Your Safari Companions

  • Hayden Turner

    Founder, Photographer and Safari Leader

    Haydenis an experienced safari specialist, wildlife television presenter and conservationist who works from some of the wildest and most scenic places on earth. He transmits an engaging warmth, passion and expertise with every journey and broadcast, and has become a well-respected name for his work with the National Geographic Channels International, Nat Geo Wild, WildEarth, CNBC, NHNZ, 7 Australia and conservation and travel circles internationally. He has always been taken by Africa, its silence, stillness and every creature, landscape and community that make up this incredible continent. With over 30 years experience, he designs, arranges and leads private safaris to Uganda, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and beyond for the discerning traveller. He connects you with only the most trusted and responsible operators, camps and lodges in Africa.

  • Bridie Newton

    Professional Guide, Zoologist , Photographer and Safari Leader

    Bridie sees Africa in a way that is unique and insightful - not just as a place of spectacular wildlife, but as a living, breathing landscape filled with stories, connections, and quiet moments that stay with you forever. With a background in zoology and tourism management, Bridie blends scientific insight with a deep appreciation for immersive travel. Her time in the African bush, both personally and professionally guiding, has shaped her belief that true exploration is about more than just seeing; it’s about understanding, feeling and listening to the land. Passionate about the power of nature-based tourism to inspire and educate, she is dedicated to helping others forge meaningful connections with Africa, its wildlife, and its people. Bridie designs safaris that perfectly fit your African dreams. She will help you with ideas, planning, connecting, arranging and even lead your safari.

  • Marius Swart

    Professional Trails Guide, Naturalist, Writer, Photographer and Safari Leader

    Marius is a seasoned trails guide whose safaris are less about ticking off sightings and more about awakening awareness. With over three decades of guiding across Southern and East Africa, he has honed an approach that blends bushcraft expertise with an invitation to slow down, notice, and feel. For Marius, the wild is not a backdrop - it is a living, breathing presence that reveals itself when we pay fierce attention.
    He encourages guests to move beyond observation into connection, discovering everyday miracles that are often overlooked: the stillness before elephants arrive, the subtle shift in bird calls, the wisdom written in tracks on the earth. Whether leading a multi-day walking safari through remote wilderness or sharing fireside reflections under African skies, Marius inspires a deeper way of being with nature - one that lingers long after the journey ends.

  • Steve Roskelly

    Professional Trails Guide, Naturalist, Photographer and Safari Leader

    From an early age, Steve has been drawn to wildlife and nature, shaping a life immersed in reserves, wild animals, and wide-open spaces. His extensive travels only reinforced what he had always known - his heart belongs in the natural world, paying attention to every detail, every moment. The wilderness of Southern and East Africa has been his greatest teacher, deepening his passion for exploration and his understanding of the intricate connections within the wild. ‘Patience and Perseverance’ is a mantra that defines Steve’s approach to guiding. Years spent in the field have sharpened his ability to wait, watch, and interpret the subtle signs that lead to extraordinary encounters - moments that aren’t just about seeing but feeling deeply connected to nature. The wilderness grounds him, heightens his awareness, and instils a profound appreciation for the world around him.