Secluded Botswana Photo Expedition

Discover why a Nat Hab "Expedition Leader" is much more than just a guide.

Our exclusive small camps on uncrowded private reserves offer remote settings, unsurpassed comfort and astounding proximity to wildlife.

Experience the best of Botswana on distinctive itineraries that offer intimate encounters with an astonishing number of species in varied wilderness habitats. Your safari Expedition Leader is one of the finest naturalist guides in Africa, with extensive experience and an unmatched ability to interpret everything you witness. Travel with a small group of animal enthusiasts and enjoy comfortable stays at luxurious safari camps on remote private reserves, far from tourist crowds.

From African lions to wild dog pups, the Okavango Delta is bursting with life. Nat Hab traveler Jan Cochran recounts the wonders she witnessed on safari in Botswana.

Whether you’re going on an southern Africa safari soon or it’s on your list of future travel destinations, check out these recommendations from nature photography expert Court Whelan, Ph.D., to ensure you’re equipped and ready for the wildlife photography adventure of a lifetime.

An elephant never forgets...and neither will you, after this in-depth workshop on how to photograph these magnificent pachyderms in their natural habitat. Drawing from years of experience living and guiding in Southern Africa—home to the largest population of elephants on the planet—Photo Expedition Leader Danielle Carstens shares insights into elephant behavior, tips on the best camera gear and settings for elephant photography, and composition techniques for capturing intimate close-ups and breathtaking shots of elephants in their wider environment.

Whether you're taking the trip of a lifetime or just heading out for a long weekend in nature, you may be keen to capture memorable images of the landscapes and wildlife around you. Photo Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia shares his tips for creating nature images that captivate and impress. He'll delve into techniques like adjusting shutter speed and mastering aperture, as well as cover composition rules and the significance of eye contact, using photos from his own portfolio of African wildlife like lions, leopards, elephants, gorillas and chimps.

In Part 1 of her “Artistic Wildlife Photography” series, South Africa Photo Expedition Leader Danielle Carstens explained how to use "high-key" and "low-key" photography techniques to capture wall-worthy photos of African wildlife, from lions and hippos to elephants, giraffes and marabou storks. In this follow-up, she shares advice on shooting animals in silhouette and using slow-shutter photography (including lighting conditions, camera settings and editing techniques) to create unique nature images.