The writing came first. I loved writing essays at school, anything to do with general knowledge, an interest that gradually morphed into the passion for wildlife and conservation.

It takes years to make the right connections in the travel media industry. Key is to identify the right publications for me, those that speak to my audience and interests, because the subject of travel – especially ‘safari’ in Africa and India and other developing world nations – is about so much more than the destination endpoint today. It speaks to an appreciation of biodiversity, cultures and for many travellers from the ‘first world’, an entirely different way of life.

I regard sharing experience and insights with a curious and interested audience as a privilege. So when I seek out publications to write for, I look for those who appreciate experience and the craft of writing, who approach the subject of travel in a holistic fashion, beyond the sunsets and cocktails.

i am in the unique position where my writing and photography complements my guiding and safari design.

These images here speak to such a publication I discovered in the Netherlands, Oog Oor Afrika. Whereas many editors are ruled by the accountants’ bottom line, sometimes of necessity, the editor of OOA features stories that capture the often enthralling elements of adventure and exploration that reside in destination Africa.