Making nature come alive
John offers personalised learning adventures for curious individuals, families, and groups of any age, revealing and interpreting the wonder and detail of South Africa’s natural world. Tours cover a wide range of topics, helping you discover, understand and connect with South Africa’s beautiful ecosystems, remarkable geology and powerful landscapes.
John has a particular interest in geology, and loves making rocks, landscapes, and their stories come alive.
Combining both learning and restorative components, these are guided tours for the heart and mind.
Tours and walks are available as single or multi-day options.
We also offer short training courses in nature interpretation and geology guiding.
Booking John as your guide is just 3 steps away
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Experience nature in fascinating and transformative ways
What my guests say…
Thanks to you, I have rekindled my enthusiasm for rocks.
Audrey Emmett
Great knowledge and a fabulous guide. Loved the morning.
Gail Bradfield
It was an amazing and unique experience. Ntobeko has never taken such interest in flowers before, so your appeal extends beyond those already into natural phenomena. It was really a great experience.
Miquela Jerman
You turn geology into poetry.
Dr. Andrew Baxter
John was able to seamlessly switch from talking about the unique geological features of the park, to identifying the bird that landed nearby and discussing the plant on which it landed. This knowledge provided us a much more comprehensive understanding of the Kruger ecosystem than a typical safari. In addition to his considerable breadth of knowledge, we found John to be very personable, easy going, and focused on keeping his clients safe while guiding in the bush. When we plan our next visit to Kruger, we will definitely book with John again!”
Jason & Jenn Addison, California.
The way John Roff took us on a journey through time…..was deeply soul stirring.
Stories, mystery, the ancient past and distant future – all present in the rocks we walk on today. An experience that left us feeling humbled by Mother Nature.
Ian Shoebotham
John tells you about the places rocks have come from, and what made them what they are.
Lynn Hurry
I have known John for long enough to recognise his passion for geology as the foundation on which all of the biosphere is built…he brings an unusual curiosity to his time in the field, and adds an insistence on finding answers to the questions…
Nick Norman
John Roff took us on a guided walk in the Karkloof Forest in celebration of my sister-in-law’s birthday. This was a magical experience – I loved learning about so many beautiful things that I would have walked right past without the benefit of his engaging nature-wisdom, wonder and enthusiasm. He had both adults and kids fascinated and inspired! I highly recommend joining him on one of his walks.
Leesa Dugmore Bishop
Your amazing knowledge of fauna and flora opened a new world to enjoy when I walk in any forest again. I found the morning most informative and enlightening.
Gertje Strachan
I felt held in God’s hands during the walk.
Glenys Ross
Thanks for helping me to understand the wonders of geology, John. Learning from you ignites my interest.
Andrew Wostenholm
I am amazed by John’s knowledge, insights, and reading the natural world.
Gerald Davie
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