Namibia Photo Tour: Desert & Wildlife
Namibia · 14 days
- Group size
- Max 8 photographers
- Start & finish
- Windhoek
- Duration
- 14 days
- Edition
- 3rd edition
Our Namibia Photo Tour offers an unforgettable journey to the heart of Africa, capturing some of the most stunning desert landscapes and wildlife on the planet — the Quiver Tree Forest, the ghost town of Kolmanskop, and the petrified trees of Deadvlei. The tour is timed to peak with the best conditions for the Milky Way, and is designed by our photographer guides together with an experienced local tour operator whose team of local guides travels with the group throughout.
Photography opportunities
- Quiver Tree Forest and Giant's Playground at night
- Kolmanskop ghost town, a former diamond-rush mining town
- Sossusvlei's red dunes and the petrified trees of Deadvlei
- Optional helicopter flight over Sossusvlei
- Skeleton Coast dune exploring from Swakopmund
- Spitzkoppe night photography
- Milky Way core season, timed for the clearest skies
Itinerary
- 01
Arrive in Windhoek
Airport transfer and a private dinner with the local guides.
Shooting: City photo walk
- 02
Quiver Tree Forest (days 2–3)
Sunset among the Quiver Trees, night photography under the Milky Way, and the boulders of Giant's Playground.
Shooting: Milky Way, Quiver trees
- 04
Kolmanskop, Lüderitz (days 4–5)
Pre-dawn sessions at the ghost town of Kolmanskop, photographing light through its open roofs, windows and doors.
Shooting: Ghost town
- 06
Sossusvlei (days 6–9)
Sunrise and sunset sessions at Deadvlei and Dunes 45 & 47 in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, with an optional helicopter flight.
Shooting: Red dunes, Deadvlei
- 10
Skeleton Coast
Swakopmund, Henties Bay, the Zelia shipwreck and dune exploring by 4x4 where the desert meets the ocean.
Shooting: Coastal dunes
- 11
Spitzkoppe (days 11–12)
The Kuiseb Canyon, the Zelia shipwreck, and night photography among Spitzkoppe's granite peaks.
Shooting: Night photography, Granite peaks
- 13
Windhoek
Return to the capital via the Okahandja craft market, with an optional photo walk in Windhoek.
Shooting: Market
- 14
Departure
The Namibia Photo Tour ends in Windhoek.
What's included
Included
- + Accommodation in twin rooms, private bathroom
- + All meals except dinner on day 13
- + 4x4 safari vehicles with large windows
- + All permits and park entry fees (Quiver Tree Forest, Kolmanskop special access, Spitzkoppe, Sossusvlei sunrise/sunset access)
- + Bottled water in cars and at lodges
- + Photographer Guide and local guide team
Not included
- − Flights to & from Windhoek
- − Any private expenses, including meals noted above
- − Tips
- − Visa, check if you need one
- − Optional helicopter flight
- − Anything not mentioned in "Price includes"
Levels
Your photographer
Tour operator
Booking conditions
- A deposit secures your place; the remaining balance is due before departure.
- Deposits are not refundable; other payments are refunded according to Photoworldtours' cancellation policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the required physical level?
This tour is designed for photographers of all levels, but requires a basic level of fitness — please make sure you're comfortable carrying your camera gear across the days described in the itinerary above.
What do we do during bad weather?
Weather is unpredictable. According to the itinerary we can do editing lessons at our hotels, review your photos and/or visit other cultural spots.
What about group size?
We prioritize small groups — it helps that you can have support from our photo guides during all days and spots.
What is the cancellation policy?
Deposits are not refundable; other payments will be refunded according to our cancellation policy.
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