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"...you are such a fine representative for South Africa. Dear John – I hope they put a statue of you in the square or better still on top of Table Mountain! You make a huge difference for South Africa and actually probably all of Africa."
Prudence Fenton Los Angeles , USA
"Thanks John for all your help on our shoot – what would we have done without you? We will recommend you to all our viewers."
Baronness Tanni Grey-Thompson - BBC Disability Programmes, UK
"By the end of the trip (3 weeks), we came to consider John more as a friend than a guide we had employed. Admirable personal qualities. He’s deeply committed to a promising future for South Africa."
James E. Bennett - Cleveland, Ohio
"John has for us been the most wonderful guide… We learned from him not only the history but also the social evolution of the country. In one week he became a very dear friend to us. We look forward to having many more great trips with him."
Leopaldo & Riell Pirelli - Milan, Italy
"Hey John, Just wanted to give a huge shoutout for all your hard work during our time in South Africa! Your nonstop energy and 24/7 support made everything run smoothly. Organizing those after-hours shopping trips for Michael and the band at the Waterfront was well organised. We also loved the surf lessons you set up for us. We’ll definitely recommend you to anyone planning a trip to South Africa!"
The Jackson Team, Los Olivos, USA
"John thank you for always doing such a great job for Geographic Expeditions"
Geographic Expeditions
“Perception: Take an unbelievable beautiful trip to South Africa, meet an intelligent gracious couple, try and take them back to New York with you, sorry no go, love them unforgettably, what more can anyone hope for?”
Carl Marek - New York
"John, It’s been a most memorable two weeks!! Your enthusasium and good humour are contagious, and your vast knowledge a virtual university course for us. My sincere and heartfull thanks for your kindness to me"
Mary Hulitar - Palm Beach, Florida, USA
"We have enjoyed your enthusasium for South Africa as well as your humour & good company. You are a gracious ambassador for this breathtaking part of the world."
John & Donna Boyd - California, USA
"I lived in Cape Town throughout my youth and knew everything there was to know how wrong could I be!! There simply cannot be anyone who can describe the Cape as well as John especially with such charm and kindness."
Simon Arnold - London, UK
"John ,Thank you very much for such an enthusiastic and well planned tour of some of the most scenic parts of South Africa. Your undoubted love of your country and particularly its natural splendour has rubbed off on us forever."
Chris & Gina Grubb - Sydney, Australia
"John, this is our 2nd trip to the Cape, but this one far surpasses our last.. You are a wonderful & hardworking person who truly loves this country. Thank you for sharing your love with us. See you soon. It was a memorable trip!"
Nagy & Lilham Azar - Hong Kong, China
"Already had a love for Africa, but you made me have an even greater love for it through your enthusiasm and optimism. I want to thank you for acting like an older brother to Andrew, an older friend for Graham, a knowledge feeder to my parents, an all round great guy who I’ve learnt a lot from person to me."
Kate - Ohio, USA
"This has been a trip of a lifetime for all of us. We will talk to our friends and families and colleagues about the beauty and cultural richness of South Africa. John, we have talked about you each step of the way. Your enthusiasm and caring have stayed with us through the trip, so you have been with us in spirit."
Peter & Terry Buttenweiser - Philadelphia, USA
"John, Many thanks for one of the best travelling experiences we’ve ever enjoyed! Your hospitality, local knowledge, and friendly sense of humour made the last few days a really memorable occasion."
John & Eillen Donnelly - California, USA
"Our two days have been perfect! Plenty of scenery, culture & history! We’ve especially enjoyed getting to know you. Hope you will call when you come to Chicago"
Judy & Tom Addisson - Chicago, USA
"Thank you so much for making Cape Town our favourite spot on our African Safari. Looking forward to a couple more days soon and definitely hope you will be the one to show us the sites and tell us all the fabulous history we missed the first time around. "
Tracy Hickman & Chad Munger - Chicago, USA
"Your love of South Africa is infectious – we’ll have to warn travellers to get inoculated ! An absolutely superb performance by you."
Edith and Roger Tuckerman - New York, USA
"Dear John Thank you for making our trip to SA a memorable experience. You are truly a professional – knowledgeable, engaging and stimulating. You made us feel special whilst in your company. Your love of the country is most infectious. You truly are a visionary traveller and look forward to future trips and a continuing relationship with you."
Caroline & David Rasen - Philadelphia, USA
"What a wonderful time! John, you added so much to this beautiful experience…..your enthusiasm added so very much…….only problem was – our time with you was too short. Your enthusiasm, cheerfulness, patience and endurance were great. It is quite evident how proud you are of your country."
Sara, Henry & Jerry Hearne - Los Angeles, USA
"By the end of the trip (3 weeks), we came to consider John more as a friend than a guide we had employed. Admirable personal qualities. He's deeply committed to a promising future for South Africa"
James E. Bennett Cleveland, Ohio, USA
"By the end of the trip (3 weeks), we came to consider John more as a friend than a guide we had employed. Admirable personal qualities. He's deeply committed to a promising future for South Africa"
Team Lewis - London