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Squack Evans is a professional Safari Guide, photographer, bush boy, mountain rambler and conservationist. Born and brought up in Africa, he worked and lived in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia as well as in Tanzania, guiding throughout the East African region and, in fact, anywhere else on the African continent where there are open spaces, fresh air and wildlife. Squack’s passion is walking and taking clients as far away
from hordes of little white minibuses as possible. As Richard, he is rifle-
Emmanuel Njawa was born in western Tanzania. After being with the Department of Security and Intelligence for 17 years, he decided that a radical change in career beckoned! In 1994, he embarked on a guide training course, prompted by a new found love of nature and the outdoors, and started his guiding career as a mountain guide, leading trips up Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. He then managed a private game reserve on the western side of Kilimanjaro before leaving for southern Tanzania and the Selous Game Reserve as an assistant lodge manager and guide at Sand Rivers Selous. He also can look after your cuts and grazes as a Wilderness First (Aid) Responder from NOLS/Aerie
Chediel Mnzava was born and brought up on the slopes of
Kilimanjaro. His father fostered in him a fascination with Tanzania’s bush lore from an early age, and Chediel spent his
early years running free through Kilimanjaro’s forest reserves.
In 1995, Chediel took the opportunity to embark on some formal wildlife studies, after which he moved into a career as a tour guide. Working for several established Arusha safari
Operators, he soon became familiar with most corners of
Tanzania’s National Parks.
Richard Knocker is guide extraordinaire. He somehow manages to bundle up having incredible knowledge of all things furry, feathered, legless and scaled together with
planning an entire Maasai Olympics for kids on safari, all whilst mixing the perfect Margarita to being able to negotiate his Land Cruiser on the Loliondo plains, without finding too many warthog holes! On the odd occasion he does unfortunately find a pig hole, not to worry as he is a fully trained First Aid Responder NOLS/Aerie. Richard is also the first KPSGA Gold rated guide in Tanzania and has rifle accreditation in Tanzania.
Richard loves being on safari showing you all the Big Five but finds the “Little Five” oh so more interesting (You will have to come on safari with us to know what these little Gems are all about..)
Kennedy John was born and brought up in Arusha. His love of Tanzania, and the inspiration he got from his father, who had guided safaris for many years, set him on the path of a career in the bush. Having emerged with the best marks from one of Arusha’s top Private Guiding Colleges, he was immediately taken on to work at Sand Rivers Selous. This was a tremendous opportunity for Ken to hone his skills in one of Tanzania’s most demanding safari environments. As well as game driving, Ken, spent much of his time leading walking, fishing and boating safaris. His thirst for knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the bush made him an instant hit with his clients from all over the world. His wide and varied safari experiences,
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Chediel’s love of exploration drew him to the more remote wilderness areas of Tanzania
experiencing the wild bush country and hosting the more unusual itineraries outside
of the main National Park circuit. This was also his first exposure to walking safaris,
which have subsequently become one of his favourite safari activities. His confident
manner, and relaxed easy humour combine well with his depth of knowledge and love
for Tanzania’s wildlife and wild places. Chedi is rifle-
Halifa Suleiman was born and brought up on the slopes of Kilimanjaro -
He has worked as a Driver Guide for several well established companies, guiding safaris throughout
Tanzania’s northern Parks, getting to know every corner of these magnificent wildlife areas. He has also travelled to
The Selous and climbed the slopes of Kilimanjaro.
Halifa has a tremendous depth of knowledge of the natural world and
understands completely the varied eco-
Emmanuel loves the small things on safari as well as the large. He is fascinated by botany, insects and birds. An avid reader of nature books, he likes to exchange knowledge with his clients on both nature and general global matters. His wonderful sense of humour and infectious laugh have made him a very popular guide.
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Rowland Ngowi was also born and brought up on the slopes of Kilimanjaro but he is a member of the Chagga tribe instead. Having been schooled in Moshi, he went on to Nairobi for further education at the Parkroad Technical School. Returning to Tanzania, he started work as a young driver mechanic for the State Insurance institution, before moving over to work with TATO, the Tanzanian Association of Tour Operators . After two years, the yearning to return to a life in the Bush proved too strong and Rowland moved into the commercial sector to work with Big Game Safaris.
He spent several years guiding safaris throughout Tanzania’s northern Parks getting
to know every corner of these magnificent wildlife areas. More recently he has also
guided in The Selous and in Mahale. He was also part of the Guide Team Kilimanjaro
climb. Rowland has a tremendous depth of knowledge of the natural world and understands
completely the varied eco-
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