NAMIBIA PHOTO TOUR
12-Day Landscape Photography Workshop May 27 -June 7 2027
A 12-day landscape photo tour. You’ll improve your photography skills exploring Etosha, Skeleton Coast, Spitzkoppe, Namib desert, Sossusvlei, Kolmanskop and the Quiver Tree Forest with us.
TRIP DETAILS
- Guides: Isabella Tabacchi and Alex Wides + local guides
- Group size: Max 12 participants
- Price: USD $10,550 for single room, USD $9550 for double room
- Deposit: USD 2500
- Pick up and Drop-off: Windhoek airport, Namibia
- Accommodation: Hotels and resorts.
Namibia Photo Tour : Desert, Wildlife and starry skies
12 Days / 11 Nights Photography Workshop with Isabella Tabacchi and Alex Wides
Namibia is one of the most extraordinary countries on Earth for photography: a place of endless space, ancient deserts, sculptural trees, ghost towns, dramatic coastlines and wildlife moving through dust and golden light.
This 12-day Namibia Photo Tour is designed for photographers who want to experience the country beyond a standard safari and classic photography session. The itinerary combines a full immersion landscape photography course and Namibia’s most iconic photographic locations: Etosha National Park, the Skeleton Coast region, Spitzkoppe, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Kolmanskop and the Quiver Tree Forest.
Our philosophy is to provide full assistance throughout the entire photography tour, so you will not only bring home beautiful images, but also new knowledge, improved skills and a deeper understanding of landscape photography.
From the wildlife of Etosha to the silence of Deadvlei, from abandoned rooms filled with desert sand to granite mountains under the stars, this journey is created to help you build a powerful and personal portfolio of Namibia.
This is a photography workshop focused on light, composition, mood, storytelling and emotional impact.
What Makes This Namibia Photo Tour Different?
Many Namibia tours visit the same famous places. The difference is how they are experienced, photographed and transformed into a personal body of work. This workshop is built around a more artistic, educational and portfolio-oriented approach.
Full Photography Assistance
You will receive guidance in the field throughout the tour. Isabella will help you with composition, lens choice, light interpretation and creative decisions, so every location becomes an opportunity to improve.
Portfolio-Oriented Itinerary
The route is designed to create variety and coherence in your final body of work: wildlife, desert landscapes, ghost towns, coastal atmosphere, granite formations, night skies and ancient trees.
Emotional Landscape Photography
The goal is not only to capture beautiful views, but to create images with atmosphere, depth, storytelling and emotional impact.
Iconic Locations at the Best Light
We will prioritize photography sessions around sunrise, sunset, blue hour and night conditions whenever possible, always adapting the schedule to light, weather and local access.
Small Group Experience
A limited group allows better mobility, less distraction and more personal attention in the field, creating a more focused and flexible workshop experience.
Beyond the Standard Safari
Etosha is part of the journey, but this is not only a wildlife safari. It is a complete Namibia photography workshop combining landscape, wildlife, architecture, desert, coast and night photography.
Join an unforgettable 12-day photography workshop through the surreal and iconic landscapes of Namibia, a country of ancient deserts, sculptural trees, ghost towns, dramatic coastlines, granite mountains and wildlife moving through dust and golden light.
Led by award-winning landscape photographer Isabella Tabacchi and the panoramic photographer Alex Wides, this Namibia Photo Tour is designed to help you create a powerful and personal portfolio from one of the most extraordinary photographic destinations on Earth. From Etosha National Park to Spitzkoppe, from the Skeleton Coast to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, from Kolmanskop to the Quiver Tree Forest, this journey combines landscape photography, wildlife, desert scenery, night skies and visual storytelling.
To reserve your spot on the Namibia Photo Tour, a non-refundable deposit of USD $2,500 is required at the time of booking. This ensures your place on this exclusive small-group workshop and covers initial logistics, accommodation reservations and tour preparations.
This is JUST the deposit. The remaining balance will be due 90 days before the tour start date.
Included & Excluded
Included
- 11 nights accommodation in hotels and lodges
- Award winning landscape photography guides
- Meals included according to the meal plan provided by each accommodation, as specified in the final itinerary.
- Private transportation during the tour
- From and to Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
- Entrance fees to planned national parks, reserves and photography locations, unless otherwise specified
- Pre-tour assistance with preparation, packing suggestions and recommended photography gear
- Small group experience designed for personal guidance and better mobility in the field
- Editing classes
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees if needed
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
- Meals not specified in the final program
- Extra transportation, hotel nights or services before or after the official tour dates
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned in the included list. The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather, park permissions and shooting opportunities.
A Real Photography Workshop, Not Just a Tour
This Namibia Photo Tour is designed as a field-based photography workshop.
