namibia Landscape Photo Tour
26 September - 8 october 2027, 13 Day/12 night

Namibia in Africa is a landscape photographer’s paradise!

Offering bold colours, the clearest and darkest skies in the world, giant red sand dunes and sweeping ocean landscapes, there is always something unique to photograph. Striking red panoramas, tiny desert-dwelling geckos and other unique creatures, quiver trees, and random wildlife will be a feast for your eyes. Visiting the eerie diamond mining ghost town of Kolmanskop, we photograph houses filled with sand.

Along the journey, we spend 3 nights in a luxury tented chalet that gives us the closest access to Deadvlei (stick trees on a salt clay pan), and plan to shoot astrophotography scenes when possible. We will also stay on the Atlantic coastline in Swakopmund where the morning fog/mist rolls in over the jetty.

The population of this country (the land size is similar to New South Wales) is only around 3 million, making it one of the world’s least populated countries. This tour date has been planned meticulously to coincide with the tail end of peak/high tourist season, and the best for night skies.

Starting and ending in Windhoek Namibia, join Wanda Craswell and a local professional photo guide/driver for 13 days of spectacular photographic opportunities in this amazing African country. This tour offers the expertise and guidance of 2 professional photo guides for a minimum of 4, maximum of 6 guests. We will be travelling in a 7-seat Toyota Landcruiser comfortably between locations.

Highlights will include:

  • Photographing unique quiver trees under a stunning night sky

  • 2 visits to the eerie historical diamond mining ghost town of Kolmanskop (sand in the houses)

  • 3 nights in a luxury tented chalet inside the gates at Namib-Naukluft Park

  • ALL meals and basic drinks

  • Tipping is all included in tour price, no need for your to navigate this!

  • Visiting Deadvlei, stick trees in a clay salt pan with giant red sand dunes as a background, Big Daddy, Sossusvlei

  • Macro photography opportunities while discovering tiny desert creatures

  • Astro photography when possible

  • Sandwich Harbour towering sand dunes that meet the ocean for sunset

  • Optional add-ons to explore aerial photography from a doors-off helicopter, and to do a hot air balloon flight over the desert

Tour Details

When: 26 September to 8 October 2027 (12 nights/13 days)

Where: Namibia, Africa: starting and ending in Windhoek

How much: AUD$21,000+gst

Why book with me?

My photography and touring experience and expertise, combined with our local expert photography guide’s extensive knowledge of Namibia means we will be at the right places at the right times. This is not the ‘peak’ tourist season so the crowds will be less and the experience will be more special.

You will enjoy SINGLE accommodation every night (no extra cost!), small group of minimum 4, maximum 6, ALL meals (including basic drinks).

Don’t just take my word for how my clients enjoy my tours: read about what previous clients have said!

So, what are you waiting for?

What’s included?

  • Accompanied by Wanda Craswell plus a local expert photography guide for duration of tour

  • All transport starting on Day 1 in Windhoek and ending in the morning on Day 13

  • Sunrise and sunset opportunities, plus astrophotography when possible

  • Personalised experience with a small group of only 4-6 to a ratio of 2 guides

  • Single accommodation each night for 12 nights

  • ALL meals including basic drinks

  • ALL tips are included so you don’t need to worry about that part!

You will need to make your own way to Windhoek, Namibia (you will most likely fly into Johannesburg before flying on to Windhoek - if you feel like the long trip may be challenging, you may wish to spend one night in Johannesburg (own cost) to recover and then fly to Windhoek the next morning to arrive on Day 1.

FITNESS LEVEL

We will be walking at times on uneven and rocky ground and sand…lots of sand!. Most places we photograph are an easy short walk but you must be able to carry your own gear unaided.

What to bring

  • Camera and lenses

  • Tripod and remote trigger

  • Filters if you use them

  • Laptop for editing

  • Layers of clothing (Namibia is a dry desert country but similar in weather to the Sunshine Coast without such high humidity) - early mornings can be quite cool

  • Sturdy footwear for walking

    NOTE: I recommend a LONG LENS if you have one, as a lot of landscapes here do not require a wide angle (but take this one for astro!)

I am an authorised re-seller for the following products and can assist you with purchases both pre-tour and post-tour:

  • NISI filters

  • Summit backpacks

  • Sirui and Leofoto tripods

  • L-brackets

  • WalkStools

  • LensBall

How to book?

Book your spot now with a AUD$3,000+gst non-refundable deposit. Once minimum number are reached (4), a further AUD$5,000 will be required to secure accommodation and guide services. The balance AUD$13,000+gst is due by 20 June 2027.

Contact me at hello@wandacraswellphotography.com, or call 0422372737 with any questions or to book your spot.

Fine Print

Credits

All Namibia images © Wanda Craswell Photography and depict some of the places we visit on this tour.

Weather, changes, and international travel

Weather, conditions, and circumstances beyond our control may entail changes to the itinerary without notice. We endeavour to provide our clients with the best quality care, safety and service, while still offering an incredible experience.

It is your responsibility to check Namibia entry requirements in terms of COVID vaccinations and visas. Check with your travel agent when booking flights. We cannot assist if you are not allowed entry into Namibia, and your tour fees will not be refunded.

Exclusions

Flights to and from Windhoek Namibia, premium drinks, items of a personal nature/ souvenirs, local SIM card, medical and travel insurance (compulsory), equipment insurance, any accommodation other than the 12 nights on tour.

Cancellation Policy:

Deposit of $3,000+GST is required to book. Once I reach the minimum number of 4 bookings and can confirm the tour, I will require a further $5,000+gst to secure all accommodation and guide services in Namibia. When we receive your deposit it is on the basis that you have read, understood and agreed with our Terms and Conditions. The final balance of $13,000+gst is due 20 June 2027 (a reminder email will be sent to you a week prior).

Full Terms & Conditions, Liability Waiver and Itinerary will be emailed to you along with your deposit invoice.

NOTE: if we unable to run the tour as planned due to minimum numbers (4) not being reached (confirmation by 1 January 2027), then your deposits will be fully refunded.