Africa Stories

Samantha Miller

How to Get Wall-Worthy Pictures of Africa’s Great Migration

The Serengeti and Maasai Mara are the stage for the largest animal migration on Earth, and for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, Natural Habitat...

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Emily Goodheart

Women in Conservation: 5 Primatologists You Should Know

Follow in the footsteps of five trailblazing women who transformed primatology and became powerful forces in the fight to protect great apes. Jane Goodall Dr....

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Chinwe Kalu

Across the Serengeti: East Africa’s Great Migration

Where the Earth Moves Every year, a pulse begins in the heart of East Africa. It starts as a low vibration on the open plains, a sound like distant thunder...

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Mark Jordahl

Memoir ‘Walking with Gorillas’ Details the Life of an African Wildlife Vet

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, founder of Conservation Through Public Health in Uganda, is one of the most inspiring conservationists I’ve ever had the good fortune...

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Emily Goodheart

Traveling to Victoria Falls—5 Facts to Know Before You Go    

Victoria Falls: The Eden of Africa Scottish explorer David Livingstone first recorded Victoria Falls in 1855, writing that he was struck by “scenes so lovely...

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Natural Habitat Adventures

Searching for the Lions of Botswana

Often times the excitement of the search is just as thrilling as spending time with wildlife on an African safari. Experience what it's like to search for and...

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Rebecca Self

How to Choose the Best Time to Go on a Botswana Safari

We’re often asked, “When is the best time of year for a Botswana safari?” The answer to the question is not as simple as you might think. The best time for...

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Samantha Miller

Through the Lens: Wildlife and Wilderness on Nat Hab’s Epic Botswana & Namibia Safari

If you're passionate about wildlife photography or simply want to sharpen your skills, Nat Hab’s Epic Botswana & Namibia Safari offers an extraordinary...

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Michelle Peters

Why Botswana Is a Model for Ecotourism Around the World

Conservation Through Travel: How Botswana Leads in Sustainable Safaris In today’s world of mindful travel, more explorers are asking how their journeys impact...

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Natural Habitat Adventures

6 New Nature & Wildlife Trips from Nat Hab for 2025–2026: From Madagascar to the Douro Valley

Nat Hab is excited to announce six new itineraries for 2025 and 2026, offering travelers opportunities to see popular and fresh nature and wildlife...

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Cathy Brown

Top 8 Wildlife Experiences on an East Africa Safari

Africa is a massive continent with astonishing diversity in climate, culture, flora and fauna. But if you're after the classic safari experience, East Africa...

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Rebecca Self

16 Fun & Fascinating Facts About Botswana’s Wildlife & Wonders

Imagine watching a herd of elephants—all different ages and sizes—wade across the Chobe River at sunset. It’s one of the things that surprised me most during...

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Samantha Miller

Sabi Sand: Wildlife Hotspot of South Africa

Sabi Sand has a special history in South Africa. As the first private game reserve in the country, it has built a longstanding reputation for superb wildlife...

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Jon Jared

Conservation and the Big Five on a South Africa Safari

At Natural Habitat Adventures, conservation isn’t just a mission statement—it’s the guiding principle behind every journey we design. On our Secluded South...

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Cathy Brown

8 Rainforest Ecotourism Adventures

A trip to the rainforest is filled with interesting possibilities for adventure, whether through cultural exchange, photography, fishing, hiking, birding or...

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Emily Goodheart

From Research to Ranomafana: Lemur Conservation in Madagascar

I sat in the middle of the woods, waterproof notebook in hand, the pitter-patter of raindrops falling around me. Out of the corner of my eye, a red ruffed...

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Laura Kiniry

6 Pygmy Wildlife Species and Where to Find Them

When it comes to wildlife, the term ‘pygmy’ refers to animals that are smaller in size than their more typical counterparts. In many cases, these reduced...

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Emily Goodheart

Africa’s Conservation Success Stories: Gorillas, Bees and the Big Five

From Rwanda's lush volcanic slopes to the vast savannas of Kenya and onward to South Africa's wildlands, extraordinary conservation efforts are protecting...

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