You will receive guidance throughout the journey, both in the field and during image review sessions when possible. The goal is to help each participant improve their way of seeing, composing and editing images.
During the workshop, we will work on:
how to build stronger landscape compositions;
how to use light to create mood and depth;
how to simplify complex scenes;
how to photograph iconic places with a personal vision;
how to create emotional impact in landscape photography;
how to choose the right gear for each scene;
how to photograph wildlife in a landscape-oriented way;
how to plan images around sunrise, sunset, blue hour and night skies;
how to develop a consistent portfolio from a travel experience.
The teaching approach is practical, personal and adapted to the level of each participant.
Whether you are an advanced amateur or an experienced photographer, the goal is to help you return home with stronger images and a clearer creative direction.
Join an unforgettable 12-day photography workshop through the surreal and iconic landscapes of Namibia, a country of ancient deserts, sculptural trees, ghost towns, dramatic coastlines, granite mountains and wildlife moving through dust and golden light.
Led by award-winning landscape photographer Isabella Tabacchi and the panoramic photographer Alex Wides, this Namibia Photo Tour is designed to help you create a powerful and personal portfolio from one of the most extraordinary photographic destinations on Earth. From Etosha National Park to Spitzkoppe, from the Skeleton Coast to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, from Kolmanskop to the Quiver Tree Forest, this journey combines landscape photography, wildlife, desert scenery, night skies and visual storytelling.
To reserve your spot on the Namibia Photo Tour, a non-refundable deposit of USD $2,500 is required at the time of booking. This ensures your place on this exclusive small-group workshop and covers initial logistics, accommodation reservations and tour preparations.
This is JUST the deposit. The remaining balance will be due 90 days before the tour start date.
Namibia Photo Tour itinerary
This itinerary has been designed to offer a complete photographic experience of Namibia, combining the country’s most iconic locations with a strong variety of subjects: wildlife, desert landscapes, granite mountains, coastal atmosphere, ghost towns, ancient trees and night skies.
Please note that the itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather, road conditions, lodge availability, park regulations, photography permits and the best photographic opportunities. Flexibility is essential in Namibia, and the schedule will always be optimized for light and field conditions whenever possible.
Day 1 — Arrival in Windhoek
Arrival in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. Transfer to the hotel and time to rest after the international flight.
In the evening, we will have a welcome meeting and introduction to the photography workshop. We will go through the itinerary, photographic goals, recommended equipment, safety notes and the creative approach of the tour.
This first evening is also an opportunity to prepare for the journey ahead and discuss how to build a strong and cohesive Namibia portfolio.
Overnight in Windhoek.
Photography focus: preparation, portfolio goals and introduction to the workshop.
Day 2 — Windhoek to Etosha National Park
After breakfast, we begin our journey north towards Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations.
We will arrive in the Etosha area and settle into our lodge, ideally Okaukuejo or similar depending on availability. If time allows, we may have our first afternoon photography session in the park or around one of the waterholes.
Etosha is famous for its open landscapes, dry salt pan, waterholes and wildlife moving through dust and golden light.
Overnight in Etosha, Okaukuejo Lodge or similar.
Photography focus: first wildlife opportunities, environmental compositions and preparation for the following morning safari.
Day 3 — Etosha National Park
We start early for a sunrise safari in Etosha National Park.
This day is dedicated to wildlife photography in one of Namibia’s most iconic natural areas. We will look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions and other species depending on sightings and conditions.
The goal is not only to document animals, but to create atmospheric images: wildlife in its environment, silhouettes, dust, behavior, movement and scale. Etosha’s open spaces are perfect for clean backgrounds, graphic compositions and storytelling wildlife photography.
Overnight in Etosha, Okaukuejo Lodge or similar.
Photography focus: wildlife in golden light, dust, silhouettes, behavior, telephoto compositions and animals within the landscape.
Day 4 — Etosha to Spitzkoppe
After a final morning session in Etosha, we travel towards Spitzkoppe, one of Namibia’s most spectacular granite landscapes.
Spitzkoppe is often called the “Matterhorn of Namibia” and is one of the most photogenic rock formations in the country. Its arches, boulders and sculptural peaks make it a perfect location for sunset, blue hour and night photography.
In the afternoon and evening, we will work on wide-angle compositions, natural framing, foregrounds, scale and the relationship between rock formations and desert space.
If conditions allow, we may also photograph the night sky.
Overnight in a lodge near Spitzkoppe.
Photography focus: granite landscapes, arches, natural frames, sunset, blue hour and possible astrophotography.
Day 5 — Spitzkoppe Sunrise and Skeleton Coast Shipwreck
We begin the day with sunrise photography at Spitzkoppe, using the first light on the granite formations and surrounding desert.
