Operations Manager and Senior tour guide
Quality Time Tours and Transfers
- Located In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Member Of:
- NTB & FGASA
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $455 to $1,169 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Ananya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A guide who will transform your African safari from a vacation into a life-defining experience.
My husband and I traveled to Namibia as passionate photographers and seasoned international travelers - we've visited over 28 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa - so our bar is genuinely high. Ricky didn't just meet it. He exceeded it in ways we didn't anticipate.
From the moment we met him, his warmth, humor, and deep love for the African bush were immediately apparent. This isn't a man doing a job - he is living his calling. His knowledge of Namibia's landscapes, wildlife, and culture is extraordinary, and he shared it all with infectious enthusiasm and genuine care for our experience.
What truly set Ricky apart was how personally invested he was in our trip specifically. He remembered our interests, anticipated our needs, and had a quiet, reassuring way of handling every situation with grace. When things didn't go according to plan - as they sometimes do in travel - Ricky made us feel completely taken care of.
We left Namibia with photographs and memories we will treasure for the rest of our lives, and so much of that is because of him.
Ricky, we are rooting for you and Quality Time Tours with everything we've got. You deserve every success.
IT
Email Maddalena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent and super Ricky
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Quality Time Tours on our Namibia trip. Our guide and driver, Ricky, was outstanding— professional, attentive, kind, and always smiling. He was a brilliant problem solver, incredibly knowledgeable, and made everything run so smoothly.
All lodges were perfect and beautiful.
Our tour of 3.500 km was really wonderful.
I highly recommend Ricky and Quality Time Tours! And if we ever return to Namibia, we will definitely book with them!
Email Philna Dippenaar | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very friendly and knowledgeable!
Good and quick communication prior to tour. Were very quick to help reschedule the tour date despite the cut-off time for changes already having passed. Tour guide is very safe driver, very knowledgable and also shared more info on other services ans trips they offer! Definitely someone who knows their industry and field very well!
DE
Email Flo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, Full planned
First of all, Ricky Picked me up to Okapuka Ranch, i got a bottle water. He told me a Lot of Namibia and the ranch. He drove safety and still. The Tour was good Planed and very Nice
Best regards
Email Chen Yusheng | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is well-organized, allowing me to fully experience the diverse natural landscapes of Namibia.
I think it provided me with an absolutely fantastic experience. They patiently communicated every detail with me, including the itinerary arrangements and accommodations. Throughout the journey, they stayed by my side, always ready to resolve any issues, which made them extremely reliable. Moreover, based on my 5-day schedule, they also helped me pre-book additional activities in advance. They truly became wonderful companions during my trip.
Email Thabiso | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very thoughtful
Ricky was professional, patient and knowledgeable about the local fauna and flora. He gladly explained when we asked questions and did not hesitate to go an extra mile for us.
Email Cynthia | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Welcome to Namibia
The day began early in Windhoek and we were quickly on our way to the coast. It was a lovely day filled with Flamingoes, pink salt flats, the ocean, and of course the sand dunes. The humongous sand dunes are extraordinary, with paragliders and sledders on the slopes. Our guide Ricky was very knowledgeable and allowed us plenty of time to explore and to see things that you usually wouldn't be available. He was so flexible, offering us choices for how we spent the day. Our lunch was in a lovely restaurant and we had delicious fish. On the way back to our hotel in Windhoek we stopped at a handicraft market where we were able to view and buy the many minerals mined in Namibia. It was a wonderful introduction to the country.
