STEVE ANDREWS

Steve has risen to the challenges of growing up in apartheid South Africa with a grace and maturity far beyond his years and experience. A graduate of the Chrysalis Academy, Steve's voluntary enrolment in this hard-knock military style college for aspirant youth exposed him to the opportunities in the South African tourism boom, leading him to ultimately qualify as a tourist guide. A gifted story-teller, Steve compounded his new found knowledge regaling guests with tales of his youth, offering rare first hand insight into a different side of South African culture. Steve's greatest strength is his selfless dedication to service - with his constant smile, engaging personality and 'nothing is a problem' attitude, guests experiencing Steve's personal touch leave a trip not having met a guide, but having made a new friend.

Naturally gravitating towards more active forms of tourism, Steve has been extensively involved in walking and bicycle holidays. A passion for his car has developed a flair for mechanics - Steve's ability to maintain a bicycle in top working order has made him an essential component in a bike trip and kept him busy as both guide and mechanic in South Africa, Namibia, India, France and Vietnam.

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Guiding & Travel Experience:

Guided numerous bicycle vacations in South Africa and Namibia, led safari expeditions and cultural encounters in South Africa, Zambia & Botswana; and has extensive guiding experience of contemporary tours around the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands. In addition, Steve has travelled to France, India and Myanmar on short work assignments as a specialist bike mechanic.

Accreditations:

THETA accredited Culture Guide
Certificate in Small Business Management
First Aid Level 1

Has represented:

Butterfield & Robinson
REI Adventures (operated by Giltedge Travel)
Askari Travel
Gray & Co