Top places for photography holidays in Namibia

Namibia is a great choice to photograph varied landscapes, geological features and wildlife. Many lodges and camps offer opportunities to photograph stunning places, such as the mountainous terrain, high yellow grass, the huge apricot dunes and the camelthorn trees, along with many species of animals and birds.

21 of the greatest places for photography holidays in Namibia

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Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
|90% (154 reviews)

Around December, January and February – during the rains – this area is covered in a carpet of beautiful yellow 'devils' thorn' flowers. It brings colour and life to the Kalahari, and then it's a lovely time for photographers to shoot the stunning scenery here. More about Bagatelle Game Ranch
Barchan Dune Retreat
|92% (29 reviews)

The stunning landscapes of the Namib-Naukluft, a combination of mountainous terrain, sandy dunes and flat plains give excellent photo opportunities. The views from the bedrooms at Barchan Dune Retreat, or from the mountains surrounding the Retreat, are some of the best. More about Barchan Dune Retreat
Canyon Roadhouse
|88% (26 reviews)

Canyon Roadhouse stands 25km from the Fish River Canyon, slightly further than its two sister lodges, the Canyon Village and the Canyon Lodge. Though a little smaller, it has plenty of character, with very similar standards of service and hospitality. More about Canyon Roadhouse
Desert Horse Inn
|88% (37 reviews)

The much-photographed Namib Feral (wild) horses can often be found in the area around Klein Aus Vista. Look out for them grazing on either side of the side of the road. For scenic shots, the high yellow grass and mountains makes for beautiful photographic opportunities. More about Desert Horse Inn
Desert Rhino Camp
|96% (81 reviews)

For a photographic safari in Namibia, Desert Rhino Camp offers exceptional opportunities to capture the black rhino that wander this semi-desert region, along with other desert adapted wildlife, while the dramatic scenery of the ancient Etendeka lava flows make for great ... More about Desert Rhino Camp
Eagle's Nest
|95% (64 reviews)

The much photographed Namib Feral (wild) horses can often be found grazing beside the B4 road about 20km west of Klein Aus. The stunning scenery of high yellow grass and mountains makes for beautiful photo opportunities. More about Eagle's Nest
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
|100% (22 reviews)

With scenery ranging from rugged mountains to rolling sand dunes and the Skeleton Coast, Hoanib Camp offers a spectacular opportunity for landscape photographers in Namibia. More about Hoanib Camp
Kuidas Camp
|100% (1 review)

The nature of the fly-in safari lends beautifully to photography. You can get birds eye views of some truly dramatic landscapes from the air and, when on the ground you can photograph geological features, fauna and flora, such as the Welwitschia Mirabalis around Kuidas Camp. More about Kuidas Camp
Kulala Desert Lodge
|91% (262 reviews)

The iconic dunes of the Namib Desert are a must for landscape photographers in Namibia. Kulala's private entrance into the Namib-Naukluft National Park means that visitors on a guided excursion can make the most of the morning light on the dunes. More about Kulala Desert Lodge
Kunene River Camp
|100% (1 review)

Aerial photography of the ever changing landscapes is very good when travelling by light aircraft on a fly-in safari. Around Kunene River Camp you also have a large diversity of birds, animals and geology. More about Kunene River Camp
Leylandsdrift Camp
|100% (1 review)

Fly-in safaris lend beautifully to photography. Views of the varied landscapes are stunning from the air at ground level you will usually get the opportunity to photograph the desert-adapted elephant near Leylandsdrift Camp and the Himba people in the settlement close by. More about Leylandsdrift Camp
Little Kulala
|99% (48 reviews)

The Namib Desert and Sossusvlei are a dream for photographers in Namibia: huge apricot dunes with knife-edge ridges beneath blue sky. Little Kulala stands in the desert with breathtaking views: camelthorn trees in front of its main area, and mountains and dunes in the distance. More about Little Kulala
Mowani Mountain Camp
|93% (101 reviews)

With its setting among smooth granite kopjies, landscape photographers will be in their element at Mowani. The views are spectacular, too, especially from the sundowner spot, which is stunning at all times, not just at sunset. More about Mowani Mountain Camp
Okonjima Bush Camp
|97% (171 reviews)

For close-up shots of big cats – especially leopard and cheetah – Okonjima should be high on your list. Activities work on a two-day cycle, so allow at least two days here to maximise your chances of good photographs. Be aware, though, that most cats are collared. More about Okonjima Bush Camp
Okonjima Bush Suite
|100% (4 reviews)

The opportunity to take close-up shots of big cats, especially cheetah and leopard, are maximised at Okonjima, where the Bush Suite offers a high level of flexibility. Do note, though, that many of the cats are radio collared More about Okonjima Bush Suite
Okonjima Plains Camp
|95% (285 reviews)

For close-up shots of the big cats Okonjima should be high on your list. Activities work on a two-day cycle, so allow yourself at least two days here to maximise your chances of good photographs. Be aware, though, that most of the cats are collared. More about Okonjima Plains Camp
Okonjima Villa
|100% (10 reviews)

For great, close-up shots of the big cats – especially leopard and cheetah – then Okonjima ought to be high on your list. More about Okonjima Villa
Palmwag Lodge
|83% (28 reviews)

Set in the dramatic scenery of the ancient Etendeka lava flows of northern Damaraland, Palmwag Lodge not only offers great landscape photography but also the opportunity to photograph the desert-dwelling elephants and black rhino and lion that wander this semi-desert region. More about Palmwag Lodge
Sossus Dune Lodge
|90% (124 reviews)

The dunes at Sossusvlei are perhaps Namibia's most iconic and most photographed attraction. Sossus Dune Lodge is the only lodge whose guests are allowed access outside the usual opening times, making it an ideal stop for keen photographers in Namibia. More about Sossus Dune Lodge
Sossusvlei Lodge
|92% (33 reviews)

The desert and dunes surrounding Sossusvlei Lodge are superb landscapes for photography in Namibia. For guests at the lodge it is relatively easy to make two trips into the dunes on one day: one for the early-morning light, and another to catch the late-afternoon sun. More about Sossusvlei Lodge
Wolwedans Boulders Camp
|97% (6 reviews)

The NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of Africa's largest private sanctuaries. The diverse landscapes, from huge red sand dunes to vegetated inter-dune valleys, gravel plains and imposing mountains makes for spectacular photography in Namibia. More about Wolwedans Boulders