Our Namibia safari guides tracking a hyena

Our Namibia Safari Guides

Our handpicked Namibia guides are the best of the best. Combining expertise and knowledge with their love and passion for the wild, they'll show you the secrets of the place they call home.

Augustinus Gawiseb

Augustinus Gawiseb

With a smile as wide as his knowledge of the country, Augie is one of Namibia’s finest guides and he’s a fan favourite. As the many rave reviews suggest, he’s the difference between a fantastic holiday and the trip of a lifetime.

Burger Jordaan

Burger Jordaan

An exceptional safari guide, Burger, blends his 20 years of experience, passion and friendly character to guarantee a memorable safari for our guests.

Charl Schoombee

Charl Schoombee

A seasoned guide and an all-round good guy, Charl is an asset to have on tour. Not to mention he's a pretty darn good photographer with an impressive knowledge on all things ‘safari’ and his friendly demeanor is a guaranteed value add.

Eric Reinhardt

Eric Reinhardt

With three (almost four) decades worth of guiding experience across south west and central Africa, Eric Reinhardt is not only a name known by so many in the industry, he’s one of the best in the business and one of our top freelance guides who has been a part of the NTS team since the very beginning.

Frank Austin

Frank Austin

Frank Austin is a highly respected Namibian safari guide equipped with years of experience leading expeditions to the most remote and rugged reaches of the sub-continent. He is not related to Steve. He is however a well-known name in the guiding world of Namibia.

Ivan Narib

Ivan Narib

Ivan has been exploring Namibia’s diverse landscapes since he started guiding in 1999. He shares his passion for adventure, weaving captivating stories with his extensive wilderness experience.

Jakes de Jager

Jakes de Jager

Jakes has years of experience as a safari guide from leading hiking desert trails in the south of Namibia, camping safaris in the remote north west and venturing across borders into Botswana and Zambia. There’s no limit to his knowledge and the tales he can tell of the places he’s been. He’s done a lot and seen a lot and he’s waiting to welcome you on his next adventure.

Johan de Jager

Johan de Jager

Johan De Jager is one of the best freelance guides in Namibia and we don’t say that lightly. He’s a seasoned professional whose knowledge on the country is as impressive as the country itself. Come see Namibia. Go on tour with Johan and you’ll see what we’re on about.

Jurgens Strydom

Jurgens Strydom

Jurgens Strydom is an all-round nice guy. With his larger-than-life smile, friendly demeanour and zest for life, he’s easy to get along with. Add his abounding knowledge on all things Namibia, bush and wildlife and well you’re lucky to have him guide your tour.

Lana Joubert

Lana Joubert

With a career built on resilience, expertise, and a deep passion for Namibia, Lana is dedicated to sharing her country’s untamed beauty with her clients.

Marcel Vosloo

Marcel Vosloo

Outgoing, spontaneous and a definite people’s person. Marcel might be one of only a few female free-lance guides in Namibia, but she’s easily one of Namibia’s finest across the board. A real asset to have on tour. A sense of calm and adventure all in one. If you don’t believe that’s possible? Meet Marcel.

Mario van Rensburg

Mario van Rensburg

With a wealth of knowledge about Namibia's history, culture, and natural wonders, Mario has become a trusted guide for those seeking to explore the depths of this captivating country.

Mark Hays

An eminent guide with over a decade of experience, Mark Hays is a true value-add to have on tour. Everything there is to know about Namibia, he can share with you - in English, Afrikaans or German, we might add.

Nico Visser

Nico is a career safari guide and one seriously impeccable character. With a rare combination of equal parts Experience and Education, he is the consummate professional. One of our top choices as a freelance guide. Nico is one of the best in the business.

Paul Liechti

Paul Liechti

Paul Liechti is a seasoned professional with an impressive 32 years of experience in guiding and tourism throughout Namibia, Botswana, and Angola.

Richard Jantjies

Richard Jantjies

Every time Richard heads out into the bush he continues to be amazed at what can be discovered. That says a lot about Namibia and of Richard as a guide, since he’s been doing this for quite some time now.

