Volume 1. Tanzania

The wildlife in Tanzania is globally recognised as compelling and second-to-none. Rarely do I meet people who do not have an African safari on their bucket list. Those who have been on one will tell you that having a well-informed and enthusiastic guide is the key to a successful trip. Safari guides connect you to the wildlife in their country and, ultimately, hold it in their hands to make or break your safari dreams.

In this volume, we include stories about the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park, chimpanzee trekking in the Mahale Mountains and the challenges that female safari guides tackle in a male-dominated industry. We praise an array of local people - from the porters who climb the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro daily, to the guides who simply make the perfect G&T for us in the evening.

Whilst wildlife is the predominant focus of their job, we also look at the other aspects to safari guides’ lives including their family support, favourite music and local recipes.