The red dunes of Sossusvlei rising above the Namib Desert

Experienced Namibian guide

Discover the real Namibia & Botswana

Lodge and camping safaris personally guided by Samuel Ndiaombe, who was born into the Himba community of northern Namibia.

Himba-born

Guide from the Kunene region

3 tours

Lodge & camping journeys

10–17 days

Fully guided, start to finish

2 countries

Namibia & Botswana

Samuel Ndiaombe in safari clothing standing beside a young Himba man in the bush

Meet your guide

Hello, I'm Samuel Ndiaombe

I was born into the Himba community in northern Namibia, and I have always had a deep and personal connection with the land, its people, traditions and wildlife.

I began my career as a local guide, sharing the Kunene region and the Himba way of life with travellers from around the world. Over the years that passion led me to become a national guide, and today I guide visitors across all of Namibia and through Botswana.

“I want to help travellers discover the real Namibia and Botswana: their landscapes, wildlife, cultures, traditions and lesser-known places.”

Adventure tours

Choose your journey

Three carefully planned routes through deserts, wildlife parks, river lodges and Himba country, each with a full day-by-day itinerary.

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Why travel with Samuel

More than a trip from one sight to the next

Professional guiding experience combined with Himba heritage and an intimate knowledge of Namibia and its neighbours.

Himba heritage

Born into the Himba community, Samuel shares its culture and traditions from the inside.

A national guide

From the Kaokoveld and Skeleton Coast to Etosha, Damaraland, the Namib and the far south.

At home in Botswana

Extensive travel through Botswana's wilderness areas, wildlife and local communities.

Authentic & respectful

Remote areas, lesser-known places and genuine encounters with local communities.

On the road

Landscapes, wildlife & people

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The dunes of Sossusvlei
Epupa Falls on the Kunene River
A desert-adapted elephant and calf in Damaraland
A Himba woman in traditional dress and jewellery
The granite rock arch at Spitzkoppe
Giraffes drinking at a waterhole in Etosha
An elephant herd drinking together at the water's edge
For me, guiding is not simply about taking people from one tourist site to another. I aim to share my knowledge, experience and love for this part of Africa, while helping each traveller experience Southern Africa in an authentic and respectful way.
Samuel Ndiaombe · Your guide

How booking works

Three simple steps

  1. 01

    Choose your tour

    Browse the itineraries and pick the journey that suits your time and travel style.

  2. 02

    Send a booking request

    Tell Samuel your preferred dates, the size of your group and any special wishes.

  3. 03

    Confirm by email

    Samuel replies personally to confirm availability and the details of your trip.

Elephants silhouetted against a golden African sunset

Your adventure starts here

Ready to experience the real Namibia?

Tell Samuel which tour you have in mind, when you would like to travel and how many of you are coming.