Best of Namibia Safari with Richard Field - July 2011

Best of Namibia Safari with Richard Field - July 2011

I really love Namibia.

It is certainly not your average safari destination. It doesn't have anywhere near the same quantity of wildlife as there is in Botswana or even South Africa, yet you will most likely end up taking a whole lot more photographs.

That is because you will find yourself in awe of one of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful landscapes on the planet. It is so spectacular that it can take your mind a while to come to grips with the environments that are presented to you. These vistas are on occasion dotted with a lone oryx, springbok or ostrich -- just to remind you that you haven't actually left planet Earth.

We begin in the Sossusvlei area. Sossusvlei is a part of the great Namib desert and is filled with enormous sand dunes and flat clay pan valley floors. The dunes of Sossusvlei are renowned around the world and we will be able to climb them and also have the option of viewing them from hot air balloon. The area is a landscape photographer's paradise with its stark, simple, clean but arresting compositions. We will be staying at Little Kulala -- a beautifully adapted piece of luxury in the desert.

Next stop is Desert Rhino Camp, located in a remote valley in northern Namibia. The area has one of the highest concentrations of black rhinos anywhere in Africa and a number of natural fresh water springs also sustain a surprising amount of other desert adapted wildlife including elephants, Hartmann's mountain zebra, giraffe, and even lions and cheetahs. The camp is beautiful and the scenery is spectacular, but this camp has been specifically chosen for the opportunity to track the endangered black rhino on foot, which is one of life's great experiences!

Our final stop is Serra Cafemma -- located right on the Kunene River which forms Namibia's northern border. It is certainly one of the most remote camps in Africa and the ultimate way to complete our 'Best of' trip through Namibia.

The area is achingly beautiful. Sand dunes and rugged hills come right down to the river, which is a startling oasis when compared to the surrounding landscape. We will explore the area by foot, quad bike (with care) through the huge sand dunes and visit remote Himba communities. We will also be able to take short drives and boat on the river. It is an area, camp and experience like no other in Africa.

I am super excited about this trip -- I have no doubt you will come away from this experience with a fresh appreciation for our planet!

Richard

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Travel & Events

Tags:

• Namibia safari
• Richard Field
• photographic safari
• stunning landscapes
• simple photography
• photographic workshop
• Sossusvlei
• Little Kulala Camp
• Damaraland
• Desert Rhino Camp
• tracking black rhino on foot
• Serra Cafema Camp
• Kunene River

[slickslagg]

you realize you are using Botswana music for Namibia's Safari, not that is a problem but I think it will be much appreciated if you use Namibia's artists.