Eligard Mbise

Safari Guide

Going on safari with Eligard, no two days will ever be the same. He makes it his priority to take different routes, focus on different animals and share the incredible diversity of wildlife and nature with his guests. Eligard grew up close to Mt Meru, taking long walks in the forest after school. His love for nature only grew and after completing his studies at the Mweka College of African Wildlife Management he joined the Tanzania-Experience team in 2011. Over the years he gained vast experience and knows the national parks like the back of his hand. During his free-time, he still enjoys embarking on forest walks and playing basketball.

Lazaro Pallangyo

Safari Guide

Lazaro’s career in guiding began in 2007 and he joined our team in 2012. He is our group whisperer, turning strangers into friends on our scheduled group safaris. To him the secret for great group dynamics lies in finding out about everyone’s personal expectations and wishes on what to experience on safari; then making sure everyone in the group has the safari they always wanted. Lazaro enjoys the long conversations at the dinner table, learning about different cultures and lifestyles and sharing his love for his country Tanzania with you. On game drives, he not only looks for his favourite animal, the rhino, as part of the Big Five, but also the members of the Little Five. And these, he wants you to know, are in fact more difficult to spot than their big and well-known counterparts. Lazaro speaks English, German, and Swahili.

Batchi Donati

Mountain Guide / Head Guide

Batchi is one of our most experienced mountain guides and has been part of our team since day one in 2007. As Head Guide, he leads big groups to the top of Kilimanjaro, making sure that not only all climbers are safe and enjoying their experience, but also coordinating the many crew members it takes to lead a bigger group to the Roof of Africa. He is a professional and responsible role model for other guides, always giving his very best. Studying Tourism at the Bridge Institute of Business Studies in Arusha has equipped him with important expert knowledge. When the climbing gets tough, Batchi reminds you that conquering Kilimanjaro is not a competition. It is just you and the mountain. Take it slowly, one step at a time.

Batchi has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro more than 200 times.

Brighton Mwigubali

Mountain Guide / Head Guide

Brighton is a proud ambassador of Kilimanjaro and his home country Tanzania. On the long hikes climbing Kili, he will happily share his expert knowledge and entertaining anecdotes to lighten your stride. Starting out as porter, Brighton knew right away he wanted to climb the career ladder and become a guide. He went to study at the Udzungwa Mountains College in Moshi and joined Tanzania-Experience as guide in 2011. He remembers how strenuous and challenging he experienced his first climb up Kili many years ago. Today, he is an excellent mountaineer, but hasn’t forgotten the challenges a mountain-novice may encounter. You can expect empathy and encouragement from a man who knows what it feels like to conquer the highest mountain in Africa.

Brighton has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro more than 100 times.

Simon Kinyanjui

Safari Guide

Simon has shared his love for his home country Kenya with guests from around the world for almost two decades. Whether as resident safari guide or assistant camp manager at exclusive tented camps in the Masai Mara region or on the road in his Toyota Land Cruiser. His wealth of knowledge about wildlife, landscapes, and cultures of Kenya make every safari an enriching experience. Despite his many years’ experience, Simon has not lost his fascination for the bush. He sees magic in every bird, antelope and predator he encounters.

Emmanuel Mramba

Safari Guide
Emmanuel grew up in the coastal city of Mombasa. He started his guiding career on city tours around his history-rich home town. Today, you will find him taking his guests all across Kenya, sharing with you his knowledge about wildlife and landscapes of his home country. His polite and calm character make him a joy to be around. Having lived in neighbouring Tanzania, his favourite national park is Amboseli, where you can see the mighty Kilimanjaro as backdrop to large elephant herds. Besides Kiswahili and English, Emmanuel speaks German and will accompany you on our German-speaking safaris.

Mindu S. Wang’ang’a

Safari Guide

Mindu, born and raised in Kenya, has a passion for nature, wildlife, and conservation. This led him to complete diplomas in Wildlife Management and Tour Guiding. In 2018, he became a certified guide and joined our team in 2023.

Mindu is passionate about ornithology and has deep knowledge of flora and fauna. He enjoys safaris from July to October when the wildlife is most abundant, particularly in the Masai Mara, known for its diverse ecosystems. His favourite species include the endangered African Wild Dog and Sharpe’s Longclaw.

