September 15-30, 2010 Full--call for last-minute openings
Lecturers
We will travel with some of the best specialist guides working in southern Africa—all raised in the region and all sharing an in depth knowledge of their local area as well as a strong passion for the land, its animals, and its people.
Martin Kays grew up close to the Okavango Delta which gave him the opportunity to be exposed to wildlife at a young age. Since 2008, he has been a guide coordinator and head guide in the Jao Concession. He is a fully licensed Botswana professional guide and an Accredited Trainer and Assessor with the Botswana Training Authority. Martin enjoys the opportunity to pursue his passion for wildlife photography and spending time in the bush.
Kabo Kgopa was born in Botswana, and after being introduced to the work of the Department of Wildlife & National Parks, during his one year of national service, he was inspired by the wild areas of Botswana and decided to pursue a career in guiding. Since 2001, he has spent most of his career on the outskirts of the Okavango. He is now one of the top guides in the Jao Concession. Kabo has a keen interest in photography, birding and furthering his knowledge in nature.
Kevin W.R. Van Breda grew up in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. Kevin first discovered the Zambezi Valley and its mighty river on a school field trip and since 1994, he has embraced the opportunity to experience this region and other Southern African wildlife areas. He is involved in the Rhino Reintroduction Program, Lion Collaring, and Large Carnivore Research undertaken by the Department of National. Kevin’s special interests are history, birding, fishing and photography.
Leaders

Eszter Foldvary began guiding and leading expeditions after graduating in 1978 from tourism school in Hungary. “I could not picture myself as a teacher…I like to work with people and am interested in traveling….I never wanted to do anything else in my life,” says Eszter. She has led private jet journeys throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and many other places around the world. Eszter's vast experience, interest in the history of art, ability to speak multiple languages (Hungarian, English, French, and German), and excellent organizational skills serve our travelers very well.