call 800-543-8917 for details
Limited to 10 Travelers
See nathab.com/zealand-photo for trip dates
New Zealand Starscapes After Dark Photograph New Zealand’s night skies during special astrophotography sessions on Stewart Island, an International Dark Sky Reserve, plus other scenic locations ideal for capturing stars above wild southern landscapes.
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 diverse national parks, this wide-ranging photo safari immerses you in a landscape of fabled jungles and powerful rivers brimming with wildlife. This is the native territory of the endangered Bengal tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephant, sloth bear, rare barasingha deer and more. Gain exclusive access as you shoot alongside top naturalistphotographer guides.
• The Ultimate India Wildlife Safari—Tigers & Much More!
• Three Varied National Parks, Plus Cultural Subjects
• Exclusive Permits for Extended Time on Game Drives
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: Kanha / Raipur / Fly to Lucknow • Day 10: Drive to Dudhwa Nat'l Park / Wildlife safari • Days 11–13: Dudhwa Nat'l Park morning & afternoon safaris / Village visit / Nature walk • Day 14: Drive to Lucknow / 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: $15995–$16495 (Internal Air: $1297)
Limited to 9 Travelers
See nathab.com/india-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
In-Depth India: Tigers & More
Encounter India's diversity across varied habitats and three national parks. On repeat shoots in changing light, photograph tigers, one-horned rhinos, elephants and much more. Full-day park access lets you stay with sightings to refine compositions.
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, leopard, civet, Asiatic wild dog, gaur, barking deer, caracal, jackal, peacock and mongoose.
The World’s Best Chance to Photograph Wild Bengal Tigers...& More!
• Optimal Season for Tiger Photography
• Explore Prime Tiger Territory with Fewer Crowds
• Just Two Guests Per Vehicle—Six Guests Total
Days 1 & 2: New Delhi, India / Photo tour of Delhi • Days 3–8: Fly to Nagpur / Tadoba Nat’l Park / Game drives 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 / Snow Leopard Quest Photo Expedition
9 Days / Mar–May
2027 Price: $13995–$14395 (Internal Air: $364) Limited to 6 Travelers
See nathab.com/tiger-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
11 Game Drives for Tiger Photo Ops
Spend six nights in Tadoba National Park with 11 dedicated safaris, maximizing your chances to photograph wild tigers. Extended time offers opportunities for dynamic shots of tigers in action, along with other diverse wildlife in varied light.
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 ibex—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.
Leh Rumbak
Delhi
• Seek Snow Leopards with Expert Trackers & Guides
• Stay in Comfort at Our Private Luxury Ecolodge
• Photograph Scenes of Tibetan Buddhist Culture
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 and wildlife tracking from our private expedition lodge / Rumbak village visit • 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 / Feb–Apr
2027 Price: $12895–$13395 (Internal Air: $684)
Limited to 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.
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 red pandas, 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.
Photograph Giant Pandas, Golden Monkeys & Dramatic Mountain Landscapes
• Search for Rare & Endangered Wildlife on Remote Reserves
• Photograph Pandas Up Close at Three Research Bases
• Shoot Rural Scenery & Traditional Village Life
Days 1 & 2: Xi’an, China—Ancient city wall visit / Terracotta Army / Lesser Wild Goose Pagoda • Days 3–5: Bullet train / Golden Monkey Nature Reserve / Exclusive access to Wild Panda Nature Reserve • Days 6 & 7: Scenic drive / Volunteering at Dujiangyan Panda Base / Dujiangyan Panda Valley • Days 8 & 9: Wolong Panda Base / Rilong / Siguniangshan Nat’l Park landscape photography • Days 10–12: Baoxing Valley/ Labahe Nature Reserve / Red panda photography • Day 13: Labahe / Chengdu • Day 14: Chengdu / Depart • Extend your trip: Beijing & the Great Wall
14 Days / Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov 2027 Price: $16495–$16995
Limited to 10 Travelers
See nathab.com/china-photo or calendar in back pages for trip dates
Get Portraits of Pandas & Golden Monkeys
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.
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.
• Seek Out Orangutans on Reserves & in the Wild
• Look for Pygmy Elephants on the Kinabatangan River
• Explore Ancient Rainforests in Search of Rare Creatures
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
2027 Price: $17495–$17995 (Internal Air: $674)
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 search for 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.
Award-winning naturalist, wildlife conservationist and photographer Aditya Panda has spent more than two decades exploring and protecting India’s wild places. Raised in Odisha, his fascination with nature began with wildlife storybooks and his grandfather’s jungle tales, inspiring a career devoted to conservation, storytelling and photography. Today, Aditya works to protect tiger and elephant habitats in eastern India, collaborating with scientists, government agencies and local communities. His conservation leadership earned him an appointment as Honorary Wildlife Warden of Satkosia Tiger Reserve, and he serves on several state wildlife task forces and policy boards. A gifted wildlife photographer, Aditya is known for creating evocative images that capture not only India’s iconic species but also the landscapes and stories that connect people to the natural world. His photographs have appeared in publications worldwide. Whether tracking tigers through sal forests, searching for rare birds or helping guests hone their photography skills, Aditya shares his knowledge with warmth, enthusiasm and a deep connection to India’s wondrous wildlife.
