FREE BALLOON FLIGHT
Book by 30 September 2019
The ultimate Africa safari for lovers of photography, landscapes & wildlife.
A pervasive stillness fills the Namib Desert like nowhere else on earth. Your senses are sharpened and your camera is ready to capture the extraordinary wildlife and otherworldly landscapes.
Join photographer, Andrea Francolini, on a journey through the extraordinary country of Namibia. Staying at the country’s most luxurious camps and lodges, flying directly from one location to the next, this is the ultimate safari for lovers of photography and wildlife.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Incredible wildlife & landscapes within Etosha N.P. | the Sossusvlei Desert | remote Skeleton Coast
- Exclusive boutique luxury lodges
- Direct flights aboard private aircraft - saving you time & providing opportunities for aerial viewing
- Intimate group size (max 14), ensuring personalised attention and uninterrupted game viewing
- Photography advice from a professional photographer
- Non photographers are very welcome. You will be provided with alternative activities and wildlife safaris
INCLUSIONS
- Private air travel within Namibia
- Luxury accommodation
- All meals including gourmet cuisine
- Exclusive boutique luxury lodges
- Drinks – including wine & local spirits – at safari lodges (excluding premium beverages)
- Guided safaris (open 4WD & walking)
- All airport transfers in Namibia
- Personal, professional photographic advice
We can help you arrange flights from your home city to Namibia. We can also assist with your private travel arrangements or extensions in Africa and beyond.
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AU $15,900
per person, sharing
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US $10,800
per person, sharing
Single Supplement: AU $2,100 (US $1,400)
Exclusions: international flights, travel insurance, visas, gratuities, optional activities
YOUR JOURNEY
Day 1 | Sunday 1 March
Arrive into the Namibian capital, Windhoek, where you’ll be met and driven to the luxurious Olive Exclusive hotel. Walk into your spacious suite, with its own lounge and fireplace, and unwind after your flight. This evening join your host, Andrea Francolini, and fellow travellers for dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Olive Exclusive
Dinner included
Day 2 | Monday 2 March
Board your private aircraft for a short flight to Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park. This afternoon have your cameras ready as you embark on your first game drive. Keep an eye out for the resident rhino population and the more elusive lion as you explore the uncrowded area within the private Ongava Reserve. This evening come together for our first dinner in the African bush.
Accommodation: Ongava Tented Camp
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 3 & 4 | Tues 3 & Wed 4 March
Over the next two days you can take a guided walking safari and head out on a day or night 4WD adventures with your guide to experience some of Africa’s best opportunities for game viewing.
Back at your luxury camp you can make the most of the photographic hide, take a dip in your private plunge pool and indulge in a pre dinner cocktail before a wonderful dinner upon the open deck at Ongava Tented Camp.
Ongava Tented Camp
Dinner Included
Day 5 | Thursday 5 March
Namibia is full of moody, desolate landscapes, void of human activity – none more so than the remote Kaokoveld region. Arrive by private aircraft in time for lunch overlooking the alluring arid desert landscapes.
Enjoy an afternoon or evening game drive, in search of the surprisingly plentiful desert adapted wildlife including elephant, giraffe, lion and brown hyena.
As on every other day, your photographic host, Andrea, is on hand to provide expert tips.
Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 6 & 7 | Fri 6 & Sat 7 March
Explore this remote region on guided walks and 4WD safari expeditions. Encounter the animals of the Kaokoveld and marvel at their ability to adapt to desert life.
On one of the days you’ll have the opportunity to take a full day trip to the Skeleton Coast, filled with the noise of Cape fur seals and countless shipwrecks. Stroll along the beach to photograph the fur seal spectacle.
As the only people at this luxury tented camp your desert experience will be intimate.
Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 8 | Sunday 8 March
Another flight by private aircraft affords you a bird’s eye view of the ochre red dunes of the Namib Desert. Landing directly on the airstrip of our lodge means no time is wasted in getting out to explore the area.
An extraordinary clarity of light lends itself to unusual photographic opportunities and a resident astronomer staffs the lodge’s world class observatory.
Before dinner enjoy pre dinner drinks around the busy waterhole.
Accommodation: Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 9 | Monday 9 March
A world of vast spaces, boundless horizons and rugged mountains make this area one of Africa’s most compelling landscapes.
Your choices today seem as endless as the undulating dunes themselves. Of course a 4WD trip into the dunes is a must but what about a quad bike excursion (conditions permitting)? Join a guide for a walk to view the San rock paintings. For a truly remarkable view, take to the skies in a hot air balloon (additional cost). Or head out for one final game drive.
Accommodation: Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 10 | Tuesday 10 March
Meals at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge are always a highlight, whether it’s the fine cuisine or the maître d’ finding you a secluded magical location. You’ll have one more chance to savour the flavours over breakfast before you transfer via private aircraft to Windhoek airport and your connecting onward flights.
Return home or speak to us about options to continue your Africa adventure.
