JD has been our Specialist Guide in Cape Town for several years and has also led safaris for us through East, Central and Southern Africa as a private guide. Occasionally our guests have enjoyed his knowledge, energy and warmth of human spirit so much that they have "kidnapped" him from Cape Town (much to my delight) at the last minute taking him with on safari. He is a unique young man who is a treasured member of our professional family.

Having guided at some of Africa’s most renowned lodges and iconic regions, JD has the rare combination of in-depth bush knowledge coupled with a historian’s appreciation of South Africa, Cape Town in particular. He is the perfect guide for either a segment of your safari or for the entire trip.

I am the author of some 30 books on Africa, a former travel magazine editor and environmental scientist. When I was looking to expand my specialist tour guiding operation and was looking for a younger man to be able to stand in for me I sought out JD. The combination of his outstanding character, ebullient personality, safari and touring knowledge and experience are hard to replicate. Since then he has become a full partner in the business, Racontours. More of a compliment or better reference than that I could not offer.