Wild Namibia Photo Expedition

A key feature of our Namibia photo safaris is the limited group size, as nature photography expeditions are best with fewer travelers. You'll have quieter, more authentic wildlife encounters, and our environmental footprint is lighter, too.

An essential element that makes this safari successful is our use of various specialized vehicles designed to provide unmatched wildlife viewing opportunities. During our time in the Sossusvlei and Skeleton Coast regions, we explore in closed 4x4 Land Cruisers or Land Rovers that provide protection from the wind (and the sand that travels with it) in these vast, sandy landscapes. In other regions, we will use open 4x4 Land Rovers or Land Cruisers with a unique suspension system and an open-top, open-sided, tiered seating arrangement designed to maximize wildlife viewing and provide a comfortable and safe ride over the often uneven terrain of Namibia's desert environs.

The open vehicles have 10 cushioned passenger seats, one in front next to the driver, followed by three rows of three seats each, though we limit our capacity to four travelers per vehicle during our wildlife drives, again for maximum comfort, viewing and photo opportunities. The closed 4x4 vehicles have eight cushioned seats with a spacious interior providing plenty of room for travelers and their belongings. Both vehicles have a mini-fridge stocked with cold drinks and a small library with reference books and field guides. Each custom-built vehicle sports front bull bars and runner boards, as well as a full recovery kit, including spare tires and a high lift jack. Vehicles are updated or replaced regularly and meticulously maintained to provide our guests with an unmatched safari experience.

• Trip price includes: Accommodations in luxury safari camps, services of Nat Hab's professional Photography Expedition Leader(s), local guides and camp staff, premier open-sided 4-wheel drive Land Cruisers or Rovers, additional aircraft weight allowance for photo gear, all meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all activities and entrance fees, all taxes, permits and service fees.
  

• Internal air cost includes: All light aircraft flights within the itinerary (this will be listed separately on our invoicing).

Travel to and from the start and end point of your trip, some alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees (if any), optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry and internet, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (if any), required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel protection insurance.

This photo adventure encompasses the magic of Namibia’s vast and varied landscape, from the world’s tallest sand dunes to the stark Skeleton Coast to wildlife-rich Etosha National Park, without having to make long, hot, dusty drives that have traditionally been a part of a Namibia safari. A major benefit of this flight-based photo safari are the unbelievable views from the air. Towering dunes, endless desert and rocky coastlines reveal Namibia’s natural diversity. Also by flying, we maximize our time on safari, rather than in transit. While the scenery—and the entire experience—is tremendous, the animal encounters in Namibia tend to be somewhat less plentiful than in some other safari destinations, though the Etosha portion is fantastic for wildlife.

Please plan to arrive Windhoek by 5 pm on Day 1 and you may depart Windhoek anytime after 1:20 pm on the final day.

We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as our staff is intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or better fares online.