He enjoys hiking, rock climbing and camping.

Mindu loves guiding, saying, “I strongly believe in wildlife conservation. We live in a period when rare species are on the brink of extinction. Being a guide has allowed me to spread the important message of saving all wild animals.”

Mindu speaks Swahili and English.

Juergen Schatz

Tour Guide

Juergen has many stories to tell: He grew up on a farm, trained and worked as a mechanic for many years and helped set up a foundation to promote community development east of Etosha. Since 2010 he has been a tour guide and enjoys spending good times on the road with his guests. Juergen is not only a fun person to be around, but an expert in geography and history of Namibia. He hopes his guests will appreciate the diversity and different cultures of his home country just like he does. His favourite regions are Etosha National Park and the Damaraland.

Friedrich Diemer

Tour Guide

Friedrich has been touring Namibia with his guests from around the world for more than three decades. Born on a farm near Otjiwarongo, two hours from Etosha National Park, he trained as a mechanic before embarking on his first safari as a tour guide in 1990. Thanks to his many years of experience, Friedrich not only knows the country like the back of his hand, he also has many anecdotes to share during the long hours on the road. His attention to detail and hospitality, make him a favourite with our guests. Friedrich is also an expert ornithologist. His favourite areas in Namibia are the Zambezi Region and Sossusvlei.

Simon Ntinda

Tour Guide

Being on the road, spending time in nature and letting his guests see the beauty of Namibia as he sees it – Simon made his life’s dream come true when he became a tour guide in 2011. Starting out as a gardener at a lodge in 2005, he knew he wanted to change career tracks and worked long and hard to accomplish his goal of becoming a certified tour guide. Simon grew up in Namibia’s remote north, close to the Angolan border, and went to school in the small town of Karasburg in the south. Today, he is one of the most passionate tour guides you can find, as he will share his love for his beautiful home country with you. Simon is an expert in Namibian history. His favourite places are Swakopmund, Etosha National Park and the Erongo Region. In his free-time, Simon enjoys playing soccer.

Wilfried Dedig

Tour Guide

Wilfried has been in the tourism industry since the late 1990s. After growing up on a farm near Otjiwarongo and completing his studies of hospitality and tourism management, he went on to work in lodge management. However, tour guiding and showing visitors the beauty of his home country is his true passion. Wilfried completed all required guiding courses in his free time and became a guide in 2015. He enjoys sharing interesting information about the history, culture, and wildlife of Namibia with his guests.

Sam Kadonzvo

Tour Guide

Sam, a qualified guide since 1992, joined our team in 2022. Guiding people of all ages brings him deep satisfaction by allowing him to showcase Namibia’s diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and remarkable flora and fauna.

Two of his preferred parks are Etosha National Park and Mudumu National Park. In both, he enjoys seeking out a wide variety of wildlife and appreciates the contrasting environments; the former is arid, while the latter boasts a plethora of birds and lush vegetation typical of the Zambezi region.

Despite the numerous tours he has led, he remains excited about every tour, particularly when encountering his favourite animal, the Eland, and his preferred bird, the Lilac-breasted Roller.

Considering himself an instrument of nature, he loves guiding people through Namibia’s varied landscapes. To Sam, there is no better job in the world.

Sam speaks English.

Obadias (Obi) Mupurua

Tour Guide

Born in Namibia, Obi grew up on a farm and developed a profound passion for nature, which inspired him to become a guide in 1998.

Obi beautifully encapsulates his love for Namibia’s geology, flora, and fauna, stating, “Flora and fauna are like enjoying jam on bread.” He loves nurturing his passions in two of his favourite parks: Namib-Naukluft National Park for its geology, and Bwabwata National Park for its rich wildlife.

He reveres all creatures and finds beauty in species that others might overlook. Naturally, two of his favourite species are the jackal, for its cleverness, and the feathered finch, a charming bird.

Obi genuinely appreciates both people and nature, deriving immense satisfaction from taking guests on tours, saying, ‘I’ll never forget the moments when guests and I experienced nature together.’

Obi speaks English.

Gottfried Ekandjo

Tour Guide

Gottfried, a qualified guide since 1996, joined our team in 2023, bringing with him years of experience and a passion for Namibia.

