Ultimate Safaris Namibia

Ultimate Safaris Namibia We are a Namibian Conservation Travel safari company, dedicated to the protection, conservation and sustainability of the areas in which we operate.

Specializing in well-orchestrated privately guided naturalist safaris for individuals as well as for small intimate groups, Ultimate Safaris boasts one of the most experienced, creative and respected ‘tribes’ in the Namibian safari industry. We are considered to be amongst the leading authorities on travel to Namibia, often pioneering ways in which to experience the country, and we ensure exceptio

nal leadership and a real connection to the places we visit. Our driving force is a carefully selected group of specialists who are passionate about all things to do with Namibia and who understand the importance of seamless guest services. It is this that allows us to ensure that our partners are best placed to offer truly memorable safaris to their guests in one of the most awe-inspiring countries on earth. We are committed to providing world-class experiences for sophisticated and discerning travelers, offering an unparalleled level of attention to detail so as to maintain the highest standards when planning and organizing safaris, while still delivering excellent value for money. We attach great importance to identifying guests’ specific interests and expectations, going way beyond the conventional and standardized fare on offer elsewhere. Our aim is to provide safaris that are educational, explorative, fun, insightful, and ultimately life enriching, with benefit not only for our guests but also for the places and people that we visit. Facilitated by an intelligent and highly experienced tribe with great insider knowledge and a little black book of private contacts, we smooth out the creases to remove the complexities of planning a Namibian safari, allowing our international trade partners to provide unique, authentic and exceptional experiences.

Our annual guide symposium and exchange is currently taking place, where we bring all our guides together annually to le...
06/02/2025

Our annual guide symposium and exchange is currently taking place, where we bring all our guides together annually to learn, share and recalibrate our joint vision!

This year’s focus is on the Doros Joint Management area, where loads of exploration is taking place.

Every year we invite experts to contribute to the continuous learning philosophy, and this year Rubén Portas joined us, with the objective to see what cheetah activity there was in the area. Ruben has never been more excited finding what he described as one of the biggest and most frequented marking trees he has ever come across in Namibia. Yes, cheetah in the desert! A camera trap has been put out and with any luck Ruben may be expanding his study area to here, looking to collar some cheetah for research purposes if the opportunity presents itself!

More updates from the field in days to come!

05/02/2025

30 mm of rain at Camp Sossus today! Such a special experience in the desert, especially after a prolonged drought.

VACANCY in a growing tribe!More details below!
03/02/2025

VACANCY in a growing tribe!

More details below!

Product Update 29 January 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/cacd9f7d8041/product-update-29-january-2025Welcome to the launch of ...
30/01/2025

Product Update 29 January 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/cacd9f7d8041/product-update-29-january-2025

Welcome to the launch of Ultimate Safaris' Product Newsletter, an endeavor to get regular and accurate product and other updates to you. Namibia and Botswana offer exciting developments, including a new walking safari on the boundary of eastern Etosha National Park, and scenic helicopter scenic flights from Swakopmund. Botswana is buzzing with excitement with new camp opening, and several favourite properties are undergoing exciting refurbishments.

Camp and concession management training! For the past week we've hosted our camp and concession managers in Windhoek at ...
27/01/2025

Camp and concession management training!

For the past week we've hosted our camp and concession managers in Windhoek at our headquarters, along with a some up-and-coming leadership that excites us for what lies ahead. Over the past week they've been attending workshops in management and leadership skills, HR, IT systems (bookings, stock, reporting, etc.), general operations updates and ultimately sessions to ensure our whole tribe work towards the same ideals, fundamentally delivering life enriching journeys, life enriching for those who choose to travel with us, life enriching for the people and places we take them to visit, and life enriching for all those tribe members that make Ultimate Safaris.

We believe in the power of travel to transform Namibia. It all comes down to our choices. From our greatest conservation and community development models down to the tiniest details of the life enriching journeys we offer, every decision we make reflects our ultimate choice - to leave Namibia a better place than we found it!

VACANCY!We are looking for a suitable person to join our tribe as per the below!
23/01/2025

VACANCY!

We are looking for a suitable person to join our tribe as per the below!

