Carl was born and educated in Zimbabwe. From the beginning he was surrounded by people interested and knowledgeable about wildlife, and during his school years he often went on fishing and game viewing safaris.
In 2016 he passed his Zimbabwe guide proficiency test, becoming one of the youngest fully licensed professional guides. He also is qualified in first aid. Carl is an outstanding safari guide with a broad range of interests. He first guided for A Step Ahead in 2019.
Recently Carl has taken on a greater role in the conservation world. He aims to not only expand his horizons as a professional guide, but to contribute to saving Africa’s wildlife on a larger scale.
Carl married Montana in 2023 and they live in the lakeside town of Kariba in northern Zimbabwe. Carl splits his time between leading safari tours and managing his family’s tilapia farm. His deep connection to nature manifests through bird photography, fishing, and beekeeping, with a particular focus on conservation efforts around Lake Kariba. He now holds a licence to handle and administer Class A dangerous drugs, necessary for immobilising wildlife when veterinary care or relocation is required.
When not immersed in outdoor pursuits, he maintains an active lifestyle through playing tennis and trail running along the shoreline, where encounters with elephants and hippos are commonplace.
