Francis

Letter from Francis:
I am Kikuyu by tribe, born in 1974 and single. I attended both primary and secondary school in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. My passion for wildlife and conservation started early in life and I was actively involved in conservation by being a member and patron of the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya throughout my secondary education. Being a member enabled me to visit most of our national parks and reserves.

After my secondary education, I joined a college in Nairobi and did a course in Motor Vehicle Mechanics for two years. Upon completing I was employed by a hotel group hat had a lodge in Samburu . I was posted to repair and maintain their vehicles. After working for a few months I re-discovered my passion for wildlife and conservation and started reading materials on wildlife and guiding and within a short time, I started part time guiding within the Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve , and Shaba Game Reserve .

The management saw my deep interest in wildlife and environment conservation and promoted me to a full time guide and I gained a lot of experience in wildlife management. I was able to attend various courses on Conservation and Sustainable Environment Management both in Nairobi and in house training. I also did a refresher course in tour guiding at the Utalii College.

Samburu being an important bird area enabled me to guide a lot of keen bird watchers. I am a member of KPSGA bronze level. I worked for the lodge for a further 2½ years before joining Sunworld Safaris where I have acquired a lot of experience as I am able to travel far and wide.

I like showing visitors our beautiful country and to interpret nature for them and also learn from them about their country. I also like meeting new friends and of course old friends, reading and watching movies of wildlife and nature. Traveling is what I enjoy the best! I look forward to welcoming you to Kenya!