My brother, Adam, and I largely grew up away from our family in South Africa (almost all of whom still live there).  We would speak to our family often, and despite being thousands of miles away, were brought up 'culturally South African.' When we did go back, we would often go to Kruger National Park, always enjoying our time spent with family and searching for animals on our own. We began to occupy this hybrid space of both worlds, feeling both American and South African in various aspects, but also feeling a sense of belonging to 'the other' when in the US or SA. As we grew up and developed lives, relationships, and careers in the US, we maintained a desire to have a stake in our "ancestral home country."  Entering the world of game reserve ownership developed as matters of identity, family, and aspirations.

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That's why when family friends and founders of Kubili, the Koskis, asked if we may be interested in owning and developing a camp adjacent to theirs, the choice became obvious. From the start, this was more than a business endeavor, but rather a launching point for many more avenues within our interests. While the most obvious may be a base camp for photographic expeditions, becoming involved with Kubili has provided the opportunity to further wildlife conservation efforts, begin developing a free, local medical clinic, and pursue many other related interests.