Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek

After you have made your own way to Windhoek, you will be greeted at the international airport. You will be taken to the Guest House. The first day will be rounded off with a welcome dinner in a nice restaurant in Windhoek.

Day 2 – Quivertree Forest

Today’s destination is a simple camp near Keetmanshoop. From there you have the best opportunity to photograph the prominent quiver trees in the best light and especially at night. During our travel time the conditions for the milky way photography are ideal (weather permitting). There are over 300 specimens on the farm. Look forward to impressive pictures.

Day 3 – Wolwedans in the Namibrand Nature Reserve

Today’s destination is Wolwedans in the Namibrand Nature Reserve. The lodge is situated in a uniquely beautiful landscape. In the late afternoon we go on an excursion and enjoy and photograph the fantastic landscape of the nature reserve.

Day 4 – Taking pictures of dream landscapes

You spend the whole day photographing the landscapes of the Namibrand Nature Reserve. You will be travelling in the lodge’s open off-road vehicle. Wolwedans is a magical place for all nature and photography lovers. The untouched, picturesque nature appears almost perfect, like in a postcard. You also have a good chance of seeing the typical desert inhabitants such as oryx antelopes, ostriches, wildebeest, zebras and bat-eared foxes.

Day 5 – On to the next scenic highlight on the edge of the Namib

After breakfast we will take off with our 4×4 truck. You will be driven to Sesriem. There we check in at the only lodge within the Namib Naukluft National Park.

The park is famous for its impressive sand dunes as well as Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. By choosing this lodge we are not dependent on the park opening hours. This way we can be on site at the best time for taking pictures.

In the late afternoon we will have our first photo session and take pictures of the captivating and well-known landscape with the huge red sand dunes. The dunes tower up to 320 meters high in the oldest desert in the world. The white pans around the Dead Vlei form a sharp contrast to the red sand and the endless blue sky.

Day 6 – Deadvlei, Sossuvlei and more

We have the whole day to explore the Namib Naukluft Park. The two highlights are Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Deadvlei will set the pulse of any photographer racing. The scenery is truly breath-taking. You will not be able to get enough of the interplay between the colours of nature with the white clay pan, the black trees, the red dunes, and the blue sky.

We will get you to the right place at the right time. In the afternoon you have a chance to participate in an optional helicopter flight over the sand dunes.

Day 7 – From the sand sea to the South Atlantic coast

Today we continue to Swakopmund. The small town is located at the South Atlantic.

You have the afternoon and evening at your free disposal. Discover the colonial town with its numerous cafés and stores. Or take another optional flight over the sand dunes or to the Skeleton Coast in the afternoon. This is a unique opportunity to take fantastic pictures of the desert from a bird’s eye view.

Day 8 – Swakopmund

The line of dunes along the coast is home to a fascinating variety of small animals that have adapted to the desert. They survive thanks to the fog that regularly rolls in from the cold Atlantic Ocean. We drive with a 4×4 vehicle into the dunes of Swakopmund and search for the small desert inhabitants to take pictures of them from close range.

In the afternoon you will have some free time to enjoy Swakopmund and relax a little.

Day 9 – Spitzkoppe

Today we continue to the next scenic highlight of this trip, to Spitzkoppe.

The Spitzkoppe between Usakos and Swakopmund is also called the “Matterhorn of Namibia”. You can see the island mountain range in the middle of an endless, dry plain, from an exceptionally long distance.

In the late afternoon, we set off on our first photo excursion around the spectacular Spitzkoppe.

Day 10 – Spitzkoppe

You spend the day discovering and photographing the numerous motifs that the region around the photogenic Spitzkoppe has to offer.

Day 11 – On the way to Okonjima Nature Reserve

Today your journey continues to Okonjima Nature Reserve.

The 22,000-hectare Okonjima Nature Reserve lies at the foot of the Omboroko Mountains, surrounded by acacia thorn fields, in a malaria-free area. The nature reserve is known for its regular sightings of leopards and brown hyenas during safaris. The reserve is therefore one of the best places in the country to see and photograph these normally shy and elusive animals. It is also the headquarters of the AfriCat Foundation, which is highly committed to the protection of wild animals in their natural habitat.

On arrival, you will embark on your first game drive in the nature reserve.

Day 12 – 13 – On a discovery tour in the Okonjima Nature Reserve

You will undertake various activities in the nature reserve and have a very good chance of taking impressive pictures of cheetahs and leopards, among others. During your stay on Okonjima, you will also visit the AfriCat Foundation.

Day 14 – Back to Windhoek

We drive back to Windhoek, where we take a short city tour. In the evening we end the tour with a cosy dinner.

Day 15 – End of the photo tour

You will be driven to the airport in time for your journey home or for your individual follow-up program.

Who is the photo tour suitable for

This photo tour is aimed at both beginners and advanced photographers. You have a basic knowledge of shutter speed, aperture and ISO and are able to set these on your camera. On this photo tour, you will be individually supervised according to your photography skills.

Climate

The climate in Namibia is pleasant all year round. At the end of the rainy season at the end of March / beginning of April the weather is mostly sunny. However, thunderstorms and rain can still occur. Temperatures usually range between about 15 degrees (at night) and up to 30 degrees during the day.

Fitness level

The trip does not require any special physical requirements.

Health

For travel to certain areas of Namibia, malaria prophylaxis and the usual vaccinations are strongly recommended. Please consult a tropical doctor, institute or your family doctor for advice.

Half double room

Single travellers can book half of a double room. If there is no other guest who wants to share the room, the single room surcharge will apply.

Insurance

We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of a secluded region being evacuated, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.

Travel information FDFA

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regularly publishes information on countries where there are potential security or other risks. The FDFA’s travel advice is based on its own sources of information that are considered to be trustworthy. This travel advice can be found on the FDFA website: www.eda.admin.ch

The Terms and Conditions

TCs of Amazing Views Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.

Prices

We reserve the right to change prices (especially due to exchange rate fluctuations).