Africa

Oct 22, 2026

Africa Beyond the Crowds: Small Group Safaris with Natural Habitat Adventures

For more than 40 years, Natural Habitat Adventures has been creating exceptional wildlife journeys that combine extraordinary encounters with conservation, comfort, and expert guiding. Their Africa portfolio features intimate safaris and Photo Expeditions averaging just nine travelers, providing exclusive access to premier camps, private reserves, and unforgettable wildlife experiences across 10 African destinations. Join Sarah Raby, Senior Vice President of Adventures, and Lesa Bain, Vice President of Industry Sales & Relations, as they showcase what makes a Nat Hab safari truly different. You'll explore the company's diverse Africa itineraries, learn why small-group travel delivers a richer guest experience, and discover which clients are the perfect fit for these award-winning adventures. Whether you're new to selling Africa or looking to elevate your luxury and adventure travel portfolio, this webinar will provide practical insights, selling tips, and inspiration to help you confidently match your clients with the safari of a lifetime.

Natural Habitat Adventures

with Sarah Raby & Lesa Bain

On-Demand Replays

9 sessions

Choosing the Right Safari Partner: 5 Questions Every Travel Advisor Should Ask – travel advisor webinar by Thomson Safaris

Professional Development

Choosing the Right Safari Partner: 5 Questions Every Travel Advisor Should Ask

When you’re planning a safari for your clients, the itinerary is only part of the story. Who you partner with matters — from the people your clients meet in the field to the experience they have from start to finish. That’s why it’s worth getting to know the company behind the safari. Join us for a conversation about 5 questions every travel advisor should ask a safari operator and learn what to look for when choosing a partner for your clients. We’ll discuss: **Who’s behind the safari?** How does the company operate on the ground, how long have they been doing it, and what sets them apart? **Who are the guides?** What experience, knowledge, and training do they bring? What do their guests have to say about them? **Where will my clients stay?** What makes the accommodations distinctive? What exclusive experiences do they offer? **How does the operator travel responsibly?** How does the company support local communities, conservation, and responsible travel? **How will we work together?** What can you expect from your safari partner before, during, and after your clients’ trip? We’ll share our perspective from more than 45 years of operating safaris in Tanzania, but these are questions worth asking of any safari operator you work with.

Thomson Safaris

with Lewis Crary & Angela Woods

What's New in Kenya with Bush & Beyond – travel advisor webinar by Bush & Beyond

What's New in Kenya with Bush & Beyond

Join Jenny, our North American Sales Representative, to hear about what's happening in Kenya and at our family of Bush and Beyond properties! During our webinar you'll have the first look at the latest with Bush & Beyond: • Stylish new B&B website • eTA and Kenya entry procedures update • Sarara Treehouses glow up • Mara Siana's new spa offerings • Colorful updates at Tangulia and Ndogo's addition • Emakoko's latest residents • Updated bathtubs at Lewa House • Sleeping under the stars at Ol Malo • Day use rate onboard NaiSabah • ...and so much more! This is the real Africa with safari destinations as varied as the different habitats they occupy, and as individual as their owners. Come and discover it with Bush and Beyond. There is lots to talk about, we hope that you'll join us!

Bush & Beyond

with Jenny Salentine

Ultra-Luxe Journeys to Morocco – travel advisor webinar by Blue Parallel

Ultra-Luxe Journeys to Morocco

Join Blue Parallel's Morocco specialist for an immersive luxury journey showcasing the country at its most captivating. From the winding lanes and centuries-old traditions of Fes to the dramatic landscapes of the High Atlas, the fertile valleys of the Berber countryside, and the energy of Marrakech, this live webinar will reveal a Morocco rich in history, culture, adventure, and extraordinary experiences. Sign up for this live webinar today to discover how Blue Parallel brings the very best of Morocco to life. BEYOND THE ORDINARY Discover a deeper side of Morocco through Blue Parallel's insider experiences. Travelers can step inside the former home of the late Yves Saint Laurent and share a traditional welcome with a Berber family, creating meaningful encounters that go far beyond the typical tourist experience. SECLUDED & EXCLUSIVE Morocco's diverse landscapes offer unmatched opportunities for privacy. From intimate luxury riads and secluded desert camps to private culinary experiences, carefully selected settings provide the perfect combination of comfort, privacy, and authentic connection. ADVENTURE IN EVERY LANDSCAPE Morocco's spectacular terrain sets the stage for unforgettable outdoor experiences, such as hiking among the peaks and valleys of the High Atlas, cycling through the scenic Ouirgane Valley, exploring the Almond Valley on foot, or journeying into the desert by camel. PERSONALIZED LUXURY Private plane and helicopter transfers, beautifully curated meals and picnics in remarkable locations, exceptional accommodations, and attentive local support ensure travelers experience Morocco with the highest level of comfort and care.

