Secluded Botswana Safari

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.

Originally presented September 23, 2024
With their spiky horns, adorable ears and wrinkled, armor-like hides, rhinos always make us smile. But the threats against them – primarily poaching and habitat loss – also provoke concern. In honor of World Rhino Day, Africa Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia reveals all things rhino, from their biology and ecology to the measures conservationists and governments are taking to protect these pachyderms. Plus, find out where to see rhinos in the wild and how sustainable tourism can aid conservation efforts.

Originally presented August 13, 2024
The Big Bad Wolf had a toothy grin, but when it comes to animals with the strongest bites, he doesn't top the list! Expedition Leader Arpita Dutta introduces us to creatures with some of the world’s most menacing jaws, including predators like the polar bear, jaguar, hippo and leopard seal. Learn how scientists measure bite force and how a strong bite serves a wild animal, from attacking and defending against other animals to tearing and grinding food.

Originally presented June 26, 2024
Every African safari-goer hopes to spot the Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and African buffalo. But what about the other creatures you're likely to encounter? Expedition Leader Lorraine Doyle introduces us to Africa's wildlife beyond the Big Five, some you're probably familiar with, like zebra and giraffe, and others that are lesser known—but no less intriguing—like blue wildebeest, kudu, waterbuck and nyala. Learn the fascinating details of their biology and behavior and the vital roles they play in the savanna ecosystem.