The best safari guides
During your safari in Tanzania you’ll travel with one of our professional safari guides, who are known as the most professional safari guides within the Tanzanian safari industry. They speak English fluently and are highly trained.
We deliberately work with the best local partners in Tanzania. They continuously invest in the education, training and development of their guides so that you are assured of the highest quality and the best experience in the bush.
The experience and training of our safari guides in Tanzania
Our guides have gained their knowledge not only from books, but above all from years of experience in the bush. Many of them began their careers in the camps themselves as service staff or camp assistants and have gradually worked their way up to becoming guides. What sets them apart is a deep passion for nature and a calm, confident demeanour. They know the landscape, animal behaviour and the rhythm of nature like no one else. The bush is their classroom, day in, day out.
Professional training
Our guides’ knowledge is constantly being expanded. They undertake annual training courses in areas such as wildlife, ornithology, geology, astronomy, safety and sustainability. They also learn from one another. Experienced guides actively pass on their knowledge to the next generation. Thanks to their experience across various regions of Tanzania, from the north to the west and south, they possess broad and in-depth expertise.
Local knowledge and connection
Many of our guides are from the regions where they work. They have grown up surrounded by nature and live in communities where people and wildlife come together on a daily basis. This background gives them a unique perspective on the country. They share not only their knowledge of wildlife, but also of culture, traditions and life in Tanzania. This makes your safari a more personal and meaningful experience.
Why our safari guides make all the difference
We actively invest in the development of our guides. This gives them the opportunity to grow in their profession and even to invest in their own safari vehicles. This not only ensures we have professional guides, but also has a lasting impact on their families and communities.
Many guides who started out years ago are now among the best in Tanzania. You can feel their pride, expertise and dedication on every safari.
Our guides:
We would like to introduce you to some of our safari guides:
Gabriel
Gabriel is one of the standout members of the guide team and is known for his extensive knowledge and keen eye for detail. Born and raised at the foot of Kilimanjaro and trained in Wildlife Management, he has experience in a wide range of areas, including Mahale, Katavi and the Serengeti. During Marjolijn and Marloes’ study trip through northern Tanzania, he stood out for his humour, keen observations and love for all living things in the bush.
“You snooze, you lose” – according to Gabriel, the best safari starts early in the morning, when nature awakens and you have the wildlife all to yourself.
Prim
We have known Prim since the very beginning of Explore Tanzania, almost 25 years ago now. What began as a passionate guide has grown into an experienced camp manager in southern Tanzania. Born at the foot of Kilimanjaro and trained as a wildlife guide, he has specialised in walking safaris in the Serengeti for many years.
With his deep knowledge of nature, love of birds and calm demeanour, Prim knows better than anyone how to offer guests an authentic safari experience. His stories around the campfire, drawn from years spent in the bush, make every day complete.
“The guide and host for the entire safari will definitely become a friend.”
Eddie
Eddie was born and raised between Arusha and Karatu, on the edge of the Ngorongoro Highlands. His love for nature and wildlife developed at a young age. He has now been working as a professional safari guide for over 15 years, with a wide-ranging interest that extends from insects and flowers to large mammals and astronomy.
Alongside his work as a guide, Eddie is involved in nature and community projects, including those focusing on cheetahs and the coexistence of the Maasai with predators. His strength lies in his storytelling: he knows how to bring nature to life and truly draw you into the story of Tanzania.
Mussa
Mussa is one of the most experienced guides in the team, with over ten years’ experience in the safari industry. He obtained two FGASA qualifications in South Africa and also gained valuable experience in the Maasai Mara in Kenya. His knowledge of wildlife is extensive, but his passion lies primarily with birds – right down to their Latin names.
Mussa has a keen eye for detail and knows exactly how to make the little things in nature special, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
“The small things in the bush often tell the biggest stories.”
“Our safari would’ve never been so special without him.”
