A JOURNEY THROUGH NAMIBIA

April 12- 27 2025

CAPRIVI EXTENSION

April 26- May 2, 2025

Namibia is a truly magical and unforgettable destination worthy of every photographer’s bucket list! We’ve crafted an immersive journey with our travel partner Explorer-X, of exploration and discovery to expand your photography in one of the world’s most captivating countries.

Made up of seven cluster regions, Namibia is a country of infinite opportunities and diversity, from its topography to its culture, history, and wildlife. During this adventure, we’ll explore many of these regions including vast deserts, some of the highest sand dunes in the world, and expansive canyons. Doug will be there with you every step of the way to help you capture your memories through meaningful images.

Our workshop makes it easy for you to focus on photography over two amazing weeks. We’ll travel as a group via a comfortable van and stay in unique lodges located in breathtaking scenery so you can experience the beauty of Africa at all hours. Joining us will be an extremely knowledgeable local guide, provided by Explorer-X. Our journey was developed to include some optional excursions, as well as some time to relax or explore on your own so you can set your own pace to experience the power of Namibia fully!

Highlights include:

  • Namib Rand International Dark Sky Reserve: Only the second place on Earth that was designated with Gold Tier status because of its exceptionally dark skies.

  • Etosha National Park: The country’s largest protected wilderness where wildlife is abundant.

  • Namib Naukluft Park: Known for its skeleton trees and red dunes soaring against the blue sky.

  • Kolmanskop Ghost Town: Stunning old buildings being taken over by drifting sand creating unique and beautiful compositions.  

Registration



Final pricing will be available soon!

Included in tuition: Lodging and meals, as indicated. Private guide, vehicle, and driver throughout the trip, as well as photographic instruction.

If you are interested in attending, join the waitlist to be notified of final dates & cost, and when registration is open. The link below will direct you to our Explorer-X partner website and the waitlist.

Itinerary

Our Photographic Journey Through Namibia Workshop and Caprivi Extension will begin and end in Windhoek, Namibia. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by Doug and our in-country guide as we kick off an unforgettable journey across Namibia.

Main Trip / April 12 - 27, 2025

April 12 / Welcome to Namibia

13 / Explore Kalahari Basin

14 / Local Culture & Travel to Southern Namibia

15 / Activities en route to Luderitz

16 / Luderitz

17 / Travel to Namibia Desert

18 - 19 / Namibia Nature Preserve

20 / Excursions en route to Namib Naukluft Park

21 / Explore the Namib Dune Belt & Travel to Swakopmund

22 / Experience the Desert + Activities En Route to Ai-Aiba

23 / Travel to Etosha National Park + Excursions

24- 25 / Days on Safari in Etosha & Ongava

26 / Travel to Windhoek

27 / Farewell Namibia!

Please view the detailed itinerary to learn about our daily destinations and excursions.

Caprivi Extension / April 26 - May 2, 2025

April 26 / End of Main Trip / Start Extension

27 / Travel to Kavango + Boat Cruise

28 / Full Day of Game Drives

29 / Travel to Kongola + Game Drive

30 / Time on Safari

May 1 / Bush Walk + Travel to Windhoek

2 / Farewell Namibia!

Please view the detailed itinerary to learn about our daily destinations and excursions.

Questions?

Please contact Carrie Culp, Africa Exploration Specialist & Travel Mentor, Explorer X via email: carrie@explorer-x.com

Truly a once in a life time experience. Great group community. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
— Roberta Roth

Workshop Details

LODGING & MEALS

The lodging during this workshop adds to the amazing adventure! We stay in beautiful, unique lodges and luxury tented chalets. You may view all of the accommodations in the workshop itinerary. Lodging and meals are included in the workshop tuition as indicated on the itinerary.

TRAVEL

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to/from the workshop meeting location. You will be greeted at the airport in Windhoek and transferred to our hotel for our first evening together.

The two typical routes to Windhoek are 1) routing via Frankfurt, Germany, and connecting directly into Windhoek with Lufthansa/Eurowings, and 2) routing via Johannesburg, South Africa, and taking a connecting flight to Windhoek.

Carrie, our specialist at ExplorerX, can provide recommendations on flights and accommodations; email: carrie@explorer-x.com

In-country travel during the workshop is included in the tuition. We will travel in an air-conditioned 18-seat coach with an English-speaking guide.

Doug Johnson Photography is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, or hotel rooms in the event of a workshop cancellation. We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

To get the most from your workshop experience, participants should be in good physical (mobility, stamina) and mental health. Come prepared for the high elevation of Santa Fe, long days, and seasonal weather including high temperatures. You must be able to carry your own photographic and personal gear at all times, both on campus and on location. You are responsible for being open and honest about your physical fitness, and we reserve the right to remove you from the workshop if we find your fitness to be less than that which you have described.
Participants should be able to engage in moderate outdoor exercise for up to an hour or more at a time including off-trail walking on uneven terrain including sand, dirt, and loose rock. Location work is likely to include early morning and/or late evening shoots.

We strongly recommend all participants visit a travel physician for current information on what health preparations are recommended for international travel to Namibia.

EQUIPMENT & ATTIRE

We want your experience on a Doug Johnson Photography workshop to be extraordinary and recognize that preparation is one important key to success. Specific guidelines for this workshop will be sent to participants. A more general list of recommendations can be downloaded via our Gear & Packing List.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please read the workshop booklet for trip details, including the cancellation policy. This workshop has a special cancellation policy outlined in the booklet.

This workshop is limited to 12 participants. Please register early - in the first week of November, we plan to determine if the workshop is a “go” based on reaching minimum enrollment.

We are always happy to talk with you about our workshops and what makes a good match for your goals. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Doug at 303-829-2215. For specific questions about the Namibia workshop, please contact Carrie Culp Africa Exploration Specialist & Travel Mentor, ExplorerX via email: carrie@explorer-x.com