Who Are We?
Our team comprises of seasoned and experienced guides who actively participate in the building of safari packages and experiences across Namibia and various other countries. Using their intimate knowledge, experience and insight we are able to deliver you, the adventurer, the best hand crafted experience. This diverse group of people is what makes up the heart of Dusty Foot and is what gives it the ability to keep our experiences grounded yet life changing.
Our Services
Private Transport
We provide Safari capable vehicles for all our Guided Safaris. With USB charging ports, large game viewing windows and pop top roofs for 360' photography.
Diverse Destinations
From the desolate Dead Vlei in the Namib Naukluft Park, to the lush river ecosystems of Chobe National Park. Our journeys and adventures bring you to some of the earths most awe inspiring sites.
Experienced Tour Consultants
Our professional tour consultants are here to assist you in creating your dream safari.
Meet Our Team
Abel
Position: Co-Founder and Partner
Role: Tour Consultant & Guide
Among Namibias elite guides Abel is the most experienced member of the team. Starting his career as a young river guide on the Orange River. Abel has gathered a plethora of knowledge about Namibias wildlife, people, history and geography during his time guiding and exploring.
Countries of operation: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa
Main Areas of interest: Wildlife, Cultural Experiences, History and Geography
Svend
Position: Co - Founder & Partner
Role: Tour Consultant & Guide
Even with a primarily wildlife based background, Svend does also specialize in other areas like water sports and sport fishing. A generalist guide Svend has spent countless hours in the Namibian savannah and various ecosystems.
Countries of operation: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Main Areas of interest: Wildlife, Cultural Experiences, History and Geography, Economics, Water Sports, Fishing
Stephan
Position: Freelance Guide
Role: Guiding
Our own in house reptile expert, Stephan specializes in reptiles, wildlife and ecosystems across Namibia. He has been guiding his entire life and has spent extensive amounts of time with San People of Namibia. Living with them and gathering tribal knowledge of the land.
Countries of Operation: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique Main Areas of
Interest: Reptiles & Birds, Wildlife, Ecosystems, Photography, Sport Fishing
Peter
Position: Freelance Guide
Role: Guiding
Peter is a avid bird watcher and also wildlife specialist. With extensive experience in camping and expedition style safaris, Peter is always aiming to improve his guiding and also knowledge of all things wildlife. He believes in ethical and environmentally sustainable tourism and embodies this in all his adventures.
Countries of Operation: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia
Main areas of Interest: Wildlife, Birds, Filming and Photography
Beauty
Position: Freeland Guide
Role: Himba Guide Specialist
Beauty is our Himba specialist. Based in the heart of Kaokoveld in Opuwo. Beauty takes our guests on cultural adventures to learn more about her people, the Ovahimba of Namibia. This iconic people, known for their unique appearance, are a pastoral people endemic to Namibia and some parts of South Western Angola. Beauty comes from a local village and has grown up in the area, and knows the land and its people like the back of her hand.
Countries of Operation: North West Namibia
Main Areas of Interest: Culture and Wildlife
Vanessa
Position: Booking Agent
Role: Experience Management & Tour Reservations
Vanessa plays a key role in Dusty Foot by continuously ensuring the standard of our sites of accommodation are satisfactory and live up to our stringent quality standards. She also tends to the operational side of touring by facilitating the booking process to ensure our guests have a place to rest their heads after a long day exploring.
Countries of Operation: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique
Main Areas of Interest: Lodge Experiences and Experience Management
