Namib and Costal Highlights Photo Safari

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes and diverse wildlife of Namibia on our Namibia Landscapes and Wildlife Photo Safari.

Availability
Fully Booked
Duration
6 days
Price
R46,990.00 pps

NAMIB HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey: Uncover the Enchanting Namib Landscapes and Rich coastal region of Namibia

Join us on a short, jam-packed photographic
adventure as we explore the captivating landscapes
and abundance that central Namibia has to offer.
From the mesmerizing dunes of the Namib Desert to
the coastal wonderland around Walvisbay and
Swakopmund, this tour offers a truly immersive
experience in one of Africa’s most diverse and
breathtaking destinations.
Capture stunning images of iconic landmarks such as
the towering Sossusvlei dunes, encounter unique
desert-adapted wildlife including desert chameleon
and other amazing dune life critters, and witness the
vibrant birdlife that graces the country’s coastal
waters such as pelicans and flamingoes.

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Led by our expert Tusk Photo hosts, this tour
provides unrivalled opportunities for photographers
of all levels to hone their skills, discover hidden
gems, and create extraordinary memories amidst
Namibia’s awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable
journey.

Overview

Embark on a tour of central Namibia’s landscapes and wildlife photography with Tusk Photo, where every moment is a visual masterpiece waiting to be captured. This journey takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Sossusvlei and iconic Walvisbay of Namibia, offering a unique blend of adventure and artistic exploration.

More on the destinations on this safari:

  • Sossusvlei: Immerse yourself in landscape and wildlife photography, including opportunities to photograph the iconic Dead Vlei and more. We will embrace all opportunities to capture the milky way and star trails at night as each tour has been scheduled over the darker moon phases. Tusk Photo will provide expert tuition and guidance to make sure these technically challenging photographs are achieved by every guest attending this tour.

  • Walvisbay Boat Cruise: Enjoy an exclusively-chartered boat tour to target birds in the bay. On this early morning boat cruise we will work with pelicans and aim to capture them in mid-flight as they fly within arms reach! We can also expect to photograph numerous other birds that circle around the boat such as gulls, cormorants, skua’s and more. Flamingos regularly fly around the boat and should provide good photographic opportunities as well.

  • Walvisbay: We also explore the various marine and bay areas in Walvis bay, where you can expect to photograph subjects such cape fur seals, flamingos, and other wildlife and birds species. A trip out to Pelican point will put you in the middle of several hundred fur seals, which we photograph on foot.

  • Swakopmund: Experience the desert wildlife, where we focus on smaller subjects like palmato geckos, desert chameleons, sidewinder snakes and more. This excursion also has some interesting bird species such as the beautiful and playful trac-trac chats that often put up a show for us. Our expert guides and hosts will ensure that you have a fun and comfortable photography experience, providing assistance and guidance along the way. This Namibia landscapes and wildlife photographic safari offers a diverse range of photographic opportunities, from vehicles and boats to on-foot exploration. Each guest should leave this tour with an array of images for their portfolio.

Join Tusk Photo on this unforgettable journey!

Includes:

  • 5 nights’ accommodation

  • 4×4 vehicles for all our activities and transfers

  • All meals, dinner, Bed & Breakfast included

  • Private desert experience tour in Swakopmund exclusively for our group

  • Private chartered bay cruise tour in Walvisbay exclusively for our group

  • Water and snacks on the vehicles

  • All park fees

Excludes:

  • Visas and cross border costs

  • Telephone calls

  • Gratuities

  • Purchases of a personal nature

  • All alcoholic drinks are excluded and for your own account.

Itinerary

Embark on a thrilling Namibia Highlights photo safari expedition, with our experienced guides taking you on a journey through Namibia’s stunning Namib and coastal areas.

Day 1

Arrival in Walvisbay, check-in at Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel. Afternoon photography around the Walvisbay lagoon for flamingo’s and other water birds.

Day 2

Morning Desert experience in Swakopmund. Photographing desert-adapted small animals, like desert chameleon’s, palmato gecko’s, side winder snakes, shovel snouted lizards and more. The afternoon will be spent around Walvisbay lagoon and / or Pelican point for fur seals, flamingo’s and more.

Day 3

Morning depart Dead Valley Lodge Sossusvlei. After checking in we will head out into the Sossusvlei area photographing landscapes and desert scenes. We will have the opportunity to setup for night time / star trail / milky way photography this afternoon / evening.

Day 4

Explore the Sossusvlei and Deadvlei areas. Capturing various landscapes and more. Late afternoon we will be able to setup for another potential star trail / milky way scene.

Day 5

Morning photographic session in around the Sossusvlei area before we travel back to Walvisbay and spend the night at Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel.

Day 6

This morning we head out on our chartered boat to explore the bay area of Walvisbay. We can expect to have up close and personal interactions with wild pelicans, fur-seals and more. After we finish our bay cruise we head back to the hotel and check out. Drop-off at Walvisbay airport in time for our flights – End Of Tour

Facilities

FLAMINGO BAY VILLAS WALVISBAY: Set in a tranquil and picturesque location overlooking the Walvisbay Lagoon, this stunning boutique hotel offers beautiful luxury accommodation at its best. With unspoilt views of the lagoon on your doorstep we can expect to find flamingos almost year round right in front of the hotel. The well known, top class restaurant offers some of the best fine dinning cuisine in Namibia and the service bar is stocked with some of the top wines and spirits from all over the world. This boutique hotel has so much charisma and personality it will be difficult to go home again!

Dead Valley Lodge: Experience this luxurious oasis in the desert, surrounded by sand dunes and ancient rocks. Guests enjoy well-appointed accommodations, warm hospitality, and a range of activities that embrace the wilderness for an unforgettable experience.

SCENES YOU CAN EXPECT

A Taste of what you can experience and capture

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03 Feb - 08 Feb 2025

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10 Feb - 15 Feb 2025

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