Natural Habitat Adventures

I am writing a review for my parents Ron and Andrea Haddix who don't do google reviews. They have taken several trips with Nat Hab and do nothing but rave about them. My parents looks for the best and have found it. Their adventures include grand tents with elephants peaking in, rubbing shoulders with the Gorillas(literally), and the amazing naturalists that have been hired. The group atmosphere has been fantastic as well. I have seen lots of photos of them sitting around telling stories, meeting new cultures, and taking great photos. My dad has a great camera, but the leader of their safari REALLY knew how to take great photos and shared them with the group. 100% recommend.

I have traveled with Nat Hab to Botswana, Churchill, Manitoba and Alaska as well as other places with other tour groups. Nat Hab is expensive because they do everything to the highest possible standard. Their guides are superb at making sure each guest gets the best possible experience. Always my first choice for guided travel.

We used Nat Hab for an Antarctic cruise, and they were great. In the year-long planning before the trip, they handled issues well: our initial ship was unexpectedly retired, then the next was in an accident and scrubbed! Good partnership with WWF too.

We went on the Secluded Botswana Safari this last July/August. We were both concerned about the trip meeting our expectations because it was number one on our bucket list. I am thrilled to report that it far exceeded our expectations. The variety and quantity of animals was absolutely amazing. Our expedition leader (i.e. "guide") was knowledgeable beyond words. He knew the answer to all questions, could track so that we experienced every animal that we wanted to see and made us feel extremely safe while still experiencing close interactions. Also traveling with us was a safari coordinator who made sure that all our needs were met at the camps. The travel, transfers, etc. were flawless. The accommodations and food at the camps were terrific. I had never "camped" before so I was a little concerned about the accommodations. If you have any concern, be sure to look at the pictures. The accommodations were lovely and comfortable. My husband and I spent years in the hotel industry so we were especially impressed by the quality of the food in the "middle of nowhere". It is hard to imagine the logistics necessary to create such an amazing experience. Wendy, our Adventure Specialist at Natural Habitat, was extremely responsive and made sure that any and all concerns were addressed. If you are considering an African safari experience, we strongly recommend Natural Habitat Adventures. It was the trip of a lifetime and beyond description. In fact, so much so, we have already booked our next adventure to Uganda and Rwanda for the Ultimate Gorilla Safari.

Feel totally duped. Booked two trips with them only to learn they are nothing more than a travel agency like Orbitz or Expedia. They don’t control or mange their trips. All they do is sell other folk’s trips such as Lindblad. Ask them a question and they say “we don’t know, It is a Lindblad issue”. Still have not traveled with them but regretting we booked through them and paid. Getting basic data or any help is a full time job

Newly. Widowed generally. Popular easy to get along with. Found staff in Canada polar bears young rude. Alaska also. Any question behavior out of ordinary a pro6bkem. They are expensive I loved in Yellowstone aware of the trip they r offering. Waycway way to expensive. Too. Bad like the connectin to wwfund not good. HR

Recently experienced the Secluded Botswana Safari and got a feel for what this company is all about. Our itinerary was a balance of different types of terrain, our guide was world-class, wildlife viewing checked all boxes, and food was delicious at every hour of the day. And to top it off they donate 1% + $100,000 annually to WWF. No-brainer to book a trip with Nat Hab!

Careful. I lost all $11 grand bc my Indian E visa was rejected and NHA didn’t give me back a penny.

I've traveled with natural habitats two times and both were fantastic. I can't see enough good things about how organized and friendly they are. They certainly know their stuff and know all about the animals and the surroundings

We tried to book a trip to Alaska and by the time we understood internal air the cost of the trip went up more than 25%. Their disclosure of included expenses and excluded expense is not clear and is misleading. They wasted our time. To expensive. Look elsewhere.

We took two adventures with NatHab. On the high end in terms of expense but really only middle of the road in terms of experience. They leave a lot on the hired local guides without a lot of options. We did the primate trekking and there was a lot of down time while the great migration trip was filled each day. We have used a number of high end agencies and this is one we probably will not use again.

The company is efficient, helpful and professional starting with the first phone call. The staff gives excellent customer service, hires the best guides, and will help plan your trip with flight and hotel reservations. I traveled with them for ten trips, and hope to do more in the future.

I recently returned from the Classic Polar Bear Adventure in Manitoba , run by Natural Habitat Adventures. It was my first trip with this group, and while there were many reasons I was happy I went,I am unlikely to travel with them again, primarily because as a single traveler it was not a good value. My trip was listed as a seven day adventure , but it was really only a five day excursion . The first day began at 7:00PM with a welcome dinner , and the last day consisted only of a buffet breakfast, followed by transportation to the airport. The first and last nights were spent at the Fort Garry a lovely , well located hotel in Winnipeg, but the accommodations in Churchill were substandard at best. The inn in Churchill was dated , not very comfortable and not especially clean . My biggest complaint was the rooms were not cleaned during our stay ( trash was emptied twice and beds were made twice- ) Meals were plentiful but very basic and tasteless .There was also quite a lot of downtime spent in the rover for no reason I could identify , other than there was nothing else to do in Churchill .After a substantial amount of wildlife viewing , we remained confined to the rover( approx 8 hours per day spent on this vehicle ) This trip could have easily been consolidated into 5 days at a substantially lower cost. The best features of the trip were the guide , the other friendly, helpful Nat Hab staff members, ie drivers, two talks provided by indigenous people and one presentation at the Polar Bear research facility in Churchill, and of course the very cooperative Polar Bears who were plentiful . In addition , another positive to consider is that everyone with Natural Habitat was easy to work with , extremely helpful , knowledgeable and professional. If you have a great desire to see Polar Bears and to do something extraordinary , this may be the trip for you. I neglected to mention that a visit to the Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg , which I took solo , is well worth your time .

