About African Safari Guru

Matthew has been sport fanatic and nature lover from the age of a little boy where his interest has always been with outdoor activities or busy in the veldt studying from the smallest ant to the largest mammal, the African Elephant! You would never find Mathew house bound and this is why he has such a good tan today.

Matthew also did Body Guarding for VIP’s at big events on a part time basis previously to studying Game Ranging and Lodge Management in 2005. Matthew wanted to achieve a diploma in the industry to uplift his levels in the Safaris industry. Before and between this time Matthew also did a lot of volunteer work in the bush for the experience and gaining more knowledge as he is a very passionate and enthusiastic person always willing to learn more about nature and its ways?

After finishing his diploma Matthew moved up to Limpopo side to broaden his knowledge and gain more experience in the African Bush and do what Matthew loves best “Nature Conservation” and “Field Guiding”. It is the Magnificent CHEETAH which always seems to win Matthews soft spot...

After 22 years down the line of travelling to Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia, Zanzibar and South Africa and having guided as a guide/game ranger for the past 7 years, Matthew decided he had enough experience and knowledge to start his own Tour Operating Business after the arrival of his new born son and headed east of Johannesburg only 10 min from OR Tambo Int. Airport where African Safari Guru is now operating as Proud Tour Operating Business.

Matthew is now 32 years of age and male. He had officially started up his Tour Operation and Transfer Business in May 2009 and has built it up slowly to find his way around the rights and the wrongs and how to run the show in an orderly fashion. Being a genuine gentleman and having worked in 5 star lodges out in the bush as well as working with tourist and locals from all cornerstones of the world, his desire is to share his heartfelt passion as a nature lover to locals and visitors of all ages.

African Safari Guru has all the necessary permits and insurances required by the relevant authorities. Our knowledgeable and experienced freelance guides that African Safari Guru uses at times when business is rolling, are all qualified and registered as legislated by the South Africa Tourism Law of tour guides and concentrate mainly on private or small groups.

Our private Safari Company is an established business with a well travelled bunch of gentleman which have also worked all over Africa. Travelling and experiencing the diversity of our landscapes and especially the wildlife of Africa has always been a passion for Matthew and his supporting freelance Safari guides, and it gives African Safari Guru great pleasure in sharing our passion and knowledge of our country's natural features and beauty with our valued visitor.

Our Tour Leaders are highly respected in the safari industry in Southern Africa and East Africa. They are highly qualified, and their experience, professionalism, interpersonal skills and their ability to communicate and educate clients in the ways of Africa will enhance your safari experience of a lifetime.

REMEMBER, with all our experience and everything that is needed for a successful safari, it is YOU who will make the tour even more successful with your own passion, enthusiasm at the end of the day.

Advantages African Safari Guru is proud to offer the following to our guest:

 The size of the vehicle will depend on the number of passengers. However, safety, comfort and a pleasure are always our main priorities.

 We cater for all ages according to health and needs.

 We supply safety baby seats for families with infants.

 The experienced guides we use come straight from the African bushveldt which adds value to your Safari Vacation

 Our guests always come first no matter how big the problem is.

 We provide private and small group tours so that no guest becomes another number.

 You arrive as valued guests and leave as valued friends.

“Let’s Build Your Dream Vacation Together and get your BUMS into Beds” Ngiyabonga (Zulu phrase) Thank you! About African Safari Guru