Imagine a place where everywhere you turn, a photo opportunity presents itself. Great light, contrast and contours magical and the colours almost too beautiful to capture.
Namibia is home to some of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes, with desolate salt pans, remote red deserts with massive dunes and the odd animal wandering about and savannas full of wildlife. A photography tour is the perfect way to capture Namibia’s untouched natural beauty and take home memories of a lifetime, whether etched in your memory or as a photograph and with our expert photography guide plus a qualified nature guide by your side, you will leave with plenty of new knowledge and thousands of photographs.
Why Namibia?
Namibia is a photographer’s dream and a very diverse country to photograph. It’s in the colours, the scales and stark contrasts and the endless opportunities to tell a story. From the iconic sand dunes of Sossusvlei, the wildlife of the savanna plains to the rugged beauty of the Damaraland, this country offers an unrivalled diversity of natural wonders. The contrasting environments – from vast desert landscape in the south to expansive savanna plains in the north – create a unique palette of colours, textures, and light. Namibia's remote and pristine wilderness is home to an array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and the elusive black rhino, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for wildlife photographers.
Trust us – Namibia will capture your heart. And you will capture its unparalleled beauty. This country, with such incredible landscapes and amazing wildlife sightings will make a professional of even an amateur photographer. It doesn’t take much to get a good picture. Namibia is spectacular so it is only logical that your photographs will be as well.
Be it the sun peaking above the horizon and gradually rising, changing the colours of the environment at every second, the clouds rolling in and changing the sky into a dramatic canvas, the golden hour in the afternoon adding that hue to each and every subject or the incredible night sky with thousands of stars visible and the milky way resembling a painting – you will need your battery charged at all times and your memory disc ready to be changed, for you will take pictures day and night.
What Will Be Special About This Trip?
Our photography safari in Namibia combines landscape and wildlife – you won’t miss out on one or the other
We travel with a customised safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and large, slide-down windows or in open safari vehicles
You are accompanied by both, a professional photographer and a professional nature guide for the entire trip
No more than 4 people will take part in this trip so we can guarantee personalised service and individual support at all times
A Photography Safari – What Does it Entail?
The itinerary of this photography safari was specifically created with the best photo opportunities in mind. The subjects are varied and offer the opportunity to use a multitude of angles, lenses and settings, including spectacular landscapes, incredible macros, artistic abstracts, close-up wildlife and much more. The changing light conditions dictate the daily schedule and the destinations were carefully chosen for endless photo opportunities.
From the “Quiver Trees”, which aren’t even trees but offer an unique silhouette to the vast landscapes of the Namib desert, the untamed beauty of the massive red dunes and clay pans scattered with tree skeletons, the wildlife and scenery of the Atlantic coastline and Sandwich Harbour, the fascinating inselberg and surroundings of Spitzkoppe, the rugged landscape of Damaraland and finally the wildlife of Etosha – this Safari takes you to all the gems that Namibia has to offer. The activities include private scenic drives as well as game drives in open or specifically designed vehicles to enhance the photographic experience.
The professional guide is well aware of the importance of light and knowledgeable of Namibia’s incredible scenery and the professional photographer is there to assist with framing, settings, advice and help get you the shots you have always dreamed of. You will need an extra week of vacation after this one, just to sort through all of your pictures!
Best Locations for Photography in Namibia included in the Safari
1. Sossusvlei with Deadvlei
Sossusvlei, in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, is world-famous for its towering red sand dunes, some of the tallest on Earth. The stark contrast between the vivid red dunes and the deep blue sky makes for captivating landscape shots. The light at sunrise and sunset transforms the dunes into vibrant palettes of colour, creating an ethereal atmosphere perfect for photography.
Nearby Deadvlei is a surreal clay pan speckled with ancient, dead camel thorn trees. The eerie skeletons of trees, set against the backdrop of orange dunes and a bright white pan, offer a dramatic and hauntingly beautiful scene that has made it one of the most photographed places in Namibia.
2. Etosha National Park
Etosha is Namibia’s premier wildlife destination, boasting one of the largest salt pans in the world. The dry, flat landscape is a dream backdrop for wildlife photography, providing surreal compositions as animals gather around the park’s numerous waterholes. Here, you’ll capture striking images of oryx, lions, zebras, and giraffes set against the stark, white expanse of the salt pan or the elusive black rhino at night when it comes to drink at the lit waterhole.
One of the most exhilarating experiences is photographing wildlife during the golden hour –early morning or late afternoon – when the soft light enhances the natural beauty of the animals and their surroundings. Our game drives will evolve around the perfect light for wildlife photography and the best opportunities to view some of the sought after animals on this trip.
3. Damaraland
Damaraland is a semi-desert region known for its striking rock formations, ancient petroglyphs, and desert-adapted wildlife. This area offers fantastic opportunities to photograph the dramatic landscapes, including the Spitzkoppe inselberg and the iconic Vingerklip rock formation set among the Ugab valley.
The Magic of Namibia
A photography safari in Namibia is not just a chance to capture amazing images – it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with the raw beauty of Africa. The vast, unspoiled landscapes and incredible wildlife offer endless inspiration for any photographer, while the peace and solitude of the country’s remote wilderness will leave a lasting impression on your soul.
Whether you’re chasing the perfect shot of a lion at dawn or capturing the mystical beauty of the sun setting behind the dunes of Sossusvlei, Namibia offers moments that you’ll cherish long after you leave.
What Are You Waiting For?
For those passionate about nature and wildlife photography, Namibia is a paradise waiting to be explored. Its dramatic landscapes and rich wildlife offer unparalleled opportunities for capturing the essence of Africa. Whether you’re a professional photographer or simply love the art of visual storytelling, a photography safari in Namibia is an adventure you won’t want to miss.
Visit our website for more information about the 15-Photography Safari that we have on offer for February 2025.
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