The Safari Team

At Safari Guide Services we believe in team work and every member of our staff is a highly talented and professional individual committed to running the best safaris in the industry – from our guides and chefs to our financial controller. Each one is skilled and proficient in his or her particular area of responsibility. We encourage skills building and provide ongoing in-house

training in order to constantly hone the abilities and prowess of each member of staff. As a result, this experienced team creates a dynamic company that benefits from the synergy of our considerable individual strengths and at the same time affords you the convenience of high quality, reliable safaris. We are proud of the fact that the bulk of our business is based on repeat custom or referrals from previously satisfied guests.

We take a full safari team along on our safaris to take care of all camp chores.

Our Back-up Safari Team

Chaka – Chef

Chaka has been with SGS 7 years and is our naturally talented chef who produces unbelievably creative meals under challenging bush conditions. He was born in Maun, grew up in the Okavango and although a carpenter by trade, he far prefers the bush to factory life and will always be seen riding high up on the safari back-up vehicle, from where he has a bird’s eye view of the game and the bush he loves so well. He is responsible for the menus, food supplies and kitchen while on safari.

Jeremiah – Camp Assistant

Jeremiah has been with SGS for 7 years and is Frank’s right hand man on safari. He is an expert in making sure that each camp is pulled down, moved and erected at a new destination on time for the guests’ arrival as well as making sure the guests are well looked after. He has learnt impressive cooking skills from Chaka and is also training to become a future manager in the company. This tall, quiet-spoken man with the regal bearing is always ready with a smile and a willing hand wherever required

Douglas

Douglas started work with the company in 2011 and has an infectious enthusiasm for all he does. With many years’ experience in the safari industry he is our lead driver and an extremely hard worker who’s dedication is second to none, and whose hard work ensures every safari is a once in a lifetime experience. Douglas’ laugh ringing out through the bush is one of the many sounds that you’ll never forget from your safari.

Anton

Anton has worked with SGS for almost 5 years and has an awesome talent round the cooking fire. As well as being an excellent cook he is also an experienced camp assistant and has worked on all kinds of mobile safaris. With his considerable experience in the bush Anton is always ready for a chat and to share his experience of the bush.

Kasane Office

Ruth

Ruth is our personal manager and also works closely with Jen in making sure all enquiries are looked after and that safaris are well planned and that they run smoothly. Should Jen not be immediately available to look after your enquiry then Ruth will take the best care of your needs.

Gladys

Gladys is our hard working office cleaning –lady who is responsible for keeping our offices looking lovely as well as helping the staff sort out kit when they return from safari. She has also turned her impressive gardening skills to creating a lovely environment for us all to work in.

“We had a wonderful time. Frank, as you know, is superb … We also liked the whole crew, and Anthony was a miracle worker at feeding three carnivores and a vegetarian.”

“We couldn’t have enjoyed our mobile safari experience more! we certainly had a nice time and we can’t praise Frank enough.  He was very knowledgeable, kind to a fault, and was very, very organized.  Indeed, his expertise really added to our enjoyment.  Moreover, the other members of your staff were efficient and courteous, and the food was delicious.  So in summary, we enjoyed our selves immensely – indeed our mobile safari was even better than

we expected.  We will honestly recommend your services very highly.”

Perdue Party April 2010