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Free African Photo Safari Tips & Guide To The Best Times For Your Namibia Safari

Want to discover the best time for your African photo safari?
You've come to the right place!

Free African photography safari tips & exclusive Namibia safari deals.

Find peace of mind & answers to your questions about the best time for your Namibia Africa photo safari!

We’ve been on over 80 African safaris since 1993. We live in South Africa and my wife is a local.

Some of our favorite African safaris have been Namibia safaris.

We have great photos from our safaris. And know photographers who really know African wildlife & how to photograph it. We hope these tips will help you have great pictures of your trip.

leopard on namibia african safari
Leopard! A Highlight Of Your Africa Photography Safari In Namibia
photo courtesy of Michael Poliza


"I never knew of a morning in Africa
when I woke that I was not happy"

Ernest Hemingway
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Our Top 3 Africa Photo Safari Tips

  • 1. Read up on animal behavior so you know what types of terrain to expect certain animals in.
    This will help you plan the best photos. Also ask your guide for advice.
  • 2. Never interfere with the natural behavior of animals to take a better photo.
  • 3. If you want to take pictures of African tribal people, ask first.

Click here for tips on how to handle Africa's bright light, the lenses you should take and more tips about taking good wildlife photographs.

The Best Times To Travel To Namibia For Your African Photo Safari

Most countries in Africa are a year round destination. This is especially true of Namibia.
In Namibia, you can have a wonderful African safari or vacation anytime of year. But there are “peak seasons” and “low seasons” for Namibia safaris that affect the availability of deals.

We’ve taken have been during all times of year – low season as well as peak season.

Here’s what to expect in terms of Namibia weather.

Namibia Seasons & Weather

Spring: September – October
Summer November – March
Fall: April – May
Winter: June – August

Namibia is hot and sunny all year round but the temperatures and rainfall vary. The rainfall is not high in Namibia but there are areas of extreme heat (Etosha Park) which make it sunny alternative to American and European winters.

African Photo Safari - Namibia Safari Game Viewing Guide

Top Namibian Safari Park Game Viewing Guide
E-Excellent; VG-Very Good; G-Good; F-Fair; P-Poor
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Namibia
Etosha F F F G G E

Top Namibian Safari Park Game Viewing Guide
E-Excellent; VG-Very Good; G-Good; F-Fair; P-Poor
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Namibia
Etosha E E E E F F

Want more personalized advice? Contact us now for a free customized African photo safari vacation itinerary suited to your interests and budget!

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