Wild places. Real connections.
Private guided safaris and climbing in Namibia and Southern Africa, with the feel of travelling with friends who know the country as home.
Three ways to travel with us
Every trip is private, from two travellers up, with a Namibian guide who knows the way.
Featured journeys
Set routes we know well. Each can be adjusted to your dates, pace and budget.
8 days · 7 nights
Simba Safari
Namibia Discovery
The complete circuit: desert, coast, Spitzkoppe and Etosha wildlife
5 days · 4 nights
Pundamilia Safari
Desert & Coast
From the soaring dunes of the Namib to the cool Atlantic shore
6 days · 5 nights
Safari Climber
Six days, two worlds: Spitzkoppe climbing and Etosha wildlife
16 days · 15 nights
Tembo Safari
Southern Africa Explorer
A 16-day overland journey through four countries
7 days · 6 nights
The Adventurer
Climbing, hiking and remote gravel passes through Namibia’s rock country
9 days · 8 nights
Chui Safari
Short Cross-Border Explorer
From Etosha’s waterholes to Victoria Falls and the Okavango
Who we are
Brooklyn Gaoseb and John-Isaac Kaulinge grew up around Spitzkoppe and began as climbing guides before moving into private safaris in northern Namibia. They started Rufous Heron to share the country the way they would with friends: unhurried, personal and away from the busy routes. They guide many trips themselves, alongside guides they know and trust.
- Ownership
- 100% Namibian
- Departures
- Private, from 2 guests
- Guiding
- Local Namibian guides
Let’s plan your trip
Tell us your dates, group size and what you’d like to see. We reply personally with a route and a quote.