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Jacqui Goodwin

JACQUI GOODWIN

JacquiEmbracing the thrill of change, Jacqui's life has been a roller-coaster of diversity. An early passion for marine biology, with a focus on dolphins and whales, resulted in a long academic career at the cutting edge of genetic research and earned her a hard won doctorate in Biotechnology. Disillusioned with academia, Jacqui served a short spell in the corporate world until some esoteric soul searching finally led her to the world of tourism, starting with a short period of guiding, interrupted by a sojourn back to the office in a tourism consultancy. Perhaps strangely, it is as a guide that Jacqui has found her home - a place where her sparkling intellect and vivacious personality can make a small but meaningful contribution to the lives of the people she meets.

Broad travel experience and detailed product knowledge makes Jacqui an invaluable resource when planning an itinerary, but as a keen cyclist Jacqui prefers active touring and in particular, bicycling vacations. However, her passion for the natural environment, depth of general knowledge and ability to blend information with entertainment has made Jacqui a popular choice with high end tour operators and you will often find her touring all over Africa with small exclusive groups.

See 'Travellers Testimonials' for feedback from Jacqui's travellers ...

Guiding & Travel Experience:

Jacqui has traversed Africa from Cape Town to Cairo 18 times; facilitated and guided bicycle vacations in South Africa; led safari expeditions and cultural encounters in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya & Mozambique; managed river cruises on the Nile, Egypt; and has extensive guiding experience of contemporary tours around South Africa, with particular reference to the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands. In addition, recent personal travel has taken Jacqui to England, Canada, the USA, Mauritius, Brazil, Namibia, Jordan & Croatia.

Accreditations:

  • Doctor of Philosophy : Biotechnology
  • THETA accredited Culture Guide
  • First Aid Level 1
  • Cape Wine Academy certificate in Cape Wine

Has represented:

  • Tours & Trails
  • Wilderness Safaris (operated by Tours & Trails)
  • Grand Circle Travel
  • Butterfield & Robinson
  • REI Adventures (operated by Giltedge Travel)
  • Askari Travel
  • Gray & Co

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