Secrets of the desert
CHF 8'900
per person
Available
Photo tour Namibia
The landscapes of southern Namibia are a paradise for all nature and photography lovers. During this two-week photo tour, you will spend over a week in the south of Namibia. The journey takes place during the rainy season. The air will be clear and there are likely to be many opportunities to photograph exceptionally beautiful light conditions and cloud formations.
This tour is rounded off by a stay at the Atlantic Ocean in Swakopmund and at the magical rock formations of Spitzkoppe. Naturally, wildlife photography is also part of a Namibia trip. You will spend four days in Etosha National Park and in a private game reserve.
This Photo Tour Namibia offers extraordinary highlights!
- The landscapes in southern Namibia are incomparably beautiful. The fantastic light conditions that are unique to the African continent make the desert landscapes appear in the most glorious range of colours.
- You travel during the rainy season. Experience and photograph magnificent dreamlike landscapes with the most beautiful light conditions and fabulous cloud formations.
- You will photograph the striking quiver trees, also at night to capture the imposing starry sky.
- Comfortable accommodations located in the middle of beautiful landscapes.
- You will photograph the world-famous red dunes around Sossusvlei and stay overnight in the only lodge in the park. You will be in the right place at the right time.
- You will spend 4 days in the animal kingdom, the Etosha National Park and a private Game Reserve south of Etosha. With a bit of luck, you will be able to take pictures of the elegant cheetahs, among other things.
- You will be guided by Hannes Lochner, one of the most renowned nature photographers in southern Africa. Let yourself be inspired by his creativity.
- The group is limited to a maximum of six participants. We will use a comfortable truck with 14 seats, which is exclusively for our small group. Meaning you have more than enough space and of course a guaranteed window seat.
Photo Guides
Price
14 March – 28 March 2021
CHF 8’900.- | Price per person sharing*
CHF 9’350.- | Price per person in a single room
*(double occupancy)
28 November – 12 December 2021
CHF 8’900.- | Price per person sharing*
CHF 9’350.- | Price per person in a single room
*(double occupancy)
26 March – 09 Arpil 2022
CHF 8’900.- | Price per person sharing*
CHF 9’350.- | Price per person in a single room
*(double occupancy)
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15 days
8 guests + 2 photo guides
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Departure
14.03.2021
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Return Time
28.03.2021
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The most beautiful impressions from Namibia.
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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.
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Day 2 – On the way to the quiver trees
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.
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Day 3 – Tiras Mountains
After breakfast we will drive towards the Tiras Mountains. The last part of the route is on the D707, considered the most beautiful road in Namibia. You will spend the next two days in a remote desert retreat in the middle of 33 000 hectares of untouched nature. In the late afternoon you will set off into the field for the first photo session in the area.
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Day 4 – Dream landscapes
The contrasts of the dune landscape here are simply fantastic, especially around sunrise and sunset. Relax in one of the 8 new luxury tents which all offer a unique view of the contrasting Namib Desert. This is the ideal place for those who want to get away from the daily stress, relax in the middle of untouched nature and capture the fantastic dream landscape with their camera. You will be driven to the most beautiful spots in the early morning and in the late afternoon and can take pictures of the picturesque scenery in peace and quiet.
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Day 5 – on to the next scenic highlight on the edge of the Namib
After breakfast we will take off with our 4x4 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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 4x4 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.
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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. The difference in altitude between the mountain top and the surrounding area is 700 meters. Beside the Spitzkoppe are the small Spitzkoppe with a height of 1584 meters above sea level and the Pontok Mountains.You spend the late afternoon and early morning discovering and photographing the numerous motifs the region has to offer.
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Day 10 to 11 – Off to Etosha National Park
Today the journey continues to the Etosha National Park. On the way you will visit a Bushman village of the Ju/'Hoansi-San and get an interesting insight into the ancient hunter-gatherer culture and the original way of life of the San. You will have an opportunity to take portrait photos.
