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Daniel is a born and bred Capetonian. He is a father of two young boys and is married to Tamsin whom he met at Stellenbosch University.

Dan finds his solace in the oceans and mountains — be it trail running, hiking, paddling or surfing. His love for outdoor adventure has allowed him to discover the best of what our corner of the continent has to offer. After qualifying as a chartered accountant he began his career in the African safari and travel industry before leaving the financially focussed roles and starting African Lynx with his co-founders in 2017.

My favourite African Lynx Experience?
The Ocean Safari with Steve Benjamin. It is a mixture of proper adventure, mind-blowing scenery, wild-life and delicious food and drink.

What is your favourite holiday destination?
At the moment it’s a tussle between either Mozambique or the Transkei! Warm water is a novelty for us Capies.

Sarah-Jane has proudly called Cape Town home since the age of three. After obtaining her degree in marketing & entrepreneurship management from the University of Stellenbosch, SJ went on to travel the world. Starting with a year of teaching English in Vietnam and then on to being a stewardess on luxury super yachts for three years, she now has a profound background in hospitality and a love for discovering new places and cultures.

SJ has been settled back in Cape Town for the last 6 years, working at African Lynx as the in-house experience specialist since her return. Her passion for travel as well as her hospitality background ensure each experience offered at African Lynx is unique and memorable in every way.

SJ is a major foodie, and has a rather opinionated stance on everything culinary related. Her taste and talent for sniffing out the best in the Cape’s food scene are unsurpassed.

P.s. I am Daniel’s younger sister.

My favourite African Lynx Experience?
It would have to be the incredibly special dining experience at Meuse Farm in Hout Bay or the private tasting of Capensis wines at Fijnbosch Estate in the beautiful Banghoek Valley.

What is your favourite holiday destination?
Oh so many but if I had to choose one, Tofo – Mozambique. Scuba diving at some of the best dive sites in the world, snorkelling with whale sharks, attempting to surf, practising yoga, indulging in hot pao for breakfast (the Mozam version of Portuguese bread rolls), and fresh seafood for lunch and dinner. Let’s not forget the Tipo Tinto (rum and raspberry) cocktails.

While having travelled extensively over the last decade, Sam is a relative newcomer to the travel, hospitality & tourism industry and the African Lynx team, but has settled in seamlessly and can now be found as part of the furniture at the African Lynx HQ.

Sam has a unique blend of skills and experience honed over the last 10 years in academia, manufacturing and NGO sectors. Armed with an MBA and undergraduate in sport science from the University of Stellenbosch, Sam has a passion for problem-solving and a knack for organising business operations efficiently.

When Sam is not behind her laptop coordinating operations and logistics at AL, she can be found chasing trails with her favourite running community, cycling along the Atlantic Seaboard, procuring Cape Town’s best croissant and having one too many flat whites at her favourite coffee spot.

My favourite African Lynx Experience?
I love flying in helicopters so it would be the Mountain Heli Adventure followed by a slow lunch at VUUR on Remhoogte Wine Estate.

What is your favourite holiday destination?
Italy – literally anywhere in this country will do. Be it trekking through the Dolomites, having an aperitivo on the cobbled side streets of Bologna, or (still to do) exploring the Southern coast – I’m in! Espresso & wine bars on every corner – what more could you ask for.

Since his early years, Tim has been exploring the wild places of Southern Africa. He was always destined to be a travelling bush-man. So with a degree in Nature Conservation and a Post-grad in Education, Tim set off to work as a park ranger in Etosha, Namibia. He soon realised, however, that the guides were having way more fun – so he took the opportunity to be trained as a guide by Wilderness Safaris.

Tim’s first guiding job was in the world-famous MalaMala game reserve and since then he’s worked in the Timbavati, the Eastern Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa, and Botswana’s iconic Okavango Delta.

He’s travelled widely in Africa, Europe and North and South America, including a two-year road trip from the USA to Patagonia. He’s a hiker, surfer, bike-rider, horse-rider, diver and once-upon-a-time international sportsman – basically anything outdoors gets the nod! After 15 years of guiding in the bush, he’s returned home to Cape Town, where he loves to share the secrets of his hood with others.

Kevin was born and raised in the Southern Cape of South Africa. Nestled between vast mountains and the Indian Ocean, the small town of George was the perfect place to spark and encourage his two passions in life – the African bush and the ocean – and fall in love with adventure.

Annual family trips to the African bush inspired Kevin to become a field guide. After studying at the University of Stellenbosch, he followed his passion and started guiding in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. He was fortunate enough to guide at the world renowned Londolozi Private Game Reserve, as well as Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, acquiring extensive knowledge and experience. Over the next 8 years he developed and honed his guiding, hosting and people skills, sharing his love for the outdoors with travellers from all over the world.

Kevin made the decision to relocate to Cape Town to live closer to the ocean, his other love in life. Kevin is particularly drawn to Cape Town’s diversity and proximity to nature, no matter where you find yourself in the city. When not showcasing this beautiful city to travellers, you can find Kevin in the ocean or on one of the pristine mountain trails that surround Cape Town.

Growing up in the beautiful farming town of Elgin, Lee has always been drawn to adventure and the outdoors.

This love for the outdoors came with a passion for sport and Lee spent 12 years pursuing her dream of competing at The Olympic games. She competed in rowing at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Post sporting career Lee needed a complete change and challenge and this came with African Lynx.

With Lee’s passion for the outdoors she now spends her spare time traversing the incredible trails on Table Mountain, but also enjoys the incredible food and wine scene that Cape Town has to offer.

