Our Guides
At Tshukudu Game Lodge, our dedicated team of guides brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and unforgettable experiences to your safari. Each ranger has a unique story, shaped by years of experience in the African bush, and a deep commitment to conservation.
Tyler Oosthuizen
Safari Guide and Head Ranger | Tshukudu Game Lodge
I have been a Safari Guide at Tshukudu Game Lodge for the past five years and currently serve as Head Ranger. I completed my training through EcoTraining, earning my Professional Field Guide qualification.
Shadrack Mashilo
Safari Guide | Lowveld Region, Limpopo
My love for nature began at a very young age, and I bring over 31 years of guiding experience to Tshukudu. I trained at Ekukhanyeni Training College near Nelspruit and hold an NQF Level 2 qualification.
Dick Wise Mkansi
Safari Guide | Lowveld Region, Limpopo
I bring close to 20 years of guiding experience, rooted in a life spent surrounded by nature. Growing up in a rural area, I learned about the bush while looking after livestock.
After completing matric, I pursued tourism studies at an Eco College.
Johnson Ntimane
Safari Guide | Lowveld Region, Limpopo
I have over 20 years of guiding experience in the Lowveld region of Limpopo. My journey began as a tracker from 2002 to 2005, working alongside many guides, which inspired me to pursue a full-time career as a field guide.
Our rangers are not just guides, but storytellers and guardians of the land, ready to share their knowledge, passion, and the untold wonders of Tshukudu with every guest who steps into the wild.
