Namibia Photography Tours & Workshops

A photo safari through the incredible landscape and wildlife of Africa

Spectacular landscapes & Culture

Photograph the alluring landscapes, wildlife & culture of Namibia

Explore Namibia’s iconic landmarks and immerse yourself in one of Africa’s finest landscapes, its fascinating culture and beautiful wildlife. Namibia encapsulates the quintessence of Africa, featuring vast landscapes adorned with a palette of vivid colours, breathtaking vistas of towering sand dunes, mountains, and deserts. This magnificent terrain guarantees that a photo safari in Namibia offers a truly unique and exceptional experience, unlike any other in Africa.

Workshop Essentials

Accommodation

Accommodation is included in the price of the tour from start to finish.

Group Size

I keep all my groups small to ensure everyone gets the time they need.

Transport

Transport is included on all tour days in a 4x4 all terrain vehicle, which will get us easily and safely to all the locations.

Scenery

This workshop offers the opportunity to explore the incredible landscape, wildlife and culture of Namibia.

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Anne Kelly
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I highly recommend Rodney's photography workshops. He is attentive to everyone and tailors his advice to whatever level each member is at. No question is too easy or difficult for him and he is unfailingly pleasant and cheerful. He knows all the best spots and can adapt the itinerary to the weather and the needs of his clients with ease. His new 8 seater van makes the trip very relaxing and enjoyable too. Most important he has the ability to find the best shots wherever you go and is very generous with sharing his knowledge and skills.
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This was my 3rd trip with Rodney and was prob the best out of the 3. Had a brilliant few days. There was a great group and everybody got on so well and the craic was had. I find a trip like this to be great for meeting new like minded people. I learnt new tips from Rodney and the others I was with which was even more beneficial. Accommodation was 4min walk from The City Of Arts and had a pool which I used in my free time during the day when we weren’t shooting. Enjoyed the dinner each evening as we got to discuss the days workshop and a beer before hitting the hay. All in all, I would highly recommend and was money well spent 👍🏻
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Absolutely loved this trip, my 3rd with Rodney. We packed so much into each day, 3 different times with rest time in between. Each time zone brought very different light and harsh daylight midday works so well with the architecture, light and shadow. Learnt a huge amount and found the whole trip really inspiring. I will be using these skills at home which is really exciting, Rodney as always really hands on with tuition and guidance. He is a born teacher. Fantastic group, we laughed so much on this trip. Loved it!
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Sheila O Connor
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I have been on many of Rodney's workshops over the years and each of them have been excellent. This is due to Rodneys attention to detail in organising the trips, to his wonderful knowledge of the designated locations we are visiting and to his expertise in all areas of photography. He is an excellent mentor and he gives individual attention to everyone on the trip regardless of whether a novice or a more advanced photographer. His love of photography and his perceptive observation of the surrounding landscape is contagious resulting in everyone enjoying the trip and coming home with some great shots as well as great memories and enhanced skills. I would highly recommend experiencing one of Rodney's Workshops
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Some suggestions from Rodney put into practice on a very informative and pleasurable weekend in Co. Clare
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Gerald Phelan
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I am just back from a 5 day workshop in Slovenia with Rodney which I thoroughly enjoyed. This is my 2nd trip abroad with him and I have also attended 3 workshops in Ireland. Rodney is an excellent photographer, a great manager and organiser. Rodney is quick to offer assistance in a friendly manner. He knows all the best sites to visit in order to capture great photos. The group size was small and we got on well together and had good fun. Each day there were adequate rest periods. One thing is for certain and that is your photography will improve and you will come home with great images. Since coming home I have booked another trip with Rodney to Valencia in 2026, I would highly recommend Rodney’s Workshops
Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia.

Stark deserts

Spreading across Botswana, South Africa and Namibia, the Kalahari meaning ‘the great thirst’ is an exceptionally beautiful living desert. The landscape is characterised by a large semi-arid sandy savannah draped over a gently rolling inland sea of sand.

In Namibia, we will visit the Sossusvlei desert, a huge clay pan, enclosed by giant sand dunes. Some of the spectacular hills of sand are, at a height of 325 metres, the highest in the world. Also, the Dead Pan (Deadvlei) is a large ghostly expanse of dried white Clay, punctuated by Skeletons of ancient camelthorn trees, about 600 years old.

Otherworldly landscapes

Namibia’s Quiver Tree forest, whose wonderful spiky branches make stunning photography subjects.

These unique trees, also known as Aloe dichotoma, stand tall amidst the arid landscapes of the Namib Desert, creating a surreal and otherworldly atmosphere. The distinctive shape of the quiver trees, with their branching limbs and smooth, silvery bark, offers endless opportunities for creative compositions.

As the sun sets, casting its warm glow over the desert, the quiver trees seem to come alive, their intricate forms contrasting beautifully against the golden hour light. 

Namibia’s low population density and clear, dark skies also make it an ideal location for astrophotography

Sunset at the Quiver Tree forest, Namibia
Cheetah at Bagatelle kalahari game ranch, Namibia.

Cheetah Excursion with Sundowner

This activity allows one the opportunity to come up close to the cheetah and get some lovely intimate photos. The guide will provide interesting facts about this incredible cat and the history of the cheetahs in their care.

In association with CCF(cheetah conservation fund), bagatelle are the custodians of the cheetahs, which are kept in a 12 hectare enclosure. Unable to fend for themselves, the three orphans namely, Ralf, Etosha, and Tuano are fed and cared lovingly by them here at bagatelle.

After this, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.

Ghost Town

Once a bustling diamond mining town near Luderitz, Namibia, Kolmanskop now stands as one of Africa’s most compelling ghost towns. Desert sands have steadily invaded the abandoned buildings since the early 20th century, creating an otherworldly landscape where nature slowly erases human ambition.

Sand dunes pour through doorways and windows, filling rooms with fine grains that reach halfway up walls, while vintage mining equipment and household items remain scattered throughout the structures.

This extraordinary collision between human history and natural forces creates an unforgettable setting that draws photographers from around the world to capture its haunting beauty.

Kolmanskop, Namibia

Fascinating Culture

The Kalahari is also the last bastion of the indigenous San people with the modern world having enveloped all the other areas they once roamed.

At a traditional Bushman village, we will meet the family who will present you with how they used to store water in ostrich eggs, plants for medicinal use, setting up traps, the making of ostrich and bead jewellery, etc. This is really an experience packed with photo opportunities.

Bushman walk, Bagatelle Kalahari resort, Namibia

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