Africa is the second largest continent of the Earth and covers almost 20% of its total land area. It is home to a variety of nations, ethnicities, tribes, languages of nearly 1.5 billion people. Many of you would have heard a lot about the continent but what are the first few things that come into your mind when you hear the word Africa? Surely, it has to be nature, beauty, wildlife and Safaris. Yes, African Photo Safari is one of the most stand out adventures that attract thousands of tourists from around the world each year.
The African Photo Safari is most famously offered in a little known country known by the name of Namibia. A country which has kept its natural reserves protected from the cruel nature of mankind and is a home to one of the world's biggest wildlife parks. The Safari is one of the reasons that the country has sprung on to the international stage and has over the past of couple of decades attracted a large number of tourists especially animal and nature lovers. Although there are many natural spots that serve as tourist attractions but the few stand places include the Etosha National Park, Deadvlei and Spitzkoppe among others.
The African Photo Safari is one place that you should surely add to your bucket list. It is an experience that thousands of people carve for and we are here to fulfill your carvings of the Safari. With some of the most talented individuals our team thrives to make this experience one to remember for its customers. If you love nature, wildlife and photography there is no better place than the Safari offered here in Namibia. Bob Wild our world famous wildlife photographer and Brian Roodt our experienced tour guides will accompany you all across the 10-day safari and make sure you don't miss out on anything. From lush green land masses of Etosha to the dead quiet plains of Deadvlei our crew members will take you through everything.
Etosha National Park:
The home of Namibia s largest wildlife habitat the Etosha National park stretches to several geographical zones and ecological environments. The park is so big that it might take you several days to completely view it so we will take you to some of the most attractive spots within the park where you can catch sights of animals that you are guaranteed not to find anywhere else in the world. The park is home to more than 300 lions and countless elephants, buffaloes and giraffes. It is truly what you call an animal kingdom. If you love capturing photographs of animals this is literally the place to be. Within a few kilometers you are able to find herds of zebras, deer and many other animals roaming around and galloping on to the lush green grass of Etosha. If you are lucky enough you may also spot some species that are nearing extinction for example the white rhino which have been kept under high surveillance by the Namibian Wildlife Authorities. Wildlife photographers can capture some mesmerizing photos near the Etosha water holes where you can find hundreds of animals and birds flocked together to quench their thirst under the hot summer sun. The opportunities at Etosha are endless, if you really bring your luck along you could also witness a lion hunting down a deer or two.
Deadvlei:
The African Photo Safari will take you to such diverse places that you will be stunned by the power of nature. At one side there are lush green patches of forests at Etosha and here at Deadvlei you will find acres of dead barren desert land filled with camel thorn trees. The sand on the surface has white clay patches formed as a result of environmental change which itself is a unique landscape that you will hardly find anywhere else in the world.
Sossusvlei:
This place is one of the most sought after tourist destination of Namibia and highly popular among both locals and international tourists. Sossusvlei is one of the largest and most attractive patches of the larger Namibian desert. A place known for its huge sand dunes which stretch up as high as 400 meters. One of the favorite tourist activities of the place is to climb up on these huge sand dunes and get the top of the world feeling as from the top you see the vast desert spread out endlessly. If you are lucky enough to be in the area when it rains you can see the mesmerizing reflection of the sun shining on to the orange desert in the water patches and catch the best possible, photo you have ever had. Interestingly, the place is also used as a famous filming spot and many international films have been shot here.
These are just of the places that you will experience in our African Photo Safari. There is a lot more on offer which includes the Spitzkoppe Safari which is home to a huge natural rock bridge and some of the best accommodations where we will be keeping you in your 10-day Safari tour. With so much on offer, book your tour right now and have the experience of a lifetime.
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