Botswana Green Season Photo Expedition

Have questions about Southern Africa? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about African wildlife, weather and more.

Discover fascinating facts about elephant herds, lounging leopards and the other wildlife you may encounter on your Southern Africa safari.

Read on to learn how our initiatives in Botswana help protect African wildlife, preserve culture and support community development.

Take our African safari wildlife quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about life on the savanna!

Find out Botswana's weather conditions during the dry and green seasons.

We've made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you'll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Southern Africa safari.

—By Jon Jared
Every well-loved travel destination has a sweet spot. A window when the calendar, weather and wildlife conspire to create a time or a season that becomes a favorite for those who make the journey. Going on a Botswana safari during the green season is an extraordinary experience that moves beyond sightseeing and instead aims for sustainable adventure.

—By Samantha Miller
If you are a photographer looking to test and deepen your skills, you can do so alongside our distinguished Expedition Leaders who will take you by plane, open-door helicopter, hot air balloon, 4×4 and on foot across some of the most culturally and ecologically diverse places on Earth...

—By Nat Hab traveler Debra Eliezer
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 see lions in the wild in this first-hand account!

—By Valerie Gleaton
“I felt a connection to Botswana that I really can’t explain—there’s just something about it,” Jan says. “There’s a certain kind of happiness when you’re in a place that touches you so deeply that you cry. It’s powerful.” “Every day was new and every day was great,” Dennis adds. “It was our dream trip.”

—By Rebecca Self
Meet Mike Hillman and Jim Beissel, Nat Hab’s Photo Expedition Co-Directors and discover what you can expect from these trips...

—By Rebecca Self
Would you like to move beyond capturing individual, artistic shots of nature or wildlife to craft narratives that raise awareness to protect places you hold dear? Then read on for five steps to become a conservation photographer...

—By Megan Brief
Discover how natural history, ecotourism, and community-led conservation projects protect Africa’s largest population of elephants in Botswana’s Chobe National Park...