Nestled in the heart of the Namib Desert, Camp Sossus is the ultimate escape! With the iconic Sossusvlei dunes just arou...
23/01/2025

Nestled in the heart of the Namib Desert, Camp Sossus is the ultimate escape!

With the iconic Sossusvlei dunes just around the corner, it’s the perfect spot to unwind and take the beauty of this surreal landscape.

Quiet mornings, endless views, and nights under a sky full of stars - if you’ve been searching for a slice of magic, this is it!

📍Camp Sossus
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VACANCY for a CREDITORS CLERK! As we continue grow our tribe, we look to individuals who strive towards a meaningful car...
20/01/2025

VACANCY for a CREDITORS CLERK! As we continue grow our tribe, we look to individuals who strive towards a meaningful career working towards making a positive impact on Namibia!

What a day at Onduli Ridge by 😍🧡📍Onduli Ridge, Namibia
19/01/2025

What a day at Onduli Ridge by 😍🧡

📍Onduli Ridge, Namibia

Live a life worth living!Namibia ranks as one of the most photogenic destinations on this planet, and add Sony Electroni...
17/01/2025

Live a life worth living!

Namibia ranks as one of the most photogenic destinations on this planet, and add Sony Electronics and Gianluigi Palomba, and importantly some Onduli magic, and you get this! Click the link:

https://youtu.be/hzGmqlnDYNA

Time to get planning, and let us know if you agree!

Paradise found in the middle of the desert! 📍Onduli Ridge, Namibia📸 .palomba
16/01/2025

Paradise found in the middle of the desert!

📍Onduli Ridge, Namibia
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WE HAVE CONTINUED OUR SUPPORT FOR CONSERVANCY RANGERS INTO 2025 – CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF IMPACTSince 2018, through our o...
15/01/2025

WE HAVE CONTINUED OUR SUPPORT FOR CONSERVANCY RANGERS INTO 2025 – CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF IMPACT

Since 2018, through our own Conservation Travel Foundation, have consistently provided annual support to communal conservancy rangers by equipping them with essential field uniforms and gear. The initiative, now entering its eighth year, underscores a steadfast commitment to conservation and community development.
Field uniforms and gear—ranging from boots, hats, and jackets to backpacks, tents, and bedrolls—are tailored to meet the specific needs of each year. For 2025, the program will benefit 150 communal conservancy rangers across 15 communal conservancies, including 85 Rhino Rangers, 50 Lion Rangers, and 15 Pangolin Rangers. The total investment amounts to nearly N$600,000 (USD 30,000), ensuring these rangers are well-equipped to perform their crucial roles.

CONSERVANCY RANGERS: GUARDIANS OF NAMIBIA’S WILDLIFE

Conservancy rangers are selected from a pool of dedicated community game guards based on their expertise, commitment, and dedication to conserving Namibia’s iconic wildlife species. This selection not only helps safeguard wildlife but also ensures that communal conservancies continue to reap the benefits of responsible tourism.

The program has yielded remarkable results:
• Rhino Rangers: Since their inception in Kunene in 2013, poaching has decreased by an impressive 80%.
• Lion Rangers: Their introduction has significantly mitigated human-wildlife conflict in Kunene, saving millions in livestock losses and protecting lions from retaliation.
• Pangolin Rangers: Newly introduced in 2024 in Northeast Namibia, this team aims to protect one of the world’s most trafficked animals, with results anticipated soon.

ENSURING MOTIVATION AND EFFECTIVENESS

Providing rangers with proper uniforms and gear boosts morale and ensures they can execute their duties effectively. Without this support, conservancies would face significant financial strain, making this initiative a critical example of how tourism revenue can directly support conservation and community welfare.

“From supporting just 40 Rhino Rangers in 2018, we now back 150 Conservancy Rangers across communal conservancies,” said Jason Nott, Director of our Conservation Travel Foundation. “We’ve witnessed the transformative impact of these dedicated rangers and are thrilled to continue our annual support.”

Additionally, CYMOT, a key partner in the initiative, supplies the uniforms and gear on a cost-recovery basis, ensuring maximum conservation impact for every dollar invested.

