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Brett Greenaway, born in 1977, grew up in Durban, South Africa. He was very fortunate to have the opportunity to explore some of the countries nature reserves at an early age. In the 1980’s, South Africa and the rest of the world bore witness to the horrific elephant and rhino poaching in East Africa. Ingrained in his mind, Brett felt a strong urge to help protect these wild animals. He remembers opening up his piggy box at about 5 years of age and donating his pocket money to the Rhino and Elephant Foundation. He still remembers the slogan “Run Rhino Run”.

It was only much later on in life that Brett became involved in conservation work, volunteering with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (formerly Natal Parks Board) and C.R.O.W. (Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife). He then joined a private anti-poaching unit, which patrolled most of the farms on the western boundary of Kruger National Park.

Wanting to continue with a career in the wilderness, Brett became a professional guide. He has been living and working in the African bush for more than 10 years, mostly guiding people on foot and educating them about Africa’s flora and fauna. This is where his passion for photography evolved, being out in the wilderness every day and having the opportunity to capture it through the camera’s lens.

Brett believes the only way to explore Africa is on foot and to give a free-floating attention to every encounter. He specializes in walking, photographic and birding safaris, tracks and tracking and the wilderness experience. Above all elephants are his greatest love.

Through the lens of his camera, he hopes to capture your dreams out there in the wilderness.

"Let a person walk alone with few wishes committing no wrong, like an Elephant in the forest" anonymous