Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming safari or just want to learn more about Botswana and Zambia, be sure to check out these useful resources. Learn about African animals and habitats, browse helpful packing tips and read inspirational travel stories that will bring the wilds of Africa close to your heart. The links below open each article in a new tab.
Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
Discover fascinating facts about elephant herds, lounging leopards and the other wildlife you may encounter on your Southern Africa safari.
Photography Tips
Photography Tips
Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your Secluded Botswana safari.
Botswana Conservation & Community
Botswana Conservation & Community
Read on to learn how our initiatives in Botswana help protect African wildlife, preserve culture and support community development.
African Wildlife Trivia
African Wildlife Trivia
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!
Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out the typical weather conditions and climate of Southern Africa's ecosystems during the green season and dry season.
Packing List
Packing List
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.
Travel Stories & Articles
Celebrating World Elephant Day in The Land of The Giants
Celebrating World Elephant Day in The Land of The Giants
—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...
Discover how natural history, ecotourism, and community-led conservation projects protect Africa’s largest population of elephants in Botswana’s Chobe National Park...
Top Reasons Nature Photographers Should Safari in Botswana & Namibia
Top Reasons Nature Photographers Should Safari in Botswana & Namibia
—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...
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...
6 Reasons to Go on a Botswana Safari During the Green Season
6 Reasons to Go on a Botswana Safari During the Green Season
—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.
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.
Searching for the Lions of Botswana
Searching for the Lions of Botswana
—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!
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!
Chasing Dreams and Wild Dogs in Botswana: A Safari Travel Story
Chasing Dreams and Wild Dogs in Botswana: A Safari Travel Story
—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.”
“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.”
Africa’s Amazing Birdlife
Africa’s Amazing Birdlife
—By Laura Kiniry
Game drives, it turns out, don’t have to be all about lions and elephants. Some of the world’s smallest (and often, not so small) winged wonders are often fluttering about right before our eyes. Here are eight extraordinary avians to keep an eye out for on your next African game drive, or African safari with Nat Hab.
Game drives, it turns out, don’t have to be all about lions and elephants. Some of the world’s smallest (and often, not so small) winged wonders are often fluttering about right before our eyes. Here are eight extraordinary avians to keep an eye out for on your next African game drive, or African safari with Nat Hab.
5 Steps to Become a Conservation Photographer
5 Steps to Become a Conservation Photographer
—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...
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...
Explore Nat Hab’s Photo Expeditions & Conservation Photography: Q & A with Our Photo Expedition Co-Directors
Explore Nat Hab’s Photo Expeditions & Conservation Photography: Q & A with Our Photo Expedition Co-Directors
—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...
Meet Mike Hillman and Jim Beissel, Nat Hab’s Photo Expedition Co-Directors and discover what you can expect from these trips...
5 Ways an African Safari Contributes to More Sustainable Travel
5 Ways an African Safari Contributes to More Sustainable Travel
—By Rebecca Self
At Nat Hab, we’ve been working for over 15 years to make your trips more sustainable, becoming the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company and supporting conservation efforts and sustainable development worldwide...
At Nat Hab, we’ve been working for over 15 years to make your trips more sustainable, becoming the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company and supporting conservation efforts and sustainable development worldwide...
