“Dear Marius,
Visiting my horses on the way home, I took my shoes off - African style! Being up to your knees in freezing cold mud and horse poo surprisingly doesn't quite have the same liberating feeling!
I'd like to thank you especially for your informative guidance and educational approach when out in the field. The best teachers are those who show your where to look but not what to see.
Your academic knowledge, passion, wisdom and consciousness was very inspiring and I believe it would be a very beautiful and straight forward world if more people shared these qualities.”
“Focused, intense yet light-hearted, and compassionate, this young man brought our experience together in a way we had never imagined.”
“We have been on many safaris and this was a truly unique experience. The wildlife was magnificent. Guiding by Marius supported his “legendary” reputation. Safaris don’t get better…"
“We really value the sense of following the timetable of nature and the excitement of having adventures of the proper, unplanned sort we had with you!”
“We consider our adventure to be one of those life altering experiences.
It was immediately clear that Marius’ approach to guiding was different to that of what we had previously experienced. He had complete regard, respect and passion for all wildlife and radiated a genuine and infectious love of Africa, which has influenced us both a great deal. We would park close by, allowing the animals to check us out, feel comfortable in our presence, and carry on with their normal behaviour. This allowed us to watch elephants feeding, impala drinking, and monkeys playing instead of them running from us.”
“His philosophy and experience, coupled with his enthusiasm and integrity to responsible walking in the bush, made my filming experience something I will never forget. I spent a week with Marius collecting footage, closer than I have ever been on foot, however, in a safer and more respectful manner than I have ever seen in the presence of a professional guide… It was a great feeling to know that Marius shared the same feelings about the bush as I did – not having to push the boundaries just to ‘get the shot’, but allowing the wildlife we encountered to relax and view them on their terms – it was most refreshing and I will not hesitate to recommend Marius as one of the best trails guides I have ever been out there with – thanks again mate!”
“Marius has a huge interest in photography, so you are in capable hands. What impressed me most was that he would move the Land Rover forward or back just a few inches, so that that annoying branch that was in your shot would be removed. In summary, Marius is the consummate professional. During his working day, he is not a guide but a very knowledgeable friend. You feel that you are on holidays with one of your mates and not some bored tour guide. We look forward to planning our return safari trip with Marius and it could be Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, etc.”
“You are a great communicator and it has been lots of fun being with you. Thank you again and hope to “safari” with you again.”
“If you find yourself on your journey to understanding self in Nature, If you desire to understand the interdependence of all around you and if you long to walk barefoot in some of the most beautifully remote places on earth then immerse yourself in the readings and wanderings that Marius publishes and conducts. A remarkable human being and I eagerly await every story and the time when we can again spend time in the wild.”