The World’s Leading Nature Travel Company Launches New Itineraries in Kenya, Newfoundland & Labrador, Australia and More Following Strong Demand
Boulder, CO, September 4, 2024 – Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab), the leading conservation travel company in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), today announces five new itineraries for 2025 offering travelers opportunities to see new and less-traveled sides of sought-after nature and wildlife destinations including Kenya, Newfoundland and Labrador, Australia, Canada, Iceland and Greenland.
“We’re always seeking innovative ways to provide our travelers with awe-inspiring moments that deepen their appreciation for the natural world,” says Ben Bressler, Founder and CEO of Natural Habitat Adventures. “Our new itineraries offer an immersive nature experience with a strong local focus on conservation. As with every trip Nat Hab offers, these new itineraries also showcase the culture and history of local communities that are integral to protecting the natural world they are part of,” says Bressler.
Natural Habitat Adventures’ new trips include:
Kenya Rhino Conservation Safari
Visit the Ol Pejeta Conservancy to meet the world’s last two northern white rhinos and their dedicated guards and learn about intensive conservation efforts during a private session with the rhinos’ keepers. At Lewa Conservancy, encounter endangered black rhinos, and explore the Maasai Mara from the private Olderkesi Conservancy, avoiding crowds.
Nat Hab guests observing a rhino in Kenya © Pietro Luraschi.
In contrast to the government-owned national reserve, private conservancies offer exclusive activities such as guided bush walks, off-road exploration, and night drives to spot nocturnal wildlife. A private behind-the-scenes visit to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi, with its Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, highlights elephant and rhino rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
> Wildlife Guide: Rhinos
Over the course of 11 days, guests stay in a deluxe ecolodge and secluded bush camps on private conservancies with renowned wildlife viewing. Nat Hab’s Rhino Camp places guests in a remote area on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a 90,000-acre working cattle ranch and the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Nat Hab’s Mara East Camp is situated in a remote location on a private conservancy in the Maasai Mara adjacent to the national reserve, with outstanding proximity for prime wildlife viewing without the crowds. Guests also stay at Lewa Wilderness Lodge within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
Explore our new Kenya Rhino Conservation Safari
Discover Newfoundland & Labrador
Explore rugged northern landscapes, rich history and abundant wildlife in Canada’s most easterly province on a small-group tour with no more than 14 guests. The journey begins in the 400-year-old capital of St. John’s, one of North America’s oldest municipalities with a rich cultural blend of Indigenous, English and Irish influences. Guests take a whale-watching and puffin tour in Witless Bay, an ecological reserve that is home to North America’s largest Atlantic puffin colony, and a feeding and breeding ground for migrating humpback whales.
Private whale-watching & puffin tour, Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador
A visit to Trinity includes a walking tour of the more-than-500-year-old coastal village to learn about the history of the town’s many inhabitants over the centuries, including the Beothuk Indians, and French, Irish and English settlers; a show at the town’s Rising Tide Theater, a renowned drama company; and a whale-watching excursion by Zodiac in Trinity Bay to get close to humpback, fin and sperm whales. Continue with a visit to the Bonavista Peninsula, featuring the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark and Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, plus puffin viewing.
From the small town of Gander, a private flight takes travelers to Battle Harbour, Labrador, for an immersive exploration of this historic former fishing outpost. Spend the next two days uncovering Battle Harbour’s maritime heritage, followed by caribou viewing in Port au Choix and exploring Red Bay’s Basque whaling history. In Gros Morne National Park, explore geological wonders on a private boat cruise on Western Brook Pond and a hike through the unique Tablelands.
Explore our new Discover Newfoundland & Labrador adventure
Rainforest to Rockies: Vancouver to Banff
On a less-traveled route from the Pacific Ocean to the Continental Divide, discover the grand mountains and lush evergreens of Canada’s Mountain West on a luxury trans-mountain journey, followed by helicopter-supported hiking from a fly-in wilderness lodge.
Board the Rocky Mountaineer train in Vancouver, enjoying GoldLeaf service to Kamloops with views of the rich agricultural farmlands of the Fraser Valley, the deep chasm of Fraser Canyon, and the Thompson River. Continue into the Canadian Rockies, passing notable landmarks like Rogers Pass in Canada’s Glacier National Park, and the Spiral Tunnels, a railway engineering feat, as the train continues through Yoho National Park before arriving in Lake Louise.
