Our Story

About Namvic Safaris

Namibia-based safari planning, 4x4 vehicle hire and guided travel support from Windhoek.

Born on Namibia's Roads

Namvic Safaris is based in Windhoek and helps travellers plan practical Namibia journeys: 4x4 vehicle hire, fully equipped camping vehicle options, guided safaris, guided self-drive support and tailor-made itineraries.

We keep the process hands-on. Vehicle-hire requests go to the bookings team, while tours, packages and itinerary planning go to the tours team. That split helps travellers get the right answer faster and keeps rental logistics separate from route design.

Every request is still checked by people before anything is confirmed. Dates, vehicle fit, route conditions, cross-border plans, accommodation needs and final costs are reviewed before Namvic confirms the next step.

Gravel road through Namibia's desert mountains

Meet the Team

The people behind your Namvic trip. Real Namibians, real route knowledge, real humans on the other end of every email.

Leadership

Chris Sandmann, owner of Namvic Safaris, standing in front of a Namvic safari vehicle at sunset

Chris Sandmann

Owner

Chris founded Namvic and has spent years on the ground in Damaraland, the Kaokoveld, Angola, Botswana and Zambia. He knows the roads, the conservancies, the border posts and the slow magic of a Namibian evening. Off duty, you'll find him at the fire with the guys, good wine in hand and another story about a leopard seen at last light.

Lindy de Beer, Namvic Tours and Safaris bookkeeper, smiling in a professional portrait

Lindy de Beer

Bookkeeper · Entrepreneur

Lindy joined Namvic in 2022 and manages the financial side of the business with care, honesty and practical focus. A bookkeeper and entrepreneur, she enjoys working with people, solving problems and finding steady solutions that help the team and company keep growing.

Accounts & Administration

Thivariko Tjirera, Namvic Tours and Safaris accounts and administrative assistant, photographed in front of a 4x4 safari vehicle image

Thivariko Tjirera

Accounts · Administration

Thivariko joined Namvic in 2024 and supports the accounts and administration side of the business. Friendly, reliable and detail-minded, she helps keep office work organised, follows the small details properly and brings a steady willingness to learn, grow and support the team.

Bookings & Vehicle Hire

Lianri, Namvic Safaris bookings and vehicle hire consultant, photographed outdoors

Lianri

Bookings · Vehicle Hire

Lianri runs the bookings desk at Namvic. Send her your dates, group size and what kind of trip you have in mind, and she'll match you to the right vehicle, check the workshop status and get a clean quote back to you without delay.

Tours & Itineraries

Elago, Namvic Safaris tour guide and safari vehicle driver

Elago

Tour Guide · Driver

Elago leads Namvic's guided trips on the road. He knows the gravel, the wildlife timing, the quiet stops and the cultural context that turns a drive into a story. He drives the safari vehicle and walks you through the parks with patience and good humour.

Workshop

Rudi, Namvic Safaris workshop mechanic

Rudi

Workshop · Mechanic

Rudi keeps the Namvic fleet in the kind of shape you'd want for your own road trip. He handles scheduled services, pre-departure checks and any repair that comes back from the road.

Kenny, Namvic Safaris workshop mechanic

Kenny

Workshop · Mechanic

Kenny works alongside the rest of the workshop team, focused on day-to-day maintenance, parts and the small fixes that keep vehicles turning around quickly between bookings.

Bonnie, Namvic Safaris workshop mechanic photographed in front of a 4x4 vehicle image

Bonnie

Workshop · Mechanic

Bonnie is part of Namvic's workshop team, helping keep the fleet checked, serviced and ready for Namibia's roads with steady hands and a calm, practical approach.

Sakkie, Namvic Safaris workshop mechanic

Sakkie

Workshop · Mechanic

Sakkie is part of Namvic's workshop crew, keeping the fleet serviced, inspected and ready so every hire leaves the yard in proper working order.

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Windhoek
Namibia base
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4x4 + Safari
Vehicle hire and tour planning
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Cross-border
Namibia and neighbouring routes

What We Stand For

Safety Before Confirmation

Namvic checks dates, vehicle fit, route logistics and final details before confirming a rental or safari request.

Clear Routing

Vehicle hire goes to bookings@namvicsafaris.com. Tours, packages and itinerary design go to tours@namvicsafaris.com.

Practical Local Knowledge

Route advice is grounded in Namibia travel realities: distances, seasons, gravel roads, parks, borders and vehicle suitability.

Flexible & Personal

Requests can be shaped around vehicle-only hire, fully equipped camping options, guided safaris or tailor-made route support.

Cross-Border Awareness

For Botswana, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe routes, Namvic checks the practical requirements before confirming what is possible.

Real 4x4 Focus

The rental focus is the Toyota Hilux Double Cab, with Toyota Fortuner also available as a comfort 4x4 option and the Hilux 10-seater Safari Vehicle for Namvic-led travel.

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