He enjoys guiding small groups, families, and couples, as smaller groups enable him to connect with and learn from people of diverse cultures.

He takes pride in showcasing his country’s diversity, from scenic mountains and deserts to vast landscapes, including his favourite place, Etosha National Park, renowned for its incredible wildlife and birdlife.

If you have the opportunity to travel with Gottfried, you will quickly sense his infectious passion for Namibia. Witnessing his guests smile and relish their experiences brings him immense satisfaction. He says, “The happiness, satisfaction, and warmth I feel in my heart after every tour is truly fulfilling. I love guiding.”

Gottfried speaks English, Afrikaans, and three Namibian languages and is currently learning German.

Aron Mathys

Tour Guide

Aron has been a qualified guide since 2007 and joined our team in 2022. Like all guides, he is passionate about Namibia’s flora and fauna, but he also has particular interests in history and astronomy.

Thanks to Namibia’s rich heritage and incredibly dark skies, he can pursue his passions across the country and observe his favourite constellation, the Southern Cross.

Etosha National Park is his favourite place to take guests. After spending considerable time there, he has obtained a deep knowledge of the plants and animals, which he loves sharing with visitors from all over the globe. It is also the perfect place to observe his favourite animals, elephants and birds, the Lilac-breasted Roller.

Aron loves his job, stating, ‘I love nature and people, so guiding allows me to enjoy both.’

Aron speaks English, German, Afrikaans, and Khoi Khoi.

Mathias Hass

Tour Guide

Mathias was born in Namibia and raised in Windhoek. Nevertheless, he spent a significant part of his childhood on a family-run farm, which ignited his passion for nature and deepened his understanding of Namibia’s wildlife.

In 2023, Mathias qualified as a guide. He has a keen eye and is excellent at spotting wildlife from a distance in the bush.

One of his favourite parks, Bwabwata National Park, is located in the Zambezi Region of northeastern Namibia. It features a large oxbow lake known as the Horseshoe, where he particularly enjoys searching for honey badgers and falcons, two of his favourite species.

Mathias loves meeting new people and guiding them through Namibia, as it allows him to share his enthusiasm for the country’s wildlife, people, and landscapes.

He speaks English, German, and Afrikaans.

Roy Brundyn

Tour Guide

To Roy, Port Elizabeth is the most beautiful city in South Africa. Travelling around the country with this South Africa-loving local, you will get an inside perspective of nature, history and culture. In a country faced with many challenges, Roy focuses on the positive developments and will share his optimistic outlook with you. He loves to take you on a safari to Kruger National Park, where no day is the same and new discoveries await even after many returns. An avid photographer, he will share is tips and tricks for memorable wildlife photos with you. Whether you explore Golden Gate National Park during a snow storm or underneath blue skies, Roy will navigate all terrain confidently, so you can sit back and take it all in. Always reminding you: it’s not a holiday, it’s an adventure. Roy speaks English and German.

Juan Proll

Tour Guide

For Juan, travelling has always been a passion. He spent three years in Latin America, two years in Oceania and Southeast Asia and shorter terms of up to 9 months in various European and North African countries. He worked as teacher in adult education centres and as the head of a competence centre for migrant matters before he moved to South Africa in 2011 to be trained as a nature guide. Since then he has mainly been working as a tour guide in Southern Africa, though he also gathered experience as a travel consultant. He is a member of the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa. Juan finds all animals interesting, even ant lions and termites.
Juan speaks German, English and Spanish.

Steve Brown

Tour Guide

Whether it’s cycling up a mountain, diving deep into the ocean, paragliding wide across the land or sailing half-way around Africa – Steve has done it and he loves it. He feels at home in nature. Working in conservation and starting his guiding career in Namibia in the 1980s, he has a wealth of practical experience in guiding travellers around southern Africa. A born and bred Capetonian, he hopes to share his love for the outdoors and his curiosity to discover his home country anew on each tour with his guests. Travelling in a small group, stopping at the side of the road and meeting the people of South Africa is his way of showing you Mzansi through the eyes of a local. When he is not guiding, find him in the Karoo, the Cederberg or Drakensberg Mountains or anywhere off the grid, where he takes a break from the rest of the world. Steve speaks English and German.