Check out this link for Wild Dog safaris. They do some good trips:
http://www.wilddog-safaris.com/I went the wrong time of year really, (January). There was plenty of rainfall in Etosha so the animals were not congregating around the waterholes so much. They were more spread out and harder to find. Namibia is interesting for photography because it has a huge range of contrasting geographical and climatic features. A huge empty coastline, dune deserts, rocky mountainous areas and bushland. Etosha is the main centre for safaris but there are also smaller reserves dotted around. I've previously been to Botswana and Tanzania. Botswana will probably enable you to see more game. It seems more concentrated but the geography is less varied and the lodges are very expensive. I love Tanzania, especially the south which is less 'touristy'. I spent 8 days in the Ruaha national park with this operator:
http://www.tanzaniasafaris.info/index.htm . The Fox family run a good operation in my view. I hope to go back there next year
The cost all in to Namibia (including flights) was £2350, I think that about $4200. Namibia's prices are roughly equivalent with those of the UK. I would go back but I think I'd prefer to spend more time in one place rather than be living out of a suitcase for two weeks travelling around. It does get very tiring.
I'm off work sick at present so have much time on my hands so feel free to ask me any questions here or by email.
Cheers
John Davies
