This adventure is all about exploring some of the iconic destinations of Namibia on a self drive tour. The tour is specially crafted for those who want a flavour of adventure along with seeing and photographing African raw wilderness.
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The Namib Desert is considered to be the World’s oldest desert, having some the tallest sand dunes of this planet Earth. We will be covering some of the most iconic destinations at Namibia including Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, the world famous Etosha National Park and Okonjima Plains Camp.
The Sossusvlei is a huge clay pan, enclosed by giant sand dunes. Some of the spectacular hills of sand are, at a height of 325 metres, the highest in the world. The Dead Pan is a large ghostly expanse of dried white Clay, punctuated by Skeletons of ancient camel thorn trees, 2 about 600 years old. The dunes of the Namib Desert have developed over a period of many millions of years. It is thought that the vast quantities of sand were deposited into the Atlantic Ocean by the Orange River.
Swakopmund was of major importance as a harbour during the German colonial era even though the water at the coast is too shallow and the bay is unprotected. But Lüderitz was too far away, and the seaport of Walvis Bay was in British possession in those days. On 4 August 1892 the crew of a gunboat named Hyena erected two beacons on a large dune, probably near the present lighthouse. This is regarded as the founding date of Swakopmund.
Etosha National Park is known for its vast salt pan, which is surrounded by dry thorny shrubs. A salt pan that is so large that it has been recorded even from the space; In the local Ovambo people’s language, Etosha means "Great White Place.". The place is dry with very little water around and hence teeming with wildlife around every waterhole that you will come across on your way.
Okonjima Plains Camp is situated midway between Etosha National Park and Windhoek. This will be our last halt during this expedition. The lodge is home to The AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organization, committed to the long-term conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores, notably cheetahs and leopards.
Windhoek - Sossusvlei - Swakopmund - Etosha - Okonjima - Windhoek
Windhoek
8 nights 9 days
Windhoek
Soumabrata Moulick is a passionate wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast. Primarily interested in behavioral and conservation photography, he believes that knowledge should be shared with no holds barred and has a flair for teaching. An engineer by profession, he left his high paying full time job to devote all his time and devotion to the observation, study and documentation of nature and wildlife. His work has been published and acknowledged in various national and some of the most renowned international platforms. He is today a successful conservation photographer and contributes enormously towards the conservation of fast vanishing natural wonders. Som (as we call him lovingly) is a full time Masterclass Mentor with team DCP, taking Wildlife Photography to its next orbit.
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Caesar is extremely passionate about what he does. He is a dedicated Wildlife Conservation Photographer, a National Geographic award winner, a freelance writer and a trainer. He is an MD, Medical Microbiologist by profession. He conducts regular wildlife photography workshops and field expeditions across the country and abroad with a focused motto of escalating Indian Wildlife Photography to an International platform. He has traveled far and wide across the Indian geography, exploring the rich Indian biodiversity stretching from North East Indian rainforests to the magnanimous Western Ghats, from the Sub Himalayan forests to Coastal strips of India. His photography depicts the untold and unseen beauties of nature. He works in association with environmentalists, conservation activists, naturalists, scientists and researchers in an attempt to generate awareness about the earth's natural history.
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A telecom industry pioneer and first generation entrepreneur, Santanu owns and runs Arrowpoint Technologies, a pension and actuarial software company based in the USA. An electronics engineering graduate, Santanu is an accomplished nature photographer and an avid nature and wildlife enthusiast. He is the founder and publisher of nature and wildlife magazine Saevus. Santanu brings his wealth of corporate, management and photographic field experience to DCP, a project that for him is a labour of love!
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Take a return flight to Windhoek. As you land in Windhoek, our representative will meet you at the airport after completion of your immigration formalities and escort you to the hotel.
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As you land in Windhoek, our representative will meet you at the airport after completion of your immigration formalities and escort you to the hotel. Check-in and take rest. A long adventure is unfolding. You will also have time to explore Windhoek and visit the famous landmarks of Windhoek or shop in the vibrant Independence Avenue.
Overnight at Arebbusch Travel Lodge – Dinner and Breakfast
We will be traveling to Sossusvlei today, a huge clay pan, enclosed by giant sand dunes. Some of the spectacular hills of sand are, at a height of 325 metres, the highest in the world.
Overnight at Sossus Dune Lodge - Dune Chalet - Full board
We will be traveling to Swakopmund today. Here is where Swakop River empties into the Atlantic Ocean, 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Walvis Bay.
Overnight at Desert Sands - Full board
We will reach Damaraland today. The place is ideal for the traveller who wishes to camp comfortably without compromising the experience of exclusivity in a vast and magnificent wilderness. Desert Elephants, Wildlife, Culture, Rock paintings and much more.
Overnight at Madisa Camp - Safari Tent – Full board
We will travel to Etosha National Park today, one of our prime targets. One of the most accesible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa, known for a salt pan so large that it has been recorded from space; yet teeming with wildlife around every waterhole that you come across on your way.
Overnight at Okaukuejo Resort – Full board
Okonjima lodge is home to The AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organization, committed to the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores, notably cheetahs and leopards.
Overnight at Okonjima Plains Camp – Full board
We will be driving back to Windhoek after breakfast with loads of memories to catch our respective flights back to our countries.
On field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skillsets. Our Wildlife Photography Expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following
3200 USD inclusive of all taxes per head
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Yes. Please write to us on info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.
Yes you are welcome. However, the cost remains same for non photographers.
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