Tour guide in Richards Bay Ashley W.

Richards Bay, South Africa

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Since Sep 22, 2022

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I'm Ashley W., your private tour guide in Richards Bay

Guide #52017

5.0 (17)

Having discovered my passion for bush life at an early age, I set about living that dream! As soon as I could I enrolled in academic, vocational, and practical work to gain extensive qualifications (plus over 10 years in the guiding industry!) and have worked hard to build a wealth of knowledge and personal experiences that I love to share with my guests. Spending time out and about in the bushveld means every day is different! The thrill is, that you never know what you will encounter or discover until you come across it, be it hippos, zebra, dung beetles, a rare plant species or an endemic bird. This is what makes me so passionate about the tours I offer and the experience my guests receive whilst we spend time together exploring. I spend my days out and about in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park or nearby Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park looking for more than just the well-known wildlife! The South African bushveld is simply fascinating! My home is in a small coastal town, St Lucia, uniquely situated within a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, on the northeastern coast of South Africa. It is a haven for wildlife, marine life and unique flora and small fauna. With a focus on the wildlife, all of the tours I offer give my guests an insight into all creatures, great and small, and you will be surprised how interesting the bushveld can actually be! Join me on a tour, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, to explore the best that Mother Nature has to offer in this unique part of South Africa. I look forward to meeting you! BSc Agriculture including Zoology and Entomology Nature Guide Level 2 Marine Guide Level 1 Open Water PADI FGASA Level 2 Terrestrial Guide Back up Trails Guide FGASA Advanced Rifle Handling Tracks and Signs Level 3 Wilderness First Aid Registered Guide KZN None.

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  • Brenda H.
    March 2026

    Ashley is an amazing guide. So full of knowledge but also, he knows how to care for his clients. It was great learning about the animals as well as life in South Africa. He is an excellent driver. Not only could he spot the animals but he also anticipated where the animals would be and often found them. He knew how to position his vehicle to get the best photos. He also...

  • Michael S.
    May 2025

    Ashley is an amazing guide. Knows everything about the animals and vegetation we encountered. He couldn’t have been more accommodating and went out of his way ensure a great experience for us. Highest recommendation! Michael

  • Brian E.
    February 2025

    We had a great day in Richard’s Bay touring Hluhuwe game park with Ashley. Despite the animals trying to hide from us, you managed to find many and we had a great day. You were wonderful and so knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!

  • Amy B.
    January 2025

    What a magical day! I can’t say enough good things about our day with Ashley. His more than 14 yrs. of experience provided us an exceptional day of seeing a diverse sampling of animals, learning about the plant life and animal behaviors/habitats, and hearing more about the South African culture - complete with a very fulfilling picnic lunch personally prepared by his...