Where Namibia’s desert landscapes become fine art
This is the chance to join Craig Potton and Richard Young on a photographic journey through the world’s oldest desert, dramatic dunes, remote coastlines, and iconic desert landscapes. Namibia is one of the most visually arresting countries on Earth. Vast desert plains, sculpted dunes, skeletal trees, dramatic granite inselbergs and a wild Atlantic coastline combine to create a photographer’s dream destination.
This carefully curated 11-day photographic journey explores the heart of Namibia’s desert landscapes — from the remote dunes of the NamibRand Nature Reserve and the iconic salt pans of Sossusvlei, to the coastal fogs of Swakopmund and the monumental granite peaks of Spitzkoppe.
Throughout the tour, Richard and Craig provide thoughtful guidance, creative insight, and one-on-one support—helping photographers refine their vision, respond to light, and create meaningful, exhibition-quality images. This is a journey for those who want more than photographs: it’s an opportunity to experience Namibia deeply, slowly, and creatively.
Award winning Craig Potton is one of New Zealand’s best known and respected landscape photographers and an ardent conservationist.
Richard Young is a full-time landscape and wildlife photographer based in Wanaka. He has been guiding groups of photographers in New Zealand since 2010, and in 2013, he founded New Zealand Photography Workshops.
For this tour, we sort out some of the best accommodation to immerse ourselves right within the Namibian landscape.
Please note due to USD costing the currency is not NZD. This tour is payable in US dollars. If wishing to pay in New Zealand dollars we can send you though an invoice in NZD at the current exchange rate.
Day1 : Sunday 27th June 2027
Upon your arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel for your first night
Day11 : Wednesday 7th July 2027
Once our adventure is completed you will be transferred to Walvis Bay International Airport Approx travel time Approx 2-2.5 hours.
This tour requires a basic level of fitness. Participants should be prepared for walking on uneven, sandy, or rocky terrain and for climbing in and out of 4×4 vehicles.