Albertus Hanekom, or Bertus as most guests know him is one of those tour guides that adds flavour to any tour. Bertus is one of the best tour guides we have in South Africa. He is able to speak 6 languages, English, Dutch, Afrikaans, German, Zulu and a bit of Portuguese too!  Bertus is willing to accompany guests, give them history about the area they are about to visit, and the areas they will cross over en route. Our Safari guide will also elaborate on the culture of the people.  Of course, Bertus specializes in wildlife and when in comes to the creatures of South Africa, especially the birds, butterflies and game we find in the Southern parts of Africa, you will be spoilt!  Having Bertus as your guide will prove to be an experience in itself.  He will show you tracks, teach you calls of the wild and he will assist you to spot the numerous mammals, reptiles, insects and birds you’ll see whilst on Safari.

Bertus is registered with THETA and SATOUR. He has been guiding for almost 20 years and we have yet to meet a better person who is so passionate about the Culture, Wildlife and History of South Africa.

In 1990 Bertus began work for Vrystaat Toere, which later became Big Sky Coaches under the leadership of Abel Erasmus. From May 1992 to December 1995, Bertus entered the life of a conservator when he worked in the, then Wintershoek National Park and became their first game ranger. In 1996 this exceptional man did free-lance guiding for Denake Safaris.  In 1997 Leiland Reisen and Bertus Tours was formed and Bertus was placed as the Tour Leader and Interpreter for the tours, which covered 27 Countries.

After working at Mkuze Falls in 1999, Bertus then began work for Inyaminga Safaris where he learnt the art of Butterfly guiding and went on fishing and bird safaris in Mozambique.  From 2002-2004 he was assisting the National Parks of Mozambique with their problem animal control.

Since then, Bertus has been guiding in so many places it’s difficult to keep track, but he has guided for Australian Geographic, Legendary Outback Expeditions, Global Contact Travel – Belgium, Highline Travel, Kioni Private Safaris and Thompsons.

It is an honour and a privilege to have Bertus Hanekom on our team.  South Africa Safari can now offer you the best guide in the Wildlife, Culture and History sector of South Africa and accompany you to the best places we have carefully selected you to stay at, in Africa!