After I completed my secondary education, I joined college for two years where I took a wildlife course. I did my field studies after six months to different national parks such as Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater to learn about what I studied in the class.
After my two years at the college, I graduated and was rewarded with a wildlife certificate. I then joined Serengeti National Park as a guide at the visitors’ center. I explained to clients about the history of Serengeti, what to see, and its landscape by using a scanned map and a replica structure.
Before getting an official job as a tour guide with a proper company, I worked as a freelance guide with some companies and gained experience which I used later to get employed with a reputable company.
I started to work with Easy Travel after I had heard about them from other guides. They mentioned that Easy Travel was really great with their staff and also tried to avoid problems in advance with how organized they were. When I began working with Easy Travel, it was all confirmed for me – everything they provided for us on safaris was in excellent condition and well maintained.
My favorite thing about being a guide is being able to make my clients happy and satisfied with the things they see. I also like to ask clients questions about whether they have been to any other national parks in Africa or anywhere else in the world and ask what their highlight was. From there, I get to know what they saw or were offered in other places and how I can make this trip even better for them. The biggest challenge comes when clients get sick in the middle of a safari. It forces me to shorten my driving time and we end up not seeing as many animals.
I live in a diverse community with different opinions, perceptions, and traditions. Most people describe me as a good and cooperative person. I’m the firstborn in my family with three younger sisters. I’m married to my wife, and we are blessed to have four kids. I’m now living with my family in Moshi, Kilimanjaro.
My favorite national park is Serengeti National Park because it is a highlight of our country. With its 14,763 square kilometres, it offers a lot of attractions and events such as the big cats, beautiful landscapes, and the famous Great Wildebeest Migration.
My favorite animal is the African elephant. Elephants are the biggest land mammals on earth and are one of the Big Five of Africa. They live in groups of social clans with an alpha female as their leader and are incredibly long-lived – living up to around 70 or 80 years old.
My favorite food is a cooked green banana mixed with meat – we call it Banana Stew. It is a traditional food from my Chagga tribe. Whenever I eat it, I enjoy it immensely and feel at home.
I like to watch animal/nature documentaries especially on National Geographic because they help me gain knowledge about nature and wildlife that are found all over the globe. Playing the guitar is also a favorite hobby of mine.
I like to watch news and animal channels. Through news channels, I get to know what is going on in my country and other places around the world. Through animal channels, I learn a lot about nature which makes me more comfortable when on safari.
I like most live bands, especially on weekends and over holidays. I enjoy live music and the vibe that goes with it.
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