To fulfil our mission of providing authentic and exciting wildlife encounters while operating with the most stringent environmental responsibility, CC Africa invests enormous energy into people. All staff are encouraged to grow and develop their skills and interests under the guidance of experienced colleagues and mentors. At the Inkwazi (Phinda) and Mwewe (Klein's Camp) ranger training schools, trainee guides undergo a rigorous six week course from which successful candidates are then placed in a three month internship at a CC Africa lodge. This period of training and mentorship ensures that every game drive and bush walk is safe, stimulating and sensitive to wildlife. CC Africa actively encourages the guides to move from region to region, and offers exciting travel opportunities for long-serving individuals.
CC Africa's conservation strategy is charted by a passionate team of individuals who have worked within the company for many years, and is geared to ensure that a commercially viable ecotourism business can make a significant contribution to conservation.
Les Carlisle was instrumental in the creation of Phinda, CC Africa's 'flagship' reserve, and now serves as the company's spokesperson on conservation and ecotourism on numerous local and international panels. Les drives the company's environmental audit and Green Team initiatives.
Working closely with 195 guides and 100 trackers in six countries, Hugh Marshall is committed to ensuring that the wildlife experience enjoyed by CC Africa guests is of the highest standard. Hugh has immense experience in lodge management and has travelled to many of the world's premier ecotourism destinations.
Tony Adams has extensive experience as a guide and lodge manager, working closely with community leaders to develop partnerships of trust and cooperation. Tony brings his joint passion for people and wildlife to his role as Regional Director of South African operations.
Entrusted with the habitat management of Phinda, Kevin Pretorius has worked as both a guide and lodge manager, being instrumental in developing CC Africa's Tanzanian circuit. His passion for large mammals is matched with a commitment to habitat protection and the management of biodiversity.
Graeme Verceuil began his CC Africa career as a Phinda guide where he fine-tuned the art of interpreting nature and was in constant demand by repeat guests. Today, he heads up the Inkwazi Ranger Training School, where all of the company's guides are tutored and mentored.
With a background in conservation and graphic design Duncan Butchart engages with various NGOs and develops innovative interpretative materials for CC Africa guests and guides. Actively encouraging guides to document their wildlife observations, Duncan is the editor of the WildWatch annual and website.
CEO Steve Fitzgerald is passionate about Africa's people and is a driving force behind the community-based work of the Africa Foundation. He is currently on the judging panel of 'Travel & Leisure' magazine's responsible tourism awards.
Nicky loves being responsible for marketing CC Africa, a company which delivers first world guest delight every day. By the way, this is what CC Africans across Africa wake up to do everyday. It is Nicky's job as Marketing Director to build our brand and tell our story - an awesome challenge!
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By choosing one of CC Africa's 40 lodges in 16 different locations throughout Africa 's wilderness highspots, you can make a small but meaningful difference. Embark on a CC Africa tailormade safari and help Africa, its environment, people and wildlife.
