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INTRODUCTION
A Journey Through Africa's Untamed Beauty: Welcome to our Namibia Photo Tour, a unique opportunity to capture the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of one of Africa's most visually striking countries. Namibia offers an incredible array of photographic subjects from the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert to the rugged, ancient landscapes of Spitzkoppe. The stark beauty of Dead Vlei, with its ancient, desiccated trees against a backdrop of bright orange dunes, provides one of the most iconic photo opportunities in the world. As you traverse Namibia’s diverse terrain, you’ll also encounter the wildlife of Etosha National Park, where majestic elephants, lions, giraffes, and rhinos roam freely across the arid plains. Beyond its natural wonders, Namibia is home to vibrant cultures and people, offering the chance to photograph the indigenous Himba tribes with their distinctive red ochre body paint and traditional attire. With vast, empty landscapes that seem to stretch endlessly and wildlife encounters around every corner, a Namibia Photo Tour is the ultimate adventure for photographers looking to capture the raw, untamed beauty of Africa. |
DATE
5th - 16th September 2026 DURATION 12 days & 11 nights (including the arrival and departure) PRE-TOUR EXTENSION (ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK) 2nd - 4th September 2026 START Windhoek END Windhoek AIRPORT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek, Namibia) SEASON Late winter (cool and dry) GROUP SIZE 4 - 8, including the tour leader and driver ACCOMMODATION 3-star hotels & comfortable to luxury lodges FITNESS LEVEL Easy with 15-20 minutes of walking on the dunes in Deadvlei LANGUAGE English TOUR LEADER / DRIVER Francis Ansing / Chaerul Umam ADDITIONAL DRIVER Chaerul Umam / Michael Atienza |
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ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
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September 2, 3 & 4: Pre-Tour Extension in Etosha National Park
If you are joining the wildlife pre-tour extension, arrive in Windhoek on the 2nd of September. We will rest one night in the city before driving north the next day to Etosha. We will spend 2 nights and 3 days photographing wildlife in the region. On the 5th, we will head back to Windhoek to rest and meet other guests. September 5: Windhoek (Official Start) If you are not joining the pre-tour extension, then we will be waiting for your arrival in Windhoek. Getting a taxi from the airport to our hotel in the city is easy. It is around 30 minutes to get to our hotel. We will meet the group and conduct a tour briefing over a delicious dinner. September 6: Kalahari Desert After breakfast, we will drive south for 3 hours. We will reach our lodge in the Kalahari Desert and, after checking in, an afternoon Cheetah game drive awaits us. Prepare your telephoto lens for some wildlife photography. |
September 7: Quiver Tree Forest
Early morning scenic game drive. This time, there is an excellent opportunity to photograph more wildlife, including wildebeest, oryx, white rhino, giraffe, ostrich, zebra, and springbok. After the drive, we will head back to the lodge for breakfast. Check out and drive further south to the Quiver Tree Forest. We will check in at our lodge near the forest and will prepare for the sunset shoot. After sunset, we will go back to the lodge for dinner and head out again to the Quiver Forest for some night photography. September 8 & 9: Luderitz After breakfast, we will check out and head to Luderitz to photograph the ghost town of Kolmanskop. In the evening, we will have the opportunity to photograph Namibia’s magnificent night sky. We will stay in this quiet town for 2 nights. September 10 & 11: Sossusvlei After breakfast, we will check out and head to Sossusvlei to photograph the dunes around Dead Valley. We will also visit the famous Deadvlei, a petrified marsh of surreal landscapes. In the evening, we will have the opportunity to photograph Namibia’s magnificent night sky. |
September 12 & 13: Swakopmund
We will head north to Swakopmund. We will arrive in the afternoon. Over the next 2 days, we will explore the amazing Namibian Atlantic coast to photograph flamingos and Great White Pelicans, and take a 4x4 ride to explore the spectacular dunes of Namibia. September 14: Spitzkoppe After breakfast, we will head to Spitzkoppe. We will stay there for 1 night to photograph the famous rock arch at night. We will also visit the Himba Village in Spitzkoppe the next day and take beautiful portrait photographs of the people living there. September 15: Windhoek We will drive back to Windhoek to end the tour. Check in at our hotel in the afternoon and our final dinner together before we head to the airport the next day. September 16: Windhoek (Official End) Flight departure. |
