What’s there not to smile about when the Klaserie is your back garden? These toothy smiles belong to some of Africa on Foot‘s most valued staff members, and when photographer, Em Gatland, visited recently she captured their best sides in an impromptu photo shoot on the lodge grounds. Sure, we are missing some key members of the Africa on Foot team, but we couldn’t not share these with you!
Part of the housekeeping team – Ellie, Pretty, and Portia – can be seen very infrequently as they flit around the lodge once guests have left for game drive. Generally chatting away in their musical voices, arms laden with clean towels and linen, these ladies sweep through guest rooms, neaten up, replenish any empties, and let in the light so that when guests return from a morning walking safari, they are welcomed by a newly preened safari chalet!
Yvonne is one of Africa on Foot’s home-style chefs, and her wide smile is permanently worn across her face. From sizzling, seared beef fillet, to crumbly spinach and feta quiches, and heart-stopping cheesecake desserts, Yvonne knows how to please every palate. The menu at Africa on Foot is tasty and diverse, offering something different for every meal, every day of a guest’s stay. Fussy eater? Not to worry, because Yvonne has a line-up of gluten-free, dairy-free, meat-free, or banting-friendly recipes up her sleeve!
“Magic Mike”, as he has become known around camp and among friends, has become a real character at Africa on Foot. The initiator of the #TIAOF Instagram hashtag (stands for This Is Africa On Foot), and one half of the “A Team” made famous on #livebushfeed, Mike is one of the enthusiastic, nature-loving, smooth-talking safari guides our guests meet and love. Guided walking safaris with Mike are always a learning and enlightening experience, while his humour and friendliness make him the perfect dinner host and bush barman after hours!
Ryan arrived at Africa on Foot as a Bushwise student and has certainly grafted his way to the top. Eager to dive right in to the safari life, Ryan was eager to help wherever it was needed, and there is always something that needs to be done at the lodge! After months of hard work and all the guiding practice he could need, Ryan is now a fully-fledged guide and relief manager for both Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp.
Enoch is an Africa on Foot legend. Tracker extraordinaire and the king of dry humour, Enoch has been with Africa on Foot for many years and we wouldn’t dare imagine life without him! When Enoch is guiding a walking safari, best pay attention because he is not scared to test you afterwards. His innate knowledge and 50-something years spent in the Lowveld, make this man is one authentic asset to the Africa on Foot team! Here he is testing his hand at photography… Maybe old dogs can learn new tricks!
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