Wayne Johnson Bio
Meet Wayne Johnson. Global Wildlife adventurer, naturalist, sportsman, entrepeneur, professional private wildlife guide, adrenaline-junkie and conservationist, with over 30 years of experience in wildlife and adventure tourism, both bush and marine. He is also the proud owner and founder of African Edu-Eco, a highly personalised, professional and cutting-edge Afrocentric company.
With a passion and skillset as a wildlife specialist, conservation leader and an eco-tourism specialist, Wayne has successfully made a name for himself in this industry and he will certainly take you on an adventure of a lifetime!
Wayne’s been there and done it all …twice! And it is because of these fulfilling opportunities he has experienced around the world that ultimately led him to establish African Edu-Eco, with conservation and adventure ini mind. He wants as many people as possible to experience just a fraction of what he has experienced in life.
From quad bike adventures, abseiling and mountain walking adventures to sea kayaking and safari walking adventures, some of this experience includes leading:
- White water rafting and canoeing safaris on the Zambezi,
- Orange River, Sabie, Olifants, Blyde Rivers and the Tugela
- River to Sailing expeditions on the high seas.
Hiking and mountain trekking trails in South Africa (Drakensberg), Malawi (Mount Mulanje), Kenya (Mount Kenya), Uganda (Rwenzori Mountains), Everest Basecamp (Tibet) and Tanzania (Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru).
Diving operations in Sodwana Bay, training scuba diving and visiting and leading dive expeditions in over ten different global dive destinations.
Sea kayaking eco-adventures in Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa, as well as training river and sea kayaking guides around South Africa.
Mountain biking expeditions around Africa and exclusive birding and bird training expeditions in Southern, East and Central Africa.
Overland safaris in destinations such as Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa.
The consultation, development and management of a number of eco-tourism destinations, game reserves, game lodges and bush camps in Africa. 29 in total across
13 countries.
Field Guide, Marine Guide and Game Ranger training assignments in Rwanda (Virunga Gorillas, Nyungwe National Park Chimps and Akagera National Park), Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Gabon, Cameroon, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and South Africa.
The implementation of Intensive Wildlife Breeding of Rare and Endangered Species on a number of game farms around South Africa.
Although Wane would lile to say its these experiences that make him the most qualified, hes also academically qualified with:
- Bachelor of Physical Education (B.PhysEd)
- MSc In Sports Psychology
- SAIM Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Game Ranch Management
- Certificate in Game Lodge Management
- Diploma in South African Eco-Flora and various Marine-related studies
- FGASA Professional Trails Guide (formally level 3)
- FGASA SKS Dangerous Game
- FGASA SKS Birding
- FGASA National Bird Guide
- FGASA Marine Guide
- FGASA Specialist Training Provider
- Cornell Bird Academy – Diploma in Bird Biology
- Snake Handling and First Aid Certification
- Level 3 Wilderness First Aid
- NAUI Scuba Instructor
- Advanced Certified River Guide and Instructor
- Advanced Mountain Walking Leader
- Advanced Abseiling Guide and Instructor
- Certificate in Advanced Chemical Game Cature
- Techniques and Mechanical Capture Techniques
Wayne’s most profound Natural History Qualification is born out of 35 Years of Wildlife, Conservation and Adventure Experiences accompanied by an enquiring mind.
Wayne has, in fact, experienced much more than most people have experienced in a lifetime. But what really matters to Wayne is that his guests to walk away with a meaningful and memorable experience that they will cherish forever.
Wayne has,in fact, experienced much more than most people have experienced in a lifetime. But what really matters to Wayne is that his guests walk away with a meaningful and memorable experience that they will chrish forever.
To view our African Edu Eco certificates, please click the buttons below:
Meet Wayne Johnson. Global Wildlife adventurer, naturalist, sportsman, entrepeneur, professional private wildlife guide, adrenaline-junkie and conservationist, with over 30 years of experience in wildlife and adventure tourism, both bush and marine. He is also the proud owner and founder of African Edu-Eco, a highly personalised, professional and cutting-edge Afrocentric company.
With a passion and skillset as a wildlife specialist, conservation leader and an eco-tourism specialist, Wayne has successfully made a name for himself in this industry and he will certainly take you on an adventure of a lifetime!
Wayne’s been there and done it all …twice! And it is because of these fulfilling opportunities he has experienced around the world that ultimately led him to establish African Edu-Eco, with conservation and adventure ini mind. He wants as many people as possible to experience just a fraction of what he has experienced in life.
From quad bike adventures, abseiling and mountain walking adventures to sea kayaking and safari walking adventures, some of this experience includes leading:
- White water rafting and canoeing safaris on the Zambezi,
- Orange River, Sabie, Olifants, Blyde Rivers and the Tugela
- River to Sailing expeditions on the high seas.
Hiking and mountain trekking trails in South Africa (Drakensberg), Malawi (Mount Mulanje), Kenya (Mount Kenya), Uganda (Rwenzori Mountains), Everest Basecamp (Tibet) and Tanzania (Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru).
Diving operations in Sodwana Bay, training scuba diving and visiting and leading dive expeditions in over ten different global dive destinations.
Sea kayaking eco-adventures in Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa, as well as training river and sea kayaking guides around South Africa.
Mountain biking expeditions around Africa and exclusive birding and bird training expeditions in Southern, East and Central Africa.
Overland safaris in destinations such as Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa.
The consultation, development and management of a number of eco-tourism destinations, game reserves, game lodges and bush camps in Africa. 29 in total across
13 countries.
Field Guide, Marine Guide and Game Ranger training assignments in Rwanda (Virunga Gorillas, Nyungwe National Park Chimps and Akagera National Park), Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Gabon, Cameroon, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and South Africa.
The implementation of Intensive Wildlife Breeding of Rare and Endangered Species on a number of game farms around South Africa.
Although Wane would lile to say its these experiences that make him the most qualified, hes also academically qualified with:
- Bachelor of Physical Education (B.PhysEd)
- MSc In Sports Psychology
- SAIM Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Game Ranch Management
- Certificate in Game Lodge Management
- Diploma in South African Eco-Flora and various Marine-related studies
- FGASA Professional Trails Guide (formally level 3)
- FGASA SKS Dangerous Game
- FGASA SKS Birding
- FGASA National Bird Guide
- FGASA Marine Guide
- FGASA Specialist Training Provider
- Cornell Bird Academy – Diploma in Bird Biology
- Snake Handling and First Aid Certification
- Level 3 Wilderness First Aid
- NAUI Scuba Instructor
- Advanced Certified River Guide and Instructor
- Advanced Mountain Walking Leader
- Advanced Abseiling Guide and Instructor
- Certificate in Advanced Chemical Game Cature
- Techniques and Mechanical Capture Techniques
Wayne’s most profound Natural History Qualification is born out of 35 Years of Wildlife, Conservation and Adventure Experiences accompanied by an enquiring mind.
Wayne has, in fact, experienced much more than most people have experienced in a lifetime. But what really matters to Wayne is that his guests to walk away with a meaningful and memorable experience that they will cherish forever.
Wayne has,in fact, experienced much more than most people have experienced in a lifetime. But what really matters to Wayne is that his guests walk away with a meaningful and memorable experience that they will chrish forever.
To view our African Edu Eco certificates, please click the buttons below:
