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
A safari is only as good as the guide who accompanies you. Because local knowledge is invaluable.
"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.
"Our Guide Daniel was absolutely brilliant, both for his knowledge, spotting and general personality, it must have been quite a daunting task, looking after 8 of us for 5 days! It all went to make our trip perfect. He, particularly, deserves much praise."
Daniel Mbise
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"Our Guide Daniel was absolutely brilliant, both for his knowledge, spotting and general personality, it must have been quite a daunting task, looking after 8 of us for 5 days! It all went to make our trip perfect. He, particularly, deserves much praise."
Safari Guide
Daniel has been with Tanzania-Experience since the very early days. His calm and engaging character, wealth of experience, and commitment to delivering a great service have made him a favourite amongst our guests since 2008. Daniel lives on the foot slopes of Mt Meru and close to Arusha National Park, where wildlife is ample, and the vegetation is lush. As a safari guide and nature lover, Daniel is happiest, when in nature. Having completed his wildlife studies and mechanics courses, he knows that you can learn a lot from reading books, but nature will teach you something new every day. He regularly meets with other safari guides to discuss new developments in the fields of conservation and safari. When you return home, Daniel hopes you will have become an ambassador of Tanzania’s natural beauty, sharing it with everyone you meet.
"A HUGE thankyou to Enock our Guide and Godwin our Cook who were fantastic and honestly two of the nicest individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with."
Enock Nnko
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"A HUGE thankyou to Enock our Guide and Godwin our Cook who were fantastic and honestly two of the nicest individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with."
Safari Guide
Enock started his career in the hospitality and service industry. Working at a lodge in southern Tanzania, he saw guests embarking on game drives day after day and got curious about their adventures out in the bush. Determined and eager as he is, he changed career tracks and qualified as safari guide in 2009. His many years’ experience in the bush combined with his sense of quality service make him an invaluable member of our team since 2013. Even after many years on the job, Enock strives to deepen his knowledge and values continuous education and training – as only a smart guide is a good guide. Over the past years he discovered a new passion: photography. When you’re out and about with Enock, you can be sure to return with stunning photos as he knows how to position you to get the perfect shot.
Enock speaks English, and Swahili.
"Tumaini Mano – safari guide, great person, subject matter expert, excellent driver and best DJ (thanks for on demand Jambo song and Kenny Rodgers)."
Tumaini Mano
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"Tumaini Mano – safari guide, great person, subject matter expert, excellent driver and best DJ (thanks for on demand Jambo song and Kenny Rodgers)."
Safari Guide
Growing up close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tumaini spent his childhood weekends on game drives in the Crater and camping with his parents and siblings. After graduating from the renowned College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, in Moshi, he joined our team in 2013. Father of a young son, he plans on taking him on safaris once he’s a little older. Tumaini enjoys going on safari with families, being amazed by the children’s genuine curiosity and intelligent questions about nature and wildlife. Believing in lifelong-learning, he keeps up to date with conservation developments, researching in books, online or talking shop with rangers in the national parks.
Tumaini speaks English, 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.
Mattheus Ndineti
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
Since his high school days in Germany and in Namibia’s Swakopmund, Mattheus always had the urge to be outdoors and spend time in nature. After a few detours, he eventually made the transition from lodge management of one of southern Namibia’s most well-known lodges to being a tour guide and on the road with us. When travelling with Mattheus, you will not only learn about Namibia’s flora and fauna, but about its complex and ancient history of which he is an expert. He will share his Namibia with you and get you involved from the very first day, so you can see and experience Namibia through the eyes of a local.
Mattheus speaks English and German.
Wolfgang Ramdohr
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
As a trained zoologist, Wolfgang loves to share his in-depth knowledge about Namibian wildlife with his guests. His other passions include plants, particularly trees, as well as geology. Wolfgang grew up in Windhoek and returned to Namibia after studying in South Africa and travelling around Europe. He loves Namibia for its varied flora and fauna and the many extremes you find here. He is captivated by the fact that Namibia’s habitats “allow a view into the geological past” thanks to the country’s dry climate and its sparse vegetation. Wolfgang has previously worked as a guide in Botswana and Zimbabwe before becoming part of the Namibia-Experience team in 2017. He strives to send his guests home relaxed and full of new experiences. As an avid photographer himself, he will also make sure that you always get the perfect angle for your photographs.
