Nat Hab is happy to announce six new itineraries for 2025 and 2026, providing vacationers alternatives to see in style and recent nature and wildlife locations in new methods, together with Costa Rica, Madagascar, Portugal and Iceland.
“At any time when we design a brand new itinerary, our objective is to supply experiences that foster a deeper, extra significant connection to a vacation spot’s extra distant and lesser-known areas,” says Ben Bressler, Founder and CEO of Pure Habitat Adventures. “These new journeys take vacationers past the same old routes, immersing them in extraordinary landscapes, fascinating wildlife and cultural encounters in a few of the world’s most exceptional locations.”
Our new journeys embrace:
Endearing elephants and endangered rhinos are entrance and middle, together with different considerable wildlife, on a safari that options unique talks with conservationists and an opportunity to find out about restoration efforts up shut. Starting within the quiet Karen suburb of Nairobi, this safari leads with a sport drive in Nairobi Nationwide Park, house to black rhino, lion, leopard, and over 400 fowl species, plus a non-public go to to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Middle for intimate encounters with rescued elephants and endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. The journey continues north to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and residential to the world’s final two remaining northern white rhinos, which company have a non-public go to with. Vacationers discover the area’s wealthy biodiversity, together with the Large 5 and uncommon Grevy’s zebras, whereas studying about built-in conservation and neighborhood growth efforts. Within the distant Namunyak Conservancy, vacationers keep at Nat Hab’s Elephant Conservation Camp and go to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, the primary community-owned facility of its variety, providing a behind-the-scenes take a look at how native caretakers rescue and rehabilitate orphaned elephants. Spend the previous few days of the journey on the non-public Olderkesi Conservancy in Maasai Mara, the place Nat Hab’s personal cellular camp offers unique entry to thriving wildlife populations, together with lions, elephants and antelope, by guided walks, off-road sport drives and evening safaris in one in every of Kenya’s most iconic landscapes. Obtainable for journey starting October 2025.
Sea turtle hatchlings, Punta Islita, Costa Rica.
This Costa Rica journey combines luxurious ecolodges with immersive nature and cultural experiences in a less-traveled northern area of the nation. Vacationers start their journey in Rio Celeste, exploring the Bijagua Rainforest Backyard looking for monkeys, sloths, and vibrant frogs, adopted by a non-public chocolate-making tour. Company proceed with a morning hike in Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and a dangling bridges stroll for breathtaking cover views. A non-public flight takes vacationers to Punta Islita, the place they’ll witness turtle hatchlings at daybreak, hike the Werner Sauter Organic Reserve’s dry forest, and go to the Macaw Restoration Community to find out about parrot conservation. This itinerary includes a three-night keep at Lodge Punta Islita, a lodge famend for its dedication to sustainability, wildlife conservation and cultural authenticity. Obtainable for journey starting July 2026.
Mt. Kirkjufell and Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland.
Vacationers will spend the evening in Reykjavik earlier than touring to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, usually generally known as “Iceland in miniature,” the place company will spend three nights on the distant coastal hamlet of Budir. Harbor seals and a non-public horseback driving expertise with the well-known Icelandic horse breed await earlier than an exciting snowcat tour atop the Snaefellsjokull glacier volcano and a go to to the placing Svodufoss waterfall. In Husafell, company will witness breathtaking waterfalls, discover Iceland’s largest lava cave, and soak in geothermal canyon baths. Journey by the distant Central Highlands, stopping at Thingvellir Nationwide Park earlier than reaching Highland Base at Kerlingjarfjoll. The ultimate day will meet company with a hike among the many vacation spot’s dramatic volcanic landscapes and a go to to pure sizzling springs. Obtainable for journey starting July-August 2026
A standard kestrel in Portugal.
Nature, tradition and delicacies merge on this distinctive journey alongside the Higher Douro. Vacationers will start in Porto with a non-public tour and tasting at Cockburn’s Port Lodge earlier than embarking on a scenic native prepare experience deep into the UNESCO-recognized Douro Valley, the place wine has been produced for over 2,000 years. Exploring the Douro Worldwide Pure Park, company will participate in a non-public 4×4 tour, in search of an array of wildlife from griffon vultures to wild boar and presumably a uncommon Iberian wolf, though they’re extremely elusive. A hike alongside historical Roman roads brings company to a non-public boat for a cruise to Casa do Rio, the place they’ll keep in luxurious surrounded by the vineyards of Quinta do Vallado. The following day begins with a mellow kayak outing on the Douro River to a boutique vineyard, Quinta das Mos, for lunch and a vineyard tour earlier than exploring the small city of Frexio do Numão and the Prazo Roman ruins. The journey continues with a tour of the Coa Valley archaeological web site to view 30,000-year-old rock artwork. Subsequent up is a non-public boat cruise down the Douro previous historic wine estates, adopted by kayaking the dramatic Valeira Gorge, the place raptors soar above steep terraced vineyards. Obtainable for journey starting April-September 2026
Parson’s chameleon noticed on an evening stroll on a Nat Hab Madagascar journey. © Richard de Gouveia
This immersive Madagascar journey affords a uncommon alternative to discover a sampler of the nation’s most distant and ecologically wealthy areas by a dynamic and compact itinerary that may simply be added to a standard African safari on the mainland. Vacationers journey by way of seamless non-public flight and chartered boat to Masoala Nationwide Park, house to Madagascar’s final coastal lowland rainforest and the biodiverse Tampolo Marine Reserve. Guided nature walks reveal extraordinary wildlife, most of which is discovered solely in Madagascar—from red-ruffed lemurs and presumably the elusive aye-aye to vibrant birds and iridescent reptiles—whereas evening walks provide a glimpse into the island’s intriguing nocturnal life. Snorkeling, kayaking, and conventional pirogue excursions showcase thriving coral reefs, sea turtles, and seasonal humpback whales. Cultural experiences embrace visiting the village of Ambodiforaha, sampling native spices, and fascinating in forest restoration efforts. The journey continues to the enduring Avenue of the Baobabs and close by mangrove forests, the place vacationers witness breathtaking sunsets, find out about sustainable fishing, and discover one in every of Madagascar’s most significant coastal ecosystems. Obtainable for journey starting June-November 2026
Zambia has one of many largest wild lion populations, estimated at about 1,200 people inside a spread of greater than 77,000 sq. miles. The animals are a vital a part of Zambia’s tourism trade and have a excessive conservation worth.
The huge, untouched wilderness of Zambia greets company on an unforgettable safari by South Luangwa and Decrease Zambezi Nationwide Parks. Start at Zungulila Camp, an intimate property unique to Nat Hab, on the Kapamba River, the place company keep in basic Meru-style tents and discover the southern reaches of South Luangwa—the birthplace of the strolling safari. With skilled guides, vacationers will observe leopards, scout for wildlife indicators, and study conventional bushcraft whereas encountering elephants, antelope, and nocturnal predators on foot and by automobile. Nestled in a mahogany grove close to the Luangwa River, the Bilimungwe Camp affords guided walks and sport drives that reveal a wealth of wildlife, together with giraffes, hippos, wild canine, and large cats. Company proceed with a flight to Decrease Zambezi Nationwide Park for a keep at Amanzi Camp, a pristine ecosystem that provides a wealthy mixture of actions from canoeing and river cruises to close-up animal encounters by way of strolling safaris and sport drives. Obtainable for journey starting June-October 2026.
These new journeys are at present obtainable for reserving with journey dates in 2025 and/or 2026. Nat Hab has plans for extra new journeys for journey in 2026, together with a brand new Mongolia journey that can launch for bookings later in 2025!
