I always loved being far from the city lights, with the Milky Way arching across the night sky and the smell of a dying campfire nearby.

Starting in the South African inbound travel industry at the age of 19, my love of exploring my own country only grew. South Africa has so many wonderful places to see and experience. It has been called “a world in one country” for many reasons. My favourite is the diverse landscape, which encompasses lush forests, craggy coastlines, deserts, sub-tropical wetlands and so much more. I also love Cape Town and the surrounding little towns, particularly the fantastic local restaurants and wineries.

Since leaving South Africa, I began travelling to East Africa and discovered a new passion – gorilla tracking. It was love at first sight! Since then, I’ve tracked gorillas across Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. I would always recommend adding a gorilla trek to your East African safari; it’s a truly special experience.