Stones Safaris, a family-run safari operator based in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, has expanded its guided tourism experiences to include full guiding in French, Spanish, isiZulu and Vietnamese. The service is available across the company's activities in Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger and the surrounding Lowveld, allowing domestic and international travellers to explore South Africa's wildlife and natural landscapes in their preferred language.

The expansion follows the return of Bryan Stone to the family business in November 2025. Bryan is a qualified field guide with an international background in language learning and teaching. His return enables Stones Safaris to provide complete guided experiences in four additional languages rather than relying on separate interpreters or occasional translation during English-language tours.

The multilingual guiding service covers full-day Kruger National Park safaris, sunrise and sunset game drives, guided walking safaris in Hoedspruit, Panorama Route excursions and overnight bush experiences. Guests can ask questions, discuss animal behaviour, identify tracks and learn about local ecosystems directly with their guide in their chosen language.

Bryan completed an online EcoTraining course in preparation for his FGASA NQF2 examination and passed his practical assessment to become a CATHSSETA-qualified field guide. He developed his practical guiding skills alongside his parents, Michael and Lynne Stone, both experienced trails guides, initially accompanying them on wildlife excursions while providing interpretation for international visitors. He now independently conducts game drives, walking safaris, full-day Kruger excursions and Panorama Route tours.

His language skills reflect several years of formal study and cultural immersion. Bryan studied isiZulu at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has taught the language since 2011. He acquired French through independent immersion and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) techniques, while his Spanish developed through university studies and an interest in flamenco music. He also spent six and a half years living and teaching English in Hanoi and Da Nang, Vietnam, where he acquired Vietnamese through everyday communication.

The expanded service is particularly relevant to French-speaking and Spanish-speaking international visitors, Vietnamese travellers and isiZulu-speaking South Africans seeking guided wildlife activities around Hoedspruit and Kruger National Park. It also provides travel agents, destination management companies and accommodation operators with an additional option when arranging activities for guests who prefer communicating in languages other than English.

Multilingual guiding is available by prior arrangement, subject to guide availability. An additional fee of R500 applies to half-day activities, while full-day excursions carry a R1,000 multilingual guiding surcharge. These charges are separate from the standard safari activity prices.
Travellers and tourism professionals can enquire directly with Stones Safaris about language availability, safari itineraries and booking arrangements. The service is available across the company's existing guided activities, providing additional language options without requiring guests to book a separate specialist tour.

About Stones Safaris
Stones Safaris is a family-run safari and tour operator based in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa. The company specialises in personalised wildlife and nature experiences throughout Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger and the surrounding Lowveld. Its activities include guided game drives, walking safaris, full-day Kruger excursions, Panorama Route tours, bush braais and overnight bush experiences. Stones Safaris serves domestic and international travellers, including individuals, couples, families and small groups, with a focus on knowledgeable field guiding, environmental education and flexible safari itineraries.