South Africa

Alan Thomas

Alan Thomas is a Cape Town native and a runner and cyclist. In fact, he has cycled the Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to Kashgar as well as from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp. Having travelled extensively in Europe, Asia, Southern Africa, and Australasia to rid himself of wanderlust, he eventually returned to his beloved Table Mountain and the Mother City. Guiding seemed a natural progression and for the last many years he has concentrated on taking guests around South Africa. When he is not guiding he enjoys spending time with his two daughters and hiking and cycling around the peninsula. Please note that Alan will only be accompanying you during the Cape area portion of the tour (days 1 through 4) and upon arrival to Kruger National Park, you will be in the expert care of the safari guides and staff at Plains Camp and Rhino Post Lodge. With small groups of six or fewer, game drives and walking safaris will likely be with non-CW guests.

Erica Klocke

Erica Klocke is a born and bred South African who has forever been passionate about her native country and its people. Starting over 20 years ago as a driver-guide, she worked her way up to the National Guide level and has also led several tours that have taken her across the border into Zimbabwe and Namibia. Erica speaks and guides in German, English, and Flemish and her interests include history, music, art, wine, food, and anything having to do with nature. Please note that Erica will only be accompanying you during the Cape area portion of the tour (days 1 through 4) and upon arrival to Kruger National Park, you will be in the expert care of the safari guides and staff at Plains Camp and Rhino Post Lodge. With small groups of six or fewer, game drives and walking safaris will likely be with non-CW guests.

Erica Vink

Born in the North Western Cape on a Karoo sheep farm, Erica Vink is an outgoing and energetic guide. She feels that it is a privilege to share the vibrancy and beauty of South Africa with guests and is both passionate and optimistic about the future of her country. Erica is fluent in English, Afrikaans, and German and received her education at the University of Stellenbosch. Her professional experience has ranged widely, from working in the vineyards in Stellenbosch to the medical industry, with many other roles in tourism in between. She is an active member of a local hiking club, a passionate advocate for sustainable tourism, and a volunteer mountain guide for Table Mountain National Park. When not guiding, she enjoys spending time with her spouse and two sons. Please note that Erica will only be accompanying you during the Cape area portion of the tour (days 1 through 4) and upon arrival to Kruger National Park, you will be in the expert care of the safari guides and staff at Plains Camp and Rhino Post Lodge. With small groups of six or fewer, game drives and walking safaris will likely be with non-CW guests.

Rod Prodgers

Rod Prodgers has always found himself fascinated and enchanted by South Africa’s rich history, the beauty of its natural areas, and the variety of cultures of its people. He considers it his mission to provide visitors from far and wide with a memorable experience when they visit his corner of the world and loves sharing information and insights about past and current affairs. When not guiding, Rod enjoys volunteering at the South African Jewish Museum in Cape Town, where he offers tours highlighting the city’s Jewish community and history. Please note that Rod will only be accompanying you during the Cape area portion of the tour (days 1 through 4) and upon arrival to Kruger National Park, you will be in the expert care of the safari guides and staff at Plains Camp and Rhino Post Lodge. With small groups of six or fewer, game drives and walking safaris will likely be with non-CW guests.