This is where success stories, thrilling wildlife sightings and camp life anecdotes await. Dive into a world where learning never stops — from the wonders of nature and the bush to insights from our mentors and peers hailing from all corners of the globe. Your next, best chapter begins here!
Senior Field Guide Kim le Hanie: My journey with MORE
When I first came to Marataba Luxury Lodges as a guest, I found this beautiful pamphlet placed in our tented suite with the headline, “Live Your African Dream”. It had always been an ambition of mine to become a guide, and at the time I was thinking of leaving the corporate world. Our Field Guide, […]
How to Change A Life
During the chaos of lockdown, I took a long, hard look at my life and decided it was time for a change. At the ripe old age of twenty-four. I’d spent three years working in the music industry and while the excitement of dealing with artists and contracts had sustained me post-university, I had a […]
It Takes A Safari Lodge To Raise A Guide
Previous MORE student Nic Human – now a field guide at Madikwe Safari Lodge – writes about his experience of becoming a field guide at one of the country’s top safari lodges. “So far, my time at Madikwe has been nothing short of amazing. The warm and welcoming nature of the staff has made settling […]
Meet Our Captain – Lead Trainer Phillip Wessels
With over 20 years of guiding experience, our Lead Trainer Phillip Wessels is the perfect mentor for our students. We chatted to him about his work, his passions, and more… We know that you have a wealth of experience in guiding. How did your passion for nature begin? I grew up on a farm, and […]
Safari Guide Of The Year 2019
This year, we were honoured to be chosen by FGASA as the hosts for the Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) competition. Watch the video below to meet all of the candidates, and then read MORE Sales Manager, Francois Fourie’s blog on how the event unfolded… Day 1 It was with great excitement that the […]
