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Graham has been living and working in the bush for twenty three years in a variety of wildlife areas within Southern Africa, including Londolozi and Djuma in the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve; on the two main rivers of Zambia, Kafue and Luangwa, and at Phinda Forest Lodge.

Graham has a deep seated love and understanding of wildlife and the environment. He is a devoted bird watcher, and holds a Diploma in Ornithology.

He has had hands-on experience working close-up with some of the large predators, hand-rearing two leopard cubs which he released back into the wild after living with them in the bush for almost two years.

From the Okavango Delta in Botswana to the Greater Kruger National Park, Graham will enhance your safari making it a treasured memory of unrivalled quality.

An Alan McSmith Safari and elephants have become almost synonymous. No excursion would be complete without a poignant encounter with these amazingly intelligent animals. Alan has led overland safaris, walking trails, expeditions, and birdwatching tours through six African countries. He has also managed luxury safari camps here in the Lowveld and abroad.

A guest says "apart from a slightly off-beat side, Alan is well known for his mellow character and versatility on safari. Renowned for an empathy with elephant, which at times is more visceral than logical, his sensitive safari blend ensures classic wildlife contacts".

2006 was Alan’s 20th year as a professional wilderness guide, and he recently made history as the first guide to lead a self-sustained 5 mokoro (dug-out) traverse of the Okavango Delta.

Daryl Smith has been in the Guiding industry for 25 years. Daryl is a third generation African, with intimate knowledge of the natural environment of Southern Africa. With his passion for the Bush and African culturem Daryl will endeavour to show you the real essence of Africa during your time with him.

Daryl is a registered Professional Hunter now turned conservationist and holds an NQF Level 4 Guide qualification for the whole of South Africa. He has won agents' awards for Tour Leader of the Year (2004) and runner-up Guide of the Year (2007).

Daryl specialises in leading Kruger2Canyons "Taste of..." trips to Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique.

Johna Turner has been a freelance guide for a number of years. He left the corporate world and pursued a guiding career to fulfill his passion for the wilderness and share it with others. He is a registered national nature and birding guide, and in addition to guiding he instructs nature studies and guiding skills.

Johna's passion for the wilderness on foot has given him extensive experience in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Alaska and Kakadu (Australia). He has guided in many parts of South Africa but particularly at The Outpost in Kruger's northern Makuleke concession and the Lapalala Wilderness. Meet John on our North-South Trail or as a wilderness private Guide.

Greg grew up in the bush, spending a good part of his childhood years on the family farm in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. He set up a successful property development and marketing company which has built some stunning game lodges on the same reserve, as well as elsewhere in the Lowveld.

Sport is very much an integral part of Greg's make-up; golf is high on the list and he has a 6 handicap. He also represented the South African Country Districts' Cricket team on tours of Australia and Zimbabwe. Currently a member of Nelspruit Golf Club and with extensive experience of the other courses on the golfing itinerary, Greg ensures a very enjoyable, social stay and offers a great insight into the local region.

In addition to heading up the K2C Golf Challenge team, he is delighted to make up a four-ball if your numbers are short.