Rupert is a South African based in the city of Polokwane, and has had a keen interest in nature in general from childhood, inspired by his father. He started focussing on arachnology (specifically spiders) in his teens, which has become his hobby. He studied tour guiding, becoming a guide and tour planner in the late '90s and has been active ever since, planning tours with an emphasis on a balanced experience between both iconic South African experiences and the awesome nature this country has to offer. He is also a self taught pianist; part of a duo, performing on a semi-professional basis.