Join world-renowned photographer Art Wolfe on an unforgettable photographic journey through the stunning landscapes of Namibia in 2026. This exclusive tour offers a rare opportunity to explore some of the country’s most iconic and diverse regions, including the coastal beauty of Swakopmund, the rugged desert terrain of Damaraland, and the wildlife-rich expanses of Etosha National Park.
To ensure the most efficient use of your time, the tour includes an internal flight, dramatically reducing the lengthy drive times between destinations. This allows you to spend more time immersed in the landscapes you came to photograph. For a truly extraordinary perspective, the adventure also features a helicopter flight, offering a chance to capture Namibia’s striking topography from the air—an unforgettable experience for any photographer.
This is more than just a photographic tour; it’s a chance to learn, explore, and create stunning images under the guidance of one of the world’s leading nature photographers. Whether you’re capturing the towering dunes of the Namib Desert or the vibrant wildlife in Etosha, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
Led by Art Wolfe
Limited to 10 participants
Transportation and Accommodation
All meals, lodging, and transportation specified on the itinerary are included. You will be responsible for your international flights to and from Namibia.The tour will begin in Walvis Bay and end in Windhoek.
You are encouraged to arrive one day prior to the workshop so that there is no worry of flight delays causing any problems.
Itinerary
Shooting schedules have the ability to be altered to effectively cater to the photographic desires of the group, as well as to adapt to changeable weather conditions.
*Note this safari begins in Walvis Bay (next to Swakopmund) which has international connections from Cape Town and Johannesburg. The safari ends in Windhoek.
*This tour is just being finalized now, the itinerary will be adjusted with additional information when it becomes available.
Day 1 Aug 27 Walvis Bay/Swakopmund (D)
Arrive at the Walvis Bay Airport which has international connections from Cape Town and Johannesburg. Upon arrival you will be collected from the airport and transferred to the Fitz Manor for three nights.
Once the whole group has checked in, we’ll have a welcome dinner together.
Accommodations: Fitz Manor
Days 2-3 Aug 28-29 Swakopmund (B, L, D)
During the next two days here, our photographic focus will be on the birds and particular the flamingo’s of Walvis Bay. Situated just a short drive South of Swakopmund, this town is home to very large congregations of flamingo and can be photographed in the rolling dunes or in the estuary.
The evening we will take a stroll to one of Swakopmund’s fantastic restaurants for a seafood dinner.
Accommodations: Fitz Manor
Days 4-6 Aug 30- Sept 1 Damaraland (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will head to Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp for 3 nights stay.
Nestled in the rolling boulders of a granite outcrop, Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp is conveniently situated a ten-minute drive from Twyfelfontein rock engravings, within walking distance of the Damara Living Museum, and within the Huab River Valley. A visit to the neighboring Damara Living Museum offers a fascinating look into the people, heritage, pulse, and soul of Damaraland.
Accommodations: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
Days 7-8 Sept 2-3 Etosha (B, L, D)
This morning we will transfer due North – east to an area named “The great white place” but more commonly known as Etosha National Park for 4 nights stay. This transfer will be provided by plane to cut down on the amount of driving. Morning flight transfer from Ondili-Onguma.
From its beautiful vantage point overlooking a well-frequented watering hole and the plains beyond, the Onguma Bush Camp is situated along the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Onguma Natural Reserve. Situated around a popular waterhole, Onguma Bush Camp offers its guests an enticing mixture of sophistication and relaxation. Superbly furnished tents boast comfortable beds and each have en-suite bathroom facilities. In the local Herero language, Onguma means, “the place you don’t want to leave.” With a stunning main building and seven tents providing private, exclusive accommodation, Onguma Bush Camp, certainly lives up to its name. An atmosphere of elegant dining prevails, complimented by the daily activities taking place around the watering hole, approximately 60 meters away.
Activities include game drives in open 4×4 vehicles into Etosha where animals such as lion, elephant, cheetah, gemsbok, springbok, and hartebeest can be seen at many of the water holes in the park. In addition, hides and walks with guides are enjoyed on the private reserve.
From mid morning onwards, there is a procession of animals at the waterholes. The high numbers of animals cause tension and fights often break out due to skittishness or dominance behavior. This offers the photographer excellent opportunities of getting images of Zebra, wildebeest, Oryx and spring-buck fighting. The action does not stop there, as from mid day onwards the elephants come down to drink providing, as always, the most wonderful photographic subjects.
Accommodations: Onguma Bush Camp
Day 9-12 Sept 4-7 Windhoek (B, L, D)
After breakfast on the last day at Etosha National Park, you will be transferred to Okapuka Safari Lodge for your last night in Namibia. We will have our farewell dinner this evening.
Accommodations: Okapuka Safari Lodge
Day 13 Sept 8 Depart (B)
After breakfast on your last morning in Namibia you will be transferred back to Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your international departure home. This is the end of the tour.
Services Included
- Meet and greet at airport and all road transfers in Namibia.
- All accommodation and meals.
- All soft drinks and alcoholic drinks. (Excludes premium brands.)
- X1 Scenic Helicopter flight per person (1 hour).
- Water whilst travelling.
- All entrance fees and permits.
- Sandwich harbor tour
- Living desert tour.
- Local Namibia guide and driver: Jandre Germishuizen.
- Internal flight transfer from Ondili-Onguma.
*Note: We will make every effort to connect you with a roommate should you like to share a room. However, if we’re unable to make a match, the single supplement will apply.
Services Not Included
- Visas and Vaccinations. * Please note that obtaining a visa for entry into the country of your destination is the sole responsibility of the traveler and C4 Photo Safaris is not liable for any issues related to obtaining a visa.
- Travel insurance. **Please refer to our terms and conditions.
- Accommodation not specified.
- Tips and gratuities to staff and guides.
- Extra activities.
- Purchases of a personal nature.
- International flights.
- Internal small plane flights.