The 2026 Namibia ~ A Creative Adventure Photo-Safari: October 10-24, 2026 (14 nights): $9,999. dbl. occupancy. Based on 8 participants.
The Itinerary:
Fly into Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport, airport code WDH at around 8:00am. We will be picked up and transported to our lodge at Quiver Tree Forest.
QuiverTree Forest, Keetmanshoop - Here we will be able to photograph the iconic Quiver Trees. Night photography instruction will be provided. In addition, we will let you know in advance what lenses and accessories you will need for Milky Way and night photography.
Kolmanskop (Ghost Town) here we will photograph the abandoned ghost town of Kolmanskop. This is a photographer’s dream come true with sand-filled doorways and light flowing in from broken windows, etc…
We will stay at either Sossus Dune Lodge, Sossusvlei Lodge or Dead Valley Lodge in Sossusvlei or a combo of the three. Both the Dune lodge and Dead Valley are the closest lodges to the entrance of Dead Vlei and we will be able to get out in the morning early morning to photograph the sunrise at the Vlei.
The distance from Kolmanskop to Sossusvlei is about 550km and the trip should take about 7 hours. We will make stops along the way to break it up. We will be visiting Deadvlei and Dune 45 and much more.
There is a fairly strenuous up-and-down hike to some of the best photo locations that should take anywhere from 20 -45 minutes depending on how slow or fast you walk. It usually takes me about 30 minutes, it is not a race, and you can walk at your own speed. No need to carry a large backpack full of heavy gear, usually a couple of lenses and water are all you need.
At Sossusvlei two desert systems come together: the beautiful red dunes of the Kalahari Desert and the breathtakingly stark Namib Desert. The desert experience is a surreal and truly unique. Deadvlei, with its ancient camel thorn trees in the now dried up lake, is a photographers dream. So many photo opps here. Along with the spectacular landscapes we should get to photograph some wildlife as well, with chances for Oryx and Springbok among others against or on the dunes.
From Sossusvlei we head off to Swakopmund to spend 3 nights at Swakopmund. This bustling coastal town is filled with bird life, beaches, restaurants, and sand dunes. We will spend most of our time photographing the amazing bird life in and around the Walvisbay area. The Salt Mine and bay area is especially productive with a huge selection of waders and other waterfowl along with large numbers of flamingoes. During our time in Swakopmund we will enjoy a chartered boat trip for dolphins, seals and marine life.
At Okuakuejo Camp, Etosha or Ongava Lodge we will have our photo safari’s. Here we should see and photograph many species including and especially the endangered Black Rhino. There will be game drives during the day, and we will likely see Lion, Giraffe, Elephant, etc...
*We will be driving in comfort in an air-conditioned, oversized 4x4 Land Cruiser that is spacious with large windows and a pop-up roof to ensure you don’t miss a thing. Every participant will have a window seat.
This tour includes:
- All accommodation
- All transfers & travels in Namibia by a local guide
- Breakfast & Dinners included everywhere -except in Swakopmund which will only include breakfast.
- Bottled water in the vehicles
- All park fees
- Ghost Town early entry photo permits
- Catamaran Charters Marine Dolphin & Seal Cruise
This tour excludes:
- All alcohol and drinks
- Excursions other than in the itinerary such as optional helicopter flights
- Gratuities for our guide/drivers
- Expenses of a personal nature including laundry.
TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TOUR CLICK HERE.
*A single supplement is available for most of the trip, excluding 2 days and is $1250.00 additional.
*A detailed information sheet will be sent upon sign up. This trip needs a minimum of 8, please don’t purchase your airfare until I let you know we are good to go. This itinerary is subject to change.
*All images in this post are copyright Denise Ippolito
