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NOMAD IS AFRICA

Authentic & Signature African Travel Experiences Since 1997
Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and for considering Nomad as your travel partner to this magnificent continent. If you’ve travelled with us before, you'll know our aim is to make your journey planning effortless. All you need to do is choose your travel style, select your dream destinations, and pick the route that excites you the most. It’s that simple! While I’ve been fortunate to explore many parts of Africa, there’s something about this continent that continues to captivate my imagination and feed my spirit. Perhaps it’s the golden light and untamed beauty, or the warmth of her people and the vastness of the landscapes. Perhaps it’s that Africa is not just a destination – it’s a feeling. Anyone who has travelled to the continent can testify to the fact that Africa touches one’s soul and leaves a mark that never leaves. Its why so many people return, like I do, over and over. This is where I feel most alive and connected to this world. There is a wildness and freedom here that is hard to find elsewhere. Sharing this magic has been my passion for over 29 years and I am eternally grateful to have a team of people at Nomad who believe in this vision and make Nomad such a fine company. Being locally founded, based, owned and operated Nomad is in a rather special position to be able to cater to almost any need that relates to experiencing the best the continent has to offer. Africa is vibrant, alive, and waiting for you to discover her wonders. Let us show you the best she has to offer.

See you on the road…
Alex Rutherford
Alex RutherfordFounder & Owner
#ThisIsNomad

ABOUT US

Travelling with Nomad means friendship, fun and adventure plus the security that group travel brings. Our unrivalled experience in Africa also ensures your holiday is well planned to make the most of our spectacular continent. We’ve spent years refining our service, improving our vehicles, training our staff and maintaining our equipment. We’re confident that our adventure tours are the best in Africa. We pride ourselves on the consistently high quality of our service and product. The best endorsement for our tours is the feedback we receive from satisfied guests – around the world our reputation has been established by word of mouth and that’s the greatest compliment we could ask for! You can find feedback from previous travellers with us in this site under the applicable tour. We are extremely proud to be 100% African owned and managed. Living and working every day in Africa means that our finger is directly on the pulse of the continent. This ensures you receive the best Africa has to offer. Every cent we earn is spent in Africa – creating jobs! By choosing Nomad you ensure that a large number of Africans are directly employed.

OUR STORY

Nomad’s story began in 1997 when Alex Rutherford, founder and owner of Nomad, was fortunate enough to have conducted a trans-Africa expedition lasting almost a year. On that journey he encountered numerous companies offering trips to Africa. A void was noticed between strictly budget tours and the more upmarket operations. It was on that trip that the founding principle of Nomad was formed: Do it better and do it for less. In those days we had one truck, 2 employees and one departure a month. Over the years we’ve grown to a fleet of around 40 vehicles, 150 staff and 40 scheduled departures a month all over Africa. Our success rests on consistently maintaining high standards in all aspects of our operation, while still retaining the magic and passion that saw us grow so successfully. We have not forgotten the lessons learned in the early days. Still wholly independent, we remain owner-managed, ensuring passionate attention to quality tours every single day.
Africa Awaits
The Nomad Difference

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OUR TRIBE

Alex Rutherford
As the owner and founder of Nomad, Alex has cultivated the vision of one truck, one trip into the multi-vehicle fleet of cross-country operations that we are today.
Alex Rutherford Founder & Owner
Henk de Kock
With 25+ years at Nomad, Henk began as a driver and worked his way up, gaining hands-on experience in almost every role and deep insight into all aspects of the company.
Henk de Kock Managing Director
Anneliese Korsch
Now in her 19th year with Nomad, Anna plays a crucial role in maintaining and expanding our partnerships, frequently representing Nomad at events across the globe.
Anneliese Korsch Agent Relations Manager
Cameron Appel
With 20+ years in tourism and marketing, Cam enhances our digital presence, connecting global travellers with our unique tours and safaris across Africa.
Cameron Appel Online Sales & Marketing Manager
Jean Roux
From cruise ships to hotels, Jean has seen every angle of hospitality over 20+ years. Nomad’s reservation team continues to excel and grow with his guidance and expertise.
Jean Roux Reservations Manager
Isak Gerber
Isak’s attention to detail is as sharp as his wit. As a key member of our team, he is responsible for maintaining the financial welfare and long-term stability of Nomad.
Isak Gerber Financial Manager
Gareth Webb
With 10+ years of leading tourism projects at all sizes and stages, Gareth is an adept Operations Manager, having a reliable nature and ambitions of continual improvement.
Gareth Webb Operations Manager
Cezanne Stevens
With 12 years of experience at Nomad, Cezanne expertly crafts unique, personalised journeys to suit every traveller’s taste as our dedicated FIT & Charters Team Leader.
Cezanne Stevens Tailormade Team Leader
Wymare Fourie
Wymare Fourie Reservations Team Leader
Lance Kelly
Lance Kelly Workshop Assistant Manager
Armandt Jonker
Armandt Jonker Operations Assistant Manager
Sune van der Walt
Sune van der Walt Product

What Are Our Guests Saying?

Travelling in Meat Loaf, our 20 seater camp truck, we experienced the amazing sights of Table Mountain in Cape Town, then travelled up the South African and Namibian coasts marvelling at the stunning scenery, unbelievable sun rises and sun sets. Through the desert and into northern Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe where the scenery changed and the animals emerged. Lions, elephants, buffalo's and Hippo's in abundance and we got so close to them all. The giraffes were majestic and the warthog and wild dogs were a sight to see. This was made even better with our driver Vincent, who made challenging roads, after some very bad weather, manageable with his expertise, and his stories smiles and laughter around the camp site. Then there was Tracy, our tour guide, who is an absolutely incredible person, cook and care taker. Meals prepared on a 3 burner stove rivalled some of the best restraint meal's I've eaten. Her care and attention to every detail was fantastic and the tour would not have been the success it was without her. Tracy worked tirelessly from before we woke until well after we were fast asleep ensuring all our needs were cared for. In short, I would recommend this tour to young and old who are in for some tough days but amazing destinations where sunrise is a sight to behold and sunset is just as wonderful the scenery is incredible and the wildlife life changing. Nomad, you have done well.
Dusty MillerCape Town To Victoria Falls
Recently completed a 16 day tour of Namibia with Nomad Safaris. Our guide David C was absolutely fantastic. In our group there were vegans, veggies, red & white meat eaters and he catered for us all fabulously. Nothing was too much trouble and he went out of his way to ensure everyone had what they needed. If you have a trip scheduled with him you are in for a real treat. Thank you very much David C - you made our trip
Alli CronnellyBest Of Namibia
Incredible experience! We did the 29 day Tour from Nairobi to Johannesburg and then added on Kruger 4 day tour at the end!We had Boyd and Godfrey for the majority of our tour. They were both incredible, fun, knowledgeable, professional and created a fantastic experience! We had Norman and Fadz for the second half of our tour who were also great. Nomad we WILL be coming back!
Bridget HortonNairobi To Johannesburg
I went on the Desert Explorer trip to Namibia in December 2021. One of the best trips of my life! Before going on this trip, I did not know about Nomad Tours; my travel agent recommended them and said her clients love their tours. Everything was excellent: the food, the accommodation, the truck, but most importantly: the tour guides! Mama G, Tings and Tich made this trip so memorable. Mama Gertie made Namibia come alive. She is a storyteller of note. The breadth and depth of her knowledge astounded me. History, geology, fauna and flora and current state of affairs were shared so engagingly that I forgot I was learning.
Celeste CrombrinckDesert Explorer