Meet your helpful tour hosts

David and Jenny
New Zealand

David is a fourth generation New Zealander and for the last 25 years has enjoyed organising and leading many group tours mainly to rugby games in Australia.

Jenny was born in Somerset and has lived in New Zealand since she was 15, and worked in a small travel agency

David and Jenny have both travelled many times out of New Zealand with several trips to the UK & Europe, Asia, the Pacific Islands and of course, Australia.

Eric and Lynne
New Zealand

Eric and Lynne have been married for fourteen years and have both travelled to many destinations around the world including Europe, the USA, China, Asia, the Pacific Islands and Australia.

The couple are both from the North Island and Eric's background is in retailing and wholesaling farm machinery, whereas Lynne has spent her working life in banks and in administration roles where she gained many skills that will come in useful while on tour.

Their favourite places in New Zealand are the Bay of Islands on the North Island and the rugged West Coast on the South Island.

Kathy and Cody
New Zealand

Kathy and Cody are proud Kiwis who have enjoyed many travel adventures across the world. They have been involved in the New Zealand adventure tourism industry for many years.

They recently sold their River Canoe and Kayak business which they owned and operated for 25 years. Prior to that, they were involved in the New Zealand ski industry.

They both enjoy making the most of the great outdoors. Whether skiing in the mountains, biking or hiking wonderful trails or out on the water kayaking or fishing, they are always keen for an adventure.

Kevin and Leslie
Canada

Kevin and Leslie have been involved in the tourism industry and RVing for over 40 years.

They are avid travellers, visiting the likes of Arizona, Washington and California regularly, and also enjoy Formula One and motorsports.

The couple are looking forward to meeting our members and sharing the best of what Canada has to offer.

Johan and Magda
Southern Africa

Johan and Magda have been touring extensively throughout South Africa and neighbouring countries like Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe to name a few.

They have a great knowledge on the nature and wildlife in Southern Africa, and have a passion for photography and pre-historic history in the area.

Johan and Magda have savoured many moments over the years and they can’t wait to share their experiences and the journey with you.

Kobus and Deidre
Southern Africa

Kobus and Deidre love camping and exploring the beautiful countryside of South Africa, which has a very special place in their hearts.

Meeting new people and showing them the wonders and beauty that their country has to offer, is something they both pride themselves on, because Africa is so unique in so many ways.

Kobus and Deidre enjoy sitting around a campfire under the stars and exchanging stories of the places they have been fortunate enough to visit.

Louis and Mariette
Southern Africa

Travelling and exploring Africa, is not only a passion for Louis and Mariette, but has been a way of life for many decades.

During their period in the corporate world, they regularly acted as hosts for International VIP groups in South Africa.

Sitting around a campfire at night will be one of the many highlights where you will have the opportunity to share travel stories and Louis and Mariette can teach you how to prepare and cook easy traditional South African dishes on an open fire.

Pierre and Helen
Southern Africa

Pierre and Helen have been married for 28 years and love hiking, motorcycling, camping and exploring.

They are both passionate about the outdoors and have amassed over 40 years of tour guiding experience between them.

Besides guiding, Pierre is a qualified diver and loves exploring the beauty of the ocean, and Helen is a professional nurse who has been working in research for the last 20 years.