Namibia Photography Workshop | Remi Bergougnoux photography

Namibia Photography Workshop & Tour

Upcoming dates:

September 5th - 18th, 2026 (Sold out)

August 28th to September 10th 2027 (available)

September 10th to 23rd 2028 (available)

Photography Workshop in Namibia

Join an amazing Photography Tour in Namibia to experience some of the most incredible and unique desert landscapes in the world. From surrealist dunes, perfectly clear night skies, astonishing wildlife and memorable drives, this photography workshop offers a once in a lifetime experience that you will never regret.

This Namibia Photography Workshop is a great opportunity to visit this unique place while bringing home some wonderful souvenirs. Offering you what a country has best to offer is my goal, that is why I will bring you to the best photography spots in Namibia, from dunes to wildlife.

Teaching you as much as I can about various photography styles such as composition and night photography is also part of my mission. Let's not forget the opportunity to exchange and network with other fellow photographers and hopefully create some great friendship.

Physical Level

Easy, no more than 15-20 minutes walking.

Level required

All levels are welcome

Duration

14 days / 13 nights, starting and ending in Windhoek

Group Size

Up to 6 people for an individual experience

Price

2027: 6'290 €

2028: 6'490 €

+500€ for a small group of 4 people (for 2027)

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Highlights

Quiver Tree forest photo session under the stars

Stroll through the abandoned city of Kolmanskop

Access Sossusvlei National Park at the best time

Explore Spitzkoppe Arch under a starry sky

Climb the dunes of Sandwich harbour for an epic sunset

Experience several games drives for the perfect wildlife shots

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Get accompanied by a pro photographer and a local guide

Itinerary

All along this Namibia Photo Tour, we will be driving around the country. There will only be some short walks to the spots, therefore no specific fitness level is required. Long but scenic drives will be eased thanks to our comfy 4x4. These scenic drives will be topped by stops made along the way to enjoy Namibia's incredible nature and wildlife. Heat will be the main challenge in certain locations, but hats, sunscreen and plenty of water should be sufficient to handle it.

Your Adventure

A road trip you'll never forget

Day 1 - Welcome to Namibia

This will be the first day of our tour in Namibia. All participants should arrive during the day and will be picked up at the airport by the local family owned car rental car. We will spend our first night in Windhoek before hitting the road on the next day. Details will be adjusted on a case by case shortly before the tour.

In the evening, we will do a briefing of the tour so that everyone can get to know the group and ask any questions.

Diner: the group will be dining at a local restaurant around or at the accommodation.

Day 2 - Quiver Trees Under the Stars

Our Namibia photography workshop will really start after breakfast as we will head to our first spot: Keetmanshoop where we will be able to admire a Quiver tree forest as well as some domesticated cheetah. After some afternoon scouting, we will photograph the quiver trees at sunset time as well as during the night for astrophotography. This will include capturing the milkyway and try various type of photography techniques such as star trails and milkyway panorama.

Breakfast: at our hotel before departure

Lunch: stop on the way to the quiver tree forest

Diner: dining at the lodge

Day 3 - Chasing Light in the Ghost Town fo Kolmanskop

After sunrise at the quiver tree forest, we will have our breakfast, and then continue our 2027 Namibia Photography Tour by driving towards our next location in Luderitz. Once settled, we will head to the incredible ghost town of Kolmanskop. Kolmanskop used to be one of the richest cities in the world at the beginning of the 20th century as it was created to support the exploitation of a diamond mine in the area. As photographers, we will be able to get a special pass giving us access to the park beyond public time openings. We will be there before sunset in order to scout the abandoned houses taken over by the sand before photographing these houses with the amazing sunset light. After sunset, we will head to our accommodation to enjoy a delightful diner.

Breakfast: at the lodge in Kolmanskop

Lunch: lunch on the way to Luderitz or in Luderitz depending on our time of arrival

Dinner: Diner at our accommodation in Luderitz

Day 4 - Kolmanskop in Morning Light

We will head early to Kolmanskop in order to catch the early morning lights and play around the abandoned houses, finding some of the best rooms being softly highlighted by the morning glow. For those who are interested, it will be possible to do a guided tour around the city to better understand how it worked and what it meant living in one of the richest towns in the world. Upon return to our accommodation, each of us will have some free time until lunch. In the afternoon we will either do a review on the few pictures already taken or a post-processing session. For those who are interested, we will head back to photograph Kolmanskop for sunset and try to make the most of our last session in this wonderful location.

