Tours of a Lifetime
Natural Habitat Adventures Announces New Photo Expeditions Collection
Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab), the leading conservation travel company in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), has recently unveiled a new and updated collection of photography-focused trips: Photo Expeditions.
Building on its 40 years of experience that includes crafting journeys for photographers, Nat Hab has reimagined its Photo Expeditions with a more in-depth educational approach to nature photography. This newly curated lineup offers more than 30 expertly designed itineraries, each tailored to meet the growing demand for specialized photography experiences in some of the world’s most breathtaking natural environments.
Each Photo Expedition is led by a Nat Hab Expedition Leader who is both an accomplished professional photographer and a seasoned naturalist with extensive knowledge of wildlife habitats, behaviors, and movement patterns—enabling, guests to capture high-quality images through an understanding of animals and their habitats. Tailored instruction is provided for all skill levels and equipment, from DSLRs to smartphones, creating a personalized learning experience for every participant. Travelers will have the opportunity to enhance their photography talent and fine-tune their editing skills through guided presentations and workshops. These sessions cover essential tips for capturing stunning images, including in challenging conditions such as night, desert glare, rainforest shadows, or snow and ice.
Photo Expeditions provide an optimal context for getting the best possible wildlife and landscape images. Itineraries feature secluded and remote locations away from crowded tourist areas, offering guests the quiet, intimate setting necessary for capturing coveted shots. With small groups averaging just six to nine guests, the schedule is flexible, allowing the group to move to where wildlife is, and to linger in pursuit of the best light. Some Photo Expeditions offer additional baggage allowance for photography gear, which can be crucial on an African safari. All guests have window seats or full rows in a vehicle for optimal shooting, including on boats and aircraft. Accommodations are carefully selected for their proximity to key photography spots, from mobile safari camps along Africa’s Great Migration route to secluded bases in Greenland and Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park.
More than 30 Photo Expeditions are now available across North America, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Northern Europe. Here are some of the top trips:
Northern Lights Photo Expedition: Capture the aurora in Churchill, Manitoba, one of the world’s premier destinations for northern lights photography. Visit remote wilderness locations via private snow coach and shoot from the comfort of private settings like Nat Hab’s Aurora Pod®, a 360° glass enclosure, or the geodesic Aurora Sphere, with views on the sky through transparent panels.
Borneo Wildlife Photo Expedition: Explore the depths of Borneo’s ancient rainforests, ripe for capturing images of exotic wildlife including endangered orangutans, leaf monkeys, pygmy elephants, and over 300 vibrant bird species among jungle rivers and waterfalls.
Secluded South Africa Photo Expedition: Capture Africa’s iconic Big Five in action—elephants, leopards, rhinos, lions, and Cape buffalo—from exclusive private reserves such as Sabi Sand, Marataba, and Madikwe, away from the crowds typically found in Kruger National Park.
Ultimate Iceland Photo Expedition: Visit this small island nation, situated just beneath the Arctic Circle, to capture a dynamic landscape shaped by volcanic and glacial forces. Subjects include stark mountains, lava fields, iceberg lagoons, black sand beaches and wildlife including Arctic foxes and the world’s largest population of Atlantic puffins.
Fat Bear Photo Expedition: A post-season expedition to Katmai National Park, where the stars of Fat Bear Week continue their final feast in preparation for winter. With no crowds, travelers will have unparalleled access to photograph these enormous brown bears near Brooks Falls and along the Naknek and Brooks Rivers.
Other Photo Expeditions include jaguars in Brazil, the monarch butterfly migration in Mexico, glaciers In Patagonia, unique wildlife in the Galapagos, and much more.
