Guide: Marlon Du Toit

I’ve been on several safari’s in different countries with Marlon and he has been professional and courteous at all times. He is knowledgeable (animal behavior, photo editing tips, photo settings, camera setting etc) and is always ready to assist and answer questions. Trip itineraries are shared prior to departure and Marlon is helpful and goes out of his way to ensure that his guests have are a great time.

I have traveled with Wild Eye numerous times in Africa, Borneo and Svalbard . All of these trips have been sensational and fascinating .
Marlon has been the guide in Zambia and in the Serengeti and these have been particularly rewarding in many respects of adventure and photographic opportunity. Marlon provides deep insight into identifying situations and unconventional framing. He explains but always leaves the space for the guest to go as he/she likes at the end. The results are stunning for the beginners and equally for the advanced. On top he is always good fun and cares for the guests around the clock.

Marlon is the gold standard in professional safari guiding; quite simply, he is the very best at what he does. Over the past few years, I have been fortunate enough to have done 8 photographic safaris with Marlon – some of them privately guided, some small group scheduled departures. With each safari, Marlon is focused on making the guest experience the best it can possibly be. He’s a kind and considerate host, anticipating and responding to his guests’ needs, making sure they are happy and well looked after. It’s the small details that show he genuinely cares about his guests and their safari experience.

I’ve travelled with a lot of photographic guides from all over the world and I can honestly say that Marlon is the best of the best. Marlon has a wealth of knowledge about animal behavior and this makes his intuition in the field really valuable. He has an incredible eye for unique compositions and is always teaching – both on and off the vehicle. I believe that this is one of the things that sets him apart from other photographic guides. Marlon is so patient, an all-round great guy and goes above and beyond to ensure that you get the most out of your trip. I can’t wait to get back out in the field with Marlon – soon!

I’ve traveled with Marlon twice with two more trips scheduled for 2021. Marlon’s wildlife knowledge and photographic skill combined with interpersonal communications skills makes him a pleasure to travel with again and again. His guidance and support in the bush coupled with incredible hospitality and sense of welcome makes Wild Eye my “go-to” tour company.

Enthusiastic, experienced, expert and empathetic. Those are the words which best describe Marlon. His enthusiasm never wanes and he will make every effort possible to get the image, encouraging everyone else to do the same. His experience and expertise means that the end results always surpass expectations. His empathy ensures that every guest is valued, looked after and supported no matter their levels of expertise. I have traveled to some ‘difficult’ locations with Marlon and felt looked after and supported every step of the way. I have no hesitation in recommending him both as a travel and photographic guide.