by Patrick Weiland, Field Producer, & Sarah Gebeke, Associate Producer
Video:Afternoon Safari in Puros, Namibia
As a field producer, I’ve learned that when the crew is having a good time on the shoot, it’s a strong sign you’re taking home a great show.  And the real joy is when the shoot is over and you can take your crew (and the cameras, of course) out for a little fun. In Namibia that turned out to be a late afternoon ‘safari’ after six long days of shooting had officially ended.  We’d just finished two days with the Himba tribe and the lodge offered us their wildlife guide to take us out into the bush to find the surprisingly rich and varied wildlife.  We were in a very, very remote part of Namibia near the Angola border and 250km inland from the Skeleton Coast on the Atlantic Ocean.  In this harsh landscape along an ancient and nearly dry riverbed we came across giraffe, elephants and finally—after a bit of stalking—a pair of female lions resting near a fresh kill of Oryx. It was magical.
Video: Two Days with the Himba Tribe of Northern Namibia
A lot has been written about these amazing people; the Himba. This tribe has defied the odds, clung to their pastoral ways and dress and withdrawn from modern cultures to live the life they have led for a millennia in one of the harshest landscapes on the planet. While some have left the wilds to live in shanty towns in the fringes of modern society, most still defiantly cling to their ancestral ways. Â The Himba have a striking take on beauty that is transcendent. That the Himba culture can and does survive in this modern world is a sign of hope for humanity. Â Visiting the Himba was an incredible experience for the entire crew and we feel honored to be able to share them with the world.
Video: The Pet Warthog
Andrew and our crew befriend a dangerous African warthog at the Kowas Hunting Farm near Dordabis, Namibia.
Behind-the-scenes Video: Bizarre Foods Namibia
by Patrick Weiland, Field Producer, & Sarah Gebeke, Associate Producer
Video:Afternoon Safari in Puros, Namibia
As a field producer, I’ve learned that when the crew is having a good time on the shoot, it’s a strong sign you’re taking home a great show.  And the real joy is when the shoot is over and you can take your crew (and the cameras, of course) out for a little fun. In Namibia that turned out to be a late afternoon ‘safari’ after six long days of shooting had officially ended.  We’d just finished two days with the Himba tribe and the lodge offered us their wildlife guide to take us out into the bush to find the surprisingly rich and varied wildlife.  We were in a very, very remote part of Namibia near the Angola border and 250km inland from the Skeleton Coast on the Atlantic Ocean.  In this harsh landscape along an ancient and nearly dry riverbed we came across giraffe, elephants and finally—after a bit of stalking—a pair of female lions resting near a fresh kill of Oryx. It was magical.
Video: Two Days with the Himba Tribe of Northern Namibia
A lot has been written about these amazing people; the Himba. This tribe has defied the odds, clung to their pastoral ways and dress and withdrawn from modern cultures to live the life they have led for a millennia in one of the harshest landscapes on the planet. While some have left the wilds to live in shanty towns in the fringes of modern society, most still defiantly cling to their ancestral ways. Â The Himba have a striking take on beauty that is transcendent. That the Himba culture can and does survive in this modern world is a sign of hope for humanity. Â Visiting the Himba was an incredible experience for the entire crew and we feel honored to be able to share them with the world.
Video: The Pet Warthog
Andrew and our crew befriend a dangerous African warthog at the Kowas Hunting Farm near Dordabis, Namibia.