Meet The Guides
Africa-Experience
We believe, a safari is only as good as the guide who accompanies you. Professional, experienced, great fun, and just as excited about the next trip as you are – that’s our guides in Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa. They help you take a break from the world as you know it and experience your new surroundings in context. Together, you will see beyond picture-perfect sunsets.
Experience Africa through the eyes of locals
EVERYONE
A safari is only as good as the guide who accompanies you. Because local knowledge is invaluable.
Eligard Mbise
EXPERT IN TANZANIASafari 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.
"His knowledge of all things safari, country and region was excellent. For three full days Lazaro was always available to answer questions and help us get anything we needed. He was extremely patient while we spent long periods of time taking pictures. His animal spotting skills were top notch as well. Lazaro was certainly one of the best guides I’ve had on any tour, my wife claims he is THE best."
Lazaro Pallangyo
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"His knowledge of all things safari, country and region was excellent. For three full days Lazaro was always available to answer questions and help us get anything we needed. He was extremely patient while we spent long periods of time taking pictures. His animal spotting skills were top notch as well. Lazaro was certainly one of the best guides I’ve had on any tour, my wife claims he is THE best."
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 was incredible, he set the pace for us and was our leader. He was very knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we knew what each stage involved and briefed us every night. On the last night up to the summit these amazing men sang as we trekked in the dark and it really helped us to stay focused and determined to succeed."
Batchi Donati
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"Batchi was incredible, he set the pace for us and was our leader. He was very knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we knew what each stage involved and briefed us every night. On the last night up to the summit these amazing men sang as we trekked in the dark and it really helped us to stay focused and determined to succeed."
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
EXPERT IN TANZANIAMountain 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 was fantastic! He has an inborn instinct and knowledge to read what was happening around him which led us to see things that others didn’t, for example, the lioness/warthog kill. The Mara came alive under his expert guidance and we so enjoyed listening to his commentary on present day and historical Kenya."
Simon Kinyanjui
EXPERT IN KENYA"Simon was fantastic! He has an inborn instinct and knowledge to read what was happening around him which led us to see things that others didn’t, for example, the lioness/warthog kill. The Mara came alive under his expert guidance and we so enjoyed listening to his commentary on present day and historical Kenya."
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.
"Our great Guide Emmanuel. We always felt safe with him and well taken care of. With humour and knowlegde, he shared a lot about daily life, plants, and wildlife with us. Having you as our partner, was the right choice! We fell in love with Kenya."
Emmanuel Mramba
EXPERT IN KENYA"Our great Guide Emmanuel. We always felt safe with him and well taken care of. With humour and knowlegde, he shared a lot about daily life, plants, and wildlife with us. Having you as our partner, was the right choice! We fell in love with Kenya."
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.
Juergen Schatz
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour 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
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour 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
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour 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
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour 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.
Roy Brundyn
EXPERT IN SOUTH AFRICATour 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.
"Our guide Juan was the best guide we have ever had. He was very polite and attentive, attended to everyone individually. Ready to help and a very nice person, who told and taught us so much about this beautiful country."
Juan Proll
EXPERT IN SOUTH AFRICA"Our guide Juan was the best guide we have ever had. He was very polite and attentive, attended to everyone individually. Ready to help and a very nice person, who told and taught us so much about this beautiful country."
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.
Dexter Chikerema
EXPERT IN SOUTH AFRICATour Guide
Growing up in a small village near a nature conservancy in central Zimbabwe, Dexter spent his childhood exploring the great outdoors – leopards, hippos and antelopes always close by. Witnessing first-hand the benefits of tourism and conservation for rural communities strengthened his wish to become a tour guide. Since 2005 he has guided travellers across southern and eastern Africa and speaks a number of languages including South Africa’s Zulu, Xhosa, Venda and Pedi. Dexter wants to share with you the African Story of life on this great continent, telling you about cultural, historical and social contexts. He appreciates the curiosity of his guests and being a wildlife expert he is keen to scout for game in Kruger, Addo and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Parks. Dexter speaks most of the regional languages of southern Africa, as well as Swahili and English.
"The information and explanation provided by our guide during the trip was very good and not overwhelming. Steve is a nature and animal lover. He mastered the long hours in the car cautiously and safely. This wonderful trip has brought us a lot of joy."
