Arthur Kampmann
Arthur Kampmann
Originally from Connecticut, Arthur spent his childhood summers in the mountains of New Hampshire and boating along Maine’s rugged coast. He often accompanied his father on week-long sections of the Appalachian Trail, teaching him the importance of spending time in the wilderness. Arthur became hooked on international travel after he lived with a local family in Costa Rica while immersed in a three-month Spanish language program.
Arthur obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in environmental studies from Eckerd College, where he established his love for kayaking and birding in the Florida Everglades. After college, Arthur worked in the publishing industry in New York City for three years, before a trip to Patagonia in 2013 led him to pursue to his true passion: becoming a naturalist guide. He began leading kayaking, hiking and biking trips in Acadia National Park before heading north to Alaska, where he worked as a sea kayaking guide in Kenai Fjords National Park for five years (and achieved his life goal of kayaking with killer whales!) During the summers of 2021 and 2022, he worked at remote wilderness lodges, familiarizing himself with bear ecology and ethical viewing practices. In 2022, Arthur joined the Nat Hab team as an Expedition Leader in Alaska and U.S. national parks.
Arthur loves guiding for Nat Hab and has the pleasure of leading adventures in some of the most beautiful destinations on the planet. He enjoys sharing the sense of wonder he has found while exploring these amazing wild places. Arthur is a passionate landscape and wildlife photographer who hopes to inspire people to protect species and travel to new places. While he and his wife are often on the move, they call Florida home.
What's in My Camera Bag
Through years of photography, Arthur found that carrying two camera bodies—one with a landscape lens and another with a telephoto lens for wildlife—ensures he never misses a moment by having to swap lenses at the wrong time. Keep it simple!

Cameras
Fujifilm X-Pro-2
Fujifilm X-T4
Lenses
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F/4 R OIS WR
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 23mm F/2 R WR
Fujifilm X 1.4x TC WR
Other
Tripod- Benro
Monopod- Gitzo
What Our Guests Say
Arthur is a terrific guide! We had an older traveler in our group who required additional assistance, and he took care of her with kindness and respect. He also did a great job sharing his impressive knowledge of wildlife, geology and natural history. Arthur is very earnest with an outgoing personality and nice sense of humor.
I have never met a more enthusiastic guide in my life. I know he has done this tour a hundred times, but you would never guess it from the way he acts. A true lover of all nature, Arthur is an absolute jewel for Nat Hab! Safety was always a top priority, which was much appreciated. Just when a hiking poll was needed, Arthur was there to pull them out for our use. He made everything needed magically appear!
Arthur made everyone in our group feel welcome, and I felt very happy and confident with him leading the trip. I felt Arthur did his best to help with anything he could that would enable everyone to get the most out of the trip. The enthusiasm he showed was infectious and genuine. I was especially grateful to Arthur for arranging to have my scarf sent to us in Bozeman after I left in a restaurant in Jackson Hole! He is a real credit to Nat Hab.
Upcoming Adventures with Arthur Kampmann
Ultimate Alaska Wildlife Safari
See more of wild Alaska on this wide-ranging, small-group adventure including Alaskan brown bears, a fly-in backcountry lodge in Denali National Park, marine life of Kenai Fjords, and the scenic Alaska Railroad to Seward.

Ultimate Alaska Photo Expedition
A truly epic photography adventure! Alongside expert guides, get aerial shots of Denali from a helicopter; capture brown bear portraits at close range, and shoot glaciers, whales, puffins and more in Kenai Fjords.

Desert Southwest Photo Expedition
Photograph the glorious red rock landscapes of America's canyon country led by expert naturalist guides who are photography pros, adept at helping you manage tricky (yet magical!) light.

Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion
With expert naturalist guides, discover the glorious red rock country, desert wildlife and incomparably vast expanse of the Colorado Plateau on a rare small-group adventure in the American Southwest.
