HOEDSPRUIT: Stones Safaris, a family-run safari operator based in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, has expanded its multilingual guiding services to include fully guided safari experiences in French, Spanish, isiZulu and Vietnamese.
Available across Kruger National Park and the surrounding Lowveld, the service allows South African and international travellers to explore the region with a qualified guide who speaks their preferred language, without relying on a separate interpreter.
The expansion follows the return of Bryan Stone to the family business in November 2025. A qualified field guide with extensive international experience, Bryan combines wildlife interpretation with language skills developed through university studies, independent learning and more than six years living in Vietnam.
Fully Guided Safaris Without Language Barriers
Unlike conventional translation arrangements, Stones Safaris’ multilingual offering places guests directly with a guide who can conduct their entire experience in the requested language. This includes wildlife sightings, ecological explanations, safety briefings and conversations about the landscapes and natural history of the Greater Kruger region.
The service is available across the company’s safari activities, including full-day Kruger National Park safaris, sunrise and sunset game drives, guided walking safaris, Panorama Route excursions and overnight bush experiences.
For travellers who are less comfortable communicating in English, the arrangement allows for direct questions and discussions throughout their excursion. This is particularly relevant where guides explain animal tracks, vegetation, birdlife and the smaller ecological details that visitors might otherwise overlook.
The multilingual service also accommodates couples, families, solo travellers and small groups seeking personalised safari experiences in Hoedspruit and the surrounding private nature reserves.
Bryan Stone Brings International Experience to the Lowveld
Bryan’s return to Stones Safaris followed his completion of an EcoTraining course in preparation for his FGASA NQF2 examination and a successful practical assessment, qualifying him as a CATHSSETA-recognised field guide.
He developed his practical guiding experience alongside his parents, Michael and Lynne Stone, both experienced trails guides. Initially accompanying them on game drives and guided walks while interpreting for international visitors, Bryan subsequently began independently leading excursions throughout the region.
His linguistic background extends well beyond conventional classroom learning. He acquired French through immersive learning techniques, including Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS), while his interest in Spanish developed through university studies and his involvement as a musician with the Linda Vargas Flamenco Company in Durban.
Bryan spent six and a half years living and teaching English in Hanoi and Da Nang, acquiring Vietnamese through everyday communication and cultural immersion. This experience enables him to guide Vietnamese-speaking visitors while drawing on a personal understanding of their language and cultural background.
His connection with isiZulu began at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where he chose the language as a major. An active isiZulu teacher since 2011, Bryan is also known as Zamani and shares his language knowledge through Zamani Zulu.
These experiences allow him to introduce international visitors to South African wildlife and landscapes while also sharing relevant cultural context from his years studying and teaching languages.
Multilingual Safari Options for Travellers and the Tourism Trade
The expanded offering provides travel agents, destination management companies, tour operators and accommodation establishments with an additional option when arranging guided activities for non-English-speaking clients visiting the Greater Kruger region.
Rather than booking a separate interpreter, travel planners can arrange a safari conducted directly in French, Spanish, isiZulu or Vietnamese, subject to guide availability. The service can be incorporated into existing day trips and longer safari itineraries.
Guests can request their preferred language during the booking process. The additional multilingual guiding fee is R500 per half-day activity or R1,000 per full-day activity, separate from the standard safari price. These guiding rates are published on the Stones Safaris website.
Based in Hoedspruit, Stones Safaris offers access to Kruger National Park, neighbouring private reserves and scenic destinations along the Panorama Route. Its range of guided activities allows visitors to combine wildlife viewing with walking experiences and excursions exploring the Lowveld’s natural landscapes.
The multilingual guiding expansion builds on the company’s existing approach to small-group, flexible safari itineraries while providing additional language options for domestic and inbound tourism.
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