Breakfast: Take away from our hotel or when we will be back to our hotel

Lunch: in Luderitz

Dinner: At a local restaurant or at our hotel

Day 5 - Heading towards the desert

We will leave our accommodation early in the morning after breakfast at our accommodation for one of the highlight of this Namibia Photography Workshop: the park of Sossusvlei.

We will arrive at our accommodation in the afternoon and will take that opportunity to got to Sossusvlei and discover part of the park, including some of those incredible dunes.

Breakfast: at our hotel before departure from Luderitz

Lunch: on the way to Sossusvlei

Dinner: Sossusvlei Lodge

Day 6 & 7 - Chasing light into the Dunes of Sossusvlei

The next two days of our 2027 Namibia Photography Tour will be dedicated to exploring the jewels of the Sossusvlei National Park in the Namib Desert. We pack and leave our accommodation early in the morning to go straight to the park for sunrise. We take this opportunity to reach Deadvlei later in the morning and discover the amazing compositions that will shot with the right light the next morning.

In order to have all the perfect conditions for our stay, we will stay for the next two nights at the Dead Valley Lodge, which allows us to access the park an hour earlier and therefore reach some of our spots at the perfect time for the best light possible.
Discovering this park will be by far one of the highlights of this workshop, with some of the most incredible and scenic landscapes you will ever have the opportunity to experience. We will explore the whole area including Deadvlei, Dune 45, the incredible wildlife as well as the incredible Deadvlei with it's 900 years old dead acacias. As the afternoon sun is usually strong in the park and the light less interesting, we will head back to our accommodation for lunch and take advantage of this available time to discuss landscape photography, do some post-processing and enjoy some resting time. At the end of the afternoon, we will head to the park and take advantage of the amazing light and colours of the desert.

Breakfast: takeaway breakfast from our hotel

Lunch: at our hotel

Dinner: at our hotel

Day 8 - From the Dunes to the Coast

After a last sunrise in the Sossusvlei park, we will drive to Walvis Bay, a coastal city in Namibia. We will make a stop at Solitaire, a picturesque petrol station with abandoned cars exposed, and enjoy our lunch. For the most gourmands, trying the famous and tasty apfelstrudel (German apple pie) will be rewarding. After that stop, we will continue our journey towards our accommodation in Walvis Bay and find a spot for sunset on the shore to photographs flamingos, if time allows. As usual, we will stop along the way to photography some amazing nature.

Breakfast: takeaway from our hotel / at our hotel.

Lunch: lunch on the way to Walvis Bay.

Dinner: diner at a local restaurant in Walvis Bay

Day 9 - Capturing the Dunes and the Ocean

Today we will have one of the most amazing experiences from this Namibia Safari Photography tour. We will take part in a full day 4x4 tour with a local agency. This will include a visit to Sandwich Harbour, an old port where the dunes meet the sea. We will head to the heart of the dunes with an experienced driver and guide. Prepare your telephoto lens and your wide angle, as we will have the opportunity to stop in the desert to capture some fantastic photographs of the dunes as well as some Oryx. We will also enjoy a prepared lunch in the desert, including some drinks. We will also get to see the seal colony and have the opportunity to see flamingos and other birds present in the area.

Breakfast: breakfast at our hotel.

Lunch: lunch and drinks in the desert.

Dinner: diner at a local restaurant at Walvis Bay.

Day 10 - Creating imagery at Spitzkoppe

The group will enjoy a well deserved rest that morning to recover from the intense last couple of days. No early sunrise today, as the usual morning coastal fog will not allow for nice light. However, a short walk along the Flamingo Lagoon in Walvis Bay might deliver some amazing shots for the most courageous. Later in the morning, we will be heading towards the next destination of our Namibia Photography Tour: Spitzkoppe. We will discover prehistorical wall arts and wonderful granite mountains and rock formations. We will also take a scenic route and stop by the Moonlandscape view point. Spitzkoppe is incredible at sunset, sunrise and for night photography. For better access to the location, we will be camping directly in the park (hot showers and toilets available in the park).

