NAMIBIA: PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FROM SOSSUS TO ETOSHA
A photography trip to Namibia is a dream come true for most nature- and landscape photographers. Unspoiled red dunes, turquoise coasts, extensive deserts and remarkable wildlife encounters. The vast diversity of the country draws many photographers to this South-African region. We meet countless birds and mammals in very diverse habitats and use the opportunity to create unique images. Time to get lost in some of the most stunning landscapes Africa has to offer!
Tour dates
12 to 24 September 2020
Group Size
7 people
Condition
Easy
Price
6790 euro
Schedule
12 – 13/09: Brussels/Amsterdam – Windhoek
14 – 15/09: Sossusvlei & Deadvlei: We spend 2 days capturing the stunning desert landscapes, mesmerizing sunsets and the incredible night sky.
16 – 17/09: Kuiseb Canyon – Swakopmund: We explore the iconic little five of de Namib desert and spend our mornings in the dunes.
18/09: Cape Cross – Walvisbaai: Prepare for a phenomenal view and an unforgettable … smell. About 100.000 Cape fur seals live here in one of Southern Africa’s biggest colonies. We explore Walvisbaai by boat.
19/09: Brandberg: Driving through a very biodiverse region, we discover several different oases.
20 – 22/09: Etosha National Park. We visit a Himba-village on the road to Etosha and explore the amazing wildlife in the national park.
23/09: Oukaukuejo – Windhoek: After a 3-hour safari between Halali and Oukaukuejo, we start the extensive drive back to Windhoek.
24/09: Last stop is a visit to the rehabilitation institute for wounded animals, where we extensively photograph leopards and caracals. After lunch, we catch our return flight to Brussels/Amsterdam.
Photogenic dunes: welcome to Namibia
The Sossusvlei (‘vlei’ is Afrikaans for ‘marsh’) is a must-see during this trip to Namibia. We explore the domain by day and remain here overnight. This enables us to push through to the iconic Deadvlei, a plain full of white boulders. We take our pictures before sunrise. The sloping dunes and countless southern oryxes are a sight you will never forget.
A pelican and flamingo fest
This photography tour would be incomplete without a visit to Walvisbaai. We explore the bay on a privately chartered boat. Swarms of pelicans and sea mammals are curious to see what we are up to. Add thousands of flamingo’s, and you know that this boat trip is a feast for the photographic eye. It keeps us happy for hours.
After the water, we head into the Namib desert. We’re on the lookout for the ‘Small Five’: black scorpion, desert gekko, sidewinder snake, Namaqua chameleon and shovel-snouted lizard.
Fur seals and extraordinary wildelife
Cape Cross Seal Reserve is a test for all the senses. Not only will you hear thousands of fur seals calling, but the smell is something you will equally never forget. We explore our creativity in the presence of all these beautiful animals. How can we creatively portray them? And what is a beautiful composition?
Visiting Africa also means going on a safari. We use the final few days to treat you to the abundant wildlife in Etosha. Prepare for many unforgettable encounters.
Zooming in on leopards
Before returning home, we visit the Conservation Reserve for cheetahs. We take our time to stand eye to eye with one of the most impressive cats of the African continent. This final photoshoot is sure to fill the remaining memory cards.
Transport and photography
We travel in a spacious rental car with more than enough room for 7 people and their luggage. In Etosha, we have 2 jeeps to our disposal, giving everybody extra space to move around. The safari jeeps and the boat are privately chartered, allowing us to stop where and however long we want. Everything is in function of photography!
Accommodation
We stay in very comfortable lodges that assure us a good night’s sleep, tasty meals and beautiful surroundings.
Climate and clothing
After registration, we will send you all the necessary details about the appropriate clothing and photography gear. As it cools down at night, a variety of clothes for very different temperatures will be needed.
A 100 to 400 mm-lens will get you a long way. And you will find your wide-angle also doing overtime, as the landscapes here are nothing short of phenomenal.
SPOT LOCATION
INCLUDED
Drinking water, excursions and entree tickets to national parks, meals, overnights stays, local transport, professional photography guidance and local guides, gratuities for local personnel, insurance guarantee fund.
NOT INCLUDED
Alcohol and soft drinks, (inter)national flights and airport taxes, visa costs (if applicable), personal expenses, cancellation insurance, travel assistance insurance.