YOUR JOURNEY
Day 1 | Sunday 1 March
Arrive into the Namibian capital, Windhoek, where you’ll be met and driven to the luxurious Olive Exclusive hotel. Walk into your spacious suite, with its own lounge and fireplace, and unwind after your flight. This evening join your host, Andrea Francolini, and fellow travellers for dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Olive Exclusive
Dinner included
Day 2 | Monday 2 March
Board your private aircraft for a short flight to Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park. This afternoon have your cameras ready as you embark on your first game drive. Keep an eye out for the resident rhino population and the more elusive lion as you explore the uncrowded area within the private Ongava Reserve. This evening come together for our first dinner in the African bush.
Accommodation: Ongava Tented Camp
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 3 & 4 | Tues 3 & Wed 4 March
Over the next two days you can take a guided walking safari and head out on a day or night 4WD adventures with your guide to experience some of Africa’s best opportunities for game viewing.
Back at your luxury camp you can make the most of the photographic hide, take a dip in your private plunge pool and indulge in a pre dinner cocktail before a wonderful dinner upon the open deck at Ongava Tented Camp.
Ongava Tented Camp
Dinner Included
Day 5 | Thursday 5 March
Namibia is full of moody, desolate landscapes, void of human activity – none more so than the remote Kaokoveld region, which you reach today by private plane.
Your home for the next three nights is the remote and luxurious Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. Arrive in time for lunch overlooking the alluring arid desert landscapes.
Take a refreshing dip in the pool before you choose from an afternoon or evening game drive, in search of the surprisingly plentiful desert adapted wildlife including elephant, giraffe, lion and brown hyena.
As on every other day, your photographic host, Andrea, is on hand to provide expert tips.
Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 6 & 7 | Fri 6 & Sat 7 March
Explore this remote region on guided walks and 4WD safari expeditions. Encounter the animals of the Kaokoveld and marvel at their ability to adapt to desert life.
On one of the days you’ll have the opportunity to take a full day trip to the Skeleton Coast, filled with the noise of Cape fur seals and countless shipwrecks. Stroll along the beach to photograph the fur seal spectacle.
As the only people at this luxury tented camp your desert experience will be intimate.
Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 8 | Sunday 8 March
Another flight by private aircraft affords you a bird’s eye view of the ochre red dunes of the Namib Desert. Landing directly on the airstrip of our lodge means no time is wasted in getting out to explore the area.
An extraordinary clarity of light lends itself to unusual photographic opportunities and a resident astronomer staffs the lodge’s world class observatory.
Before dinner enjoy pre dinner drinks around the busy waterhole.
Accommodation: Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 9 | Monday 9 March
A world of vast spaces, boundless horizons and rugged mountains make this area one of Africa’s most compelling landscapes.
Your choices today seem as endless as the undulating dunes themselves. Of course a 4WD trip into the dunes is a must but what about a quad bike excursion (conditions permitting)? Join a guide for a walk to view the San rock paintings. For a truly remarkable view, take to the skies in a hot air balloon (additional cost). Or head out for one final game drive.
Accommodation: Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
All Meals & Drinks Included (except premium beverages)
Day 10 | Tuesday 10 March
Meals at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge are always a highlight, whether it’s the fine cuisine or the maître d’ finding you a secluded magical location. You’ll have one more chance to savour the flavours over breakfast before you transfer via private aircraft to Windhoek airport and your connecting onward flights.
Return home or speak to us about options to continue your Africa adventure.
ACCOMMODATION
The Olive Exclusive
An ultra-luxurious sanctuary in the Namibian capital. Contemporary and stylish but with a warm heart and authentic African soul.
Ongava Tented Camp
An ultra-luxurious sanctuary in the Namibian capital. Contemporary and stylish but with a warm heart and authentic African soul.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Within the remote Kaokoveld region lies this boutique luxury camp. Located in the middle of the arid desert it offers the perfect mix of comfort and adventure.
Sossusvlei
Surrounded by the sand dunes of the Namib Desert this lodge offers an escape from the world. Sheer silence, total tranquillity and romantic luxury.
The Olive Exclusive
Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
Ongava Tented Camp
Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
WHAT ABOUT NON-PHOTOGRAPHERS?
Namibia encapsulates the wildlife, adventure and spirit of Africa within the one country. Whether you’re a keen photographer or simply someone who loves to travel, Namibia has so much to offer.
We understand that people travelling together have different preferences – one person may wish to wake early and capture the sunrise, the other person may prefer a mid afternoon spa treatment. This journey offers plenty of choice to please the photographer and the non photographer who share a love of travel and a spirit for adventure.
Ask us for specific details for non photographers.
YOUR HOST
Andrea Francolini
Your journey with Andrea begins even before you depart, with Andrea providing tips and quick lessons in how to capture the perfect travel photo. While you are away Andrea will provide instruction on how to make minor adjustments to change your image without making it look overly fake or filtered. Over the course of the trip, you’ll find yourself beginning to develop and hone your own photographic style – something that you will continue to use throughout your travels and life generally.
CONTACT US
We’re here to answer your questions. Get in contact directly or complete the form.
If you’d like a brochure let us know.
By Phone
+61 3 9045 9819
By Email
[email protected]
CONTACT US
We’re here to answer your questions. Get in contact directly or complete the form.
If you’d like a brochure let us know.
By Phone
+61 3 9045 9819
By Email
[email protected]
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Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
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Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
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Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
Classic Namibia Safari
Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
The Best of Namibia
Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
Luxury Namibia
Ongava Tented Camp, within a private reserve and close to Etosha National Park.
