Namibia Landscape & Night Photography Workshop 2025

Additional Information

• Is Namibia safe?

  Namibia is very safe. Literally all Namibian people are kind hearted, welcoming and speak fluent English which makes our interaction and experience a friendly and positive one. There’s no big game risks from lions etc. as these are nowhere near the locations we will be visiting. There are also no poisonous insects or spider risks as most locations are arid deserts.

• What flights do you recommend?

  Flights to be added as flight details aren’t released a year in advance.

• Where do I meet you?

  Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek. If you do arrive early on a different international flight than the recommended flight, then a shuttle bus will be able to pick you up from your hotel to bring the group together. Contact me for further information.

• What vaccinations do I need?

  It’s best to have Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Typhoid and Diptheria vaccinations with Cholera and Hepatitis B as vaccines to consider. We are not visiting any Malaria risk areas so there will be no need for a course of Malaria tablets.

• Can you explain the sleeping arrangements?

  When we are not staying in reputable hotels, we will be sleeping under the stars in 2.5m x 2.5m canvas tents. Each participant will have their own tent. For this experience, you will need to bring your own three-season sleeping bag and pillow and that’s all. You’ll have your own comfortable foam mattress to sleep on, provided with your tent and the rest is taken care of for you.

• What are the campsites facilities like?

  All campsites have electricity and running water on every pitch, but this won’t be a worry as the vehicle has its own electricity and its own water supply. All campsites have hot water shower blocks and modern western style toilets as standard, which means you’ll feel clean and fresh whenever you need to.

• Food and drink?

  We will be enjoying our meals under the starry night skies cooked by the Overlander crew. A ‘braai’ is the traditional African bbq and we’ll be enjoying a range of cultural and wholesome food as we travel across Namibia. As I am vegetarian, I will definitely have that side of things covered, but we will be able to cater for all dietary requirements. I recommend drinking bottled water as a precaution but water in the campsites is potable just like any UK campsite.

• What's the temperature like in Namibia?

  Temperature in September will be anywhere between 20-30ºC in the day-time and in the night-time lows of about 10ºC. The temperatures are very comfortable both day and night.

• What clothing shall I bring?

  Dress in comfortable loose clothing, like T-shirts, loose shirts with a collar or base layers as these will work very well at keeping you cool. I would refrain from any dark coloured clothing, like navy blue, black, dark red, as these will only make you feel even hotter. You will need shorts and perhaps a light fleecy sweater, for dawn / twilight shoots, but do bring pairs of longer trousers for night shoots. Don’t forget a floppy sun hat of some sorts. Sunglasses are an absolute essential - polarised ones will really help with creativity.

• Footwear?

  Walking shoes are perfect for the terrain. You will not need heavy leather walking boots, these will just make you feel more uncomfortable. A pair of trainers / sneakers will help keep you feet cool and the walking easy, but these could fill with sand so I recommend a comfortable pair of broken in walking shoes.

• What camera kit should I bring?

  A wide angle lens (16-35), medium zoom (24-70) and a longer zoom (70-300) will be ideal to cover most compositional eventualities but don’t forget the macro lens if you have one. However, if you do have a longer lens (up to 600mm, like the 100-400 with a 1.4x extender = 560mm) then do bring it along as there will be wildlife opportunities. The most used will be in the 24-70 range as a super wide angle doesn’t always translate, so make sure this focal length is covered. It’s best not to weigh yourself down, so why not bring an airport style bag for all your kit and a smaller day bag, which you can decant equipment into throughout the day.

  Head torches are a must, preferably two, with at least one set of replacement batteries.

• Do I need a computer?

  Although not essential, its a great idea to bring a laptop computer with you so you can discuss imagery with myself and others in the group. It really is a great learning experience, so I highly recommend bringing a laptop to learn and for personal entertainment on longer journeys. The Overlander is fully equipped with electricity and charging ports so your entertainment, cameras and communications can be charged; however it is recommended that you only make use of this whilst the Overlander is plugged into a campsite due to variable currents and thus potential damage to equipment. However this is not a worry as when we aren’t staying in hotels we will be in these campsites.

• What computer support do you give?

  I make a point of tutoring all my clients on digital photography to help complete the learning process. I am renowned as a leading digital professional and an Adobe Influencer and I will be screen recording my sessions so the learning continues. I have extensive knowledge to communicate on all levels and I spend time with all my clients helping them to process their images to a high standard. It really helps to have a computer session when tiredness takes hold, or inclement weather persists.