Ronnie Buys

Ronnie Buys

Self-proclaimed “Nature Boy”, Ronnie loves everything about being out in the wilderness, on tour in the bush, exploring all that is wild and untamed. Then to share it with his guests, that’s the pinnacle, his ultimate and his passion.

Sebastian Wrede

Sebastian Wrede

Down to earth and gregarious, Sebastian is a top notch freelance guide. It’s his bush loving nature, his humble beginnings and true Namibian attitude that will win you over along with everything he has to share about the incredible country he calls his home and his office.

Vincent Taylor

Vincent Taylor

With an infectious enthusiasm and a deep love for Namibia, Vince brings every safari to life.

Waylon Zandberg

Waylon Zandberg

Waylon is a passionate and experienced field guide, dedicated to sharing Namibia’s wild beauty while creating unforgettable travel experiences for every guest.

Zane Volker

From a background in conservation and game capture operations, Zane Volker is our very own Indiana Jones of Namibia. He’s got some impressive tales to tell of the adventures he’s had. Real life adventures almost too hard to believe.

More Guided Safari Info

Namibia Guided Tours | Explore with Local Experts

Namibia Guided Tours | Explore with Local Experts

Whether you're chasing sunsets over giant dunes or tracking elephants through rocky canyons, having a local expert along for the ride makes all the difference. Let’s dive into what makes Namibia guided tours such an awesome way to travel.

Self-drive vs Private Guided

Self-drive vs Private Guided

Take a look at the difference between a self-drive and a private guided safari.

Why use a Private Guide?

Why use a Private Guide?

Private guides have been there, done that. Not because they have to but because they want to. Exploring, adventure and travel is in their blood. The wilderness is their backyard. They can’t wait to share it with you.

Types of Safari Guides

Types of Safari Guides

There are different types of guides you may encounter on your safari: Professional Guides, Specialist Guides, Pilot Guides, Lodge Guides and Trackers and your Transfer Driver. Each one bringing something unique to your safari.

Private Guided Safaris

Private Guided Safaris

It seems like the ultimate luxury, but hiring a private safari guide can take your wildlife experience to a whole new level – here’s how.

Meet the Team

Our happy team visiting Sossusvlei

We’ve travelled. We’ve adventured. We’ve experienced. We're eager to share our world, never forgetting that each itinerary is as unique as the traveller.

Bonique Leng

Bonique

"I highly recommend Bonique and the tour operator. The service and follow-up was excellent. Very professional."

Kirsti Basson

Kirsti

"Kirsti arranged the best family holiday we have ever had... highly recommended."

Simone Wentzel

Simone

"Simone is great! She's efficient, concise and a pleasure to work with. We cannot recommend NTS highly enough!"

Wilmari Keil

Wilmari

“NTS was AMAZING! Special thanks to Wilmari for the best trip we have ever taken. 100% recommend!”

Claudia

"Highly recommended for an unforgettable experience"

Jaymee Lisse

Jaymee

"Jaymee is a pleasure to work with. Her passion for Namibia and travel is undeniable. We can't wait to return."

Tiffany Rose

Tiffany

"We loved our trip so much, we are already discussing returning!"

Lucinda Jooste

Lucinda

"Namibia Tours & Safaris surpassed our expectations"

Veronica Townsend

Veronica

"Veronica is easy to work with, she's efficient with great advice and a wonderful positive attitude."

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"A dream come true"

We had the most amazing family holiday, everything worked so perfectly, the arrangements and accommodation was spectacular!

Jul '25

"Unforgettable trip to Namibia – Thank you Namibia Tours & Safaris!"

We are a group of four from Romania and spent 3 unforgettable weeks in Namibia. We can't recommend them enough, and for any future travels in Namibia or other parts of Africa, we will definitely use their services again.

Jul '25

"We had a great experience"

From the time we put the key in the ignition till we boarded the plane in Windhoek nothing went wrong.

Jul '25

"Unforgettable bird photography trip in Namibia"

It was a fantastic experience, everything was very well organised, went smooth and according to expectations. It was our first self drive in Africa and it was a great, unforgettable time.

Jun '25

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