Blue Parallel

with Saul Shelton

Travel For Better Town Hall: Responsible Wildlife Tourism – travel advisor webinar by Travel for Better

Professional Development

Travel For Better Town Hall: Responsible Wildlife Tourism

Few travel experiences leave a lasting impression quite like seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. As demand for these extraordinary encounters continues to grow, so do the questions surrounding how tourism impacts the very places and species travelers hope to experience. Whether it's an African safari, a polar expedition, a marine wildlife encounter, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, tiger tracking in India, or a snow leopard expedition in the Himalayas, travel advisors play an important role in helping clients make choices that support conservation and protect the wildlife and wild places they come to experience. How can we discern which wildlife experiences create meaningful benefits for wildlife, local communities, and the ecosystems that make these extraordinary moments possible? Join us for our next Travel For Better Town Hall as we explore what ethical wildlife tourism looks like in practice. Featuring Craig Beal of Travel Beyond, Ashton Palmer of Expedition Trips, and Amit Sankhala of Encounters Asia, this conversation will examine how we can evaluate wildlife experiences, ask better questions of our partners, and confidently recommend journeys that help protect the wild places clients travel to see.

Travel for Better

with Amanda Halacy, Craig Beal, Ashton Palmer & Amit Sankhala

The Valesa Approach to Exceptional Travel – travel advisor webinar by Valesa Cultural

The Valesa Approach to Exceptional Travel

Join CEO Marcy Forman for a behind-the-scenes look at how Valesa creates unrivaled journeys across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Marcy will tell you about their obsession with finding the right guides, hotels, and true experiences to personalize every itinerary. Learn how they work and why their team is constantly on the ground searching for what's new and what's next. Since Valesa won't be traveling to the U.S. this summer due to the upcoming eclipse in Spain, this webinar also covers destination updates, highlights what's new across their portfolio, and introduces their new website.

Valesa Cultural

with Marcy Forman

From Sustainability to Regeneration: What's Next for Travel? – travel advisor webinar by Travel for Better

Professional Development

From Sustainability to Regeneration: What's Next for Travel?

Sustainability has become a central part of the travel conversation, but increasingly, a new term is emerging: regenerative travel. What does it mean to move beyond minimizing negative impacts and toward creating positive outcomes for destinations, communities, wildlife, and ecosystems? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with leaders from Singita, Journey Mexico, and Intrepid Travel as we explore how regenerative principles are being put into practice across different regions and business models. Through real-world examples, we'll examine what regeneration looks like on the ground, how organizations measure meaningful impact, and how travel advisors can identify partners that are genuinely committed to creating lasting value. Together, we'll challenge common assumptions about sustainability, discuss where the industry still has work to do, and share practical takeaways for advisors looking to help clients travel more thoughtfully and responsibly.

Travel for Better

with Amanda Halacy, Angela Shilan, Rachel McGuire, Rochelle Turner & Zach Rabinor

How to Sell Africa Beyond the Typical Safari – travel advisor webinar by Natural Habitat Adventures

45 mins

How to Sell Africa Beyond the Typical Safari

Natural Habitat Adventures takes you beyond the classic safari to reveal the full depth of what Africa has to offer. In this session, Nat Hab experts share how to position extraordinary wildlife encounters — from Botswana's Okavango Delta to Ethiopia's highlands — for clients who want something more meaningful, more immersive, and more conservation-minded than the standard itinerary.

Natural Habitat Adventures

with Lesa Bain & Don Martinson

East Africa – The Great Migration: Updates from Big Five Tours & Expeditions – travel advisor webinar by Big Five Tours & Expeditions

East Africa – The Great Migration: Updates from Big Five Tours & Expeditions

Join Big Five Tours & Expeditions for an expert update on East Africa's Great Migration — one of the most extraordinary wildlife events on earth. This session covers the latest on migration patterns, the best camps and conservancies to position clients in, and how to build itineraries that put guests in the right place at the right time. Want to explore the migration route on your own? https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1YfX1g2-H8ImM3UPLMxPUBSJNY40wBk44

Big Five Tours & Expeditions

with Ashish Sanghrajka

Back from Kenya with Bush & Beyond — Introducing Mara Siana – travel advisor webinar by Bush & Beyond