Ian de Weerd grew up in Vereeniging and has worked in the tourism industry for 14 years, primarily as a guide. Ian has a National Diploma in Tourism Management and an NQF4 Field Guide and Trails Guide qualification. He has been guiding on Kapama Game Reserve for three years and is currently nearing completion of his Professional Field Guide creditation. When he isn’t guiding, he enjoys photography, videography and doing woodwork.