Up Front and Behind the Scenes

DAVID WILSON
Managing Director

A relatively new member of the Norman Carr family, I work alongside Gid keeping an eye on all aspects of our operation. I was born and bred in Zimbabwe and have always had a strong affinity for the bush, spending many hours immersed in the boyhood pursuits of hunting and fishing.

After finishing my schooling and a gap year in Central America, I then completed a BSc in Wildlife and Agribusiness from the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. After a good deal of international travel and having served as an officer in the British Army for six years, Africa called and it was time to return home and into the industry about which I am passionate.

• Bush Camping - "Return to the Wild"

It is an honour and a great privilege to be able to work in one of Africa's best Parks. Trained by the legendary Norman Carr I have over 15 years bush experience. Many a time, guests will ask if I still enjoy guiding. I still do! For one, the book of nature is so vast. There is always something new to see if one is observant enough. Meeting people from all walks of life, sharing with them what the bush can offer and catering to their varied interest is a lot of fun. One of the things guests love about me is my genuine enthusiasm about nature. The love I have for the bush goes way beyond just doing a job. It is like a busman's holiday. In my spare I take my wife and kids into the park.

I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel overseas, once to California USA and 3 times to England. My travel experience has tremendously enhanced the love of what I do. Though I love everything nature has to offer, I have an intense passion for birdlife.

CHRISTINA CARR
Also known as Gid -  Marketing Director

I arrived in Zambia in 2000 for what was supposed to be a six-month spell in the bush before returning to "real life" in the UK.

I never went back and am still at Kapani with Adrian (Norman Carr's son).

I have spent many years managing our reservations department but am now the company Marketing Director working alongside Dave Wilson. Although I like to maintain contact with guests and agents at the bookings stage, my time is mostly taken up in other areas these days. I remain heavily involved in many local community projects including the Kapani School Project, the Kakumbi Clinic Project, another local school charity and raising HIV/AIDS awareness.

JUDY CHIRWA
Kapani reception

I started with Norman Carr Safaris in April 2008. I just got married recently to Zebron who is a safari guide for another company. I try always to make sure our guests are being treated well and are feeling at home.