Ultimate Safaris remains committed to its mission of fostering broad-based conservation that benefits both wildlife and the communities that steward them.

Save the Rhino Trust Namibia Tourism Supporting Conservation Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC) Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia

Further confirmation that there are 4 distinct giraffe species across Africa!
23/12/2024

Further confirmation that there are 4 distinct giraffe species across Africa!

Can’t wait for the festivities at Camp Sossus! Come join the adventure, wild encounters, and just the right amount of ch...
22/12/2024

Can’t wait for the festivities at Camp Sossus! Come join the adventure, wild encounters, and just the right amount of chill 🧡 Your ultimate Namibian holiday is waiting!

📍Camp Sossus
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2024 Reflections and Impact - https://mailchi.mp/870a1fbdc2fa/2024-reflections-and-impactAs we reflect on 2024, we would...
17/12/2024

2024 Reflections and Impact - https://mailchi.mp/870a1fbdc2fa/2024-reflections-and-impact
As we reflect on 2024, we would like to wish all our incredible trade partners a Merry Christmas and a fantastic year. We feel extraordinarily privileged and grateful to be working with many of the world’s leaders in travel to Africa, and we have been humbled by the massive efforts made to support our joint efforts to enrich lives in Namibia, and even beyond. We look forward to continued growth in 2025 and thank you all for your tremendous support!

ULTIMATE SAFARIS REAFFIRMS COMMITTMENT TO THE LION RECOVERY FUND INTO 2025 Ultimate Safaris has reaffirmed its commitmen...
09/12/2024

ULTIMATE SAFARIS REAFFIRMS COMMITTMENT TO THE LION RECOVERY FUND INTO 2025

Ultimate Safaris has reaffirmed its commitment to lion conservation by continuing its support of the Lion Recovery Fund (LRF) into 2025. Established in 2017 through a partnership between the Wildlife Conservation Network and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (now Re:wild), the LRF finances transformative conservation initiatives across Africa. Since its creation, the LRF has allocated nearly N$ 780 million to lion conservation efforts, including N$ 108 million in 2024 alone.

As a founding member of the Lionscape Coalition in 2019, Ultimate Safaris joined other top African tourism operators in supporting lion conservation in areas both within and beyond their operational scope through the Lion Recovery Fund. The coalition’s philanthropic efforts aim to protect lions even in remote areas with little or no tourism activity. In 2020 Ultimate Safaris served on the granting committee of the LRF!

For 2025, Ultimate Safaris has committed almost N$ 500,000 to the LRF. This complements broader conservation initiatives led by the Conservation Travel Foundation and LRF, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia, Desert Lion Conservation, Tourism Supporting Conservation, Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC), Lion Ranger Program, Ombonde Research Team, Kwando Carnivore Project and Namibian Lion Trust Foundation. In 2024, these efforts funnelled over N$ 6 million into projects in Namibia’s northwest and northeast regions, addressing human-lion conflict through innovative solutions such as Lion-proof kraals to safeguard livestock, lion collars and Early Warning Systems to monitor and mitigate risks and financing support vehicles for a Rapid Response Unit to assist communities in resolving conflicts with lions.

Ultimate Safaris’ involvement with the LRF highlights its dedication to expanding lion ranges and fostering conservation in critical areas outside Namibia. Jason Nott, director of Ultimate Safaris’ Conservation Travel Foundation, emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “We see our involvement with the LRF as an important part of supporting conservation across landscapes that we may not operate in, but which urgently need support to grow lion ranges across Africa, while also enabling crucial work in Namibia.”

This ongoing collaboration demonstrates how tourism and conservation efforts can drive meaningful, large-scale impacts for Africa’s iconic wildlife.

An oasis of serenity in the heart of the desert 🌵✨ Camp Sossus by Ultimate Safaris offers an intimate escape where natur...
07/12/2024

An oasis of serenity in the heart of the desert 🌵✨

Camp Sossus by Ultimate Safaris offers an intimate escape where nature takes center stage. Unwind by the pool as the sun goes down! Here, every moment is a connection with the wild! 🌅🏕️

📍Camp Sossus
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30 mm of rain at Camp Sossus today! Such a special experience in the desert, especially after a prolonged drought.