Nat Hab guests in Bugaboo Provincial Park, British Columbia © Lianne Thompson
Disembarking here, travelers continue by road into Kootenay National Park, then take a helicopter flight to Bugaboo Lodge—a deluxe backcountry base for heli-hiking excursions in the alpine meadows and rugged peaks of the Bugaboo Range. Spend two days exploring the remote wilderness, with guided hikes and nature walks, opportunities for wildlife sightings, and relaxation at the lodge. Then depart for Banff, Alberta, to see a bit of Canada’s first national park and its historic geothermal springs. Conclude with a farewell dinner in Banff. *Already sold out for 2025 with space available for 2026.
Explore our new Rainforest to Rockies: Vancouver to Banff adventure
Iceland & Greenland: A Nordic Discovery
On this 14-day two-country adventure, travelers will experience a less-traveled side of northernmost Europe. Start in Reykjavik to begin with an exploration of Iceland’s dynamic South Shore. Highlights include a visit to the Lava Center for interactive exhibits that illustrate the history and science of eruptions and lava flows; powerful waterfalls like Skogafoss and Kvernufoss; and the legendary Reynisdrangar Rocks, just off a black sand beach. Hikes in Fjadrargljufur Canyon and Skaftafell Nature Reserve offer vistas of bright green moss covering hardened lava landscapes, rugged mountains and glaciers winding down from the ice cap.
Iceberg in East Greenland © Karen Ahn
The adventure continues with a rare foray into Iceland’s Central Highlands, stopping to view Ofaerufoss waterfall and the vivid landscapes of Landmannalaugar. Next, enjoy a whale-watching tour and exploration of the Reykjanes Peninsula before flying to Greenland, landing in Kulusuk, followed by a helicopter transfer to Tasiilaq. Here, the group explores the small town and Valley of Flowers, learning about local Inuit culture, before traveling by boat to Nat Hab’s Base Camp Greenland.
From this isolated outpost offering remarkably comfortable accommodations, travelers enjoy Zodiac excursions among icebergs and marine life, guided sea kayaking, and hiking near glaciers and wildflower meadows. Spend the final day in Greenland with a private glacier walk and Kulusuk town tour before heading back to Keflavik, Iceland, to depart.
Explore our new Iceland & Greenland: A Nordic Discovery adventure
Australia North: Kakadu, Kimberley & the Outback
Explore three remote tracts of northern Australia wilderness, including an overnight journey aboard the historic Ghan luxury train. Begin in Sydney with a stay in the heart of The Rocks, a district rich in Aboriginal history, followed by a waterfront dinner overlooking Sydney Harbor. Travelers will enjoy a private nature walk at North Head Sanctuary and an Aboriginal bush tucker tour in the Royal Botanic Garden.
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
Fly to Uluru (Ayers Rock) to encounter this legendary monolith, with a guided walk to Nutijulu Waterhole. Participate in an exclusive dinner inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, followed by stargazing with a local expert. Spend time with a traditional Uluru family in Patji, and explore the Kata Tjuta rock formations before flying to Alice Springs.
Embark on Australia’s famous train, The Ghan, for an overnight journey to Katherine, visit Nitmiluk National Park, and explore Kakadu’s wildlife and ancient Indigenous rock art. With an Aboriginal guide, cruise the East Alligator River to see crocodiles. Fly to eastern Kimberley, survey the landscape of Purnululu National Park, and hear local stories with a Gija Woolah guide, along with a helicopter tour over the Bungle Bungles, and a stay at a wilderness lodge. Spend a day exploring the beehive domes, learning about the Gija and Jaru people’s connection to the land, and enjoy hikes and a sunset drink.
Take a private flight to the Mitchell Plateau, exploring rock art and the river ecosystem, with swimming and a picnic. End the trip in Aunauyu with net fishing before flying to Darwin for a waterfront farewell dinner.
Explore our new Australia North: Kakadu, Kimberley & the Outback adventure
These new trips are currently available to book for travel throughout 2025 and 2026. For more information visit: nathab.com.
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About Natural Habitat Adventures
Natural Habitat Adventures has been a trailblazer in sustainable and conservation-focused adventure travel since 1985. Led by professional naturalist guides, Nat Hab journeys reveal the planet’s most extraordinary nature destinations, including polar bear tours in Churchill, small-group Galapagos cruises, intimate African safaris, close encounters with Alaskan brown bears, wolf quests in Yellowstone, and much more.
As the world’s first 100% carbon-neutral travel company, creator of the World’s First Zero Waste Adventure, and the conservation travel partner of World Wildlife Fund since 2003, Nat Hab offers nearly 100 eco-conscious nature adventures from Antarctica to Zimbabwe and beyond. Featuring unique and artfully crafted itineraries, Nat Hab trips demonstrate how conservation travel works with and benefits local communities, furthering a shared commitment to conservation. Nat Hab actively seeks ways tourism can lower its impact on the planet while raising global citizens’ appreciation for the wonders of nature.
For more information, visit nathab.com.
