Introduction

About the safari

Our Namibia Guided Wildlife Photo Tour explores the stark beauty of Etosha National Park and the wildlife that lives within its borders.

The park is huge so we will concentrate on the areas surrounding the three main camps which are rich in wildlife.

Unlike most African safari destinations Etosha has no permanent rivers or large bodies of water so the animals are naturally driven to the spring-fed waterholes that are dotted around the park so simply sitting and waiting patiently at one of them is often rewarding with the wildlife coming and going throughout the day.

For photography this is a perfect way to  capture the images you've always dreamed of or perfect new techniques aided by advice from your tour leader Rob Palmer

Two of the camps we will visit have world famous floodlit waterholes where the  crepuscular and nocturnal  wildlife visit throughout the night keeping the keen photographer busy well after normal safari hours.

On the way back to the capital we will spend our last night at Okonjima, home of the Africat Foundation where we can track leopard in the 54,000 acre reserve with one of the lodge's expert guides. 

About Rob

Rob is a wildlife photographer, tutor and photo tour leader who specialises in bird photography and in particular, birds of prey.

Photography has always been a part of Rob's life. and he spent the last half of 2007 and early 2008 traveling the
globe to photograph the book "Sky Hunters, The Passion
of Falconry", which was published in the fall of 2008.
Edited and written by Hossein Amirsadeghi, this book has
set the standard for Falconry for years to come.

He has led photo tours in Tanzania and Kenya and
in North America including Mexico, New Mexico,
Colorado, Yellowstone NP, Denali NP and Alaska. 

Published work includes : Audubon Magazine, Nature's Best, National
Wildlife, Wild Bird, Birder's World, BBC Wildlife, Living
Bird, American Falconry, Defenders of Wildlife and the
North American Falconers Journal. Some of his photos
have been used for advertisements in Business Week,
Fortune, The Wall Street Journal and Sotheby's Auction
House.

Have a look at some of his beautiful work here  https://www.falconphotos.com/

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

River Crossing Lodge Windhoek

1 night

B&B

day 1

Frans Indongo Lodge Otjiwarongo

1 night

D,B&B

day 2

Namutoni Resort Etosha East

4 nights

D,B&B

day 6

Halali Resort Etosha East

3 nights

D,B&B

day 9

Okaukuejo Resort Etosha South

2 nights

D,B&B

day 11

Okonjima Plains Camp Okonjima Nature Reserve

1 night

HB+

day 12

River Crossing Lodge Windhoek

1 night

B&B

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

HB+: Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities

 

Windhoek: River Crossing Lodge

Arial view of lodge Main area Main entrance

Otjiwarongo: Frans Indongo Lodge

Lounge area and fireplace Sunset on the veiwing deck Swimming Pool

Etosha East: Namutoni Resort

Etosha East: Halali Resort

Etosha South: Okaukuejo Resort

Okonjima Nature Reserve: Okonjima Plains Camp

Okonjima Plains Camp Okonjima Plains Camp Okonjima Plains Camp

Windhoek: River Crossing Lodge

Arial view of lodge Main area Main entrance

Fast Facts

14 Days / 13 Nights

Group Size: 5 max

Reference Number: Nam/G/Ph/Wild

Special Interests: Wildlife Photo Tour

Price

£5, 995 per person single occupancy ( excluding flights )

Includes:

  • Meet and greet at Windhoek Airport
  • Rob Palmer as Tour Leader for the duration of the safari
  • Licensed and experienced professional guide for the duration of your safari
  • En-suite accommodation in 3/4 star lodges with air conditioning, fridge and complimentary tea and coffee
  • Half Board  including breakfast and dinner for 11 nights  
  • Bed and Breakfast for 2 nights
  • Complimentary water is always available to you in your safari vehicle. All other drinks will be at an additional cost to you and payable locally. Your safari vehicle is equipped with a fridge in which you are welcome to keep your drinks
  • All park entrance fees
  • Twice daily safari activities in Etosha NP to maximise photographic opportunities
  • 2 x leopard tracking activities at Okonjima
  • 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
  • Transfer to Windhoek airport on your final day.

Excludes:

  • International or local flights
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Fees for passports, immunisation, visas and insurance
  • Tips and gratuities

Windhoek: River Crossing Lodge

Arial view of lodge Main area Main entrance

Otjiwarongo: Frans Indongo Lodge

Lounge area and fireplace Sunset on the veiwing deck Swimming Pool

Etosha East: Namutoni Resort

Etosha East: Halali Resort

Etosha South: Okaukuejo Resort

Okonjima Nature Reserve: Okonjima Plains Camp

Okonjima Plains Camp Okonjima Plains Camp Okonjima Plains Camp

Windhoek: River Crossing Lodge

Arial view of lodge Main area Main entrance
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