Elephant Back Safari Guides

Ian David DuPreez
General Manager

Ian has been with Wildlife Management for 19 years including all facets of Game Ranch Management. He managed an intensive black rhino breeding program at Imire Game Ranch for thirteen years which resulted in the release of rhino progeny into National parks. Passionate about animals he has implemented many unique wildlife management programs concentrating on devising programs more in line with their natural habitat and finding solutions to human and wildlife  conflicts. Ian holds a wildlife management diploma, a dangerous drugs license and a physical and chemical restraint certificate.

Manuel Joao
Operations Manager

Manuel has been with the Elephant Company since 1998.He started off as wildlife video grapher and due to his passion towards wildlife management and conservation he now holds a Safari guide license. He has taken part in various wildlife conservation programs.

Moses Sibanda
Accountant/Operations assistant

Moses has been an accountant for the Elephant Company since 2002 and has vast knowledge and experience in the tourism and wildlife sector. He has developed a great passion for animals over the years and has been assisting in the operations side of things.