About Meine Namibia Safaris

Expert-Led Safari Tours Across Namibia & Southern Africa

Our Story

Planning a safari adventure in Namibia or Botswana is an exciting journey in itself, and we are here to help you every step of the way. Whether you have a question about one of our tours, want to discuss a tailor-made itinerary, or simply need some advice on where to start, our team is always happy to talk.

Private safaris Namibia & Botswana

Specialist Guided Safaris

Meine Namibia Safaris is a specialist guided safari operator based in Windhoek, Namibia, with over 15 years of experience leading private and small-group tours through some of southern Africa’s most remote and rewarding landscapes.

Private Tour Guide Rainer Kriess

“I have spent my whole life here, and I still find new things to show people. A track no one takes, a waterhole at the right hour, a moment with a desert elephant that nobody planned for. That is what I want every guest to take home: not just photographs, but memories.”

Private Tour Guide Rainer KriessRainer Kriess, Meine Namibia Safaris

Tour guide for guided individual trips

Rainer Kriess

Rainer Kriess is a fourth-generation Namibian, born and raised in Windhoek, and the founder of Meine Namibia Safaris. His connection to this land runs deep — shaped by a lifetime spent in Namibia’s wild landscapes and sharpened by years of professional guiding through some of southern Africa’s most remote and rewarding terrain.

Since founding Meine Namibia Safaris in 2016, Rainer has guided more than 500 guests through Namibia and Botswana, building a reputation for personal attention, expert local knowledge and the ability to find what most tours miss. His specialist areas include Kaokoland, Damaraland, Etosha National Park and the Okavango Delta region of Botswana, destinations that reward a guide who truly knows them.

Rainer conducts all tours personally, in three languages: German, English and Afrikaans. For travellers in particular, this means no language barriers, no intermediaries and no loss of detail, just direct, informed guidance from someone who has spent decades learning this country from the inside.

Whether you are joining a small group tour or booking a fully private itinerary, you travel with a guide whose knowledge of the terrain, wildlife and local culture goes well beyond what any guidebook can offer.

What our guests say

Honest reviews from travellers who have explored Namibia and Botswana with Meine Namibia Safaris.

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Travellers in 4x4 Convoy Tour Spitzkoppe Namibia

“Meine Namibia Safaris is a highly professional and knowledgeable team who led our group of friends off the beaten track in Namibia. Without their expert guidance, exploring such remote areas would have been nearly impossible. It was a truly memorable and seamless adventure, one we’ll cherish for years to come!”

Susan Andre

Elephant walking close to safari 4x4 car, Namibia

“Great local guide who knows his country and the hidden spots combined with a spectacular landscape and wildlife made our vacation to a just perfect Namibia experience.”

Julia Behnke

“We and our friends enjoyed a 10-day private tour through the Kaokoveld, led by Rainer Kriess. The drives through remote deserts, over stunning mountain passes, and through fairytale rivers were breathtaking. Rainer is an exceptionally friendly and empathetic guide. He gave us the confidence to easily tackle challenging routes “

Catherine Caron

Certified, Licensed and Professionally Recognised

Meine Namibia Safaris holds official membership with three independent industry organisations, giving every guest independent assurance that our guided safaris meets recognised standards of quality, safety and professional conduct.

Meine Namibia Safaris - Namibia Tourism Board certified operator

Namibia Tourism Board (NTB)
Meine Namibia Safaris is officially registered and licensed with the Namibia Tourism Board, the national authority responsible for regulating and promoting tourism in Namibia.

Meine Namibia Safaris - TASA certified operator

TASA
Member of the Tourism Association of Southern Africa, ensuring adherence to professional conduct and quality standards across the region.

Meine Namibia Safaris - TOSCO certified operator

TOSCO
As part of Explore Africa Travel, Meine Namibia Safaris is also member of the Tour Operators and Safari Companies Organisation of Namibia, a professional body representing qualified safari operators.

Explore Africa Travel

Meine Namibia Safaris is part of Explore Africa Travel, a passionate team of 22 travel specialists with offices in Namibia, the Netherlands, and Spain. Together, we are ready to take your African adventure to the next level.

Find out more at www.explore-africa-travel.com.

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Expert-Led Safari Tours Across Namibia & Southern Africa

Whether you are planning your first safari or returning to Africa with higher expectations, Meine Namibia Safaris offers the local expertise, personal attention and operational reliability to make your journey exceptional.

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