ABOUT CHRIS GREEN
A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE ON GUIDING
Every person or culture leaves some sort of trace or legacy. We hear about the exciting world that South Africa presents and I am passionate about this remarkable land I live in. I grew up in Johannesburg and love the raw energy and creativity of the city. I am a qualified wilderness NL3 trails guide, working specifically in that field for seven years before using my knowledge and experience to run a specialised training and change management company.
Though born and bred in Johannesburg, I have travelled widely and worked throughout the Southern African region. Our view is informed by our experience, whether we like it or not. I do not apologise for my education and background, I am exceptionally grateful for the opportunities I have had. That fact helps me to unravel some of what I show my guests. The tours aim to provide a stimulating and enjoyable exploration of the city or wilderness areas we go to.
My tours are not structured around a tight "route" or agenda, but seek a balance between guests' requests and giving a true reflection of Johannesburg. The incredibly short, violent, diverse and complex history of Johannesburg demands sufficient detail for explanation but enough flexibility to ensure a balanced and fair representation.
" You know Chris, I have realised that what you have given me is a tour of your Johannesburg - all the places we went to you knew well and understood them. The explanations were clear, I have a good idea of Johannesburg now - that is exactly what I wanted"
Sigurd, town planner and architect - Denmark
Every person or culture leaves some sort of trace or legacy. We hear about the exciting world that South Africa presents and I am passionate about this remarkable land I live in. I grew up in Johannesburg and love the raw energy and creativity of the city. I am a qualified wilderness NL3 trails guide, working specifically in that field for seven years before using my knowledge and experience to run a specialised training and change management company.
Though born and bred in Johannesburg, I have travelled widely and worked throughout the Southern African region. Our view is informed by our experience, whether we like it or not. I do not apologise for my education and background, I am exceptionally grateful for the opportunities I have had. That fact helps me to unravel some of what I show my guests. The tours aim to provide a stimulating and enjoyable exploration of the city or wilderness areas we go to.
My tours are not structured around a tight "route" or agenda, but seek a balance between guests' requests and giving a true reflection of Johannesburg. The incredibly short, violent, diverse and complex history of Johannesburg demands sufficient detail for explanation but enough flexibility to ensure a balanced and fair representation.
" You know Chris, I have realised that what you have given me is a tour of your Johannesburg - all the places we went to you knew well and understood them. The explanations were clear, I have a good idea of Johannesburg now - that is exactly what I wanted"
Sigurd, town planner and architect - Denmark