Conservationist & Wildlife Tracking Expert; Author of "The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life"; Founder of Track Your Life

South Africa

Boyd Varty Biography

Boyd Varty is a South African conservationist, author, wildlife tracker, and TED speaker whose work connects the traditions of the African wilderness with contemporary approaches to personal growth and ecological restoration. As the fourth-generation custodian of Londolozi Game Reserve, Varty has developed a philosophy known as the psychology of restoration, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of healing both land and human spirit. Londolozi, originally established as a hunting ground, was transformed into a nature reserve by Varty's father and uncle, who played significant roles in the restoration movement. Nelson Mandela visited the reserve following his release from prison to recuperate.

During his adolescence, Varty completed his education while traveling through the African bush, participating in ecosystem restoration projects. He also lived in India and Europe to broaden his understanding of language and culture. As a university student, Varty studied psychology and ecology, furthering his education through experiences such as learning martial arts in Thailand, hiking in the Amazon, and apprenticing with a tracker from the Shangaan tribe to deepen his expertise in wildlife tracking and conservation. Varty's personal journey includes surviving encounters with dangerous wildlife and overcoming a crisis of purpose, which led him on a global spiritual exploration that informs his work in environmental stewardship and personal development.

Varty is the author of "The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life" and the memoir "Cathedral of the Wild." "Cathedral of the Wild" recounts his experiences growing up at Londolozi and the lessons learned from living in close connection with nature. "The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life" adapts the principles of animal tracking into a framework for finding personal direction. Varty's work has been featured in The New York Times, on NBC, and in other media outlets. He teaches his philosophy of tracking as a tool for leadership, resilience, and navigating uncertainty to individuals and organizations globally.

Varty holds a psychology degree from the University of South Africa and is a certified master life coach. His TED talk on Nelson Mandela has reached a wide audience. In South Africa, Varty contributes to community development by building digital literacy centers and wildlife corridors, supporting environmental restoration and education through the Good Work Foundation. He is the founder of "Track Your Life," a practice that applies the ancient art of tracking to help people navigate modern challenges.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Boyd Varty Videos

Boyd Varty — A Lion Tracker’s Guide to Presence, Purpose, and Self Transformation

Boyd Varty — A Lion Tracker’s Guide to Presence, Purpose, and Self Transformation

In this episode, Niall speaks with Boyd Varty, a wildlife tracker, storyteller, and author of the bestselling books “Cathedral of the Wild”, and...

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