Wolfgang speaks English, German, and Afrikaans.
Enrico Zynda
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
Enrico has been working in the tourism industry since the early 90s. After growing up in Namibia, he worked in various other countries and even on cruise ships. When he returned to Namibia, becoming a tour guide just seemed like the next logical step for him. He loves travelling inside and outside of his home country. As a real Namibian, he has a lot of knowledge about the country and loves to share his local insights with our guests. What makes Namibia special for Enrico is its diversity and vastness. His favourite place is Vierkantklip just outside of Swakopmund, where the dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean with the road in between. What Enrico loves most about his job is that he learns new things every day, on every tour and from all his guests.
Enrico speaks English, German, and Afrikaans.
Lesley Mootseng
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
Lesley never planned on becoming a guide. After finishing school in Namibia, he lived in Germany for ten years where he trained and worked as a male nurse. When he returned to Namibia, he fell in love with guiding and says he “still loves it like the first day”. He loves everything about his job, from spending time with his guests to solving problems while on tour. He is also a passionate driver. Lesley proudly says of himself that he “always gives 100%”, and he is especially good with families. What he thinks makes Namibia special are the wide, open spaces and that you can “hear the silence”. He is also fascinated by the country’s many contrasts in terms of landscape, culture and climate. He hopes that his guests understand nature better after being on tour with him, so that they can fact-check what Discovery channel says about Namibia.
Lesley speaks German, English, Afrikaans.
Lars Jahn
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
Our Guide Lars has made it his mission to excite people from all over the world for the fantastic country that is Namibia. He enjoys being in nature and getting to know different cultures while meeting a variety of people. His goal is to pass on as much of his knowledge to his guests as possible. What Lars loves most about Namibia is the incredible diversity of animals and nature, the vastness of the country, the kind people, and the good food. Lars is an expert in ethnology and knows a lot about Namibia’s colonial history. He is also very knowledgeable about the country’s wildlife. Lars hopes that after going on safari with him, his guests will want to come back to Namibia to experience and see even more.
Lars speaks German, English, and Afrikaans.
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.
"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.
"Our Guide Daniel was absolutely brilliant, both for his knowledge, spotting and general personality, it must have been quite a daunting task, looking after 8 of us for 5 days! It all went to make our trip perfect. He, particularly, deserves much praise."
Daniel Mbise
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"Our Guide Daniel was absolutely brilliant, both for his knowledge, spotting and general personality, it must have been quite a daunting task, looking after 8 of us for 5 days! It all went to make our trip perfect. He, particularly, deserves much praise."
Safari Guide
Daniel has been with Tanzania-Experience since the very early days. His calm and engaging character, wealth of experience, and commitment to delivering a great service have made him a favourite amongst our guests since 2008. Daniel lives on the foot slopes of Mt Meru and close to Arusha National Park, where wildlife is ample, and the vegetation is lush. As a safari guide and nature lover, Daniel is happiest, when in nature. Having completed his wildlife studies and mechanics courses, he knows that you can learn a lot from reading books, but nature will teach you something new every day. He regularly meets with other safari guides to discuss new developments in the fields of conservation and safari. When you return home, Daniel hopes you will have become an ambassador of Tanzania’s natural beauty, sharing it with everyone you meet.
"A HUGE thankyou to Enock our Guide and Godwin our Cook who were fantastic and honestly two of the nicest individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with."
Enock Nnko
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"A HUGE thankyou to Enock our Guide and Godwin our Cook who were fantastic and honestly two of the nicest individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with."
Safari Guide
Enock started his career in the hospitality and service industry. Working at a lodge in southern Tanzania, he saw guests embarking on game drives day after day and got curious about their adventures out in the bush. Determined and eager as he is, he changed career tracks and qualified as safari guide in 2009. His many years’ experience in the bush combined with his sense of quality service make him an invaluable member of our team since 2013. Even after many years on the job, Enock strives to deepen his knowledge and values continuous education and training – as only a smart guide is a good guide. Over the past years he discovered a new passion: photography. When you’re out and about with Enock, you can be sure to return with stunning photos as he knows how to position you to get the perfect shot.
Enock speaks English, and Swahili.
