Thomas Kruger (tfk002)

Passionate, honest and determined worker with a love for both animals and people. I live for the conservation of animals as well as sharing my passion with the guests joining me on game drives. My happiness is determined by the happiness of my guests. Well-travelled and exposed to other cultures and environments. Works well with other people.

Safari Guide - Garden Route Game Lodge - Near Albertinia (2022 - 2026) Worked at the Garden Route Game Lodge near Albertinia for 5 years where I gained valuable experience and confirmed my passion for the outdoors, animals, conservation and safari guiding.

• 2 to 3 Game Drives of up to 2 to 3 hours daily involving the Big 5 - Check-in and check-out services to guests and looking after their general wellbeing - Basic maintenance on vehicles - Bushwalks (non-dangerous) - Picnics on the reserve - Stargazing on my own accord - Kids activities (Cheetah tracking, sand art, kids bushwalk, archery) - Participating in game capture operations involving dangerous game - Basic security volunteering Marine Conservation Volunteer - Lagon Bleu - Blue Bay, Mauritius Volunteered in Mauritius to monitor the lagoon in Blue Bay for 6 weeks.
• Coral farming - Coral, fish and seagrass omonitoring - Monitoring illegal fishing activities in the area

Grade 12 - Secondary School - Curro (2018)

Field Guide Course - Wildlife Guiding and Conservation - Nature College (2022)