Spencer was born near Francistown into a wide extended family, and has four brothers and two sisters. Spencer speaks three languages (English, Setswana, and Kalanga) and has been guiding for the last 10 years. He also spent some time studying at the University of Natal and was involved in guiding in the eastern part of Botswana for some years before joining Kwando Safaris.

Spencer’s personal interests include: videography, educational lecturing to local wildlife clubs, reading, listening to music and hiking. Spencer has travelled throughout Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.