Hosts
Heribert Mardai
I was born on a Sunday afternoon, August 21st, 1983, on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Raised in Arusha, the tourism capital of Tanzania, I am the last of nine children.
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From a young age, I had a deep love for animals and nature in their purest form. Being a Leo by zodiac, cats have always held a special place in my heart, especially lions. This inspired me to pursue science studies and ultimately led me to enroll at the College of African Wildlife Management, where I completed a three-year Diploma in Wildlife Management. Afterward, I worked as a Driver Guide for a year at Nomad Tanzania Limited in the Selous Game Reserve before returning to the same college to obtain an Advanced Diploma.
Although not a frequent traveler, I was fortunate to visit several parks and the Frankfurt zoo in Wurtsburg, Germany. During my college training, I had the opportunity to explore most of the protected areas in the Northern circuit of Tanzania. These experiences increased my appreciation for the wild and strengthened my passion for nature.
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Working in the wild has always been my dream, and I am grateful that it is the career path I have chosen. Every moment spent in the wild brings me immense joy, and I have had the privilege of witnessing the beauty and excitement that the wild has to offer. There is nothing I enjoy more than sharing this God-given gift with others. I invite everyone to come and experience the wonders of nature with me.
Camp Director
Godlisten Kisanga
Moshi town, located in the northern region of Tanzania on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, is where I was born.
I received my primary education from Muhimbili Primary School in Dar es Salaam, while my secondary education was obtained from Kolila Secondary School in Moshi. I completed my college studies at PROTS College in Arusha, where I acquired a Certificate in Professional Tour Guiding and Leadership. My love for nature and the desire to interact with people from different parts of the world motivated me to become a guide.
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After college, I worked at Rufiji River Camp in the Selous Game Reserve for two years, followed by a four-year stint at Nomad Tanzania before joining Beho Beho in 2013. Working at Beho Beho has been a lifelong dream of mine since my college days, and I feel fortunate to have realized it.
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Having worked in various areas of Selous, I appreciate the "wild" ambiance of Beho Beho, where encounters with fewer vehicles during safaris are common. Working here has afforded me the opportunity to interact and work alongside guides from other parts of Tanzania.
Throughout my career, some of my most cherished experiences include coming into close proximity with lions, not needing the zoom function on my camera, and spotting a pangolin in the company of repeat guests during an afternoon drive in 2015. However, elephants hold a special place in my heart because they are incredibly active creatures that never cease to amaze me. Their capacity for memory is also among the largest of any animal.
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I am excited to be a walking guide at Beho Beho because I feel it allows me to become a part of nature truly. The experience of smelling, touching, and feeling everything around you while also getting a better view of the little things that might go unnoticed during a drive is unparalleled.
General Manager & Walking Guide
Maggie Nderito
I was born Uasin Gishu District in the Rift Valley Province in a town called Eldoret, where I went through my primary and secondary education . Immediately after my years at school I developed the desire to be a beautician and joined a beauty school and acquired the basic knowledge shortly thereafter.
I started practicing and did this for a few years and made an effort to do this in more professional ways and travelled to India to do a course and complete a diploma in Cosmetology. After this I returned to East Africa and practiced for a few more years before feeling the need to do something more fulfilling with my life and grow, rather than have only one profession. I then joined the Kenya Utali College and studied Hospitality Management which led me to working in the camps in the bush. I have been working at camps and lodges in the bush for more than ten years now and have seen many people come and go and I consider myself a “real bush girl”.
I love interacting with people from all over the world and this; I believe has been one of the best things in my life. I have now joined the Beho Beho and very happy to be part of the Beho Beho family
Hospitality & Quality Control
Fadhili Saning'o
My name is Fadhili Saning'o Galahenga, I was born on12th July 1983 and grew up in the rural areas where I used take care of my family herds in my early boyhood.
At the age of 10 years old was my time to start primary school, by then I was only able to speak my mother tongue " Maa" language that is spoken by Maasai people.
So school for me was quite a challenge to get to a good score average since all subjects were taught in the national language of Tanzania – Kiswahili. When I got to class four, that was a time my parents took me to the city of Mbeya in the south west of Tanzania in that school, there was no Maasai student that I could speak with in Maa Language. I lived with the Wanyakyusa family who also could not speak with me in Maa Language. I had to speed up my Kiswahili, and eventually by year of 1999 when I did my final primary school examination, I was already fluent in Kiswahili, allowed me to get good results and to progress to join secondary school.
Another language challenge came up after starting secondary school, that all subjects were taught in English with only one Kiswahili term. By then I was already deciding about my future, that I would like to study further.
In the year 2000 my family moved to Morogoro, which is close to Mikumi National Park, then I started seeing open roofed vehicles with tourists going into the park. One day a German missionary called Martin who was a good friend of my father took me to Mikumi National Park, there we came across many guides driving in the park. Martin suggested that this guiding job might be suitable for me if I practice my English lessons and perhaps German.