After breakfast, we continue towards the Skeleton Coast region. This part of Namibia offers a completely different atmosphere: ocean fog, desert textures, empty roads, coastal silence and the feeling of land meeting the Atlantic Ocean.
We will photograph a selected shipwreck location chosen for its visual and storytelling potential. This is one of the more distinctive parts of the itinerary, adding a stronger sense of mystery and uniqueness to the tour.
Overnight in the Skeleton Coast / coastal region.
Photography focus: shipwreck atmosphere, coastal desert, fog, textures, storytelling and remote landscapes.
Day 6 — Skeleton Coast to Sossusvlei
After a morning session along the coast or nearby desert landscapes, we begin the scenic journey towards the Namib Desert and the Sossusvlei area.
This is one of the most visually powerful transitions of the tour: from the Atlantic coast to vast desert plains, gravel roads, mountains and endless horizons.
We arrive near Sossusvlei and prepare for the following morning in one of the most iconic photographic locations on Earth.
Overnight near Sossusvlei / Sesriem.
Photography focus: desert roads, vast landscapes, travel storytelling and preparation for Deadvlei.
Day 7 — Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
Early departure for Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.
This is one of the most important photography days of the entire tour. The combination of white clay pan, black ancient trees, red dunes and deep shadows creates one of the strongest natural color palettes in the world.
We will work carefully on composition, rhythm, negative space, contrast, abstraction and storytelling. The goal is to go beyond the classic postcard image and create photographs with personal interpretation and emotional impact.
Having two nights in the Sossusvlei area gives us more flexibility and a better chance to work with different light, shadows and conditions.
Overnight near Sossusvlei / Sesriem.
Photography focus: Deadvlei, red dunes, ancient trees, minimalism, shadow, contrast and composition.
Day 8 — Sossusvlei Dunes and Desert Abstracts
A second day in the Sossusvlei area allows us to return to the desert landscapes with a different approach.
Depending on conditions, we may photograph dunes, desert textures, trees, abstract patterns, telephoto landscapes, wide views or intimate details. This extra time is essential for photographers because the light changes quickly and the same subject can produce completely different images depending on time of day, wind, shadows and atmosphere.
After the photography session, we begin the journey towards the Lüderitz / Kolmanskop area, or stay according to the final logistics and road conditions.
Overnight in the Lüderitz / Kolmanskop area or en route, depending on the final confirmed schedule.
Photography focus: dunes, abstract desert, telephoto landscapes, color, form and transition to ghost-town photography.
Day 9 — Kolmanskop Ghost Town
Today we photograph Kolmanskop, one of the most surreal abandoned places in Africa.
This former diamond-mining town has been slowly reclaimed by the Namib Desert. Sand-filled rooms, peeling colors, broken windows and soft light create extraordinary opportunities for interior photography, details and visual storytelling.
We will work on mood, framing, light, lines, textures, color contrast and the relationship between human traces and nature. Kolmanskop is one of the most powerful locations in Namibia for creating images with atmosphere and narrative depth.
Overnight in the Lüderitz / Kolmanskop area.
Photography focus: abandoned architecture, sand-filled rooms, window light, textures, framing and storytelling.
Day 10 — Kolmanskop Second Session and Quiver Tree Forest
A second session in the Kolmanskop area gives us another opportunity to work with interiors, light and composition. This extra time is valuable because different rooms work better at different hours, and the location offers endless possibilities for personal interpretation.
After the morning photography session, we travel towards the Quiver Tree Forest area.
In the afternoon and evening, we begin photographing the sculptural trees at sunset and blue hour. If skies are clear and conditions are favorable, we may also work on night photography and Milky Way compositions.
Overnight near the Quiver Tree Forest.
Photography focus: Kolmanskop interiors, visual storytelling, quiver tree silhouettes, sunset, blue hour and possible astrophotography.
Day 11 — Quiver Tree Forest Sunrise and Return to Windhoek
We start the day with sunrise photography at the Quiver Tree Forest.
The sculptural shapes of the trees are perfect for silhouettes, graphic compositions and atmospheric desert images. We will focus on finding clean compositions among complex natural forms, using the trees as subjects, frames and foregrounds.
After the morning session, we begin the return journey to Windhoek.
This final travel day is also a moment to reflect on the variety of images created during the tour: wildlife, desert, coast, abandoned architecture, granite landscapes, night skies and ancient trees.
Overnight in Windhoek.
Photography focus: quiver trees, silhouettes, graphic compositions, final sunrise session and portfolio reflection.
Day 12 — Departure from Windhoek
Departure day.