Onduli ENCLAVE, and we're officially open! More details to follow on Monday, but we couldn't be more excited. Two years of planning and a year of building, and we've hopefully created Namibia's most impactful private retreat, and something which moves Namibia ahead in terms of this level of sustainable luxury tourism. Created, developed and built all in-house, our tribe has outdone itself! It's been worth the effort and wait! For more detail visit https://ultimatesafaris.na/our-camps/private-retreats/onduli-enclave and keep an eye out for the official launch on Monday afternoon coming to your inboxes. #ondulienclave #damaraland #Namibia #privateretreat #villas #ultimatesafaris #lifeenrichingjourneys

ULTIMATE SAFARIS 15 YEARS! HERE's OUR TAKE ON IT! This year marks our 15 year anniversary and in May this year we gathered our tribe, suppliers, buyers, conservation partners and other partners at an amazing gathering in Windhoek to celebrate! 15 years marks an incredible milestone, and as we pay tribute to the incredible support afforded by our tribe and partners, we reflect on the achievements of the last 15 years, that for many would constitute more than a lifetime. Another incredible year has passed, two new lodge/camp openings and no less than 5 different IT system changes and integration, and plans for 2024 to be our biggest yet, and expanding our footrint into the world! Thank you to Conservation Film Foundation for the continuous support and putting this together for us, a reflection of the last 15 years! Here's to the next.... #ultimatesafaris #lifeenrichingjourneys #conservationtravelfoundation

Happy #WorldRhinoDay! Here some fun facts from some of Ultimate’s Naturalist Guides! Please remember to support our effort to support Namibia’s Rhino Rangers! Details in our previous post! Save the Rhino Trust Namibia Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) Namibian Chamber of Environment #lifeenrichingjourneys #ultimatesafaris #rhinoceros

And our finance and procurement tribe with their efforts towards our annual health and fitness day! #health #tribe #lifeenrichingjourneys #ultimatesafaris

Have you ever seen two giraffe bulls fight? This footage was captured by Ultimate Safaris naturalist guide Tarry Butcher in the Etosha National Park! #giraffe #lifeenrichingjourneys #etosha #ultimatesafaris

Camp Doros
Camp Doros

Yesterday we launched Camp Doros, an immersive exploration of Damaraland. Here is a bit of a closer view of what to expect. #campdoros #damaraland #namibia #ultimatesafaris #immersiveexploration #lifeenrichingjourneys

Wild Namibia - Episode 3 promo
Wild Namibia - Episode 3 promo

Here is a taste of WILD NAMIBIA episode 3, screening tomorrow, Sunday, 26 February 2023 as follows: Sunday at 18h00 on One Africa DStv284 and streaming at 19h00 on Conservation Film Foundation on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CONSERVATIONFILMFOUNDATION. Remember, this was all conceptualized out of our COVID CHRONICLES, which went about highlighting Namibia's immense conservation efforts, filmed, documented and broadcast during the height of Covid-19. It's incredible to see our joint efforts now receiving prime time TV broadcasting. #sustainableliving #conservation #ConservationFirst #covidchronicles #filmmaking #Namibia #ultimatesafaris #conservationtravelfoundation #lifeenrichingjourneys

Wild Namibia Episode 2 Trailer
Wild Namibia Episode 2 Trailer

Here is a taste of WILD NAMIBIA episode 2, screening tomorrow, Sunday, 19 February 2023 as follows: Sunday at 18h00 on One Africa DStv284 and streaming at 19h00 on Conservation Film Foundation on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CONSERVATIONFILMFOUNDATION. Remember, this was all conceptualized out of our COVID CHRONICLES, which went about highlighting Namibia's immense conservation efforts, filmed, documented and broadcast during the height of Covid-19. It's incredible to see our joint efforts now receiving prime time TV broadcasting. #sustainableliving #conservation #ConservationFirst #covidchronicles #filmmaking #Namibia #ultimatesafaris #conservationtravelfoundation #lifeenrichingjourneys

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