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Chris Goodwin

CHRIS GOODWIN

ChrisChris is the owner of Active Africa and someone who is single-mindedly dedicated to having as much fun as possible. After 13 years in the commercial catering industry, Chris realized that during those long hours in the office, he had forgotten how to breathe. So in 2001, armed with no more than a desire to enjoy his working hours, he took a deep breath and walked out of the office. Now, whether he's pounding the ground on a trail run, or climbing a mountain or riding a bicycle, Chris is enjoying every moment and travellers on his journeys are constantly inspired by his energy, enthusiasm and pure enjoyment of life.

Chris is a consummate organizer and loves the little operational details that go with managing or overseeing a tour. As a guide, Chris prefers the active and natural history options and you won't often see him in a coach, but a fascination with local culture and African history blended with a global perspective gained from a passion for travel has resulted in many informed, sometime controversial debates.

See 'Travellers Testimonials' for feedback from Chris's travellers ...

Guiding & Travel Experience:

Chris has traversed Africa from Cape Town to Cairo 12 times; facilitated and guided bicycle vacations in South Africa, Namibia and Vietnam; guided numerous rock climbs and treks in the mountain ranges of South Africa and Tanzania, including 5 successful summits on Kilimanjaro; led safari expeditions and facilitated cultural exchanges in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya & Tanzania; managed river cruises on the Nile, Egypt; and has extensive guiding experience of contemporary tours around South Africa, with particular reference to the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands. In addition, recent personal travel has taken him to England, Canada, France, Switzerland, Madagascar, Croatia, Peru, Bolivia, Swaziland & Lesotho.

Accreditations:

  • Qualified Chef
  • National Diploma in Business Management
  • THETA accredited Field Guide
  • THETA accredited Culture Guide
  • THETA accredited Mountain Guide
  • SAMDT Mountain Walking Leader
  • SAMDT Rock Climbing Leader
  • First Aid Level 3
  • Cape Wine Academy certificate in Cape Wine

Has represented:

  • Grand Circle Travel
  • Butterfield & Robinson
  • REI Adventures (operated by Giltedge Travel)
  • Askari Travel
  • Alpine Tour Services
  • African Welcome Safaris
  • Cederberg Travel
  • Si Fang Expeditions
  • High Places Mountain Travel

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