Breakfast: at our hotel

Lunch: Lunch on the way to Spitzkoppe or at Spitzkoppe

Dinner: diner at the Spitzkoppe restaurant

Day 11 - From landscape to the Namibian wildlife

We will wake up early for sunrise and walk a few metres to the amazing Spitzkoppe Arch. Incredible and creative compositions with great light will lead to wonderful photographs. After sunset, we will head back to our camp and have breakfast. We will then start driving to our last (but not least) and probably most memorable experience of this Namibia Photography Workshop: a private game reserve where we will discover some wonderful Namibian wildlife. After settling down in our accommodation, we will head for our first Private Game Drive.

Breakfast: at Spitzkoppe restaurant

Lunch: lunch on the way to the Private Game Reserve

Dinner: diner at the Erindi Private Game Reserve

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Day 12 - Slow Pace Photography in Private Reserve

The next two nights of our Namibia Wildlife and Landscape Photography tour will be spent at the Private Game Reserve, and will consist in discovering and photographing the incredible Namibian wildlife through private games drives. We will start and end our first day with private game drives with a local guide while seeing and photographing every kind of animals possible in their natural habitat. The afternoon will be dedicated to photography discussion and post-processing sessions. Resting and recovering will also be possible while enjoying the natural and peaceful environment offered by the private reserve.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: at the Private Game Reserves

Day 13 - Capturing unique wildlife in Etosha National Park

On that day of This Namibia Photography Tour, we will take the opportunity of being close to the Etosha National Park to visit it for a full day. We head early to the Okakuejo waterhole, which is a very animal rich place, where Namibia wildlife meets to restore itself in an idyllic environment. After observing it for a while, we will head right into the park and look for animals as we drive around. The day will be paced at the rhythm of the wildlife we encounter. Please note that there is 100% chances to see wildlife in the park, however there is no guarantee over what type of animals we will be able to see. Nonetheless, observing wisely our surrounding as we drive will help us increase our likelihood of seeing hidden wildlife gems.

Breakfast: takeaway from our accommodation

Lunch: picnic within Etosha National Park

Dinner: at our accommodation at the Private Game Reserves

Day 14 - End of an adventure

This will be the last day of our Namibia landscape and wildlife Photography Workshop, and to enjoy it until the end, we will head for our last private game drive. After breakfast, we will hit the road for a 3 hours drive back to Windhoek, where each participant will be transferred to the airport to catch their flight back home.

Breakfast: at the Private Game Reserves

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Additional Information

Participating in this Namibia photography workshop does not stop to your guide organizing your stay around the place, but also includes teaching of various photography techniques and knowledge.

Among these, the following techniques will be included either onsite, computer or both:

Planning and scouting
Gear choice
Focusing
Composition
Nightscape and Astrophotography
Exposure management
Focus stacking
Masking
and so much more.

Currency: the national currency of Namibia is the Namibian dollar, it is pegged to the South African Rand (ZAR), and follows its rate.
Means of payment: Most places, even in the middle of the desert, accept credit card. Few places may ask for some cash therefore it is always convenient to hold some. As most of the country is desert, banks are mostly found in large cities. Therefore, it is preferable to withdraw cash in Windhoek. Having an international credit card such as Revolut can be helpful to limit bank fees and enjoy a decent exchange rate.
Electricity: Namibia uses the type D & M, which have three large round plugs and do not have any alternative. Adapters are mandatory. Do not forget one in order to charge your devices.
Internet: 4G is widely available in cities with a local simcard which are very affordable. However, a large part of the country does not have coverage no matter which carrier you are using. SIM cards can be bought at the airport (easier and quicker way) and in some stores in cities. Wifi is however available in many places including the hotel where we will stay.

