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.

25 of the greatest places for photography holidays in Namibia

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Andersson's at Ongava
|100% (5 reviews)

Andersson’s at Ongava has a one-of-a-kind sunken hide overlooking their waterhole. Accessed via a tunnel from the lodge this offers photographers in Namibia a unique perspective on some of the country’s most endangered species, and more besides. More about Andersson's at Ongava
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
|90% (183 reviews)

Around December, January and February – during the rains – the area around Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch is carpeted with beautiful yellow devils' thorn flowers. These bring colour and life to the Kalahari, further enhancing the stunning scenery for photographers visiting Namibia... More about Bagatelle Game Ranch
Dead Valley Lodge
|100% (1 review)

The dunes at Sossusvlei are perhaps Namibia's most iconic and most photographed attraction. Death Valley Lodge is one of only two lodges whose guests are allowed access outside the usual opening times, making it an ideal stop for keen photographers in Namibia. More about Dead Valley Lodge
Desert Horse Inn
|89% (43 reviews)

On a photographic holiday to Namibia the feral horses of the Namib and the deserted ghost town of Kolmanskop are certain to be highlights. Desert Horse Inn makes a great base to take in both these attractions. More about Desert Horse Inn
Desert Rhino Camp
|97% (107 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% (79 reviews)

The Namib feral (wild) horses, high yellow grass and mountain backdrop around Eagle’s Nest make for stunning photos. It is also a convenient base for visiting the ghost town of Kolmanskop, a must see on your photographic holiday to Namibia. More about Eagle's Nest
Fish River Lodge
|93% (59 reviews)

Fish River Lodge’s catch phrase, “on the edge of eternity”, alludes to its spectacular location on the rim of Africa’s largest canyon. With such a natural wonder literally on its doorstep this is truly one of the most photogenic locations in Namibia. More about Fish River Lodge
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
|99% (33 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 Skeleton Camp
Hoanib Valley Camp
|100% (2 reviews)

With its broad range of activities, Hoanib Valley Camp offers photographers in Namibia an unusual diversity of subjects, from spectacular scenery to desert-adapted wildlife and traditional cultures. The opportunity to capture photos of the elusive desert lion is perhaps the biggest draw... More about Hoanib Valley 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
|92% (325 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
|98% (62 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% (126 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% (218 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% (6 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% (359 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% (13 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
Ongava Lodge
|92% (144 reviews)

The photographic hide at Ongava Lodge overlooks a waterhole just in front of the lodge. Whether you are a budding photographer or just keen to get closer to the action it offers guests a unique perspective on Namibia’s wildlife. More about Ongava Lodge
Safarihoek Lodge
|95% (21 reviews)

Safarihoek Lodge boasts a spectacular split-level hide overlooking a pumped waterhole. Designed by a Namibian photographer in conjunction with the lodge it allows for spectacular closeup photography of the reserve’s animals and birdlife. More about Safarihoek Lodge
Skeleton Coast Shipwreck Lodge
|100% (3 reviews)

The desolate landscapes, eerie shipwrecks and windswept beaches of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast National Park are worthy photographic subjects in their own right. Combined these with the modern and stylish Shipwreck Lodge and it becomes a photographer’s dream destination. More about Shipwreck Lodge
Sossus Dune Lodge
|89% (137 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% (34 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% (7 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