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Kudu Travel Limited
Teffont Manor
Teffont Ewyas
Salisbury SP3 5RJ
Phone: 01722 716167
Registered in England
No. 03854049
Grew up just east of Etosha, in constant
touch with the wilderness. After studies at the Namibian
Tourism Academy he spent 2 years as a river guide before
specialising in guiding 4x4 tours in Namibia and Angola. He
excels at imparting his enthusiasm for the beauty of Namibia to
guests (and also finds time to play rugby and do surf angling
at international level).
Holds a doctorate in zoology and is a
prominent research scientist at the American University of
Armenia in Yerevan. Intrigued by all aspects of natural history
since childhood, he (Karen is a man's name in Armenian!) has
considerable experience in guiding tours in Armenia, with a
particular enthusiasm for butterflies and birds.
Irina Amosova
Was born in St. Petersburg and graduated
from the University of St. Petersburg in History. Completely
fluent in English, she has worked as an interpreter and guide
for many years, specialising in bringing Russian history to
life through her fascinating insights.
Is a forest engineer by profession, but
after several years working for the Romanian National Forestry
Department he decided that leading tours in Romania and abroad
was far more fun than organising large stands of trees! With
more than 10 years experience as a tour leader, Tudor has
a great love for his country and all aspects of its culture,
history and natural history.
A French and Spanish language graduate of
Trinity College, her interest in language and travel has led
her to teaching posts in Peru and Egypt, fish filleting in
Iceland and tour guiding in Catalonia. A former partner in a
successful law firm in Dublin, she enjoys the rapidly changing
nature of her native city still known for its traditional
‘craic’.
Trained as a musician but after several
years of professional cello playing decided to further her
academic studies by taking a degree in Liberal Arts at the
Charles University in Prague. Thanks to her English mother and
Czech father Katerina is bilingual, which she finds very useful
in her work as a translator and guide.
Was born in Helsinki and after graduating
in Biology at the University of Helsinki travelled widely in
Europe and spent several eventful months in North and Central
America. Fluent in Finnish, English and Spanish in addition to
her native Swedish, she is lucky enough to live on an idyllic
small island in the Lakeland near Savonlinna where she runs an
eco-tourism centre.
Ran a restaurant in France for a number
of years before training and working as a Probation Officer in
London. 21 years ago she began to lead and manage trips, in
Europe and beyond, that embraced her interests which include
music, architecture, regional cooking, wild flowers and whale
watching.
Was born in Cairo and educated in
England, studying jewellery design at the Central School of
Arts & Crafts in London. After living in Morocco and Canada
for many years, she settled in the Cévennes in southern
France where she paints botanical water colours, gardens,
cooks, walks a great deal, and travels.
Has been leading groups in the UK and
overseas for 20 years and is a registered Blue Badge guide for
Oxford. Her academic background is mainly in History of Art and
French and since 1993 she's been writing for the Blue Guide
series, including Southwest France; Paris; Art, Shop, Eat Paris
and Art, Shop, Eat London.
Grew up in South Africa. After an
exciting career in Merchant banking and the Futures market she
decided to spread her wings and explore the world. She has
lived in Australia, France and the UK and been involved in many
varied projects including setting up a cultural centre in
Zanzibar. She worked in the software industry in the UK for
many years and then decided to concentrate on her first love -
travelling.
Was born in Ireland and educated abroad.
A degree in Modern History and French at Edinburgh University
and graduate nursing training at St. Thomas' led to jobs all
over the world - Ascension Island, the Sultanate of Oman,
Zaire, Greece and Senegal. For 20 years she has been creating
and leading walking, birding, wildlife and cultural tours
worldwide. Elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
in 1993, she claims that a real holiday is time spent at home,
in a wine village near Lake Orta in Italy.
Is a native of South Moravia. After a
masters degree in Mathematical Analysis at Brno University, she
went to learn about food in a renowned small country hotel in
Vermont, incidentally adding near perfect English to her Czech
and fluent Russian. Since then travelling has been part of her
life and her favourite destinations include places where she
can pursue her interests in geology, wildflowers and wine.
Born in Germany, with a Masters degree in
French and Spanish, Juliane lived in the Czech Republic and the
United States for almost eight years, adding further languages.
Computer skills and several years in the challenging
semiconductor industry (Intel) help her to successfully manage
the logistics of Kudu Travel tours.
Studies French and Portuguese at Krakow
University and spent 2 years studying at Grenoble and Cluj
Universities. In her spare time she likes to travel and learn
new languages and also helps her parents run their hotel in the
Bieszczady Mountains in South East Poland.
Was born in England of Polish parents and
is bilingual. Now based as a GP in Salisbury, he has travelled
in Antarctica and the Himalayas as a medical officer and still
finds time to paint, ride mountain bikes, ski and lead walking
tours, particularly in Poland and Bhutan.
A graduate of Edinburgh University, has
lived in Italy’s Piemonte region for 32 years. She
divides her time between running a translation business &
leading and managing the practical and gourmet side of tours.
She is especially keen on art, travel, music, archaeology,
birdwatching and adding to her tally of languages.
Was born in Hungary (in a wine-making
village) and graduated from the Budapest Business School in
Economics, Tourism and Hotel Management. 3 years spent living
and studying in London added good English to her Hungarian and
fluent German. A licensed guide for Budapest and Hungary and a
passionate traveller, her favourite tours combine outdoor
activities with culture and history.
Travelled the world working for the
Foreign Office before settling in the Cape and pursuing her
interests in flowers, birds and wine on a full-time basis. A
professional guide for over 20 years, Sarah has led numerous
specialist botanical and wildlife walking tours (including
tours for Kew Gardens) and imparts her wide knowledge of all
matters South African with great enthusiasm and charm.
