Photographic Safari - Namib desert

The Namib Desert, one of the oldest desert in the world, is a place of exceptional beauty and serenity.  It is not only a photographer's paradise but also a place to reconnect with your true-self and with nature, something everyone would need nowadays.

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I am a biologist and a nature photographer and I love to share my passion and my knowledge.  I also have an extensive experience in organizing expeditions through Africa (just browse through my website).

This photographic expedition is limited to only 6-7 people (with a absolute minimum of 3 guests) who will be taken to all the best places at the best time of the day. Small groups are important to connect with nature and I want to keep it that way.

Be ready to explore the wilderness and discover the exquisite beauty of the Namib Desert. 

This adventure is not only a photographic safari, it is a journey of discovery and exploration, especially about yourself.

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More info on the Namib Desert...

The Namib desert extends along the coast of Namibia, merging with the Kaokoveld in the north and south with the Karoo.

The name "Namib" is of Nama origin and means "vast place".

Having endured arid or semi-arid conditions for at least 55 million years, it is considered to be the oldest desert in the world.

The Namib supports unusual species of plants and animals, many of which are endemic and highly adapted to this arid climate, such as a large variety of succulent plants, and the bizzare very old Welwitschia mirabilis.

The Namib-Naukluft National Park, that extends over a large part of the Namib desert, is the largest game reserve in Africa and one of the largest of the world.

The Southern Namib is mainly a vast dune sea with some of the tallest and most spectactular dunes of the world, ranging in color from pink to vivid orange. In the Sossusvlei area, several dunes exceed 300 meters in height.

Possible Area of exploration

• Damaraland : Brandberg Mountain, Mesum crater, Palmwag & Spitzkoppe
• Kaokaland : Epupa Falls, Marienfluss & Hartmann valley
• Namib : Kuiseb River & Gobabeb Research Station (permit)
• Namib : Petrified Dunes, Sossusvlei Dunes (NP), Spreetshoogte Pass
• Namib Coast : Conception Bay, Holsatia Ghost Town, Saddle Hill Ghost Town & Sandwich Bay (permit)
• Namibrand - Tok Tokkie & Wolwedans
• Quiver Tree Forest & giant Welwitschia Mirabilis
• Skeleton Coast - Mowe & Tora Bay (permit - concession)
• Sperrgebiet : Kolmanskop, Pomona, Bogenfels & Elizabeth Bay Ghost Towns (permit - concession)
• Sperrgebiet : Bogenfels Rock Arch (permit - concession)
• Sperrgebiet-Namib - Ferral Horses & Koichab Dune

Focus of the workshop

• digital format only
• creative vision (patience, composition, light)
• camera technique (exposure, slow shutter speeds, low angles, shallow depth of field, HDR, time-lapse, star trails, ...)
• landscape, seascape, dunescape
• flower, plant, tree & wildlife
• macro photography
• abstract
• digital workflow (raw file processing, Lightroom & Photoshop)
• best places at the best time
• daily evaluation

What to bring?

• digital camera with lenses and memory cards
• laptop with cable/card reader
• Adobe Lighroom (get the free trial download or buy it)
• chargers for camera & laptop
• tripod
• macro equipment
• clothes for warm, cold & wet weather
• sleeping bag
• hiking boots

Dates

• 18 days from Windhoek to Windhoek
• Sep-Oct 2012 (date to be finalized soon)

Accommodation

• luxury lodges & desert nights in small tents or under the stars

Travel logistics

• participants will be picked-up and droped-off at Windhoek airport
• travel in fully equipped 4x4 : Toyota Land Cruiser or/and Toyota/Nissan double-cab pickup

Cost

• +/- R48000 including accommodation (sharing), meals, drinks, local travel, helicopter flight(s), desert expedition, park/concession fees, photographic workshops, guide
• travel to & from Windhoek not included
• extra option R3950 for 1 h hot air ballon flight over the Namib desert near Sossusvlei

Terms & Conditions

• booking with 50 % deposit must be secured 60 days before starting date
• read & agree on our terms & conditions