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The Tribes and Dunes of Namibia

Inspiration

Introduction

Below you will find a collection of photographers, writers and films chosen to awaken your senses. They may inspire you about the location or they may just intrigue you. Either way please use this as an insight into the experiences and impressions of others. International travel is so easy these days. The pace at which one travels and 'sees' the world gets faster and faster. If you feel like it, take a moment to slow the process down.

Photographers

  • "A day in the Life of Africa as seen by 100 Photographers' by D.E.Cohen
  • 'Faces of Africa- 30 years of Photography' by Carol Beckwith
  • 'Vanishing Africa: A photographer's Journey' by Gianni Giansanti

Books

  • 'Where Fire Speaks: A visit with the Himba' by David Campion and Sandra Shields
  • 'The Harmless People' By Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
  • 'The Healing Land: A Kalahari Journey' by Rupert Isaacson
  • 'Sossusvlei: Gateway to Planet Namib' by Sakki Namis
  • 'Where the ancestors speak: A Himba experience' by Jill Kinahan

Movies

  • 'Ochre and Water' directed by Joelle Chesselet Documentary (2001)
  • 'A far off place' directed by Mikael Salomon with Reese Witherspoon (1993)
  • 'The Sandgrass People' directed by Koos Roets with Jamie Bartlett (1989)
  • 'The Trail' directed by Eric Valli with Julian Sands (2006)
  • 'The King is Alive' directed by Kristian Levring with Miles Anderson, Bruce Davidson (2000)
  • 'Namibia: the struggle for liberation' directed by Charles Burnett (2007)

Forums

We have our own online forum that over the years has proven to be a very popular and useful way of not just keeping in touch after a workshop, but also before. It can be a fascinating source of information for those considering their first workshop with VSP. You will need to register to join the forum, and we recommend the following two sections

Testimonials

"A few words....I'm not a classroom person and that is why VSP is so great for me - hands-on in the field, great advice, strong tuition, fun, exciting and great locations. Do it now - you live only once!"
Jack, USA, 2007
"The opportunity to accompany other photographers through a trip with VSP has been a wonderful experience. I felt confident with our knowledgeable guide, and enjoyed immensely being part of such an enthusiastic group"
Deborah, USA, 2007
"A holiday or way of life for two weeks taking fantastic photos....What more could any photographer want?A great effort has obviously been made to find the most beautiful lodges in Namibia, and the variation of locations was excellent"
Shelagh, UK, 2007
"This was my first photo tour experience and I found it enjoyable, just fantastic, and impossible to forget"
Viviana, Venezuela, 2007
"Once again travelling with VSP was a delight: fabulous accommodation in magic natural surroundings made the travel between location a very special joy. Will definitely be travelling with VSP again!"
"I have attended Workshops with Maine, Santa Fe and TPW and founded the organisation by VSP to be the best"
[b]David, UK, 2007[/b

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