Dane Tonkin

As soon as I graduated from high school, I followed my passion for nature and jumped into studying to be a guide at Bhejane Nature Training. I'm a curious and enthusiastic individual who loves learning new skills, and foraging in the wild in search of some new aspect of nature I did not know about. Whether it be a new animal or invertebrate species, or relationship of animals I did not know of. I always look forward to meeting new people so I can cultivate a passion for nature within them and do whatever I can to make their stay enjoyable.

Hobbies:

• Bonsai growth and care.
• Photography
• Birding
• Cooking 

Bushwillow collection in Kuleni game reserve

Commencement Date: 20 December 2018 - Final Date: 31 May 2019.

Reason for leaving: Required Drivers and PDrP license to progress within post.

Responsibilities at Bushwillow included: 

Guided day and night walks, hosting meals for guests, setting up and cleaning eating area of the restaurant, grounds keeping, basic maintenance around the lodge, checking in and out guests, house keeping when help was needed.

Roballanservices building and repair: Part time employment, February 2021 - Present.

My tasks are what the client requires done to maintain or repair their home.

Matric: The Kenmont School, Class of 2016

Guide Qualification: Bhejane Nature Training. 

• FGASA level 1 
• DEAT registered 
• Snake awareness, identification and handling 
• Track and sign level 3 
• Valued ARH 
• Apprentice trail guide qualified 
• Advanced Nature guiding and wildlife Conservation