THE ADVENTURE

Mastering the art of perfect adventure for 10+ years in the wild.
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Mission

"To be competitive with high quality services, exceeding customer expectations by providing customized travelling and accommodation within local and Global".

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Vision

To be a recognized and most preferred travel, accommodation, Tour operator and Car Rentals Service provider in Namibia and beyond.

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Values & Objectives

Our values are Integrity, Passion, Respect. Jacana's objective is: To determine and meet the travel needs and service delivery expectations of all our clients, all the time, every time.

ABOUT JACANA SAFARIS & TOURS

Jacana Safaris and Tours was founded and formally registered as a close corporation in 2018 by Namibians. The company is growing under the leadership of well experienced and skilled personnel eager to work and contribute to the development of Namibia’s Tourism Industry.

We strive fully to give you the best Namibian experience by planning your tours, executing your adventures and give you a professional, friendly and reliable service.

We will assist you with English-, German-, French- and Afrikaans- speaking guides.

MEET THE TEAM

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Simon Hamalwa

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

My Name is Simon Hamalwa and I am the Founder and Managing Director of Jacana Safaris and Tours. I am in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry for more than 10 years and that is where my heart is. To work independently in my own travel agency is a dream coming true. I want you to experience our beautiful Namibia and give you the best time of your life. Let me show you around!

  • Education

    I have a Bachelor Degree in Tourism Management and a Diploma in International Tourism Principals.

  • Work experience

    I worked in different sectors of the Tourism Industry for more than 10 years. To name some experience: I was a front office agent, a retail supervisor, a game drive trainee and more until I founded Jacana Safaris and Tours in 2018 and live my own dream.

  • What my friends and clients say about me

    My friends would tell you that I am a very friendly and passionate person. They would say that I am a Namibian through and through and that I love showing that through my tours for foreign and Namibian national tourists. My clients would tell you that I am a trustworthy person who cares a lot about their wishes and that I would do anything in my power to make their dream tour through Namibia possible.

  • Favorite Quote

    “Inoenda, inotala.” - Oshiwambo saying meaning “If you didn't travel, you didn't see.”

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Lara Hamalwa

CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

My Name is Lara Hamalwa and I am the Chief of Operations of Jacana Safaris and Tours. Together with my husband Simon I plan, organize and execute YOUR dream travel through Namibia. My goal is to give you the best Namibian experience you could wish for. I am happy to assist you in German, English, French or a little Oshiwambo. Let’s explore together!

  • Education

    Originally I am a rehabilitation scientist with a Master Degree. But I found my passion for Tourism through my love for Namibia and of course my husband, who teaches me what I need to know, to give you the best experience with us.

  • Work experience

    I am an active part of Jacana Safaris and Tours since 2019. My profession requires me to be able to interact well with different people and to put their wishes and needs in my work focus. This ability and my organizational talent helps me to assure a good service for you.

  • What my friends and clients say about me

    If you would ask my friends about me, they would tell you that I always have a plan and a solution to any problem. They would tell you that I have a positive outlook on life and that it is easy for me to focus professionally on my clients wishes, to assure them the best experience of their life. Our clients would tell you that I make them feel safe and well informed about their possibilities in Namibia.

  • Favorite Quote

    “If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa.” - John Hemmingway