I have walked riverbanks few dare to approach and lived to tell the stories.

From the wild waterways of Africa to the Thames river and streets of London, my journey has been one of survival, reflection, and relentless curiosity.

Author of Memoirs of a Real Crocodile Hunter — but more than that, a man shaped by risk, wilderness, and time.

My journey didn’t end when I left the African bush—it simply entered a new chapter. Today I explore the rivers, historic cities, museums, and landscapes of Britain and beyond with the same curiosity that guided me through decades as The Real Crocodile Hunter®. Every destination has a story waiting to be uncovered.

Rather than simply recording where I have been, I explore why a place matters. Through photography, history, architecture, and personal reflection, I reveal the character and heritage that many visitors pass by, inviting readers to experience each destination through the eyes of an explorer rather than a tourist.

The Real Crocodile Hunter exploring historic treasures

Twenty years. Over 500,000 indigenous trees protected. One unforgettable journey.

MPATAMANGA is the true story of my 20-year mission to protect one of Malawi’s last wild landscapes against poachers, illegal logging, wildfires, and uncertainty.

From the remote Mpatamanga Gorge to a new life in London, this is a story of conservation, resilience, and the determination to leave the world a little better than I found it.

Author of MPATAMANGA — sharing real adventures from Africa’s wilderness and the enduring legacy of conservation.

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