Ian Thompson

Since then, Ian has been actively guiding and filming in various parks or wildlife areas in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.

Ian's fascination with the annual Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti prompted him to prepare a 45-minute slide show and presentation, with the help of a longtime colleague and photographer – Shirli Carswell, to explain the background and facts behind this epic nine-month pilgrimage. It is the longest and largest wildlife migration on earth, one of the Ten Natural Wonders of the world and rated as one of the Seven Natural Wonders in Africa.

The presentation not only alleviates misconceptions and misunderstandings about this fantastic event in nature but thrills guests with spectacular images of the Migration, Crossings and the Predators that make this a truly "Once in a Lifetime" or Bucket List experience.

The reaction to his talks and clients who have travelled with Ian to different destinations in Africa over the past ten years through the Wildside Club prompted the production of a coffee table book. It summarises the best times and ways to experience some of the significant wildlife spectacles or attractions that Africa has to offer – hence "Africa's Ultimate Safaris ".

Ian is comfortable in both the African bushveld and a corporate environment. He has developed and evolved sponsorship campaigns throughout his career. Purpose-driven conservation is vital to him and finding ways to integrate the principles into visitor programs.