I recently traveled with Natural Habitat to Tanzania. We were there for the Great Migration, but instead saw less of the big herds we expected, and more cats. Our first tented camp was in Namiri Plains, where many lions and cheetahs reside. That's how I got some the photos with the ever-playful cheetah cubs jumping on the hood of our vehicles. The second tented camp we stayed at was a NatHab Migration Base Camp that moves with the migration. It moves a few times of year. We were a little disappointed that the herds were back in Namiri Plains (which we had just left) for the migration camp. We only found this out when leaving and chatting with other travelers around us waiting for the flight out who had seen the big herds there. This isn't a dig at NatHab; it's just what happen, and sometimes these things can't be predicted. We still saw plenty of animals and returned with fond memories and great photos. We saw elephants rolling in the mud and rubbing against trees. We were able to have a few breakfasts and lunches on the Serengeti, which was particularly nice since elephants, lions, and giraffe were usually wandering around in the distance. Our guide and our two drivers were phenomenal. There were 12 people in the group, with 6 people to a vehicle. They would make sure to move the land cruisers so we had the best light and angle for our photos. We weren't on the photo tour, yet still our guides were knowledgeable about photography and gave us a few pointers. The camps we stayed at had all the necessities. If you're looking for the most luxurious experience with only 5 star resorts, NatHab is probably not your tour company. However, if you're looking for a reasonably priced trip with the amenities you'll need and especially knowledgeable guides, then NatHab has got you covered. They are also a partner of WWF. One of the best aspects of our safari was that for the most part we were not in areas congested with tons of vehicles. When we found elephants or lions, maybe only one other vehicle would appear and it was usually from the camp we were staying at.

I've traveled with NatHab a number of times. Never disappointed in any respect. I recently had a situation where I needed to cancel a upcoming trip. They were more than accommodating in moving my deposit to another trip. A first-class company!

Natural Habitat runs great adventure tours into wilderness areas. The guides are knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to work with during the planning and running of the trip. This company attracts like-minded nature travelers, so you end up enjoying the trip even more because of the fun people you are traveling with. This is my 3rd trip with them, and I recommend them to future travelers.

Booked a trip to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu through Natural Habitat Adventures. Probably the best vacation of my life. The 8-cabin catarmaran was beautiful with roomy cabins. Only 16 travelers. The crew was polite and very helpful. Great food! The guides for both the Galapagos and Machu Picchu were outstanding. They were very knowledgeable about the region, the flora, and fauna. This was a photographer's dream trip. I took over 800 photos and used a GoPro for snorkeling. I'm booking our next adventure with Nat Hab!

We went on the Secluded Botswana Safari this last July/August. We were both concerned about the trip meeting our expectations because it was number one on our bucket list. I am thrilled to report that it far exceeded our expectations. The variety and quantity of animals was absolutely amazing. Our expedition leader (i.e. "guide") was knowledgeable beyond words. He knew the answer to all questions, could track so that we experienced every animal that we wanted to see and made us feel extremely safe while still experiencing close interactions. Also traveling with us was a safari coordinator who made sure that all our needs were met at the camps. The travel, transfers, etc. were flawless. The accommodations and food at the camps were terrific. I had never "camped" before so I was a little concerned about the accommodations. If you have any concern, be sure to look at the pictures. The accommodations were lovely and comfortable. My husband and I spent years in the hotel industry so we were especially impressed by the quality of the food in the "middle of nowhere". It is hard to imagine the logistics necessary to create such an amazing experience. Wendy, our Adventure Specialist at Natural Habitat, was extremely responsive and made sure that any and all concerns were addressed. If you are considering an African safari experience, we strongly recommend Natural Habitat Adventures. It was the trip of a lifetime and beyond description. In fact, so much so, we have already booked our next adventure to Uganda and Rwanda for the Ultimate Gorilla Safari.

We've traveled with Natural Habitat Adventures five times and it just keeps getting better, if possible! Their service in planning the trips is exceptional. When you call, a person answers the phone, no phone tree. Your questions are always answered quickly. Our guides have always been wonderful, the accommodations and food terrific, the groups small. Altho the prices seem high, we've always felt that we've gotten every penny's worth. Our recent trip to Uganda to see the mountain gorillas was amazing. Our guide, Francis Kyaligonza went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience possible. By the end of the trip, he felt like a member of the family! It's hard to describe how amazing it was to stand 10 feet away from these animals: worth the hike up the hill! A once in a lifetime experience! Our other trips to Namibia, Botswana, Costa Rica, the Galapagos and Machu Picchu and Yellowstone were equally as good. It's hard to pick a favorite! My suggestion? Use this company!