Steve Brown
EXPERT IN SOUTH AFRICA"The information and explanation provided by our guide during the trip was very good and not overwhelming. Steve is a nature and animal lover. He mastered the long hours in the car cautiously and safely. This wonderful trip has brought us a lot of joy."
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.
Eligard Mbise
EXPERT IN TANZANIASafari 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.
"His knowledge of all things safari, country and region was excellent. For three full days Lazaro was always available to answer questions and help us get anything we needed. He was extremely patient while we spent long periods of time taking pictures. His animal spotting skills were top notch as well. Lazaro was certainly one of the best guides I’ve had on any tour, my wife claims he is THE best."
Lazaro Pallangyo
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"His knowledge of all things safari, country and region was excellent. For three full days Lazaro was always available to answer questions and help us get anything we needed. He was extremely patient while we spent long periods of time taking pictures. His animal spotting skills were top notch as well. Lazaro was certainly one of the best guides I’ve had on any tour, my wife claims he is THE best."
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 was incredible, he set the pace for us and was our leader. He was very knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we knew what each stage involved and briefed us every night. On the last night up to the summit these amazing men sang as we trekked in the dark and it really helped us to stay focused and determined to succeed."
Batchi Donati
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"Batchi was incredible, he set the pace for us and was our leader. He was very knowledgeable and informative. He made sure we knew what each stage involved and briefed us every night. On the last night up to the summit these amazing men sang as we trekked in the dark and it really helped us to stay focused and determined to succeed."
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
EXPERT IN TANZANIAMountain 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 was fantastic! He has an inborn instinct and knowledge to read what was happening around him which led us to see things that others didn’t, for example, the lioness/warthog kill. The Mara came alive under his expert guidance and we so enjoyed listening to his commentary on present day and historical Kenya."
Simon Kinyanjui
EXPERT IN KENYA"Simon was fantastic! He has an inborn instinct and knowledge to read what was happening around him which led us to see things that others didn’t, for example, the lioness/warthog kill. The Mara came alive under his expert guidance and we so enjoyed listening to his commentary on present day and historical Kenya."
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.
"Our great Guide Emmanuel. We always felt safe with him and well taken care of. With humour and knowlegde, he shared a lot about daily life, plants, and wildlife with us. Having you as our partner, was the right choice! We fell in love with Kenya."
Emmanuel Mramba
EXPERT IN KENYA"Our great Guide Emmanuel. We always felt safe with him and well taken care of. With humour and knowlegde, he shared a lot about daily life, plants, and wildlife with us. Having you as our partner, was the right choice! We fell in love with Kenya."
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.
Juergen Schatz
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour 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
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour 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
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour 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
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour 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.
Roy Brundyn
EXPERT IN SOUTH AFRICATour 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.
"Our guide Juan was the best guide we have ever had. He was very polite and attentive, attended to everyone individually. Ready to help and a very nice person, who told and taught us so much about this beautiful country."
Juan Proll
EXPERT IN SOUTH AFRICA"Our guide Juan was the best guide we have ever had. He was very polite and attentive, attended to everyone individually. Ready to help and a very nice person, who told and taught us so much about this beautiful country."
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.
Dexter Chikerema
EXPERT IN SOUTH AFRICATour Guide
Growing up in a small village near a nature conservancy in central Zimbabwe, Dexter spent his childhood exploring the great outdoors – leopards, hippos and antelopes always close by. Witnessing first-hand the benefits of tourism and conservation for rural communities strengthened his wish to become a tour guide. Since 2005 he has guided travellers across southern and eastern Africa and speaks a number of languages including South Africa’s Zulu, Xhosa, Venda and Pedi. Dexter wants to share with you the African Story of life on this great continent, telling you about cultural, historical and social contexts. He appreciates the curiosity of his guests and being a wildlife expert he is keen to scout for game in Kruger, Addo and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi National Parks. Dexter speaks most of the regional languages of southern Africa, as well as Swahili and English.
"The information and explanation provided by our guide during the trip was very good and not overwhelming. Steve is a nature and animal lover. He mastered the long hours in the car cautiously and safely. This wonderful trip has brought us a lot of joy."
Steve Brown
EXPERT IN SOUTH AFRICA"The information and explanation provided by our guide during the trip was very good and not overwhelming. Steve is a nature and animal lover. He mastered the long hours in the car cautiously and safely. This wonderful trip has brought us a lot of joy."
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.
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