
Mauritania
Travel Portrait Masterclass
4-11 December 2021
CHF 2,995
All-inclusive except flight

8 DAYS

3-7 PEOPLE

4* HOTELS &
DESERT CAMPING
Imagine a country so remote that most people never heard about it - let alone can locate it on a map. A country with a unique and deeply traditional culture. Where most men wear dresses taken straight from the Tales of 1001 Nights. You wouldn't think such a place would exist in the 21st century. But it does.
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Mauritania is large a chunk of Sahara, 3x the size of France, that ends abruptly at the Atlantic coast. A harsh, rough country populated mostly by Moors. A place where you will not see another tourist for days.
Be prepared for a minivan rides on bumpy roads - and be fit for a 2-day walk through the Sahara.
Locations
Itinerary
Fri 3 Dec
Arrival in Nouakchott (at night)
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Sat 4 Dec - Nouakchott
Late start & stroll around town
Port de Peche
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Sun 5 Dec
Drive to Chinguetti (7h)
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Mon 6 Dec - Chinguetti
Street photography
Medieval libraries
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Tue 7 Dec - Sahara
Sahara walk + oasis
Overnight on the desert
Wed 8 Dec - Sahara
Sahara walk
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Thu 9 Dec - Chinguetti
Street photography
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Fri 10 Dec
Drive to Nouakchott (7h)
Stopover in Terjit oasis
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Sat 11 Dec - Nouakchott
Markets
Port de Peche
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Sun 12 Dec
Departure

Photographic Coaching
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Full-time coaching by Pawel Lipski
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Creative techniques & tips for travel portraits - both candid & posed
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Camera settings for travel portraits
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Location-specific briefings & assignments
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Daily reviews of best photos
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Written feedback on your 10 best shots after the trip
Included:
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Full-time travel portrait coaching
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Accommodation in 4 & 3-star hotels (single occupancy), and 2 nights camping on the Sahara
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All meals (with beverages)
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Ground transportation in private minivan/4WD
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Camel & guide for the Sahara walk
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Airport transfers
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Tips for guides
Not Included:
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International flight into Nouakchott
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Visa
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Travel insurance
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Covid-19 test before departure
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Personal expenses (e.g. room service, porters, laundry)
Accomodation

NOUAKCHOTT
Hotel Semiramis (4*) - single occupancy

SAHARA
1 night in an oasis in a tent

CHINGUETTI
Maison La Gueila - the hotel has 6 rooms, so single/sharing depending on group size

SAHARA
1 night in open desert under the stars
Price
PAYMENT
20% (CHF 600) refundable deposit to reserve your place
Balance by 31 October
DISCOUNT
CHF 300 (10%) for returning trip customers
Based on single room occupancy
CHF 2,995
This Trip Is For...
This trip has been designed primarily for people who have already completed my training "3 Steps To Stunning Portraits", and are already familiar with natural light and composition techniques for people photography.
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During this trip, you will learn how to apply these techniques to travel portraits - both candid and posed.
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You need a good camera with a telephoto lens up to at least 200mm (full frame) - plus a wider lens when we can get up close to our subjects.
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Personally, I will bring 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8.
Important To Know
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Negative Covid-19 test result is required to enter Mauritania
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No vaccinations required
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Information pack including a packing list and clothing recommendations will be sent after deposit payment
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Visa: all nationalities get visa on arrival at Nouakchott airport
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If you don't have travel insurance, you can get it here: www.worldnomads.com
Flights
From ZURICH & BASEL
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (CHF 550)
Air France via Paris (CHF 900)
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From GENEVA
Royal Air Maroc via Casablanca (CHF 550, shortest connection)
From MUNICH
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (€ 600)
Air France via Paris (€ 900)
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For current flight options, check:
skyscanner.ch
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Pawel Lipski
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International photography coach, specialising in people photography in natural light - from posed to travel portraits
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30+ years of photographic experience
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An avid independent traveller with a passion for remote, non-touristy places with authentic cultures
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Polish based in Zurich, Switzerland

Cancellations
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100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before trip start
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50% refund if canceled 15-29 days before trip start
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No refund if canceled less than 15 days before trip start