For a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter, look no further than an Ultimate Gorilla Safari. You’ll sit in silence among a family of mountain gorillas, gaining a window into the life of these fascinating, highly intelligent primates. As you trek deep into the jungle, you’ll have the chance to photograph huge silverbacks in the most intimate of settings. As you watch a mother cradle a wide-eyed infant in her arms, you’ll come to see just how similar we are to these creatures, who share 98% of our DNA.
Switzerland’s mountains are calling. Travelers will be spellbound by the Alps, glittering with a dusting of snow, on hikes past cerulean glacial lakes, fields of wildflowers and storybook villages. Your historic hotel in Montreux is fit for a fairytale, nestled among a garden of roses and gnarled old trees. Lush wisteria drapes from the balcony, overlooking sparkling Lake Geneva, pastoral hills and grand mountains.
A sailing and paddling odyssey through the azure waters of the Adriatic is a dream come true. As you explore Wild Croatia by Land & Sea, sea kayak along the Dalmatian Coast, discover secret coves and grottoes and explore Croatia’s cultural treasures. Feast on the catch of the day aboard a private yacht, gaze up at cascading waterfalls and meander through fishing villages with red-tiled roofs.
Bhutan has long intrigued and entranced travelers seeking tranquility—a blissful Himalayan kingdom of verdant valleys, misty mountains and ancient monasteries sheltered by pines. These wonders wait for you on a journey to see the Natural Jewels of Bhutan & Nepal. As a global leader in sustainable travel and ecotourism, Nat Hab applauds Bhutan’s groundbreaking conservation initiatives.  “It is already the world’s only carbon-negative country,” Lonely Planet notes, “and the kingdom is set to become the first fully organic nation by 2020, so it’s only going to get more beautiful.”
The majestic spires of the Dolomites bathed in the golden light of dawn are glorious to behold. You’ll wander through emerald forests and alpine meadows bursting with alpine roses and edelweiss, eyes alert for chamois and ibex balancing on the limestone cliffs of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. A taste of the region’s citrus groves, olive orchards and vineyards add further flavor to your adventure. Experience a different side of Europe and feast your eyes on the Italian Alps: South Tyrol & the Dolomites.
Churchill, Manitoba, a tiny town located on Hudson Bay, is known as “The Polar Bear Capital of the World.” Here, magnificent white bears congregate each fall in anticipation of their annual seal hunt. On a Tundra Lodge Adventure, you’ll stay in a rolling hotel situated directly in their wild realm, where you may see playful cubs and sparring juvenile males just outside your window.
Astounding geothermal features, abundant wildlife and expansive grassy plains greet you on a Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton Safari. During the quieter seasons of spring and fall, join a small group of nature travelers as you uncover the secrets of America’s first national park.
As you traverse across the Antarctic Peninsula, this far-flung land will entice you like no other. Icebergs rise before you as your vessel glides through rippling waters and whales spout bursts of spray. As you camp onshore amid vast penguin colonies and blubbery elephant seals, you’ll understand why Antarctica holds its own as the Ultimate Polar Nature Expedition.
For animal enthusiasts, The Great Kenya Migration Safari will spur your excitement with its unparalleled sightings and striking sunsets. Dubbed “the world’s most luxurious wildlife destination” by Fodor’s, you’ll marvel at massive herds of wildebeest and zebra as they follow the seasonal rains and watch wild cats give chase across the golden plains of the Maasai Mara.
From snorkeling amid colorful corals to exploring the oldest rain forest on Earth, Australia’s Wild North: Kakadu, Daintree & the Great Barrier Reef allows you to venture into the unknown and uncover the secrets of the Australian Outback. If koalas and kangaroos come to mind when you picture a safari down under, an exploration of Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & Australia’s Southern Coast will delight and inspire. Travel + Leisure hailed Australia as the Destination of the Year, and National Geographic singles out its southernmost state of Tasmania as “the stuff outdoor adventures are made of…no matter where you base yourself, opportunities to become immersed in nature are never far away.” Regardless of which trip you pick, you’ll be in awe of the rare marsupials and tropical marine life found in this biodiversity hotspot.
Emily combines her passions for animals, cultural anthropology and exploration as a conservation travel writer at Natural Habitat Adventures. As a part of the editorial team, she aims to be a voice for wildlife and has traveled to 100+ UNESCO World Heritage Sites across six continents seeking stories. Her favorite trips include traveling aboard the real-life Hogwarts Express and exploring fairy realms on the Isle of Skye, photographing lions in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Great Migration in the Serengeti; family vacations to the Cotswolds, Greek Islands, Swiss Alps and the Loire Valley; greeting geisha in Kyoto and staying in a thatched cottage in Shirakawa-go; strolling through Hobbiton in New Zealand; horseback riding in Zimbabwe; dolphin and sea turtle-spotting along the Napali Coast; enjoying a thali in India and honeymooning in the Amalfi Coast.
Together, Natural Habitat Adventures and World Wildlife Fund have teamed up to arrange nearly 100 nature travel experiences around the planet, while helping to protect the magnificent places we visit and their wild inhabitants.
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