Michael enjoys sharing nature-based and adventure experiences with people from all over the world, and despite his extensive knowledge and experience, he continually seeks opportunities to immerse himself in nature, continue to learn from it, learn from those who conserve it, and educate others about its value. 

He has led many tours in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Mozambique, and Lesotho. He has also worked in the United States of America and the Southern Ocean. During his Southern and East African adventures, he has explored 114 national parks, game reserves, and nature reserves, and has stayed in 265 lodges and hotels.

His career has mainly been entrepreneurial, including nature guiding, environmental consulting, ecotourism consulting, safari lodge development, and work in operational and marketing fields. This experience, coupled with his tertiary education, has honed his expertise in these areas. In addition to owning and managing Sustain Safaris, Michael also owns and manages the Sustain Ecotourism and Environmental consulting business.

In September 2026, Michael had a Southern Africa and Indian Ocean bird lifelist of 826 species, a Southern African mammal lifelist of 165 species, a Southern African reptile list of 76 species, a South African butterfly lifelist of 102 species, and a South African frog lifelist of 37 species. Animal behaviour, herpetology, and trees are also areas of interest.

He guides with professionalism, skill, and care, backed by his accreditations, experience in nature and outdoor adventure and extensive travel experience.