Matrishva Photo Group - Namibia Photographic Safari - Guided by Matrishva Vyas

Windhoek - Sossusvlei              350km - approximately 5 to 6 hours

• Upon arrival you will be met by your private photography guide and make your way to your first location heading south from Windhoek to your lodge for the next 2 nights.
• The route will take you either via the beautiful Spreetshoogte or Remhoogte Pass, both showcasing the natural beauty of Namibia
• Stay at Sossus Dune Lodge inside the park to be able to take photographs before sunrise and after sunset
• Wake up early for breakfast (Day 2) and then head south to Sossusvlei for some amazing pictures as the sun rises
• Spend the morning in the beautiful Sossusvlei area, exploring the highlights: Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune and the Sesriem Canyon.
• Return to the lodge for lunch and then head back into the park to snap some photos at sunset
• Optional extra activities: Hot air balloon safari

Sossusvlei - Walvis Bay             350km - approximately 5 to 6 hours

• Depart after breakfast and head north to Solitaire, then west crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons via the Namib Gravel Plains to the coast
• Either direct to Walvis Bay or (recommended) detour via Ganab to the Welwitschia Plains, Moon Landscape and Swakopmund
• The Namibian coastline is generally known as The Skeleton Coast due to the barren areas, ship wrecks and, in days gone by, whale skeletons left on the beach
• Spend time at the lagoon photographing the sea birds, pelicans and flamingos this afternoon and early tomorrow morning 
• Lunches and dinners can be enjoyed at a café or restaurant overlooking the sea

• Head north along the Skeleton Coast, via Henties Bay to visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Along the way, stop at the Lichen Fields as well as the ship wreck between the colourful small town of Wlotskasbaken and Henties Bay
• Backtrack to Henties Bay and head inland through wide open plains to Damaraland 
• If time permits still this afternoon your guide can take you to visit the rock formations, burnt mountain and other attractions in the area. 

Damaraland - Etosha (south)       325km - approximately 4 to 5 hours

• After breakfast, head to Kamanjab where you will visit the local himba village and take some time to photograph this tribe.
• Once done here head to Outjo and further on to the southern entrance of Etosha, the Anderson Gate
• If time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, you should arrive at your lodge in time for lunch or alternatively our guide will arrange a lunch stop or lunch packs.
• On entering the park, the first stop is Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fees (included) and I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way. This is where you will spend the evening. 
• Etosha is one of Africa's great game parks. With 114 species of mammal and 340 species of birds you are sure to see a great variety of wildlife on your safari

Etosha (south) - Etosha (east)    a full days game drive through the park

• From one side to the other side of the park is a full day game drive as you head slowly east stopping at numerous waterholes along the way
• Take a slow drive in the morning and then enjoy a packed lunch overlooking one of the waterholes before continuing on through the park for the afternoon to the eastern side.
• One full day is set aside for game drives into the park. 
• We have included 1x AM and 1x PM game drives with the lodge in open game viewers (exclusive use of car for your group)

• Make your way back to Windhoek for your last evening in Namibia
• Your guide can help book a local restaurant for dinner 

• Your guide will drop you at the airport in time for your departure flight (Keep in mind that you need to be at the airport 2 hours prior and the airport is still a 45 minute to 1 hour drive from town)
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