Guide Biographies

Through working in various relief and development projects, Ryan has gained a solid understanding of the local culture, language and geography of East Africa.  After seeing first hand how ecotourism can contribute to sustainable development, Ryan has fully embraced the concept of socially responsible travel and enjoys introducing it to others. These safaris mark his twelfth year of guiding groups to the region.

During the five years that Ed and Norilynn lived in Jordan, they learned to speak Arabic, gave birth to their eldest daughter, and worked alongside Bedouin villagers in a number of development projects. And despite traveling to over 46 countries, Ed and Norilynn still maintain that Petra is one of their favourite places on earth. Ed and Norilynn are excited to guide you beyond the typical tourist attractions, and look forward to introducing you to the friendly, hospitable, and diverse people of Jordan.

With his numerous years of experience working in the field of international relief and development, Jim's travels have taken him all over the world and have provided him with the opportunity to see and experience some unforgettable places. However, as Cambodia and Thailand still remain his two favourite countries, Jim is excited to show you places most travellers never get to see.

Although Doug's passion for photography and travel has sent him to over 40 countries around the world, discovering and documenting Kenya's incredible people, landscapes and wildlife still holds a special place in his heart. This passion extends to his instruction, as he's constantly striving to help and teach others how to take more compelling and thought-provoking photographs.   Visit Doug's website here: http://classes.eclipsephotography.com/

Bryan's intimate knowledge of Africa comes from a wide variety of adventures in the continent's most remote regions.  As a fourth generation Kenyan, he is committed to conserving Africa’s environmental heritage through linking wildlife conservation with sustainable development.  This commitment to conserving Africa's environmental heritage has been evident throughout his work in Kenya, Tanzania, the Congo and Sudan.  Bryan is a professionally licensed guide with the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA), and he looks forward to sharing his passion for southern Sudan with you.

George first began working in the Amazon jungle as a thirteen year-old trail cutter for groups of international visitors. After realizing that he wanted to share his love for the region with others, George studied natural history and environmental science at university. He acquired a vast knowledge of the Amazon rainforest and river, which he now shares passionately with everyone.

After receiving his doctorate degree for research related to medical plants of the rainforest, Jonathan was awarded the status of Master Naturalist and Guide. Although he's always in high-demand by visiting groups from The Nature Conservancy and Smithsonian Institute, Jonathan has agreed to show us the wonders of the rainforest.

Forever changed by his years leading an international university program in Guatemala, Jeff is passionate about introducing friends and family to the beauty and rawness of Guatemala’s distinctive indigenous culture and people. Through socially responsible travel, Jeff’s hope is to bridge cultural gaps and effect positive change not only in your life, but in the lives of our hosts. In Jeff’s last trip to Guatemala, he proposed to the love of his life, Michelle.