"Tumaini Mano – safari guide, great person, subject matter expert, excellent driver and best DJ (thanks for on demand Jambo song and Kenny Rodgers)."
Tumaini Mano
EXPERT IN TANZANIA"Tumaini Mano – safari guide, great person, subject matter expert, excellent driver and best DJ (thanks for on demand Jambo song and Kenny Rodgers)."
Safari Guide
Growing up close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tumaini spent his childhood weekends on game drives in the Crater and camping with his parents and siblings. After graduating from the renowned College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka, in Moshi, he joined our team in 2013. Father of a young son, he plans on taking him on safaris once he’s a little older. Tumaini enjoys going on safari with families, being amazed by the children’s genuine curiosity and intelligent questions about nature and wildlife. Believing in lifelong-learning, he keeps up to date with conservation developments, researching in books, online or talking shop with rangers in the national parks.
Tumaini speaks English, 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.
Mattheus Ndineti
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
Since his high school days in Germany and in Namibia’s Swakopmund, Mattheus always had the urge to be outdoors and spend time in nature. After a few detours, he eventually made the transition from lodge management of one of southern Namibia’s most well-known lodges to being a tour guide and on the road with us. When travelling with Mattheus, you will not only learn about Namibia’s flora and fauna, but about its complex and ancient history of which he is an expert. He will share his Namibia with you and get you involved from the very first day, so you can see and experience Namibia through the eyes of a local.
Mattheus speaks English and German.
Wolfgang Ramdohr
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
As a trained zoologist, Wolfgang loves to share his in-depth knowledge about Namibian wildlife with his guests. His other passions include plants, particularly trees, as well as geology. Wolfgang grew up in Windhoek and returned to Namibia after studying in South Africa and travelling around Europe. He loves Namibia for its varied flora and fauna and the many extremes you find here. He is captivated by the fact that Namibia’s habitats “allow a view into the geological past” thanks to the country’s dry climate and its sparse vegetation. Wolfgang has previously worked as a guide in Botswana and Zimbabwe before becoming part of the Namibia-Experience team in 2017. He strives to send his guests home relaxed and full of new experiences. As an avid photographer himself, he will also make sure that you always get the perfect angle for your photographs.
Wolfgang speaks English, German, and Afrikaans.
Enrico Zynda
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
Enrico has been working in the tourism industry since the early 90s. After growing up in Namibia, he worked in various other countries and even on cruise ships. When he returned to Namibia, becoming a tour guide just seemed like the next logical step for him. He loves travelling inside and outside of his home country. As a real Namibian, he has a lot of knowledge about the country and loves to share his local insights with our guests. What makes Namibia special for Enrico is its diversity and vastness. His favourite place is Vierkantklip just outside of Swakopmund, where the dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean with the road in between. What Enrico loves most about his job is that he learns new things every day, on every tour and from all his guests.
Enrico speaks English, German, and Afrikaans.
Lesley Mootseng
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
Lesley never planned on becoming a guide. After finishing school in Namibia, he lived in Germany for ten years where he trained and worked as a male nurse. When he returned to Namibia, he fell in love with guiding and says he “still loves it like the first day”. He loves everything about his job, from spending time with his guests to solving problems while on tour. He is also a passionate driver. Lesley proudly says of himself that he “always gives 100%”, and he is especially good with families. What he thinks makes Namibia special are the wide, open spaces and that you can “hear the silence”. He is also fascinated by the country’s many contrasts in terms of landscape, culture and climate. He hopes that his guests understand nature better after being on tour with him, so that they can fact-check what Discovery channel says about Namibia.
Lesley speaks German, English, Afrikaans.
Lars Jahn
EXPERT IN NAMIBIATour Guide
Our Guide Lars has made it his mission to excite people from all over the world for the fantastic country that is Namibia. He enjoys being in nature and getting to know different cultures while meeting a variety of people. His goal is to pass on as much of his knowledge to his guests as possible. What Lars loves most about Namibia is the incredible diversity of animals and nature, the vastness of the country, the kind people, and the good food. Lars is an expert in ethnology and knows a lot about Namibia’s colonial history. He is also very knowledgeable about the country’s wildlife. Lars hopes that after going on safari with him, his guests will want to come back to Namibia to experience and see even more.
Lars speaks German, English, and Afrikaans.
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.
