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Earth and Time - Namibia Photography Tour

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  • 11th - 23rd February, 2027

  • £6,799.00 / £850.00 Deposit

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Our Namibia photography tour and landscape photography holiday, led by Tony Spencer and Andy Farrer, will take place in February 2027, where our travels will take us from Windhoek to The Skeleton Coast, Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert and beyond. Over countless millennia, the forces of nature have created in Namibia some of the world’s most amazing desert landscapes. The country is renowned for its pristine and haunting landscapes which are as diverse as the people who inhabit this vast land. For photographers, Namibia must surely rank as one of the best of African countries in which to make some stunning landscape images.

Light & Land have been running very successful landscape photography tours to Namibia since 1998 and we have been continually refining the itinerary since then. This trip has been amended to include new destinations and to give us even more time for photography. 

Tags: Namibia Photography Tour | Namibia Photography Holiday | Namibia Landscape Photography

Earth and Time - Namibia Photography Tour

Namibia Photography Tour - Earth and Time
After flying into Windhoek and resting here for the night, our journey starts the next day with a drive to Swakupmund. This is a gentle but beautiful coastal desert landscape full of opportunities. We will explore one of the many shipwrecks on the Skeleton coast and some of the amazing desert landscapes just a few miles inland.

We next move on to Sossusvlei, surprisingly not yet designated as the eighth wonder of the world! These vast and awesome dunes stand in great star shapes across the landscape. As the oblique light of daybreak cuts its way through these natural masterpieces of design, vast loops and triangles of light and shade appear before one’s eyes - intense, bright, burning orange in the highlights with deep dark ochre in the shadows. Whilst here we will also visit the incomparable Deadvlei. Ringed by 1,000ft sand dunes, the crazed, bleached surface was once the bed of a vast lake. The skeletal remains of Camel Thorns that have been dead for almost a thousand years straggle across the pan, making for wonderfully stark compositions as the first light of dawn sweeps across the bowl.

Throughout our travels, we will aim to make numerous stops to examine and photograph some of the country’s remarkable landscapes and wildlife, We may well see oryx, ostrich, zebra and springbok and possibly larger mammals such as cheetah and giraffe as we travel through this most unfamiliar yet beautiful scenery.

Namibia Photography Tour
Namibia Landscape Photography Tour

Next up is the town of Luderitz. This small and remote port stands on the edge of a huge tract of land completely dedicated to diamond mining. Access is strictly controlled by permit but we have special permission to enter this vast hinterland dotted with the old, wind and sand swept ruins of diamond communities. Photography amongst the old deserted mining town of Kolmanskop is a most extraordinary experience. Here the remnants of mansions, where once rich whites lived, have been reduced to surreal rooms half filled with blown sand. The machinery for diamond mining is now no more than rusty relics, rattling corrugated roofs shift in the wind, windows barely hang on their hinges and the desert inexorably reclaims her own. Nowhere can compare with these haunting places.

Moving further inland our last location of exploration is around the town of Keetmanshoop and the fabulous Quiver Tree Forest. These trees are incredibly unique and tower above the desert. These trees are wonderful to photograph and dawn, dusk and at night. They also provide excellent abstract oppertunites with very textured and colourful bark. 

The last day will be spent travelling back to Windhoek ready for the departing flights from Windhoek airport. 

There will be the option for making aerial excursions in a helicopter over Sossusvlei to view and photograph this landscape from above at extra cost for those who are interested.

This tour is limited to eight participants.

  • Included

    • Accommodation - single occupancy

    • All breakfasts, 4 dinners

    • Airport Transfers from recommended flights

    • Transport during the tour

    • Entry fees

    • Tuition from Tony Spencer and Andy Farrer

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

    • Extras, such as tips and gratuities

Tutored By

Tutored by Antony Spencer

Antony Spencer

 Tutored by Andy Farrer

Andy Farrer
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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