Tailormade Safaris - Namibia

An excellent tour operator based in Namibia, with a wealth of experience and the know-how to help you plan a dream expedition

Namibia is utterly spectacular. Rolling red sand dunes, arid deserts, wild seascapes, the mighty Zambezi river, and an abundance of wildlife. Often called' the land of the wide open space', it is stunning from below and even more so from above. It’s the only country in the world to include conservation and protection of its natural resources in its constitution, and everyone who comes seems to love it.

Yet in tourist terms, it’s largely empty, with visitors to Africa favouring Tanzania and Botswana for their ease of logistics. But if you want to go off the beaten track, find yourself in a tiny group in the Namib Desert under a thick constellation of stars, or feel like you’re the only ones watching a magnificent sunset over the Sossusvlei dunes, this is the place to come. The combination of great open spaces, excellent wildlife, diverse cultures and spectacular scenery will always satisfy - and thanks to Nature Friend Safaris, organising a trip here couldn’t be easier.

Besides bespoke safaris (by car and/or light aircraft), they offer flying safaris on a join-in basis, so you can hop quickly between destinations without shelling out on chartering a plane just for yourselves; but, being small Cessna 210 6-seaters, you will only have a maximum of 4 or 5 companions, so it never feels like an (aerial) bus tour! They also co-own the Dunehopper daily air-taxi between Windhoek and Sossusvlei / NamibRand - which makes getting seats a breeze.

Why we chose this partner

• Unrivalled knowledge of the country (most of the team have lived here all of their lives), passion for the region, and a real dedication to delivering unforgettable experiences to clients
• Leander's team is small enough to give you individual attention; but big enough to offer excellent value for money
• As soon as 2 people book, the departure is guaranteed, so you don't have to worry about cancellations due to insufficient numbers
• During our recce, everything they organised for us ran like clockwork and every time we needed to speak to the office there was somebody available; very reassuring
• They chose excellent lodges in Namibia’s most glorious settings, and were refreshingly honest in their advice (including the drawbacks)
• A detailed booklet described each day of our tour with driving instructions, rough timings and a useful highlighted map
• We were impressed with the company's commitment to Namibia (more)