“Work harder, work harder, work harder,” called the Ringnecked Dove—a message I took quite seriously, and it was humorously repeated by the group throughout the trip. I was quite frustrated that, despite multiple efforts, we didn’t manage to spot the Violet Woodhoopoe just yet. However, a Pearl-spotted Owlet made a beautiful and patient appearance for everyone—a small consolation.
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All the diverse habitats encountered on this safari showcase a variety of bird species, small animals, iconic African mammals, and impressive botanical wonders!
Why can this journey be described as both ornithological and photographic? Because the intense search for birds, the patient waiting at animal congregation spots, and the shared passion for nature create excellent opportunities for photography. It’s a journey through all of Namibia’s biomes!
• The acacia savannah of the central Khomas Highlands
• The dunes and vast lichen fields on the gravel plains of the Namib Desert
• The Atlantic coast, sandy beaches, and tidal flats of Walvis Bay Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• The granite domes and volcanic structures of the semi-desert at Spitzkoppe and Erongo, an endemic species paradise
• Etosha National Park with its mopane savannah, waterholes, Tamboti woodlands, and saltbush plains
• The jackalberry and manketti forests, papyrus-fringed wetlands, lagoons, and tidal flats of the Okavango, Zambezi, and Chobe Rivers offer a diversity of animals and plants that few other countries in Africa can match
• Victoria Falls, a small rainforest full of surprises!
