Expedition Leader Gerald Broddelez

For over three decades, Gerald has been a dedicated leader of wildlife-focused expeditions, guiding adventurers to the most awe-inspiring corners of our planet. A seasoned Expedition Leader and lecturer aboard expedition ships, Gerald’s journey has carried him across all the world’s oceans, with his heart firmly anchored in the majestic realms of the high Arctic, the Antarctic, and Polynesia. With an unshakable devotion to nature and conservation, Gerald’s odyssey has led him to over 170 countries and across every continent, where he has observed the wonder of more than 8,800 avian species, encountered over 1,500 magnificent mammals, and studied the vibrant butterflies of Europe. His love for the natural world goes far beyond exploration. As a cameraman and writer, his natural history documentaries have graced the screens of Belgian, British, and Azorean television networks, kindling a love for our planet’s diverse life forms. In recent years, Gerald has expanded his mission, nurturing the next generation of nature guides through field training courses and by forming partnerships with local tourism boards in multiple European countries, sowing the seeds of a shared vision for sustainable and responsible travel. Belgium is home and in addition to speaking his first languages of French and Flemish, he is also fluent in English, German, and Spanish. Gerald’s extraordinary journey reflects his boundless love for our world’s wild wonders, and he hopes to inspire and lead the way towards a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.