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Natural Habitat Adventures Announces Five New Trips for 2025

By Newsdesk Sep 9, 2024 10:52am

Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab) has announced five new itineraries for 2025, offering travelers opportunities to see new and less-traveled sides of destinations including Kenya, Newfoundland and Labrador, Australia, Canada, Iceland and Greenland. These new trips are currently available to book for travel throughout 2025 and 2026.

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 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. 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. Over the course of 11 days, guests will stay in a deluxe eco-lodge and secluded bush camps on private conservancies. 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. Guests also stay at Lewa Wilderness Lodge within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

Discover Newfoundland & Labrador

Explore rugged northern landscapes, history and 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 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. 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 inhabitants, including the Beothuk Indians, and French, Irish and English settlers; a show at the town’s drama company, Rising Tide Theater; 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, home to 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 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 Tablelands.

Rainforest to Rockies: Vancouver to Banff

On a less-traveled route from the Pacific Ocean to the Continental Divide, discover 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 agricultural farmlands of the Fraser Valley, the deep chasm of Fraser Canyon, and the Thompson River. Continue into the Canadian Rockies, passing landmarks such as 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. Disembarking here, 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 geothermal springs. Conclude with a farewell dinner in Banff. Note: This itinerary is sold out for 2025; space is still available, however, for 2026.

Iceland & Greenland: A Nordic Discovery

On this 14-day two-country adventure, experience a less-traveled side of northernmost Europe. Start in Reykjavik to begin with an exploration of Iceland’s South Shore. Highlights include a visit to the Lava Center for interactive exhibits; waterfalls such as Skogafoss and Kvernufoss; and the 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. The adventure continues with a rare foray into Iceland’s Central Highlands, stopping to view Ofaerufoss waterfall and the 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, 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.

Australia North: Kakadu, Kimberley & the Outback

Explore three remote tracts of northern Australia’s wilderness, including an overnight journey aboard the historic Ghan luxury train. Begin in Sydney with a stay in The Rocks, a district rich in Aboriginal history, followed by a waterfront dinner overlooking Sydney Harbor. Enjoy a private nature walk at North Head Sanctuary and an Aboriginal bush tucker tour in the Royal Botanic Garden. 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. Led by 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 peoples’ 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.