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GAVA Explorations is a small, manager-owned company offering an exclusive luxury safari experience. After working 10 years as a park ranger and guide, Heidi Dednam, the founder of GAVA Explorations safari company, realized that in order to be successful in the fiercely competitive arena of African tourist companies she needed to be different, not only to stand apart form the rest, but to offer clients an experience they couldn't get elsewhere. What the big companies don't do, and what people really wanted were specialized safaris into the more remote areas of Africa. Indeed, Heidi discovered that many people were captivated by their first African visit, but returned wanting something more from a safari than traditional game spotting - they wanted a more intense experience of Africa. And so GAVA Explorations came into existence. African safaris that could be taylor made to fit the clients needs and desires; African safaris that take you away from the crowds and mob of tourist busses into the fascinating corners of Africa unknown to the masses, but which hold unforgettable experiences to those who venture forth. Recently, we launched GAVA Adventures, the youth travel branch of GAVA Explorations. Georges Locher combines his teaching and guiding experience to provide a safari packed with adventure, informal study, cultural exchange and a lot of fun for adventurous students. Based in Cape Town (Bookings and Administration) and in Otjiwarongo, Namibia (Operations), we are able to benefit from the infrastructure offered by these two countries to provide a seamless overland safari operation.