Ian was born in Nakuru, Kenya in 1965, Ian spent his early childhood in one of the more beautiful parts of Africa. His parents moved to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) when he was five years old and this is where Ian developed his love and passion for everything that Africa embraces.

After completing his A levels at Prince Edward High School in Harare, Zimbabwe, Ian went on to study at the Universities of Cape Town and Witwatersrand, in South Africa, where he received both a B.A. Degree and an Honors Degree in International Relations, Strategic Studies, Industrial Psychology and Languages.
After University, Ian had the opportunity to begin his studies and training for his Zimbabwe Professional Guides License, writing and passing his initial exams in 1992. In 1994, Ian left Zimbabwe and went on to guide vehicle and walking safaris at Sabi Sabi Game Reserve in South Africa, where he completed their well reputed Ranger Training program before joining Central African Wilderness Safaris in Malawi and Eastern Zambia. Before leaving the operation, Ian held the Senior Guide position and was also responsible for guide training and lodge management.

In 1995 Ian moved to Tanzania to join one of the most prestigious Photographic Company’s on the continent, Ker & Downey, Tanzania. Ian started off as a camp manager/safari guide and two years later he was promoted to Senior Guide in the Private Luxury Safari Program. Work included the guiding of mobile tented, walking, adventure and photographic safaris. During the first couple of years in Tanzania, Ian learned the skills of providing top standards of service to a discerning International clientele. In the course of his guiding with KDT, Ian has been involved in a number of special guiding projects and he has led safaris for both the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian Institute. Ian maintains a great relationship with KDT and still guides a number of safaris with them each year and Tanzania is very close to his heart.

In 2008 Ian made the decision to move back and to set up home again in Zimbabwe. Read more about Ian here.

Meals are best described as wholesome home style cooking at elegantly set dining tables. Most camps abandon the traditional three meals a day routine, rather starting at first light with a quick continental breakfast prior to the morning activity. Following this a large brunch is served. Thereafter high tea is served before the afternoon activity. Dinner is served on completion of the evening activity and after a chance to shower. When staying in a hotel on your trip then accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis.

In most camps alcoholic beverages are included as part of the tariff. Bottled water is available at all times. There is always bottled water in the bathrooms and bedrooms for brushing teeth. Most camps draw water from boreholes that provide water that is most likely more pure than treated water in most first world cities.