Fausto Carbone Email & Phone Number

Born in North Africa to Italian parents, Fausto moved to Zimbabwe, from the Congo with his family in 1974. It was here, as a teenager, that his passion for wildlife and his love of the bush took hold.  Curious and observant by nature, Fausto learned all that he could in those early years about mammals, insects, birds and astronomy.
As a college student, he took a detour into Civil Engineering. Soon after qualifying he switched gears and became a professional guide leading walking and canoeing safaris
Twenty three years and many adventures later, Fausto continues to lead and guide individuals, families and groups (including universities and professional photographic and television teams) through Southern, East and West Africa and the Congo Basin.  He is able to inspire and captivate the imagination of his guests through his knowledge, deep respect for nature and his outstanding interpretative skills. He sees his role as a guide to be multi-faceted:  teacher, tracker, conservationist and eye-opener! 
Equally confident and at ease guiding professional groups or families,or leading expeditions to remote parts of the continent, Fausto particularly enjoys imparting his knowledge to children on family safaris. He truly believes that knowledgeable kids will be good stewards of the land and will preserve their heritage for future generations.  
Fausto’s knowledge and respect for all facets of the natural world, as well as his unending curiosity, good humour and patience, make him a memorable and inspirational guide. When he is not on assignment, he and his wife, Josie,  enjoy travelling further afield in Africa, Asia the Americas and Antarctica.  When he is home, he enjoys taking long walks on the beach with his wife and three dogs outside Cape Town.

Listed skills include Conservation Issues, Hospitality, Travel Management, Leadership, and 46 others.

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  Durban University Of Technology

  Structural Engineering