Learn More: nathab.com/aditya
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By immersing ourselves in these wild places, we create images that connect others to a world worth protecting. “
— Mike Hillman
Nat Hab Director of Photography Expeditions
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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.
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.
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Nat Hab guarantees your trip will meet the high expectations we set, or we’ll gladly give you a credit toward a future trip. Of course, we can’t control natural circumstances such as weather or wildlife movements, but when it comes to the inclusions, activities, accommodations and guiding, we stand behind the quality standards we promise with what we believe is the best guarantee in the travel industry.
The Best Trip at the Best Price
We’re confident we offer an incomparable nature travel experience when you take into account our expertly designed itineraries that include unique experiences
and exclusive access, our remote wild destinations, exceptionally small groups and highly qualified naturalist 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 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.
Our trips require a deposit, typically ranging from $500–$1500 per person, 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 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.
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.
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.
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. These details can also be found on your Adventure Portal.
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 minimum of a $200 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.
• 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 25% of the trip cost and are nonrefundable.
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 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 safetyrelated protocols.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 $10 million in support of WWF’s mission and will continue to give 1% of gross sales plus $200,000 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.
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2027 / 2028 Nat Hab Photo Expeditions Catalog designed by Mark Hickey, Charlotte Bassin, & LeNia Stitt. Written by Wendy Redal, Rachel Walker, Valerie Gleaton, Emily Goodheart, Mike Hillman, & Ben Bressler. With contributions from Mike Hillman, Ted Martens, Nick Grossman, Erin Lynch, Adam Kellner, Aimee Gunn, Anne Avellana, Charlie Thurston, Christy Lavoie, Emily Cottingham, Emily Kleinburd, Erin Mihm, Francisco Di Poi, Hayley Oswald, Jimmy Nguyen, Josie Reed, Kate Shew, Keenan Vincent, Kenzie Zaumseil, Niceto Yalan, Nina Granow, Sandy Shannon, Sara Higgins, Sarah Hazlitt, Sarah Raby, Sarah Von Hoene, & Trisha Bartels.
Images appearing in the catalog: L Thompson (Cover, 53, 60, 61, 84, 87, 92, 93, 114), C Sandbo (1, 78), C Whelan (2, 14, 35, 66, 81, 88, 108, 109), A Ackerman (6), A Kampmann (8, 65), K McDermott (10), G Ciampini (12, 59), M Lowber (16, 49), R de Gouveia (18, 29, 33, 34, 40, 41, 73, 102), R L Hopkins (20, 105), B Kieffer (22), C Pearce (24, 37), L Doyle (26, 31), A Mazunga (27), J Arnold (27), J Rose Sanborn (28), M Hickey (29, 75), S Larsen (29), A Simeon (30, 120), N Grossman (31), D Carstens (32), P Kirui (33, 39), S Dao (35), A Morgan (36, 37), G Sindell (37), K Griffin (38), J Gibson (39, 46, 50, 65, 107), S Sipe (39), A Mugasha (41), B Soller (41), J Mittan (42, 43), J Beissel (44, 63), M Hillman (47, 67, 89, 112), R Jensen (48, 51, 65, 70), L Geissinger (49), R Todd (51), S Krejcik (51), O Barriere (52), M Freimanis (53), R Guenther (53), S Moll (54, 68, 69), A Komarnitsky (55), A Leforestier (55), E Savage (56, 57, 87), A Amsell (57), J Koroll (57), P Gheorge (58), M Poliza (59), P Ramsden (59), M Smith (61), J Vangoidtsenhoven (62, 63), C Reinertsen (63), M Brief (64), G Andrade Torres (72), J Guillen (73), P Opaska (74), C Hopkins (75), F R Sirvent (76, 79, 80, 82, 83), B Corbett (77), C Zaparoli (77, 79), E Ramirez (81), M Gokey (81), J Goldberg (86), C Brokvist (89), K Nelson (90), W Lister-Kaye (91), A Panda (94, 103, 110, 111), M Meyer (96, 97), F Lessa (97), M Cornish (97), A Gill (98), S Kuperus (99), S Sundaram (100), C Stockard (101), S Ramachandran (101, 104), Y Upadhyaya (103), A Bilodeau Desbiens (106, 107), B Josephs (107), B Asun (109), M Kalamaras (118)
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23 Years
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1,010 fully grown trees
220,000 gallons of water
453 million BTU of energy
5,170 pounds of solid waste
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