The group will be accommodated mostly in lodges from 2 to 4 stars.
Most accommodations are booked in twin rooms (2 separate beds)
There will be one night where the group will experience the Namibian way of travelling: camping in an idyllic campsite right in a national park and at the foot of the photography spot.
In this Namibia landscape photography workshop, we will spend 3 nights at a 4 stars lodge right entrance of the Sossusvlei national park.
There will also be 3 nights spent at a luxury lodge at a reserve, right in front of a waterhole where incredible African wildlife can be observed.
We will be travelling with a typical extended 4x4 during this 2026 Namibia expedition. It will be driven by a local driver that will allow us to be safe in all roads across the country. Each passenger will have a window seat and the vehicle offers an opening rooftop allowing for animal viewing during safaris.
Comfort is one of the priority during this kind of tours, and having such vehicle will greatly serve this purpose.

1. How many kilometers will we be doing around the country?

We will drive around 3'500kms (2'200 miles). The country is vast and some locations are remote compared to others. There will be 4 days with long drives of around 5h each. Don't let this push you away, the drives in Namibia are scenic and there will be plenty of opportunities to have breaks and take pictures along the way.

2. What animals will we be able to see?

Namibia is home to a large and diverse wildlife around the country. We will be able to see oryxes, ostriches, springboks and more as we drive through the country. During our three last days in the northern part of the country, we will be able to a lot more wildlife in the private reserve we are staying at and in Etosha national park including elephant, giraffes, lions, rhinos, zebras, jackals, etc.

3. I am a novice or enthusiast photographer, will I get some support?

Don't worry, this tour is suited for all levels. My goal as photographer is making sure that you can bring amazing pictures to show your friends/family and of course decorate your home. You will therefore get support and advices based on my experience.

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Your Guide during this Namibia Tour

Hi there, I am Rémi Bergougnoux, a French landscape photographer with extensive knowledge over various topics in landscape photography.
I left my 9 to 5 corporate job in the course of 2021 before heading for a year in Latin America, exploring, and photographing this beautiful continent. While being back in Europe in the course of 2022, I decided to bring my photography to the next level. That's when I took the chance to share my knowledge with other passionate photographers. Offering workshops came naturally to me given my knowledge of travelling, photography and desire to share my passion.
Besides workshops, I also write articles for magazines, creates photography guides, and create YouTube video tutorials about landscape photography across Europe.
After exploring Namibia, I realized that this place is so unique and magical. It's nothing like what I saw before, and giving the opportunity to other passionate photographers to explore this country is one of my greatest personal achievement.

Details and Pricing

Included

Excluded

International flights to/from Namibia
Entry visa into Namibia
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Beverages and Alcoholic beverages beside water
Meals not mentioned and snacks between meals
Photography equipment & clothing
Tipping for local guides and/or drivers
Plane/Helicopter flight. Available on request.

Private transportation with a local driver/guide and a 7-9 seater 4x4 suited for the Namibian roads.
Transfer from/to the airport on the first and last day of the tour
Photography guide and coaching
4x sunrise and sunset private game drives in a private reserve with a local guide and/or Etosha
4x4 sunset tour in the Walvis Bay desert
Night access to a Quiver tree forest
2 days special access to the ghost town of Kolmanskop from dawn to dusk
Accommodation in double shared (3 to 4-stars)
Single rooms available: for the whole tour for 800€ - 500€ without Sosusvlei - please contact me for more information
2 nights stay in Sossusvlei National Park with early access to the park
1 night stay in the national park of Spitzkoppe
All meals (besides lunches on the first and last day)
Water during the whole trip
Park entry fees and guides when needed

Workshop payment conditions and information

Upon registration to the workshop, a full list of gear and clothing recommended will be provided to ease the participant organization.
Payment conditions:
- 30% deposit at time of booking
- The remaining to be paid up to 60 days before the start of the tour
- Payment in full also possible at time of booking
Cancellation policy and cost:
- >90 days prior to departure: full refund of deposit
- 90 to 60 days prior to departure: 30% of the tour price
- 60 to 30 days prior to departure: 50% of the tour price
- < 30 days prior to departure: 100% of the tour price
Payment methods
- Credit card or bank transfer
Terms and Conditions apply (received alongside the registration form).

License Disclaimer

This workshop guided by Rémi Bergougnoux is commercialized by Collectif MYWAY. Terms and Conditions from Rémi Bergougnoux Photography apply.

Collectif MYWAY is officially registered with Atout France (French travel agency license issuer) as a travel agency and complies with any local and European laws.

Collectif MYWAY license's number is n°IM059190009

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