Ayubu Luhala
Owner, Tanzania Operations Manager and Head Guide
Ayubu is native to Tanzania, having grown up in the Iringa Region of Southern Tanzania. He has a diploma of Wildlife Management and Certificate of Motor Vehicle Mechanics. He has been a tour guide for over 20 years working for companies both large and small. He is very familiar with all the National Parks in Tanzania having guided in all of them. He has a deep and abiding love and understanding of the animals and the people of Tanzania. He loves meeting new people and sharing Tanzania’s beauty and diversity with them. Nothing brings him more personal satisfaction than seeing the joy on guests faces as they see and experience something amazing. He looks forward to meeting you upon your arrival in Tanzania and guiding you through Tanzania on your trip of a lifetime.
Esther Luhala
Tanzania Office Assistant
Esther is native of Tanzania, growing up in the Iringa Region only a few minutes from Ruaha National Park and is married to Ayubu. She helps in the office with the everyday operations which include, but are not limited to arranging accommodations for future trips, arranging flights within Tanzania to and from some of the parks. Making sure all trips are on the calendars and that the guides are prepared and ready for your arrival. She looks forward to your arrival in Tanzania and will help in any way she can to make your trip one that you will remember forever.
Natalie Meger
Co-Owner, Marketing Manager and Safari Specialist
Natalie is based in the USA and you will probably have most of your communications with her. She is an avid traveler and Tanzania is her favorite place to visit and she has been there many times. She has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and been on safari countless times. Being out in nature while on Safari and experiencing the culture are her favorite activities in Tanzania. She also feels at some point in life, everyone should go on an African Safari. She will be just as excited as you, as your trip starts coming together and becomes a reality. She looks forward to working with you to help you design and plan your trip of a lifetime.
Francis Elias
Guide
Francis is native of Tanzania, born and raised in Arusha. He has over 15 years of experience as a safari guide. He attended an extensive Wildlife Management Program at Mweka Wildlife College and received his diploma in Wildlife Management. Francis has a great sense of humor and a plethora of knowledge, and he looks forward to sharing it with you.
Nassoro Likaya
Guide
Nassoro is Tanzanian native, born and raised in Arusha. He has over 9 years of experience in tourism as a safari guide. He attended an extensive training program on wildlife behaviors at Mount Meru Tour Guide School. He enjoys his work and loves sharing his knowledge and love of nature with all his guests. He looks forward to sharing his knowledge and the beauty of Tanzania with you.
Ebenezer Mnyenye
Guide
Ebenezer is Tanzanian native, born in Karatu and was raised in a conservation family which allowed him the opportunity to attend three different colleges for wildlife management and tourism in pursuit of his career in tourism. He is a self-driven individual who enjoys sharing and educating people about nature and the wildlife that lives within it. He loves traveling, photography, birdwatching, and seeing nature at its best. He also likes playing soccer and swimming. He enjoys meeting new people and learning about them and also sharing his experiences, encounters and knowledge and looks forward to the opportunity to share it with you.
Our small Tanzanian family, is also your local guide. We all speak fluent English, have years of experience and are an encyclopedia of knowledge about the wildlife, culture and land. Our local guides are the ambassadors of Tanzania and your perfect host for a trip of a lifetime.
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