NamibiaPhoto Tour

Our Namibia Photo Tour offers you an unforgettable journey to the heart of Africa, where you will have the opportunity to capture some of the most stunning landscapes and wildlife on the planet. The desert landscapes of Namibia bring us great photogenic opportunities to capture incredible photographs every day.

During our 14 days in this workshop, we will also capture endless fields of grass, mountains, and the ghost town of Kolmanskop. A complete experience to photograph the most iconic locations of the country like the Quiver Tree Forest or the Spitzkoppe area. And of course, the petrified trees of Deadvlei, a dream location for landscape photographers. A perfect scenario for night photography sessions all around the country.

Our tour is designed to peak with the best moment to capture the Milky Way. This way, we will spend the nights capturing the clear Namibian skies. As during July, rains are not so often, we ensure to have most of the night’s clear skies to capture the stars.

A special tour designed by our photographer guides, together with an experienced local tour operator. Together with our photographer guide, will travel a team of local guides that will help you every moment to enjoy the landscapes of Namibia.

Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia

Days 2 & 3: Quiver Tree Forest

After breakfast, we will start driving south on our way to Quiver Tree Forest. We will arrive with enough time to see for the first time the Quiver ¨trees¨ before sunset. These succulent plants, with their cracked golden-white bark, are a unique and perfect spot for landscape photography. But especially for night photography, when we will be capturing the Milky Way in these spots.

These 2 days we will have the full day to explore the area. The days will start early, so we will have enough time to find infinite compositions and analyze with our guides our next steps. Also, we will visit the Giant’s Playground, another magical place for night photography. There, we will find colossal dolerite boulders that will bring us great compositions..

From sunrise to late night, we will be able to capture the starry Namibian skies in this location. With our hotel located in the area, it will be faster for us to come back for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the middle of our sessions.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Accommodation: Quiver Tree Forest 

Days 4-5: Kolmanskop Ghost Village, Luderitz

Next morning, after a sunrise session in the Quiver Tree Forest, we will drive to our next destination: the coastal town of Luderitz. Once we arrive, we will visit for the first time the nearest ghost village of Kolmanskop. This deserted mining town was one of the main points of the greatest diamond rushes in history.

The days will start as usual before sunrise. After a fast coffee, our local guides will bring us to the Ghost Town, where we will be ready for the first rays of light. After that, we will come back to our hotel to have a well-deserved breakfast and a short break. For those who want to improve their editing skills, this will be a good opportunity for post-processing lessons.

At midday, we will come back to Kolmanskop. There we will be able to capture the light entering from the open roof slats, windows, and doors. Again, we will have time to rest and have lunch in our hotel before sunset. We will be enjoying the sand dunes around the town also, so even if we spend the whole day, we will help you to explore all the best compositions that we can make according to the existing light.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Accommodation: Lüderitz Nest Hotel 

Days 6-9: Sossusvlei park

Today we will wake early for another sunrise session at Kolmanskop before heading to Sesriem. This town will be our base to visit the next few days Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. We will have our hotel at the entrance of the park, so our excursions will be a short drive to any location.

The landscape of Sossusvlei is unique in the world. The Namib Desert, with its characteristic red dunes, brings us a unique scenario to explore during the next 3 complete days. During these days, we will visit the iconic locations of Deadvlei or the Dunes 45 & 47 for example.

We will be visiting during all the best moments of light, as it’s sunrise & sunset. It’s not been allowed entry to Deadvlei during the night for some years. We will help you with the composition if you want to get these shots.

Also, we offer you the possibility to capture from the sky (not included in the price) with a helicopter flight over the Sossusvlei park. If you want this option, contact us, as it can take only 3 passengers, and we will manage the schedule for you.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Accommodation: Dead Valley Lodge 

Day 10: Skeleton coast

After leaving Sossusvlei, we will arrive to Swakopmund, a coastal town in Namibia. Here, you will have time to explore the most impressive spots of the area such as Henties Bay, Zelia shipwreck… and of course dune exploring with a special 4×4 to capture breathtaking views of the desert meeting the ocean.

Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Accommodation: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel

Day 14: End of the trip

After breakfast, we will bring you to the airport, where we will finish our Namibia Photo Tour.

Professional Photographer Guide(s)

Hernán Calderón
Photographer

Hernán Calderón Velasco, a Bolivian photographer with Latin American roots, currently resides in the United Kingdom. His journey in photography began in Spain with a project called 365 in 2013. Since then, he has continuously improved his technique, influenced by notable photographers from America, Europe, and Spain. Passionate about capturing abandoned places and landscapes, Hernán has traveled extensively, learning the intricacies of lighting, exposure, and processing techniques. Mastery over his equipment is fundamental to his ability to express and capture his unique perspective of the world.

Recently, Hernán has explored the combination of traditional photography with infrared photography, discovering a new realm of colors and emotions to convey. His seven-year career has been marked by a constant search for his niche, deeply influenced by music, painting, and cinema. Most of his creations aim to capture the essence of the places he visits, driven by his passion for portraying the unseen aspects of urban and everyday life.

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