Afterwards you will go directly to the Etosha National Park, the third largest nature reserve in Africa. The Etosha National Park has the highest game density in Africa after the Serengeti Park in Tanzania. Here you can find many species of animals of southern Africa.
Our camp is located directly at a waterhole, which is illuminated by spotlights. You have an opportunity to see rhinos, elephants, and lions. In the evening we will try our luck at this waterhole and hope for great pictures.
You spend the next one with different aspects of wildlife photography. You will undertake game drives in open safari vehicles and with our truck, you will take pictures in the evening at illuminated water holes in the park. In the beautiful light we observe different wild animals and with a little luck also big cats.
You will be continuously supervised by Hannes. He also gives short tutorials on different topics of photography. He is also available for picture reviews. You will always of curse have time for an extended siesta.
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Day 12 – Through Etosha National Park to a private game reserve
Today you will drive through the Etosha National Park and have a chance to photograph more animals. Afterwards you will continue to the Okonjima Game Reserve.
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Day 13 – Cheetahs and leopards
We undertake various activities in the Game Reserve and have a particularly good chance to take impressive pictures of cheetahs and leopards.
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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.
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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.
Accommodation
Windhoek
You will stay in a small, charming Guest House in a quiet area of Windhoek. The rooms are nicely furnished. The Guest House has a green courtyard with a small pool. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, safe, TV and Wifi.Keetmanshoop
The accommodation at the Quiver Trees in Keetmanshoop is a bit more basic. You stay here because of the perfect location. The camp offers by far the best opportunity to photograph the quiver trees in the best light and also at night.
The camp consists of several bungalows and two houses, both fully furnished and with modern air conditioning. In addition, there is an open-air swimming pool surrounded by deck chairs for sunbathing and relaxing. The rooms offer good comfort and comfortable beds.
Tirasberge
This unique private nature reserve is located directly adjacent to the famous Namib Naukluft Park with its breathtaking photo opportunities of the dune belts and Tiras mountain range to the east. Our retreat is situated in the middle of 33 000 hectares of untouched nature. The contrasts of the dune landscape here are endless to sunrises and sunsets. Relax in one of the 8 new luxury tents which all offer a unique view of the contrasting Namib. This is the ideal place for those who want to get away from the daily stress and relax in the middle of untouched nature.Namib Naukluft Park
You will spend the night within the Namib Naukluft National Park. Our lodge is situated in the middle of the spectacular dune landscape and is built in the style of an African village. From each of the 23 generously designed chalets you enjoy a magnificent view of the red-yellow dune landscape. The chalets are connected to the main building by wooden walkways. Each chalet has its own spacious bathroom with shower and toilet. The rooms also have mosquito nets, solar lamps and fans.
Since our lodge is located within the national park, we can be the first to photograph the magnificent dunes of Sossusvlei in the morning and the last in the evening. The lodge also offers sunset cruises, guided nature drives by day and night, and guided hikes into nearby Sesriem Canyon. In addition, the lodge has a restaurant and bar, as well as a swimming pool to relax in after a busy day.
Swakopmund
You will spend the night in a nice, personally managed guesthouse. The guesthouse has spacious rooms and has been beautifully renovated. The center of Swakopmund is within walking distance.Spitzkoppe
The lodge has 15 spacious and tastefully furnished chalets, all with bathrooms and a covered viewing deck. Windows and bed are equipped with mosquito nets.
The public area consists of dining room, lounge bar and pool. There is a wonderful view of the landscape with granite rocks. All rooms have private bathrooms, flat screen TV, safe, hair dryer, and wireless internet access.
Etosha National Park
Right next to the camp is a waterhole. Animals are active from the early morning hours. The waterhole is a popular place for them to go. After sunset the waterhole is floodlit. You will spend the night in nice chalets. These are ideally situated so that you can see the animals from your terrace or balcony. All chalets have their own bathroom.Lodge private Game Reserve
Comfortable lodge with a cozy dining and sitting area overlooking a waterhole.
