“Yet for every scrape with death, Reza has a myriad of unforgettable and life-affirming experiences.”
Reza Pakravan is an explorer, filmmaker and writer. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a recipient of the Explorer Award from the Scientific Exploration Society.
His documentaries, talks and books have taken audiences on his epic journeys to some of the most remote corners of the world. He has presented and produced prime time TV series aired worldwide on networks such as BBC, Channel 4, Fox CBC, Aljazeera and Amazon Prime.
He recently has completed his epic journey to become the first person in modern history to have travelled the full length of the Africa from West to East via the Sahel region.
Reza’s constant thirst for adventure has earned him the Guinness World Record for crossing the Sahara Desert by bicycle. Pushing his ultra endurance limits further, he cycled the 11,000-mile length of the planet from north to south in the record time of 102 days.
Much of Reza’s recent work has focused on the issues faced by remote, indigenous people. He is currently a featured contributor to The Outdoor Journal, Travel Africa Magazine and an honourary member of the Scientific Exploration Society.
Reza is a highly regarded motivational speaker, and uses his inspirational stories to help businesses and individuals to achieve peak performance.