Course Leaders
Field Guide Course in South Africa

Stuart Thomas - FGASA Level 3 Special Knowledge and Skills Instructor

Dangerous Animals and Birding qualified guide with more than 10 years experience. Stuart worked in the world renowned Thornybush Game Reserve as the head ranger and has a passion for sharing the bush and its antics with participants.

Brandon Haveman - Staff

Brandon grew up in the North of Zulu land on a game farm and travelled the world. He worked in Zambia as a trails camp ranger and joined our team in 2007 bringing his love for the wild with him.

Jackie Vet - Staff

Jackie joined us in 2007 as a student and her commitment and hard work motivated us to employ her, first as a wilderness guide and then as assitant to Stuart.

Blessing Mnisi - Staff

Blessing joined the company in 2002 as a student guide and grew into a mature and well respected safari leader. He was promoted to junior trainer in 2005 and is now responsible for training participants on local customs and cultures.

Pierre van der Merwe - Staff

Pierre has close to 8 years experience as a trails guide in areas such as Madikwe, Pilansberg, Garonga and Kruger National Park. Pierre also manages our wilderness camp.