From that day I started seeing myself connecting to nature.
So, soon after graduating my secondary school, before the final exams results came out, I had already started my guiding course at the Vocation Education and Training Authority (VETA) in Mikumi in certificate level. During my guiding course I had an opportunity to attend 5 months at the college of African Wildlife Management - Mweka, close to Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a great reputation for intense wildlife conservation training. In 2008 after graduating I was employed by the Mikumi Wildlife Camp, a branch of Cordura Ltd.
Then 2009 was my first time to join Beho Beho in the Selous Game Reserve nowadays known as Nyerere National Park, as a trainee guide up to 2013 when I happily become a nature guide. Since then up until today, my heart has been here at Beho Beho. But at least I have had experiences with two different companies, Asilia Lodges and Camps in Ruaha National Park for 18 months, and Laba Laba Migration Camps in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, for 14 months before I could get my lucky chance of returning to Beho Beho in May 2025.
Assistant Manager & Walking Guide
Elisha Samwley Kamugisha
Driver Guide
My name is Elisha Samwely. Being born and raised in the beautiful tourist city of Arusha has been a true privilege. From an early age, I was deeply intrigued by nature. I often wandered through the park alone, playing and catching insects and butterflies. One unforgettable moment was a class trip to Arusha National Park during primary school. That experience was life-changing — seeing wild animals, colorful birds, and stunning landscapes awakened a passion in me. It was then that I knew I wanted to become a guide.
I began working hard on my English and improved my academic performance, which made my mother proud. I became obsessed with wildlife, especially birds and animals, even though I didn’t know all their names at the time. That curiosity pushed me to learn more. I loved drawing wildlife after finishing my schoolwork — elephants, giraffes, and Mount Kilimanjaro, which I could see just by stepping outside.
After completing secondary school, I decided to pursue guiding as a profession and enrolled in college. During my studies, I developed a strong interest in birds and mammals, which later became a true passion. Today, I’m an avid birder and enjoy birdwatching whenever I get the chance. I’ve also discovered a love for stargazing, which has become one of my newest hobbies, alongside a growing fascination with animal behavior.
Currently, I am honored to work as a junior guide at Beho Beho, where there is tremendous opportunity for growth. I aspire to become a fully qualified professional guide. I deeply appreciate the family-like culture of the company — we operate as a team, and I enjoy forming genuine connections with guests from all over the world. It’s been an incredible and meaningful journey, and I’m grateful to be living my dream.
Omari Kessy Chuma
Driver Guide
I was born on March 3rd, 2001, in Dar es Salaam, located in the eastern part of Tanzania. It is one of the busiest and most vibrant cities in the country. I am the firstborn in a family of two children.
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I began my education at Sandari Primary School and continued to St. Augustino's Secondary School. From a young age, I have always been fascinated by nature. I loved hearing stories about animals, plants, and their lifestyles, and I was curious about how they survive in the wild. This passion inspired me to pursue a career in eco-tourism.
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After completing my secondary education, I joined Univest College of Africa in 2020, where I took a six-month short course in Tour Guiding. In 2022, I was fortunate to enroll at Mikumi VTC Government College in Mlogolo Region, near Mikumi National Park, for a two-year course in Eco-tourism Guiding.
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During my studies, I had the opportunity to work as a trainee guide at Mtemere Gate in Nyerere National Park for three months. This experience marked the official start of my guiding career. After graduating, I volunteered for three months, teaching first- and second-year students in the Eco-tourism course.
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In 2023, I joined Beho Beho as a junior guide. Becoming a nature guide has always been my dream — interpreting the natural world and sharing the beauty of wildlife and landscapes with guests brings me great joy. I especially enjoy walking in the bush, and my goal is to become a certified walking guide in the near future.
Ndipapa Charles Ngoya
Driver Guide
I was born on December 28, 1995, in the Maasai village of Ololosokwan in northern Tanzania, specifically in the Arusha region — renowned as the heart of tourism in the country. After completing my preliminary education, I pursued a Certificate in Tourism at the Tropical Centre.
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Following my certification, I began my career in the hospitality industry as a waiter with Asilia Camps and Lodges in the Serengeti, where I worked for three months. Like many others, my journey was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in the post-pandemic period, I was fortunate to join Beho Beho as a junior guide — a role that rekindled and strengthened my passion for nature and guiding.
My aspiration is to become an exceptional safari guide, well-versed in natural interpretation and capable of sharing the wonders of the Tanzanian wilderness with visitors from around the world. In particular, I aim to qualify as a professional walking guide, offering guests a more intimate and immersive connection with the environment.
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In the long term, I am committed to mentoring future generations by sharing the knowledge and experiences I gain, ensuring that the legacy of guiding and conservation is passed on — just as it will be passed to me.