Clive and Claire Jones, Owners Firefinch Safaris
Firefinch Safaris & Car Hire
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2022)
- Member Of:
- Namibia Tourism Board & Tour & Safari Association of Namibia
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,873 to $12,909 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Roland Altenburger | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Iconic Namibia Roundtrip
Clive organized an unforgettable round trip through Namibia for us at very short notice. He responded fully to our wishes, picked out probably the best lodges for us and even organized a birthday cake for our daughter on her birthday in Svakopmund. Clive welcomed us at the airport, helped us to organize a Namibian prepaid number, took us to the car rental office, gave us all the relevant information about our trip and was always available by cell phone afterwards. Clive always answered our questions immediately.
Clive is a true connoisseur of Namibia, well connected and always acts in the best interest of his customers. I would book through Firefinch Safaris again at any time.
Email Rob & Yan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication, amazing and knowledgeable guide.
Thanks to Clive and to our guide Elvis for an amazing experience. The tour was customisable and very clearly explained beforehand. Elvis was a wildlife expert with lots of facts (!) and accompanied us throughout the tour. He tailored the experience to exactly what we wanted - it was very full on but we had enough time to rest and recuperate each day. I really recommend a stop at Okonjima for the leopard-tracking and 'fancier' accommodation.
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Email Andrea Tursi - Gaia Rialti | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience with Firefinch
We had an amazing experience with Firefinch Safaris in June. Everything was perfectly organized – from the itinerary to the accommodations. If you’re looking for a professional, authentic, and deeply memorable safari experience, we highly recommend Firefinch Safaris.
Email Sylvia & Vincent | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personal, unflappable and thoughtful—Firefinch delivered quality service tailored to our every need
Clive at Firefinch Safaris & Car Hire designed the ultimate 23-day adventure—part bucket list trip, part 20th anniversary celebration, part milestone birthday. From the very beginning, he was patient through many changes and incredibly thoughtful in every detail.
Traveling with my professional photographer husband, we had very specific needs, and Clive delivered at every level: personalized service, expert private guides, seamless logistics, and a beautiful variety of experiences across Namibia, Victoria Falls, and Cape Town. He took the time to truly get to know us, and it showed—every day felt tailored and intentional.
Our first six days in Namibia with our private driver Stefan were a perfect start to the trip. Stefan was extremely knowledgeable about Namibia—its culture, wildlife, and geology—and also a very good photographer in his own right. He was entertaining and navigated long drives and remote terrain with ease. Every need was anticipated before we even voiced it, and every lodge and location reflected the care and quality that defines Firefinch.
Clive is resourceful, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable about Southern Africa. He crafted a journey that was both efficient and soulful—a rare feat. We can’t recommend Firefinch highly enough.
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Email Fernando | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second to none your best safari operator in Namibia
We were very satisfied during the preparation of the tour as the person in charge of Firefinch Safaris,Michelle Kahikopo, was both very professional and accommodating to our suggestions.From the 5 day safari at Etosha we went to 9 days including Waterberg Park and Windhoek.To our full satisfaction the operation was even better.Car worked perfectly both in roads and in gravel paths within Etosha.The guide/driver,Gedeon Shapaka was guiding and driving well and what it was the reason why we were there finding a lot of fauna in different locations.Elephants,Jiraffes,cebras,he put us in front of but we saw leopard,hyenas,rhinos and lions as well.Finally we must say that the lodges and communication facilities were better than we had expected due to the lonelines and far distances of their locations.Our experience with Firefinch Safaris was over the rainbow.Try them if you may.
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Email Luigi e Francesca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfectly balanced tour of Namibia, well-thought and tailor made to our needs!
Michelle at Firefinch Safaris designed the perfect 16 days tour of Namibia for our 10th anniversary. We were late comers, setting up our vacation in August 2025, just 10 days before the departure date. Nonetheless, Michelle was able to draft and book a perfectly balanced tour of the wonders of Namibia for the two of us.
Armed with a powerful and all-capable Toyota Hi-Lux 4x4 pick-up, complete with rooftop-tent and camping gear, we spent wonderful nights camping in the wilderness of Spitzkoppe or delighting ourselves in Gondwana Collection lodge in Aus.
Her experience allowed us to participate in night game drives in Etosha, while staying at the Namutomi lodge or depart early in the morning to enjoy sunrise in Soussvlei, having camped inside the park.
I cannot recommend more heartily to visit Namibia, and contact Firefinch Safaris in doing so. Big thanks to Africa-on-wheels for providing the best pick-up!
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Email Jakob | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Firefinch is a very trustworthy and serviceminded tour operator that fulfilled our Namibian dream
We used Firefinch for our 12-day self drive through Namibia and couldnt be more satisfied. Michelle at Firefinch answered my emails instantly and provided with me amazing service. Firefinch booked excellent hotels and lodges along our drive and provided us with a create rental car with a reliable company.
Once you have booked everything you recieve access to an app that has your schedule with lodge coordinations, check-in times, meals and activities. I could book any activity I wanted through Firefinch and it worked like clockwork once we arrived at each hotel.
Firefinch and Michelle made us feel secure in our booking and payments etc where reliable and without issues.
I am so glad we used Firefinch for our vacation in Namibia and would recommend it to anyone!
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Email Valetnin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always available and careful to make a top trip
My trip to Namibia was an unforgettable experience. From the vast dunes of Sossusvlei to the incredible Swakopmund, every day felt unique. The landscapes are simply breathtaking, and the sense of space and freedom is unlike anywhere else. A perfectly organized journey that exceeded all expectations and left me wanting to return.
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Email Ailsa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised tour and fabulous safaris
Excellent service leading up to the tour from Michelle, always answering queries and sorting any issues we had on our side. Manfred expertly led our private tour from start to finish, very polite, fun and flexible. Although it was a lot more driving than we are used to we did see a lot of the beautiful country, learnt a lot about the Flora & Fauna and local tribes and culture. The safaris did not disappoint and even on the outside roads Manfred spotted an array of wildlife for us. Also the accommodation and food were brilliant throughout, even for 2 pescatarians. Would highly recommend.
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Email Christo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience, everything organized impeccably to the smallest detail!
This is the second time I work with Clive from Firefinch. First we have been a group of 10 cars adventuring in Namibia, traveling without my family.
The second time I trusted again Clive to organize my trip to Namibia, this time accompanied by my wife and teenage daughters and another car with friends family. Once again trip was organized impeccably by Clive to the smallest detail, which was very important. We are from Europe and it was first time for my family visiting Africa, so I wanted to make sure that my family experiences the greatness of Namibia the way i did it in my first visit. Again no one was disappointed