The Naturalist Collection is a small family-run business based in Namibia. The collection includes Batis Birding Safaris, Namibian Naturalist Tours & Safaris, Desert Day Tours and Braine Photography. It is owned by Steve and Louise Braine together with their sons Sean and Dayne. Steve and his sons are renowned naturalists and Namibia’s best specialised guides. The Braines have been in the tourism and conservation industry for the past 30 years. This combined with a lot of travelling experience as well as a good sense of humour make them the ultimate guides to have on tour.
It is not only the high standard of guiding that sets us apart from the rest.
We specialise in the following fields:
- Ornithology
- Entomology
- Herpetology
- Botany
- Wildlife
- Photography
We also offer guided tours to Angola, Madagascar, Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, and Sao Tome & Principe.
Our company offers mainly tailor-made guided and self-drive tours in Namibia. We are also the ground agents for several reputable, world-wide tour operators and receive much praise from these companies for our competence and reliability.
Providing clients with the ultimate safari is our first priority. Here are some of the things we insist on:
- Whether mid-range or high-range, we ensure that the accommodation booked is clean and well established
- Vehicles are comfortable and convenient for photography. We ensure that each client has his/her own window seat. Daily mineral water, cool box or fridge, step ladder and bean bags are some of things included in the vehicle.
- Up-to-date checklists
- Good food
- Designing itineraries that suit everyone’s needs
- General well-being and safety of each client
Itinerary Terms and Conditions
- The costs quoted are subject to unforeseen increases in tour related costs and may have to be adjusted
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, we may be forced to change or alter the itinerary at short or no notice; please be aware that we will attempt to adhere as close to the original program as possible.
- You must please take out, prior to confirming the booking, comprehensive travel-, medical-, evacuation-, cancellation-, curtailment- and default insurance for the duration of your trip. Due to the remote areas through which you may travel, it is vital that all guests are covered for emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances. We will not be held responsible for guest travelling without insurance.
- The relevant cancellation policy applies should you fail to start your journey for any reason, including airline delays or missed connections. Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance for this purpose. You become liable for cancellation penalties immediately on confirmation of booking services.
- Passports must be valid (usually for at least 6 months after date of travel) and still have at least 3 blank visa (not endorsement) pages.
- All visa requirements must be fulfilled and these are your responsibility. If you have any queries about obtaining visas please contact us.
- 20% non-refundable deposit is due on confirmation and the balance 45 days before departure.
