Tamaryn “Tammy” Slieker

Field Guide NQF 2

I’m a qualified safari guide and safari consultant with a passion for creating calm, meaningful wildlife experiences that go beyond simply finding animals. My guiding style is patient, observant, and immersive, focusing on the smaller details of the bush — animal behaviour, bird calls, plant uses, and the subtle interactions that make every sighting unique.

I began my guiding career in 2015 on a Big 5 private reserve in the Eastern Cape and have experience in vehicle safaris, walking activities, photographic guiding, and family-friendly safaris. I particularly enjoy helping guests better understand animal behaviour and the stories unfolding around them in the wild.

Alongside guiding, I’m also a wildlife artist specialising in charcoal portraiture focused on wildlife conservation awareness, often drawing inspiration directly from my experiences in the bush.

Speciality – Animal behaviour, photographic safaris, and immersive bush interpretation

Andrew Aveley aka “Badger”

Nature & Culture Guide – National

Andrew Aveley offers a deeply personal and authentic Kruger experience built on years of time in the bush, a strong photographic eye, and a genuine love for sharing the wild with others. As a professional guide, safari host, and photographer, he combines knowledge, patience, and storytelling to help guests experience more than just sightings.

His safaris are about understanding animal behaviour, appreciating light and landscape, noticing the smaller details, and connecting with the true feel of the park. Although Kruger is at the heart of what he does, Andrew also leads and hosts safari experiences throughout Southern Africa. Whether you are looking for a relaxed family safari, a meaningful birding experience, or a dedicated photographic safari, he brings a calm, professional, and highly personal approach to every outing.

Speciality – Photography, Birding, Family Experiences and Overnight Kruger Tours

Gavin van der Westhuizen

Field Guide NQF 2

Gavin Van Der Westhuizen’s journey into tourism began in 2002 when he and his wife moved to Hazyview to manage a timeshare resort. Living so close to the bush quickly sparked a deep interest in wildlife, birding and the natural environment.

What started with borrowed binoculars and family trips into the Lowveld soon grew into something much bigger. In 2005, Gavin founded GAP Tours & Transfers after recognising a growing need for reliable tourism transport in the area. His passion for sharing the Lowveld with visitors naturally led him to qualify as a Nature and Cultural Guide in 2007.

Outgoing, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about people, Gavin particularly enjoys introducing guests to the wildlife and landscapes of the Kruger region. For him, one of the greatest rewards of guiding is witnessing a guest experience an animal they have dreamed of seeing for the very first time.

Vusi Ntimane

Field Guide NQF 2

Vusi Ntimane grew up in the small village of Steenbok, surrounded by nature and a strong sense of community. From an early age, he developed a deep appreciation for the natural world, a passion that was strengthened by family visits to the Kruger National Park.

Becoming a guide was a natural calling for Vusi. After completing his guiding qualification, he found a way to combine his love of wildlife with his passion for teaching and sharing knowledge. His favourite animal is the leopard, which he admires for its grace, mystery and quiet presence in the wilderness.

One of Vusi’s most memorable guiding experiences came during a winter sunset drive, when guests were treated to an extraordinary combination of lions, buffalo, rhino, leopard and even a rare black rhino at the same sighting area. Encounters like these remind him of the privilege of guiding and sharing Kruger with others.

Vusi is especially passionate about educating younger generations on the importance of conservation and protecting the natural environment. His favourite places include Orpen Dam and Mkhumbi View Point, where he feels especially connected to the wilderness.

His personal motto, “Let’s share our experience with the world,” reflects his belief that nature is something to be appreciated, protected and shared.

Edward Themba

Field Guide NQF 2

Edward Themba’s journey into nature and guiding began in Kaapschehoop, where the area’s remarkable landscapes and birdlife sparked a lasting passion for the natural world.

In 2001, he joined the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Blue Swallow Working Group, where he spent five years working as a bird guide and assisting with the monitoring of breeding pairs of the endangered Blue Swallow. His responsibilities included preparing and maintaining nesting sites ahead of the summer breeding season, giving him valuable hands-on conservation experience and a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting sensitive habitats and species.

Edward joined GAP Tours & Transfers in 2008, where he has continued to build on his extensive knowledge of birding, wildlife and the cultural heritage of the region. Over the years, he has guided guests from around the world, sharing not only sightings but also the stories, ecology and traditions that make the Lowveld so special.

For Edward, guiding is far more than a profession. It is an opportunity to educate, inspire and help guests develop a greater appreciation for wildlife and the natural environment. Whether sharing a rare bird sighting or an encounter with iconic African wildlife, his aim is always to create meaningful experiences and lasting memories.

Lwazi Sibiya

Field Guide NQF 2

Lwazi Sibiya offers a warm, personal and thoughtful safari experience, shaped by years of bush knowledge and a genuine passion for sharing the natural world with others.

As a professional guide, he combines patience, storytelling and historical insight to create experiences that go far beyond simply finding wildlife. His approach encourages guests to understand animal behaviour, appreciate changing light and landscapes, notice the smaller details, and develop a deeper connection with nature.

Lwazi guides with sincerity, professionalism and a genuine love for both the wilderness and the people he travels with. His calm and welcoming manner makes him particularly well suited to families, where he creates relaxed, engaging and memorable safari experiences for guests of all ages.

Allen Baloi

Field Guide NQF 2

Allen Baloi offers a deeply personal and heartwarming safari experience, shaped by years of bush expertise and a genuine passion for sharing the wild with others.

 As a professional guide, he combines patience, storytelling, and rich historical insight to create moments that go far beyond simple wildlife sightings.

His safaris focus on understanding animal behaviour, appreciating light and terrain, noticing the finer details, and fostering a true connection with nature. He guides with sincerity and a pure love for the park.

Always dedicated and welcoming, Allen works especially well with families, bringing a calm, professional, and highly personal approach to every outing.

Sandile Mokwena

Field Guide NQF 2

Sandile Mokoena known for engaging storytelling style with passionate over 1 years of experience in wilderness interpretation and conservation specialising in Big five and birds with FGASA NQF 2

Sandile became the router connecting guest with the bush Navigating all the experience for guest, ethical guide with fully respect for the national park.

Specialising : Animal behaviour, Birds and big five.