‘Dolphinswims’, formerly ‘Wild and Free’ has been operating in The Red Sea, Egypt for the last 13 years. Now under new management, we use the same eco-village resort and guides who previously hosted Wild and Free clients.
Khaled Saed will act as the our representative “on the ground” and will be responsible for the transfers and getting you there safely, introducing you to the key people and generally making you feel most welcome on arrival. We also have our own boat safari team who will host groups on the live-aboard safari boat.
It is a great privilege to continue the dolphin swims in Egypt, continuing the work of the late Ruth Corner who, with Khaled Saed hosted many holidays swimming with the wild dolphins of the Red Sea.
Ruth’s memory lives on in the continuation of this business in which her passion for wild dolphins, marine conservation and dedicated service to the guests will be continued with a renewed commitment from us in this very special location. We are very excited to be able to introduce you to our programs at the resort and our very special group boat safaris . Which will be hosted by our own team.
We think the dolphins, the conditions and the wonderful climate are the perfect place for dolphin swim experiences, we invite you to join us!
Amanda Stafford
Amanda Stafford is the founder of The Dolphin Connection which is an established company specialising in swimming with dolphins and whale watching in the Azores and worldwide. www.dolphinconnectionexperience.com
Amanda has spent many years exploring her fascination with dolphins and the marine environment and has worked in the field of cetacean research and inter-species communication. Amanda brings to the Dolphin Connection an infectious enthusiasm and passion about dolphins and the ways being in their presence can inspire and empower changes in how we live our heartfelt values. “My many years research swimming and interacting with wild dolphins has given me a deep connection with the natural world which is very meaningful. There also seems to be more fun, love, abundance and freedom in life! I love hearing the excitement from our guests who want to meet dolphins and whales in the wild, it is such a privilege to make their dreams come true and share their joy ”
Amanda is also involved with environmental conservation and supports www.speciesalliance.org
She is a “Be the change” facilitator offering symposiums developing creative solutions to environmental change.
Malcolm Barradell
Malcolm has been a guide and life guard, on our Azores trips over the last 4 years, specializing in whale watching . He also worked as second skipper for our whale watch company in The Azores in 2004.
Malcolm has a degree in Marine Environment and Coastal Zone Studies.
He is now working as a marine mammal researcher and is currently contracted to a tidal energy project in Pembrokeshire Wales.
He contributes expert knowledge and a deep passion for marine life and is involved with the research and development of the Egypt dolphin locations. He also contributes many of the photos you see and is a keen birdwatcher.
Khaled Saed
Khaled Saed has worked with the previous company for the last six years and also works at the resort. He is permanently based here in Egypt. He is responsible for your transfers and is most helpful in assisting with any thing you may need on arrival. He is very friendly and helpful with our guests……he is also a lot of fun, so do make him laugh! You can find him in the Zodiac Shade at the dive centre (ask any staff member) on the beach at the resort .
He will be happy to help you with any problems He is responsible for introducing you to the dolphin swim day excursion team and may well be on hand to assist with the snorkelling and dolphin swim briefing or will ensure another member of the team will be available. He can also book Tours, Desert Excursions, luxor excursion and Shopping Excursions for you.
Khaled will act as the our representative “on the ground” and will be responsible for the transfers and getting you there safely, introducing you to the key people and generally making you feel most welcome on arrival. We also have our own boat safari team who will host groups on the live-aboard safari boat.
