Tanzania Rewilded

About · Field Team
13 guidesAvg tenure: 14 years

The People WhoLead You.

The single strongest predictor of whether you have a great safari is not your lodge, your vehicle, or your itinerary. It is your guide. Here are the thirteen Tanzania safari guides who lead our trips — the ones who decide, in the moment, whether you see what you came to see. Guiding in the parks follows the rules of Tanzania National Parks.

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13
guides
No freelance pool
14yr
avg tenure
Industry avg: 4 years
7
languages covered
Swahili, EN, FR, DE, IT, ES, Chinese
4,800+
safaris led
Combined team career
Meet the team

Thirteen Tanzania Safari Guides

Hover on any card to get the full bio. When we plan your trip, we will tell you which of these people is leading your days.
An elephant beside a baobab, spotted by our Tanzania safari guides

Oscar Mbunda

Co-Founder | Wildlife Guide | Conservationist

Oscar Mbunda is a Co-Founder of Tanzania Rewilded and a dedicated wildlife conservationist with over 10 years of experience as a ranger in Mikumi National Park. During his time as a ranger, he gained hands-on experience in wildlife protection, patrol operations, habitat conservation, and understanding animal behavior in the field. Today, Oscar brings this practical ranger experience into guiding, giving guests a deeper perspective on Tanzania’s wildlife and the people who work to protect it. His passion for conservation and responsible tourism is at the heart of Tanzania Rewilded.

A guide leading guests on a walking safari among baobabs

Emmanuel Eusebius Nyundo

Conservation Ranger | Wildlife Guide | Walking Guide | Walking Ranger

Conservation Ranger with Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), experienced in wildlife conservation, park operations, and field guiding across major protected areas in Tanzania, including Serengeti National Park. Also works as a wildlife and walking guide, specializing in walking safaris and providing safe, professional wildlife interpretation in natural habitats.

Snow on the summit of Kilimanjaro

Emmanuel Mlay

Former Conservation Ranger, Wildlife & Mountain Guide

Emmanuel Mlay is a former Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) Conservation Ranger who served at Tarangire and Burigi-Chato National Parks. He now works with Tanzania Rewilded as a Wildlife and Mountain Guide.

Kilimanjaro rising above the clouds

Pendael Kilimba

Conservation Ranger & Mountain Guide

Pendael Kilimba is a Conservation Ranger with Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA). Since joining in 2012, he has served at Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks. As a member of the Tanzania Rewilded team, he brings professional conservation and mountain guiding experience to every adventure.

Lionesses in Serengeti National Park

Fred Shayo

Former Conservation Ranger & Wildlife Guide

Fred Shayo is a former Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) Conservation Ranger who served at Tarangire National Park. He later became a professional Wildlife Guide and is now a valued member of the Tanzania Rewilded team, sharing his conservation experience with guests.

Wildebeest herds by a river in the Serengeti

Omary

Former Conservation Ranger & Wildlife Guide

Omary is a former Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) Conservation Ranger. He now serves with Tanzania Rewilded, bringing his conservation experience and guiding expertise to every safari.

Tents at Barranco Camp on Kilimanjaro

Godfrey Mgana

Mountain Guide

Godfrey Mgana is a professional Mountain Guide with over 15 years of experience guiding treks on Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and other Tanzanian mountains. He specializes in safe high-altitude climbing, route management, and client support to ensure successful summit experiences. He currently works with Tanzania Rewilded, supporting trekking operations and mountain expeditions for both local and international clients.

Rainforest on the slopes of Kilimanjaro

Yahaya Chuma

Mountain Guide

Yahaya Chuma is a professional Mountain Guide with extensive experience leading treks on Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and other Tanzanian mountains. He specializes in safe high-altitude climbing, route management, and client support to ensure successful summit experiences. He currently works with Tanzania Rewilded, supporting trekking operations for both local and international climbers.

Cheetah cubs in the Serengeti

Dominick Israel

Wildlife Guide | Conservationist

For Dominick Israel, guiding is more than a profession—it is a way of sharing his connection with Tanzania’s wild places. As a Tanzania Rewilded Guide with years of experience in wildlife conservation and guiding, he brings firsthand knowledge of the bush, its wildlife, and the people who protect it. Natural, friendly, and passionate about conservation, Dominick enjoys helping guests discover the beauty of Tanzania while creating authentic and memorable experiences in the wild.

Zebras on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater

Frank Msuya

Wildlife Guide | Conservationist

Frank Msuya is a Tanzania Rewilded Guide with many years of experience in wildlife conservation. His work in the field has given him a strong understanding of Tanzania’s wildlife, nature, and protected areas. With a passion for conservation and sharing the beauty of the wild, Frank provides safe, genuine, and memorable safari experiences.

Guests on a game drive, one pointing out wildlife from an open safari vehicle

Kelvin Mbise

Wildlife Guide | Conservationist

Kelvin Mbise is a Tanzania Rewilded Guide with a strong passion for wildlife, nature, and the African wilderness. He brings a calm and friendly approach to guiding, combined with a growing knowledge of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes. For Kelvin, every safari is an opportunity to share the beauty of the wild, help guests understand the animals they encounter, and create genuine experiences that stay with them long after the journey ends.

A black rhino and calf in long green grass

Baraka Michaely

Wildlife Guide | Conservationist | Chinese-Speaking Guide

Baraka Michaely is a Tanzania Rewilded Guide with a strong passion for wildlife, conservation, and Tanzania’s natural landscapes. With experience in guiding and a good understanding of the bush, he enjoys helping guests discover Tanzania’s wildlife and culture in an authentic and engaging way. Baraka also speaks Chinese, allowing him to connect comfortably with Chinese-speaking guests and provide a more personal and enjoyable safari experience.

Wildebeest plunging into the Mara River in a cloud of dust

Kelvin Heriel

Wildlife Guide | Conservationist | Chinese-Speaking Guide

Kelvin Heriel is a dedicated Tanzania Rewilded Guide who brings professionalism, local knowledge, and a genuine passion for Tanzania’s wilderness to every safari. With hands-on experience in the field, he has developed a strong understanding of wildlife, natural landscapes, and the safari experience. As a Chinese-speaking guide, Kelvin is able to connect naturally with Chinese-speaking guests, sharing Tanzania’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes while creating informative, comfortable, and memorable journeys.

How we keep them sharp

Training & Standards

Great guides don't stay great without investment. We spend considerably on keeping our team at the top of their craft.

Annual skill weeks

Every February during low season, our entire guide team spends 10 days in a closed-camp training program. Guest speakers include veterinarians, ecologists, and photography specialists. We pay full salary plus training stipend.

First-aid certified

All field guides hold Wilderness First Responder certification (80+ hours) through NOLS-accredited courses. We retrain annually. Mountain guides additionally certified for high-altitude medicine.

Vehicle mastery

Every guide is trained as a mechanic on our Land Cruiser fleet — engine, transmission, and tire work. We have replaced zero vehicles in the field in three years because every guide can fix the small problems.

Conservation literacy

Every guide completes the Frankfurt Zoological Society's conservation-literacy curriculum. This is what allows the depth of wildlife interpretation you get on a game drive — not repeated facts, but informed interpretation.

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Your guide assignment depends on what you want — photography, Big Five, family pacing, walking safaris. Tell us your priorities; we'll tell you who's leading your days.

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