Nature & Wildlife Stories

Two Unexpected Wildlife Encounters in Botswana

Last year, I had the opportunity to visit Botswana with Natural Habitat Adventures. This two-week trip on the Secluded Botswana Photo Safari enabled our small...

iSafari

A Century-old Zebra Stripes Theory Debunked?

This post is by our newest iSafari.com contributor Maia Wikler, a Colorado College graduate with a passion for anthropology, human rights, travel and...

About Galapagos

“Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland” An IMAX Adventure for All

With family in town for the holidays and trying to find an activity we could all enjoy, I noticed that Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland, an IMAX production,...

iSafari

Black Rhinos Survive in the Deserts of Namibia

Due largely to the high value of powdered rhino horns in traditional Chinese medicine, poachers killed 98 percent of the rhinos in Africa between 1960 and...

Olaf Malver

Galapagos—A Natural History Classroom for All Ages

The whole family was already out of their berths at the rapid rise of the equatorial sun, and their six-year-old daughter was on the aft deck, dutifully...

WWF

Get to Know a Guide: Q&A with Gustavo Andrade

The Galapagos Islands have been part of Gustavo Andrade’s life for as long as he can remember. Raised by a father who worked as a Galapagos tour boat captain...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

By 2018, High-Speed Internet Service Will Be in Every National Park

This year, the National Park Service (NPS) is celebrating its centennial, and there are numerous plans and scheduled activities to encourage more Americans to...

WWF

Up in the Air

While visiting the tiny little village of Churchill with WWF & Natural Habitat Adventures, we were lucky enough to witness a “polar bear lift,” a critical...

Peter Davis Krahenbuhl

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park – The Best in Nature and Scenery

I remember the first time I saw a grizzly bear in the wild—it was while guiding a group of travelers on an incredible hiking and biking trip through one of...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Five Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Namibia

By Matt Kareus Mention the word "safari" and most people will probably picture thousands of wildebeest thundering across the Serengeti plains or a leopard...

About Galapagos

A Conservation Success Story in Galapagos National Park

In the Galapagos National Park, you’re not allowed to come within six feet of an animal, but it’s nearly impossible to follow this rule. One of the incredible...

iSafari

Botswana Cat Nip: Almost Us, but Rather a Cup

I learned on my recent Secluded Botswana Safari that, since the Botswana government has outlawed hunting, most animals, particularly predators, are quite used...

WWF

Finding Family Among Fellow Travelers in Alaska

“We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day. We’re not scared.” – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen...

iSafari

Painted Wolf? African Wild Dogs in Botswana

Months after my trip to Botswana, I’m still scrolling through photos and reminiscing about what a magical trip it was. A treat to explore (for the first time...

About Galapagos

A Turtle’s Eye View of the Galapagos

As I dip my paddle into the clear turquoise water of the Galapagos Islands, something catches my eye beneath the surface: gliding gracefully below me is a...

iSafari

Watch as This Baby Elephant Take Its First Steps

The chance to see a newborn animal take its first steps in the wild is a rare and remarkable privilege, especially when the newborn happens to be an elephant...

iSafari

The Safarist Monthly Trivia Contest: March, 2015

Welcome to The Safarist's monthly trivia contest! Each month we'll be featuring a new quiz with trivia about the latest articles on The Safarist. Answer all...

iSafari

Safari Guides Weigh in on the Viral Video of Lion Opening a Car Door

A few weeks ago we shared a video of a lion casually opening the door of a car in a safari park in South Africa. The footage made international news and...

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