I count myself to be fortunate in the sense that the bush has always been part of who I am today. My love for safari and the natural environment was initiated at an early age. Having spent a lot of my childhood growing up on a game reserve in Zimbabwe, the values and importance of the environment were instilled in me at a young age. I always knew that I would end up in the bush doing what I love. I often say that I have never worked a day in my life as I regard guiding and conservation as a way of life rather than a job. By spending time in different areas and countries throughout my career, I took the opportunity to gain unique knowledge and skill sets about animal behaviour as well as fauna and flora in various biomes across Africa. Once I had completed my education at the age of 19, I went straight into the lodge/safari industry. I started off in the Kalahari and was fortunate enough to call Tswalu home. This was an incredible reserve to kick start my career as it is a bespoke lodge that offers a unique biome and coaches one on various guiding and hosting skills. I then moved to the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, where I guided for two years before moving on to Singita, where I spent the majority of my lodge guiding career. I was initially at Singita Kruger National Park, followed by Singita Sabi Sand for eight years, where I grew to become a senior guide. I was fortunate that during this period, I got to experience and explore various properties in different countries, such as Singita Pamushana in Zimbabwe, which remains one of my favourite lodges. Botswana is another country that has made a dent in my heart, as it offers such unique and awe-inspiring experiences that one cannot help but love it. Following my time at Singita, my path was redirected to conservation as well as private guiding. I am proud to be heavily involved on the conservation front, working with several different species, from wild dogs and pangolins to larger species such as rhinos and elephants. Regarding the private guiding aspect, I am grateful that I can give my guests the experience of a lifetime and ensure that everyone is happy, laughing and getting the most out of their unique safari. I feel privileged in the sense that I am able to uplift a guest's experience and ensure that the memories from their safaris last a lifetime. Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to travel overseas to several countries. Aside from the travel experience, it has been a great opportunity to visit and reconnect with previous guests. This has allowed me to gain knowledge and insight about other countries. After my overseas travels, I can honestly say that I still get homesick for Africa as this is my home, and the bush is where my heart belongs. During my travels around the world, as well as in Africa, I have been exposed to a number of different cultures, religions, and ways of life. Travel is a great interest of mine, and I am continuously looking for new experiences to have, not only for myself but to share the natural wonders of our environment with my guests.

Photography

Photography has been a large part of my career, and it is something that I truly enjoy, not only for myself but for my guests. Capturing unique moments on a safari means my guests' memories will last a lifetime. During my lodge guiding career, I conducted several photographic safaris and was able to obtain a unique photographic skill set. Not only does this benefit me, but this skill set allows me to coach my guests through the various camera settings, ensuring they are able to make the most of their photography and understand their equipment. Post the safari, I edit and organize photos to create a personalized video for guests to cherish and bring back with them.