Dereck Joubert

Dereck Joubert is a South African-born filmmaker, author, conservationist and National Geographic explorer-in-residence based in Botswana. He is also the brother of well known South African artist and conservationist Keith Joubert.

He has been filming, researching and exploring Africa for over 35 years with his wife, Beverly Joubert. The couple have made over 40 films for National Geographic, with a strong focus on iconic species like big cats and elephants

Joubert is the CEO of Great Plains Conservation. With lodges and tented camps in Kenya, Botswana and Zimbabwe, the company returns large tracts of land to nature through conservation tourism and community programs

Dereck Joubert is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Soul of The Cat (2017), Nature (1982), Rooted (2018), Okavango: River of Dreams (2019), Big Cat Week Collection (2010), Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000), Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas (1992), Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains (2020). The recorded credits span 1982 to 2025, including 19 movies and 6 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.