● About Honey Guide
TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE.
What began as a shared idea between friends has grown into a meaningful way for travellers to connect with conservation in some of South Africa’s most remarkable regions. With Honey Guide, travel becomes a tool for real impact — every journey directly supports conservation efforts, and is a purposeful approach to luxury travel, where unforgettable experiences help protect wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on.
We Move with Purpose
Every journey supports a current conservation project on the ground.
We Work with Experts
Our guides, vets, scientists, and researchers lead every experience.
We Leave a Legacy
Each visit funds protection, research, and community growth.
Taylor Fiford and Callan Meyer
The idea for Honey Guide began with Taylor Fiford, whose early career as a fisheries biologist and nature guide evolved into hosting luxury travel experiences globally. During his studies, he collaborated closely with scientists and rangers — gaining rare access to hands-on conservation work and wildlife monitoring.
It became clear to him that these extraordinary moments were experienced only by a select few conservationists. They weren’t accessible to the public, and many of these critical operations were limited by one thing — funding. He envisioned a space to connect curious, conservation-minded travellers with the teams carrying out this work, creating unforgettable experiences that directly support real projects in the field. It became a way not only to fund essential operations, but also to expand research and support species protection through meaningful travel.
Callan and Taylor joined forces after forming a strong friendship during their Nature Conser-vation studies at university. Their shared passion for the bush, ocean, and sustainable land management made it inevitable that they would one day build something together.
After completing his studies, Callan moved to Zululand, a place that immediately felt like home. Over the years, he worked across multiple properties, developing exceptional ecological knowledge of the greater Zululand & Maputoland regions. His experience in guiding at some of South Africa’s most exclusive lodges, managing habitats, and contributing meaningfully to conservation initiatives encompasses what Honey Guide stands for.
Callan’s deep-rooted bush knowledge, hands-on habitat management experience, and natural talent for hospitality became instrumental in shaping Honey Guide into what it is today. His dedication, profess-ionalism, and passion for the environment continues to drive the Honey Guide vision forward.
We don't chase or focus on the obvious — we pay attention to the small, extraordinary details that others often miss. Our aim isn’t only to show, but to help guests understand the landscapes, wildlife, and systems around them. With deeper understanding comes a more meaningful connection to nature — and that’s where real, everyday conservation begins.
OUR PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE.
One of the best parts of this work is getting to show people the beauty of creatures we’ve been taught to fear. When curiosity replaces misunderstanding, and respect replaces fear – these are the moments that remind us why we do what we do. Because every creature has a story worth telling.
African Rock Python, Python sebae
WHY Honey Guide?
Honey Guide takes its name from the Lesser honeyguide, Indicator minor — a small, unassuming bird often mistaken for a simple “LBJ.” Yet to those who know the bush, it’s an extraordinary species with a unique ecology and a rare, age-old relationship with human beings.
Just as the honeyguide leads other animals to hidden beehives, we guide our guests to meaningful experiences that lie beneath the surface of impactful travel. Honey Guide is about uncovering the sweet, the rare, and the unforgettable — and sharing it with those who seek more than the obvious.
Photo by Derek Keats, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).
Real, Measurable Conservation.
Each experience funds a specific conservation initiative, but also contributes to the long term monitoring of wildlife, habitat restoration, and community training programs –– long after you’ve returned home.