My favourite African Lynx Experience?
My favourite experience would be the visit to Meuse Farm in Hout Bay. With the farm producing the most incredible produce for top local restaurants, it is amazing to see and learn about this in person, all culminating in the most incredible farm to table dining experience cooked by their in-house chef. A truly unique & special experience.

What is your favourite holiday destination?
Bali is top of my list.  The beaches, clear waters, ocean life and exploring the islands on a scooter – I love the adventure and laid back vibes of Indo.

The African wilderness captured Rodger and enticed him to start guiding from an early age. Rodger has been a field guide in Kenya, Mozambique and recently at Tswalu, a renowned game reserve in South Africa’s Kalahari. Having been a private guide across Africa, he is now living in Cape Town where he is also a qualified cultural guide.

Together with his photographic and birding expertise, his vast experience and world-class hosting skills, Rodger provides his guests with experiences in the Cape that are tangible, unique and totally unforgettable. Rodger has developed a taste for great wines, food and coffee and has a nose for discovering hidden gems. He loves to share his knowledge with his guests and makes sure they leave with a piece of Africa in their hearts.

Rodger is personable and you will like him from the moment you meet. He will add great value to your trip and all find it an absolute privilege to have him as their private guide.

Philip, our trusted Warehouse Assistant, joined African Lynx in 2022 and has played an integral role in keeping our fleet of vehicles and HQ in spick span shape over the last few years. Philip is friendly, motivated and does the best car wash in Cape Town, hands down!

Rudi is proudly South African. An early interest in wildlife, nature, and conservation would go on to shape his career in guiding. In 2005 he qualified as a Professional Field Guide, with his career taking off in the Kruger National Park.

Over the next 15 years, he has acquired extensive experience and knowledge working at some of the finest lodges in Southern Africa and enjoyed the pleasure of guiding guests at Madikwe Game Reserve, Kruger’s Manyeleti Game Reserve, – as well as at the renowned Tswalu Kalahari Reserve – to name a few.

The ongoing urge to discover and explore more of the African wilderness has led Rudi to specialise in private guiding, something that has allowed him to share his passion for adventure with a select group of clients in a more personalised, in-depth and expert manner.

A decision to move base camp to Cape Town saw Rudi fall in love with the immense diversity the city has to offer. He soon became fully qualified as a Western Cape culture guide that showcases and professionally shares the many attractions the Fair Cape has to offer with others.

A true African Lynx guide, Rudi’s love for nature combined with his knowledge, contagious enthusiasm, humour, and storytelling, is guaranteed to create an amazing experience for his guests.

Before joining African Lynx, Tania took her expertise in digital advertising abroad where she spent the last three years working remotely and travelling throughout South East Asia. Tania’s natural affinity towards hospitality, luxury and travel combined with her many years spent abroad make her the perfect addition to the African Lynx HQ team. She is passionate about food, wine and creating world-class travel experiences.

When Tania is not grafting, you can find her trying new restaurants in Cape Town, wine tasting with friends or curled up with a good series.

My favourite African Lynx Experience?
As a slight adrenaline junkie, tandem paragliding was exhilarating, but at the same time, a super comfortable and fun way to see incredible views of Cape Town.

What is your favourite holiday destination?
Anywhere in South East Asia. I absolutely love the food, the heat and humidity, the beaches, snorkelling and exploring islands on a scooter.

Morné’s life has been an odyssey of exploring the great outdoors. Growing up in the Western Cape, Morné was immediately captivated by the rhythm of the waves and has spent the last two decades surfing and sharing his love for the ocean as a surf coach. With a passport stamped by global travels, Morné has been privileged to explore the world extensively, gathering stories and experiences that have enriched his understanding of people and diverse cultures and fueled his curiosity and sense of adventure.

Morné spent seven years working within the world-renowned Stellenbosch wine industry. This deepened his appreciation for the art of winemaking and the heritage that accompanies each bottle. Interacting and engaging with customers from every corner of the world over these years inspired Morné to pursue his qualification as a guide.

As a proud African Lynx guide, Morné’s love for nature intertwines with his local knowledge, enthusiasm, humour, and the ability to weave captivating stories, making him the perfect guide and companion for your days under the South African sun.

When Morné isn’t out exploring or surfing the unlimited waves surrounding our coast, he’s perfecting his golf swing on the Cape’s picturesque golf courses.

Jason simply loves being a ‘Capetonian’, exploring his beautiful city from mountain to shore, together with everything in between. Food, wine, nature, and culture, he enjoys dipping his toes into a little bit of everything that Cape Town has to offer. He calls the exquisite Cape Peninsula his home, and when not hosting a memorable African Lynx experience, you will find him enjoying the local coffee and croissant culture, trail running and beach walking, together with his lovely wife and border collie.

He fancies himself as somewhat of a globetrotter, being fortunate enough to venture through much of Asia, South America, and Europe, with a couple more trips currently in the pipeline. These adventures fuelled a desire to join the hospitality industry, and he now focuses his energy with the African Lynx guiding team, striving to host the most treasured of experiences for his guests. Always warm and welcoming, and never shying away from a laugh, he’ll have you feeling like you’re a local Capetonian yourself in no time at all.

With a commercial background in real estate and being an admitted attorney of the Western Cape High Court, he still takes a keen interest in the commercial, socio-economic, and political landscape of Cape Town and South Africa. He is also an enthusiastic golfer, despite an alarming lack of success out on the course.