Witness grew up on an island in the Okavango Delta. As a bushman he started guiding at a very young age. He is well known for his passion for all small creatures in the bush and his knowledge of medicinal plants and their usage, but also stands his ground as a trails guide facing off elephants and lions. His greatest quality besides teaching and guiding is his passion for sharing his ancestral knowledge and for story telling by the fire. He is also a guide trainer and a chef.