About Jason
Jason P. Odell is a professional photographer and educator from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jason specializes in wildlife, landscape, and creative urban themes. He has authored over a dozen comprehensive photography guides, including guides to Nikon's Capture NX, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Nik Plug-ins. Jason holds a Ph.D. in biology from the University of California, Riverside. His dissertation research included field work on the island of Trinidad, where he became familiar with many of the interesting bird and wildlife species. Jason has been leading small-group photo safaris and tours since 2007. His approach to photography is holistic and includes an emphasis on composition, exposure, and post-processing. Participants in Jason's photo tours get a hands-on instructional experience tailored to their individual needs and skill level. Jason's photography has been featured by Nik Software, Tiffen, Studio Photography Magazine, Wildlife Photographic Magazine, Singh- Ray Filters, and Digital Silver Imaging.
About the tour
Namibia at its best! A 14 night tour of stunning Namibia with Jason Odell.
With its remote desert landscapes, the wild Skeleton Coast and the spectacular wildlife of Etosha National Park this a perfect tour for the keen photographer and traveller
Highlights include:
- 5 nights in Etosha National Park
- 1 night Okonjima Game Reserve including 2 leopard tracking activities
- 1 night in the Erongo Mountains and Spitzkoppe
- 2 nights in Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast including a "Living Desert" experience
- 2 nights to explore Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei
- 2 nights to explore the Kalalhari Desert
- First night in Windhoek Hotel
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day 0 |
Hotel Thule | Windhoek |
1 night |
B&B |
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day 1 |
Okonjima Plains Camp | Okonjima Nature Reserve |
1 night |
HB+ |
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day 2 |
Namutoni Resort | Etosha East |
3 nights |
D,B&B |
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day 5 |
Halali Resort | Etosha East |
1 night |
D,B&B |
|
day 6 |
Okaukuejo Resort | Etosha South |
1 night |
D,B&B |
|
day 7 |
Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge | Erongo Mountains |
1 night |
D,B&B |
|
day 8 |
Cornerstone Guesthouse | Swakopmund |
2 nights |
B&B |
|
day 10 |
Dead Valley Lodge | Sossusvlei |
2 nights |
FB+ |
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day 12 |
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch | Kalahari Namibia |
2 nights |
HB+ |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
HB+: Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities |
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D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast |
FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities |
15 Days / 14 Nights
Group Size: 5 people maximum
Reference Number: Nam/G/JO
Tour Dates - 15th to 19th October 2026
US$ 15, 975 per person ( excluding all flights )
Includes:
- 14 nights' accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- 11 evening meals included
- Jason Odell as tour leader throughout the tour
- En-suite single accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- 8 seater safari vehicle for private group use
- Complimentary water is always available for you in your safari vehicle
- All park entrance fees
- Twice daily safari activities whilst in Etosha National Park
- Complimentary copy of Kathryn Haylett's book "The Photographer's Guide to Etosha National Park" to help you get the most out of your trip
- Emergency medical evacuation within Namibia
- 2 leopard tracking activities at Okonjima per person
- 1 x Living Desert Tour in Swakopmund per person
- 1 x Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei Sunrise Tour
- 1 x Kalahari sunset/ sundowner tour with cheetah photography experience
- Airport Transfers
- Supplier Failure Insurance
Excludes:
- International flights
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Fees for passports, immunisation, visas and insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
