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Bruce Terlien
Bruce Terlien
Languages spoken: English and a little German

Bruce is an all rounder when it comes to guiding. Apart from his big passions: birding and southern African fauna and flora, his interests include botany, architecture, anthropology, geology, photography, gardens, culture and the culinary arts. Bruce has been guiding for the past 15 years and is a registered level 2 field guide in addition to his national guiding qualification.

What our clients have to say:
"Dear Bruce, You are indeed the best. I've had rave reviews from clients, now, having experienced your expertise at first hand, I can add my accolades. Your pleasant, easy going manner certainly enhanced our experience. Your knowledge and willingness to share personal insights made all of us feel we came away with a better understanding of South Africa and her challenges. Your country is extraordinary and you are an outstanding example of her citizenry. I thank you for making my job such a pleasure. My memories of South Africa are vivid with the palate you presented. Thank you"- Frankie Tutt Travel Agent, Colorado
Franz Venter
Franz Venter
Languages: German, English, Afrikaans (for Dutch & Flemish clients)

Frans was born in 1955 and hails from a farming family in the Bloemfontein area. He studied politics at university whereafter he held amongst others the following posts: Journalist for radio and television at the South African Broadcasting Corporation; Private Secretary to the Minister of National Education and later on also Constitutional Development; Foreign Affairs Diplomat (vice consul) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany; He now shares his vast experience and interests including South African History as well as world history from the classical to the modern era, Wildlife ( he has a deep love for the natural world ), Geology, Archeology, Mythology, Religion, Wine, Agriculture and all types of SA music as a tour guide with a national qualification.

What our clients have to say:
"Frans seit unserer letzten Reise stehen wir noch viel näher zusammen wie vorher du bist für mich ein wirklicher Freund. Alle 6 Teilnehmer meinen, dass diese Reise die beste Südafrika Tour von allen war! Deshalb nochmals vielen vielen Dank, dass du uns so etwas Schönes gezeigt hast!" - Hans-Dieter Grotensohn

"On behalf of the President of the Republic of Romania, His Excellency Ion Iliescu, we hereby wish to thank you for the excellent way in, which you have organised, and executed the visit of the President and the Romanian delegation to Cape Town.All the arrangements, were of the highest standard.Your guiding proficiency and knowledge of the city and your country is of exceptional quality and drew positive comments from the President in person." - Gabriel Costache, Consul General of the Republic of Romania
Gerald Gooderham
Gerald Gooderham
Languages: English

Gerald has a national guide qualification with special interest in wildlife ( he knows all the game reserves in Southern Africa intimately ), natural history , Namaqualand flowers, South African and European history with special emphasis on the Anglo Boer wars. Gerald is an excellent wildlife and landscape photographer and many of the photos on our website have been taken whilst on his travels through southern Africa with his family and with our clients. He has been guiding passionately for the past 9 years but has traveled extensively in Africa for most of his life.

What our clients have to say:
"I feel that I should write to you to comment on our Garden Route tour. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The arrangements were excellent. The accommodation was first class. Thank you for such a professional job. The guide, Gerald, did an outstanding job. He phoned the night before departure to confirm arrangements and arrived right on time for departure. His knowledge is extensive. Doing a private tour is not always a comfortable experience. Gerald did a great job, interacting with us as friends, rather than just clients. We really appreciated the way that he kept us entertained throughout the trip. Once again .. an excellent trip. I will recommend you to my friends and if I am ever back in Cape Town for vacation I will be back in touch. Thanks." - Mike Lambert, Basingstoke Bluefins Swimming Club, USA

"On behalf of the President of the Republic of Romania, His Excellency Ion Iliescu, we hereby wish to thank you for the excellent way in, which you have organised, and executed the visit of the President and the Romanian delegation to Cape Town.All the arrangements, were of the highest standard.Your guiding proficiency and knowledge of the city and your country is of exceptional quality and drew positive comments from the President in person." - Gabriel Costache, Consul General of the Republic of Romania
Michael Raymakers
Michael Raymakers
Languages: French and English

Mike has led tours and worked as a nature guide in Southern Africa for the last 15 years. Mike's general knowledge of anthropology, botany, geology and ornithology is excellent, particularly with regard to the complex ecological roles that the plants, birds, insects and mammals play in the sub continent. A keen conservationist and Natural History photographer he is an accredited Field Guide Association of Southern Africa guide, as well as being accredited and registered with the South African Tour Guide Association. Member of the Botanical Society of South Africa.

What our clients have to say:
"Dear Michael just a quick message to say again how much I enjoyed our visit. It was the 4th time but I think better than ever. You looked after us so well with such enthusiasm for the plants & attention to detail. I have looked in coffee table books & wondered how they took the photos & whether they had cheated in any way. The flowers were so beautiful, no need to cheat. I had never dreamt that we would be so lucky... I hope the rest of your spring tours go well & the flowers continue to delight ! Best wishes & many thanks"- Rosemary, botanical group UK
Luis Canario
Luis Canario
Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English

Luis, a native Portuguese speaker, was born and bred in Mozambique, where he grew up and studied Commerce. He emigrated to South Africa in 1975 and has remained ever since, where his passion for people and interest in History, Geography, Nature and Wildlife, started his career path into the Tourism Industry. He has been guiding for several years and is one of our top guides for our south American and Portuguese markets.

What Luis has to say:
"I must add however, that my crown of glory, was having the honor of being the private guide, during 10 solid days, for Prince Albert of Monaco and his South African girlfriend (at the time) Charlene, when he stayed in Cape Town in Dec 2005 / Jan 2006. "