Participants return home with a diverse portfolio from one of the most visually powerful countries on Earth: Etosha’s wildlife, Spitzkoppe’s granite formations, the Skeleton Coast atmosphere, Deadvlei’s ancient trees, Sossusvlei’s dunes, Kolmanskop’s sand-filled rooms and the sculptural silhouettes of the Quiver Tree Forest.
End of the Namibia Photo Tour.
Photography focus: departure and final image selection mindset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour suitable for non-professional photographers?
Yes. The tour is designed for passionate photographers of all levels who want to learn and improve their landscape photography in exceptional locations.
Will Isabella Tabacchi personally guide the workshop?
Yes. The photography guidance and field instruction will be led by Isabella Tabacchi. Throughout the tour, Isabella and Alex Wides will assist participants with composition, creative decisions, light interpretation, lens choice and visual storytelling in the field.
Do I need special equipment?
Camera, lenses for landscape photography, especially wide-angle, ball-head tripod. A more detailed packing list will be sent one month before the tour
Are there long driving distances?
Yes. Namibia is a large country and some driving days are long. However, the journey is part of the experience. The landscapes change constantly, and the route has been designed to connect the most important photographic locations in a logical way. Private transportation will be arranged for the group.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Travel insurance and medical insurance are strongly recommended and may be required to join the tour. Your insurance should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellation, personal belongings, camera equipment and possible travel disruptions.
Can I bring a drone to Namibia?
Drones are highly regulated in Namibia and can only be flown where legally permitted, with the required approvals, permits and local permissions. Participants who wish to bring a drone are responsible for checking the most up-to-date Namibian drone regulations before departure and for obtaining any required authorization from the relevant authorities. Drone use may be restricted or prohibited in national parks, protected areas, private reserves, near airports, near wildlife, over people, on private land or in sensitive areas. During the tour, drone flights will only be considered where they are legal, safe, respectful of wildlife and people, and explicitly permitted by local regulations, landowners, lodges or park authorities. Please note that drone photography is not guaranteed as part of the itinerary. The priority of the workshop is landscape, wildlife, travel and night photography from the ground, with drone use only possible in suitable and authorized locations. I'll keep you posted if things change.
Will there be image reviews or editing sessions?
When time and logistics allow, we may include informal image reviews or discussions during the tour. The main focus will be field instruction, composition guidance and creative decision-making on location. Any editing or review sessions will depend on the final schedule and energy of the group.
Do I need visa for Namibia?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Participants are responsible for checking entry requirements for Namibia before departure and obtaining any necessary visa or travel authorization.
What should I expect from this photo tour?
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Testimonials of our Photo Tours
Meet Your Guides
Two award-winning photographers. Two distinct visions. One tour.
Most photography tours are built around a single teacher. On this one, you learn from two, each with a different eye, a different technique, and a different way of seeing the same desert. You leave not with one style copied, but with two toolkits and your own vision sharpened. Both of us are with you the entire trip, which means a real 6 to 1 ratio and genuine one to one time at every location.
Isabella Tabacchi
Emotional nature photographer
Isabella is an internationally awarded landscape photographer known for an emotional, dreamlike style that turns familiar landscapes into images that feel alive. She is a Fujifilm GFX Ambassador and official X-Photographer.
Her work has earned third place at the International Landscape Photographer of the Year (ILPOTY) in both 2020 and 2023, the title of Photographer of the Year at the Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA), and recognition at the Siena Awards, Xposure Awards and the DJI SkyPixel contest. Her images have been published by National Geographic, the BBC, Forbes and The Times, among others.
But awards are only half the story. What past participants remember is her teaching: patient, generous, and focused on your growth, not her own shots. On tour she coaches composition on location, runs editing sessions to refine the images you actually take, and shares the presets and post processing method behind her signature look, so you go home able to finish your photographs, not just capture them.
Alex Wides
Panoramic photographer
Alex is a landscape photographer specialized in extreme panoramic photography, ultra wide fields of view of 180°, 270° and even 360° that capture an entire environment in a single frame. Since 2018 he has built a signature style around this technique, refined over years of expeditions, climbs and nights in the field. He studied portraiture and landscape technique with some of the genre's most respected names, and his panoramic work has been internationally recognized, including winner at the Epson International Pano Awards 2025, along with awards at the MUSE Photography Awards, the Siena Awards and the Memorial Maria Luisa.
Where Isabella works in emotion and detail, Alex works in scale and geometry: how to read a vast space, balance elements across an enormous field of view, and build panoramas that feel three dimensional. It's a genuinely different skill set, and in a place like Namibia, where the landscape is bigger than any single frame, it's exactly the second perspective that changes how you shoot.
What you take from Alex: the technique to capture the immensity of the desert, wide, balanced, and impossible to fit in an ordinary photograph.
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