Top 10: O.A.T. Adventures for Nature Photographers

From giraffes to elephants, cheetahs to zebras, and countless creatures in between, witness the diverse fauna that calls Africa home with traveler Sharon F.

• 17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Victoria Falls (world's largest waterfall, perpetual rainbow mist), Hwange National Park (elephants, buffalo, sable antelope, lions), Kafue National Park (500+ bird species, diverse river wildlife), Chobe National Park (60,000 elephants, dense wildlife populations along riverfront), Okavango Delta (watery maze of islands, marshlands, endangered species), and more.

In this slideshow by traveler Eliot S., meet the friendly Maasai people and discover the wild beauty of Kenya and Tanzania on safari.

• 19-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Masai Mara (lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest migration), Amboseli National Park (large elephant herds, Mt. Kilimanjaro backdrop), Tarangire (baobab trees, diverse birdlife), Ngorongoro Crater (dense wildlife populations, volcanic caldera landscape), Serengeti Plains (vast savannas, predator-prey interactions), and more.

Experience New Zealand with traveler Barbara J., from the beautiful views off the Kawarau Suspension Bridge to the rugged lifestyle of the western coast.

• 30-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens (native flora, local birds), Alice Springs Telegraph Station (red desert landscapes, kangaroos), Uluru/Ayers Rock (iconic monolith at sunrise/sunset), Great Barrier Reef (coral gardens, tropical fish), Daintree Rainforest (ancient tropical forest, unique wildlife), New Zealand's Southern Alps (mountain vistas, glacial lakes), Milford Sound (dramatic fjords, waterfalls), and more.

Discover New Zealand in this slideshow from traveler Carla C., featuring the serene landscapes of Milford Sound, the Maori traditions of Rotorua, and more.

• 17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Auckland waterfront (harbor vistas, volcanic islands), Rotorua's geothermal features (geysers, hot springs, mud pools), National Kiwi Hatchery (rare native birds), Milford Sound (towering fjords, cascading waterfalls), Queenstown surroundings (alpine lakes, mountain panoramas), glacial lakes (turquoise waters, snow-capped peaks), and more.

Go on safari in Tanzania with this slideshow created by traveler Ja Hwa L., and witness the many animals that call this African country home.

• 13-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Tarangire National Park (ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds), Ngorongoro Crater (dense wildlife populations in volcanic caldera), Serengeti Plains (vast savanna landscapes, wildebeest migration), and more.

From the pastures of County Kerry, to the towering Cliffs of Moher, and the bustling pubs of Dublin, take in the sights of Ireland in this slideshow from traveler Pamela T.

• 17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Giant's Causeway (hexagonal basalt columns, dramatic coastline), Antrim Coast (glacial valleys, rugged cliffs), Donegal's Atlantic coast (wild peninsulas, hidden coves), Marble Arch Caves (ancient limestone formations), Connemara (bogs, lakes, mountains), Cliffs of Moher (towering sea cliffs), The Burren (unique karst landscape), Wild Atlantic Way (dramatic coastal vistas), and more.

Witness the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia and walk the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires' La Boca neighborhood with this slideshow created by traveler Brinda G.

• 15-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure with 4 nights aboard the chartered, 210-passenger M/V Stella Australis or M/V Ventus Australis
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Los Glaciares National Park (Perito Moreno Glacier calving), Torres del Paine (dramatic peaks, diverse wildlife), Tierra del Fuego archipelago (rugged coastlines, marine life), Beagle Channel (seabirds, glacier alley), Cape Horn (windswept landscapes, penguin colonies), and more.

Experience Scotland alongside traveler Barbara B. in this slideshow, featuring Gothic architecture like the Glasgow Cathedral, the rural country house of Robert Burns, and furry Highland cattle.

• 15-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Loch Lomond (scenic lakeshore vistas), Glencoe (dramatic Highland landscapes), Isle of Iona (white-sand beaches, rugged cliffs), Highland cattle farms (iconic shaggy "coos"), Glenmore Forest Park (Cairngorms wilderness), and more.

From lounging marine iguanas to slow-moving tortoises and playful penguins, discover the abundant wildlife of the Galápagos with this slideshow created by traveler Carol P.

• 17-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Machu Picchu (ancient ruins in misty mountain setting), Galápagos Islands (giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, unique volcanic landscapes), Quito surroundings (Andean cloud forests, hummingbirds).

Check out Costa Rica's abundant wildlife with traveler Michelle W., from jewel-tone hummingbirds to fluffy capuchin monkeys.

• 13-day O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
• Nature Photography Opportunities: Río Frío waterways (wading birds, turtles, monkeys), Monteverde Cloud Forest (hummingbirds, exotic birds, orchids), Manuel Antonio National Park (howler monkeys, sloths, pristine beaches), San Gerardo de Dota (resplendent quetzal, high-altitude tropical forest), and more.