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TOUR COST
5150 USD or the equivalent in PHP (double / twin room rate) 5950 USD or the equivalent in PHP (single room rate) A monthly installment plan is available. Please enquire. WHAT'S INCLUDED? ✓ Twin or double accommodations for 11 nights ✓ Breakfasts ✓ 4x4 transportation service during the tour proper ✓ All National Park fees and permits ✓ Parking fees ✓ Game drives ✓ Sandwich Harbor 4x4 tour ✓ 1 Tour leader and drivers |
NOT INCLUDED
X Accommodation outside the tour date X International and/or domestic flights X Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and the likes X Personal and incidental expenses X Taxi to the hotel in Windhoek on day 1 X Taxi to Windhoek Airport on day 12 X Meals not stated in the itinerary X Visa fees X Travel insurance X Laundry |
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PAYMENT AND RESERVATION
1. A 1000 USD or the equivalent in PHP down payment or deposit is required upon registration. Please make two payments of 500 USD each via the RESERVE NOW link below. Down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. A monthly installment plan is available. Please message us if you want to avail of this payment scheme.
3. Down payment can be made using credit or debit cards. Click the "RESERVE NOW" link below.
4. If you are paying the down payment via wire/bank transfer, please send it to any of the bank accounts below and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Include your full name and the photography tour name in your email.
5. After payment, please fill out this REGISTRATION FORM.
6. We will send a receipt of payment and PDFs containing more information about the photo tour.
7. A final balance of USD 4,450 is required to be fully settled 90 days before the first day of the tour. You may send the balance by wire/bank transfer, or by credit/debit card via a secure PayPal payment link.
1. A 1000 USD or the equivalent in PHP down payment or deposit is required upon registration. Please make two payments of 500 USD each via the RESERVE NOW link below. Down payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. A monthly installment plan is available. Please message us if you want to avail of this payment scheme.
3. Down payment can be made using credit or debit cards. Click the "RESERVE NOW" link below.
4. If you are paying the down payment via wire/bank transfer, please send it to any of the bank accounts below and e-mail the proof of payment to [email protected] or [email protected]. Include your full name and the photography tour name in your email.
5. After payment, please fill out this REGISTRATION FORM.
6. We will send a receipt of payment and PDFs containing more information about the photo tour.
7. A final balance of USD 4,450 is required to be fully settled 90 days before the first day of the tour. You may send the balance by wire/bank transfer, or by credit/debit card via a secure PayPal payment link.
FOR BANK/WIRE TRANSFERS, PLEASE USE ANY OF THE ACCOUNTS BELOW
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
Paypal
[email protected]
Bank: UnionBank of the Philippines (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Shutter Adventures Co
Account Number: 0005-8002-0812
BIC/Swift Code: UBPHPHMM
Bank Code: 010419995
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (US DOLLAR ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 3254-0482-07
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account: 9809-2077-33
BIC/Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank Code: 010040018
Bank: BDO, Unibank, Inc. (PESO ACCOUNT)
Account Name: Francis Eneria Ansing
Account Number: 008180116757
BIC/Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Bank Code: 010530667
Paypal
[email protected]
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THINGS TO BRING
- Travel document (passport) - Comfortable neutral-color clothing for 12 days - Warm jacket or fleece - Windproof jacket - Comfortable trekking shoes - Trekking pants - Bonnet/beanie - Balaclava (for dust and wind) - Flashlight or headlamp - Personal medicines - Prophylaxis for malaria (doxycycline) to be taken once a day during the entire duration of the tour - Pocket money in Namibian dollars (around 2,000 - 5,000 NAD) - Credit card is generally accepted at shops and restaurants - Cellular phone with data/internet |
CAMERA GEAR
- Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR) - Lenses (16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 100-500) - Sturdy tripod - Extra batteries - Extra memory cards - Laptop or tablet for transferring and reviewing files - External hard drive |