Our Luxury Safari Camp is much more than a place to stay and to relax. It is a base from which you can experience Nature while disconnecting from your daily schedule and hectic lifestyle. We offer unique experiences at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary – located by over 9000 acres of remote wilderness, awaiting your discovery and enjoyment! If you don’t feel like doing much of anything, then of course we will encourage and support you during a tranquil Nature Retreat. We will help you plan a very unique getaway at our luxury Eco-lodge that suits your tastes and provides maximum relaxation.
ADVENTURES WHILE AT RAVEN’S NEST
Here is an overview of the experiences you can enjoy while lodging at our Safari Camp. Please feel free to ask about all our custom experiences during your stay at our Nature Sanctuary!
MORNING NATURE WALK
A relaxed stroll aimed at introducing you to all facets of Nature at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary.
EARLY BIRDS WALK
Venturing out on a slow-paced meander, you’ll soon see why southeast Arizona ranks as one of the top birding areas in the U.S.!
RAVEN’S NEST BIRD LIST ( download PDF)
MORNING HIKE
A brisk walk in order to boost your fitness and providing plenty of cardio exercise! Our Nature trails and the nearby wild areas provide the perfect start to your morning – before or after breakfast.
NATURALIST SAUNTERS
If you crave a slow exploration of Nature that involves easy and relatively minimal hiking, then you may enjoy our Naturalist Saunters. The focus will be on a wide range of Natural History topics including, but not limited to: Birdwatching, Wildlife Tracking, Geology, Ethnobotany, Wilderness Survival Skills… Learn to see Nature’s nuances and to appreciate the details that we normally pass by in our everyday rush.
WILDLIFE TRACKING
Wildlife Biologist & Naturalist Vincent Pinto will teach you how to find, identify, interpret, and follow the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of wildlife. Learn to read the hidden language of the land, scripted by the passage of a myriad of creatures!
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC GARDENING
Learn how to construct a functional, food-producing organic garden from scratch! Includes a tour of the Organic Gardens and Organic Orchards at Raven’s Nest.
STARRY SAFARI
The night skies of Southeastern AZ include some of the best celestial viewing sites in North America. Year-round you can explore the mystery of the dark, including a constellation tour, planetary views, and a multitude of deep sky objects. With the aid of cutting edge technology, as well as the ancient sky stories, you’ll rediscover the joy of gazing at the night sky. This experience can be combined with a dusk Wildlife Safari if you desire.
OWL PROWL
Southeast Arizona is renowned for its bird diversity, including more Owl species than any other state. Here we venture afield at Raven’s Nest and nearby natural areas with Owl researcher Vincent Pinto. Great-horned Owl, Western Screech Owl, Whiskered Screech Owl, Elf Owl, & Long-eared Owl are a few of the species that you may encounter. You will also listen for NightJars, Coyotes, and other denizens of the night.
NIGHT WALK
Experience the magic of Raven’s Nest at night! With sporadic use your flashlight, we’ll guide you on a uniques sensory experience at night to uncover unusual nocturnal creatures and their habitats. A great opportunity to see Owls, Frogs, Bats, Insects, night-blooming Plants, and other wonders of this hidden, nocturnal world.
RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS HAS BEEN FEATURED IN:
- Patagonia Regional Times – August/September 2019 Read Article
- Nogales International – September 1, 2017 Read Article
- Green Valley News – September 18, 2017 Read Article
- The Vermillion Flycatcher – Tucson Audubon Society Read Article