We are absolutely thrilled to have you join our exclusive adventure to Namibia! This guide contains all the essential details about the trip. Please take the time to read it thoroughly to ensure you’re fully prepared.

Arrival / Departure

Please plan to arrive by the evening of January 18th. We will have a casual welcome dinner, and give you plenty of time to sleep before we head off early on the morning of the 19th.

We will be returning to Windhoek late on January 24th. Please schedule your departing flight no earlier than the morning of January 25th.

We will begin and end the trip at a nice modern hotel in Windhoek, Namibia.

Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, it has good flight connections through Cape Town, Johannesburg as well as a direct flight from Frankfurt on Eurowings. You can never go wrong with a stopover in Cape Town.

Note: Please share your flight details with us when you make your booking, we will arrange airport transfers from Windhoek airport for you.

Transportation

All other transportation through Namibia will be arranged by us. We’ll be traveling in a caravan of comfortable, air conditioned 4x4 vehicles. 

Visa

US citizens do not need a visa to visit Namibia and can stay up to 90 days. If you are a citizen of another country, we will advise on a personal basis upon receiving your passport details.

Passports must have at least six months of validity remaining beyond your planned date of departure.

You must have 3 blank pages in your passport.

If you do not meet the criteria, you have ample time to renew your passport.

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A Sense of Adventure

Each location we stay in is special in its own way. We’ve prioritized access to the best shooting opportunities. All field locations are well equipped and charming (they all have pools). Namibia is well tuned for tourism however, its not without its quirks. For example we’ll be staying in an ‘eco-lodge’ that uses wind patterns instead of AC. As it cools down considerably overnight, this is very pleasant. For some this may be slightly out of your comfort zone, but you’re definitely not ‘roughing it’. Your sense of adventure will make it a great trip.

Itinerary

Each day will bring a world of surprises as we traverse stunning vistas and landscapes, exploring world-famous destinations. Because of our in-depth knowledge and planning, we’ll usually have many of the locations completely to ourselves. It’s incredible. 

We’ll curate photoshoots in breathtaking locations, stay in beautiful accommodations, and spend time getting to know each other during the journey. 

For the sake of wonder and inspiration, we prefer to keep the itinerary as a surprise, allowing each day’s activities to unfold as the previous one ends.

We are happy to share itineraries for anyone that prefers this. 

However, embracing the surprises ahead is highly encouraged for a truly magical experience!

Internet / Wifi

Namibia is the 2nd most sparsely populated country on earth, and we’ll be going far from any cities or towns. Cellular reception is spotty and now all locations have good WiFi. Please keep this in mind to help set expectations for family and friends. Usually you’ll have cellular or WiFi at least once during each 36 hour period. 

Not all carriers support international roaming in Namibia. To counteract this, we will have a local cellular hotspot to use when we are within cell coverage.

Snacks / Water

There will be some stops for snacks and drinks. You will not need to load up for the entire trip ahead of time. The same goes for water, we will carry enough for everyone as it’s important to stay hydrated during travel. 

Here are some suggestions on what you should pack and how much to pack.

Bug spray
It’s a dry country, so there won’t be too many insects. There may be some instances where mosquitos are present. As we will not be in a malaria zone, this is not a concern.

Sun protection (hats/sunscreen) and Cool evenings
The sun can be deceptive, especially if you’re not used to long sun exposure or locations with intense sun. We’ll encourage sunscreen and repetitive application. Please also consider a hat and glasses, as well as long sleeve, loose clothing. 

In the evenings, the temperatures may be slightly cooler so a light jacket will suffice. Please check the forecast closer to the date and adjust based on your personal tolerance.

Comfortable shoes
One of our locations requires a 1 km walk. Please wear adequate footwear. It doesn’t need to be hiking boots as we will not be going too far off the beaten path, but comfortable shoes meant for walking would be encouraged. Your hosts will be wearing sneakers and hiking boots, respectively.

Swimwear
There are pools across many of places we’ll be staying in that you will be sad to miss, bring something to swim in, as well as adequate hats for sun protection. And if you don’t feel like swimming or wearing one, you can at least lounge poolside with us even in your resort wear! 

Pack Light
Due to us driving in four cars, we highly encourage you to pack one main suitcase and one roller bag or camera bag. It will allow us to load and unload faster and provide ample space for everyone. If for any reason you have multiple suitcases, we can check them at the hotel in Windhoek for easy pickup when we return at the end of the trip.

Gear
Due to range of scenarios, a zoom lens at minimum would be recommended, or a couple of primes. If you’re a landscape person, you may benefit from using a 100mm+ lens to get distant animals as we’re driving across expansive vistas. And for those portraits and fashion shots, you can use the wider lenses. No matter what, it will be a pleasant challenge trying to capture it all!

You’ll also want to bring ample memory cards, just in case you may not have the energy or time to backup on some evenings. 

With backing up, we highly encourage a form of redundancy. Ensure files are in two locations so in case one gets lost or damaged (accidents happen), you won’t lose your files. 

Refillable water bottle
We’ll be carrying big gallon bottles of water around, it would benefit each person to have a refillable water bottle as an option. There are also single-use water bottles available, however they tend to easily get misplaced or left behind in cars or rooms. We’d like to reduce single use plastics.

Adapters
You will want to bring a Namibian adapter. It is the Type M plug and something like this will help charge multiple devices using one outlet. Often, there might not be a lot of outlets so a multi-adapter like this is helpful. Here are some options to consider for various outlet options and price points
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Health Precautions
If you have any particular medication that needs to be refilled or allergies, please do remember to do that. This includes a first aid kit like bandages, neosporin, etc. We will carry a basic first aid kit. 

Cash
Cards will work in most places in Namibia, as a backup please carry some cash with you. AMEX isn’t broadly accepted in Namibia or South Africa, so please bring options. If you are traveling through South Africa, you can take out South African Rand at an ATM - this is accepted in Namibia on a 1 to 1 conversion. Namibian Dollars are NOT accepted in South Africa. There are also ATMs in Windhoek airport. US Dollars are not accepted as currency in Namibia.