Our Namibia Safari Guides

Our handpicked Namibia guides are the best of the best and we say it boldly. Combining their expertise and knowledge with their love and passion for what they do, they'll show you the secrets of the place they call home - and by home we mean the bush and wilderness of Namibia and beyond.

They're eager to share their experience with you and the rest of the world and they'll do it with a great big smile too. Not because they have to, but because there's no place they'd rather be. Click on a face to read their bio's.

Andre Visser

From a family in the tourism industry, Andre knew from the beginning that guiding was his calling and he’s a natural. His adventurous love for the bush, interest in photography and fun-loving nature are just some of the reasons you should take him along on tour.

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.

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.

Dayne Braine

Dayne comes from a family rooted in guiding and all things 'nature'. Let him take you on tour and you're sure to discover a whole new world you didn't know existed even if you thought you did. You don't. But he does and he’s excited to share it with you.

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 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.

Holger Klose

Born and reared on a game farm in southern Namibia, Holger is a certified free-range barrel of laughs and one seriously impressive guide. He’s always in good spirits but why wouldn’t he be? Guiding is his life and passion. The bush his happy place.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Sean Braine

Son of the legendary nature-man, Steve Braine, Sean is a rising star of Namibia’s professional safari guides and one seriously good photographer. His bank of knowledge is beyond impressive. His ability to capture the perfect shot, astounding. Best yet, he can’t wait to share it all with you.

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.

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 hard to believe.