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Gavin Ford
The author was born to English parents in Bulawayo, in what was Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. At a very early age he showed a deep inherent interest in natural history.
His hobby eventually lead him into...view moreThe author was born to English parents in Bulawayo, in what was Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. At a very early age he showed a deep inherent interest in natural history.
His hobby eventually lead him into the developing safari industry after Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980, when he joined Kazungula safaris as an Assistant Manager on Fothergill Island, Kariba. Surrounded by wildlife of all sizes his affinity with wildlife and tourism matured and he obtained his Professional Guides licence in short order. He lead wilderness trails of four to six day duration deep into the Matusadona and Mana Pools National Parks. Gavin spent four years reading for an Honours degree in Biological Sciences, and started training guides for the industry too.
He now is a partner in a successful custom safari operation creating and leading bespoke safaris into 17 countries in Africa.
Gavin is married and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa.view less
Books by Gavin Ford
A Safari Guide’S Tales from Zimbabwe: The Zambezi Valley, Matusadona and Mana Pools