John
Introduction: Born in 1979 in Kenya, married with one daughter and a Maasai by tribe, within a supreme deity ‘Enkai’
Experience and Qualifications:
Knows Samburu and Laikipia very well. Has attended Amboseli Institute of Hotel and Travel, KPSGA Bronze level guide, joined Sunworld Safaris in 2006, well experienced with naturalists and ornithologists. Has worked with Laikipia Predator Project, Loisaba Wilderness and Kicheche Mara Camp
Letter from John:
I was born on the 13th December 1979 at the
hottest time of the day under a big umbrella tree (Acacia Tortilis) in
Laikipia . I am a Maasai by tribe, the most famous of Kenya's tribal groups with a
formidable reputation as warriors and a glamorous appearance with a red ‘shuka'
and significant ornate bead work. My wife is a Kenyan Somali, the largest of
all the pastoralist groups. I attended Il-Polei
Primary School from 1986 - 1994 before
joining Dol Dol Secondary School
from 1995 - 1998. Later on, I joined Amboseli Institute of Hotel and Travel for
my tour guiding and administration course and environmental studies. Within the
same period, I enrolled with the Kenya Red Cross for a standard course in
occupational first aid. I first worked with Abercrombie and Kent (A & K)
Safaris, giving lectures on Maasai history and traditions to guests around camp
fires during camping trips. Afterwards, I joined Laikipia Predator Project,
established in 1998 in order to explore the ecology and conservation of African
Predators that conflict with man, with emphasis on finding practical
alternatives to the ‘killing' of problem predators. In the year 2002, I moved
to Loisaba Wilderness, a primate concession to start my guiding techniques.
This was where I realized that guiding is about an honest enjoyment of the bush
and all the facets of nature. Its also about a genuine enjoyment of people and
communication; its about teaching people about the bush, creating an experience
and a holiday they will not forget. For five and a half years as a resident
guide in Loisaba, I decided to move to the Maasai Mara , Kenya's finest
game viewing area to work with Kicheche Mara Camp. in 2006, I moved to Sunworld
Safaris which has been my dream safari company for a long time.
Besides soccer and reading, my best hobby
is guiding people especially on walking safaris which I believe is the best way
to be close to nature. I must also say that I got all the inspiration of
walking from my late grandfather, whom I am most grateful for the practical
knowledge on the art of tracking, dropping and medicinal plants. More so, I
also count myself fortunate to be doing what I dreamt of doing in my life. Not
many people get to do what they wanted but I am glad. I love my job, that is
the most important aspect of my life!
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