Martin Mwenda
KPSGA Level: Gold Guide  
Certificate/Specialty: Ornithology & Ethology / Photographic guide

My interest in nature and wildlife began at an early age. I grew up near the famous Lewa wildlife conservancy; which at the time was not fenced in. My favorite time of day was night time because the sounds of the animals from the conservancy would echo through the night.
While I enjoyed those sounds and mysteries of wildlife, there were those in my community who would hunt these animals mercilessly with crude weapons and snares. Seeing this made me develop a strong interest in conservation and understanding wild animals. I wanted to protect all wildlife and got involved in conservation work. I joined the Sunworld Family in 2012 and love being out in the bush. I especially love wildlife photography!

My passion for wildlife continues and I am grateful to show you my world!

Wilson Siele
KPSGA Level: Silver Guide  
Certificate/Specialty: Ornithology, Languages: Fluent in English & Kiswahili, basic Spanish and German and Photographic Guide

I was born just West of Maasai Mara. I was introduced to wildelife and conservation at a young age through a family freind who was a ranger in Maasai Mara. I used to visit him as a young boy and gained a high respect for rangers and the animals they protect. In school I was an active member of the Kenya wildlife club and never missed a tour to the various parks and reserves.
As a young boy I coud identify several birds by their name. It was therefore simple to transfer this knowledge into ornithological knowledge. I started my career as a guide with Transworld Safaris from 2002 - 2008. I then joined Sunworld Safaris in 2008 and have been here ever since. I have vast experience with wildlife, especially with birds. In March 2009 Sunworld Safaris sponsored me for a one week birding course in Naivasha. I was in the top five of the class.

The Maasai Mara has always been my home, who better to welcome you to Kenya than me!

Bonface Kitonga
KPSGA Level: Bronze Guide  
Certificate/Specialty: Ornithology & Ethology

Bonface Kitonga was born and raised in the Laikipia plateau which in renowned for its diversity of flora and fauna. Born in pastoralist community, meeting and mix with wildlife has been my first lesson when attending to my father’s livestock even before I started schooling. This is how I got the first influence of nature and all it entails and my interest immediately developed from then to date.

Bush life is my greatest passion and always very enthusiastic to show, share, teach our esteemed guest what our fascinating nature and culture has to over.
Go on safari with Bonnie and the memories will be with you forever.

Arnold Ithili
KPSGA Level: Bronze Guide  
Certificate/Specialty: Ornithology and Photographic Guide

Having been born and brought up in Maasai land, north of Laikipia plateau where the beauty of the nature begins, seeing animals and birds from my tender age gave me an immense love of wildlife and nature. I graduated with a diploma in Wildlife Management and Tour Guiding. I then went to South Africa to study for the Field Guide Association of Southern Africa. I am a proud safari guide now working with Sunworld Safaris that’s offers an amazing safaris experience in East Africa, inviting anybody looking for an unforgettable safaris expedition to give as a chance to prove what we do best.

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James Nganga
KPSGA Level:Bronze Guide  
Certificate/Specialty: Photographic guide

Married with 4 children, James started his guiding career in the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve where he rose to the position of a head driver guide. As a result, he knows Mara Game Reserve very well. He has also worked with Canadian field studies in Africa traveling and camping in East Africa and is well experienced with photographers.
I was born on 27th December 1968 in Kiambu. I attended Ofafa Jericho High School up to my O-Levels after which I went to college. At the same time I was helping my brother in attending safaris in different Game Reserves and National Parks in Kenya which fuelled my interest in wildlife.
I have also had experience in working in different departments in the hospitality industry; i.e. I worked as a food and beverage supervisor for 02 years at a hotel.
I attended a course at Utalii College sponsored by the European Union. In 2006, I joined Sunworld Safaris as a driver guide with a lot of experience in wildlife.
My hobbies are sports, listening to music, movies and making new friends.

What I enjoy most about being a safari guide is when I meet new people from all over the world, share my knowledge of Kenya with them and ensure that they leave Kenya with a wonderful memory of a great safari

Stephen Narasha
KPSGA Level:Bronze Guide  
Certificate/Specialty:Cultural /Flora and Fauna

I grew up in the plains of the famous Maasai Mara which is also where I schooled. During my high school, I was the chairman of Wildlife Club and this gave me a chance to travel to different conservation areas around the country. After high school, I worked at World Wildlife Fund for Nature to link the community in creating awareness on conservation benefit and reporting human wildlife conflict. Later i became a cultural lecturer and naturalist.

I am an active member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guide Association.

Raymond Kitia
KPSGA Level:Bronze Guide  
Certificate/Specialty:Cultural specialist, Northern Kenya Specialist and Photographic Guide

I grew up in Kambaland where taking care of livestock and going to school went hand in hand. I would encounter wild animals such as gazelles, zebras and giraffes on a daily basis. As such, we learnt to take care of our livestock without interfering with the surrounding wildlife; little did I know I would end up in the tourism industry where I would be part of conservation efforts.

I attended Sengani High school where my teachers had already associated me with the tourism industry because of my active role in the wildlife society. This association and constant mention of the industry ignited an interest in me to pursue tourism. I enrolled in one of the leading colleges in Nairobi where I was well armed with the knowledge of a Safari guide. My first job in the in tourism industry was with Jade Safaris in 2006. I was assigned several Safaris in different parks and within a short period of time I had visited all the famous tourist destinations with some Safaris extending as far as Lake Turkana, and the OMO Valley into Ethiopia. I joined Sunworld Safaris in 2012 and have since expanded my guiding skills especially with photographers and film crews.

I look forward to meeting you in person and to show you places you may have dreamed of!

Ken Naikuni
KPSGA Level:Bronze Guide  
Certificate/Specialty:Ornithology, Flora and fauna and Photographic guide

I am Maasai, born in Narok County. My interest in wildlife began when I was 19, I was lucky to be taken on a safari (my first) to the Mara Game Reserve by a Catholic Missionary. It was the most fascinating experience I had ever had and I fell in love with nature!

My parents wished for a different career for me, in the Banking Industry. However, I was ready to drop everything and pursue safari guiding with whatever it took!  It took me a couple of days to convince my father to sell some cows to raise my college fee. Immediately the funds were available, I joined the Kenya Hotel Institute in Nakuru for my Tour Guiding and Administration course. I then did a two-year course for further Training in Ornithology. To widen my knowledge, I decided to join a prominent Camp in Maasai Mara as a Naturalist / Driver / guide. My job was to conduct nature walks, lectures, slideshows and game drives. I also worked as an Assistant Naturalist / Driver guide for 3 years. Working with Sunworld Safaris has been an opportunity for me to get to know all of Kenya’s fantastic National Parks and Game Reserves’

 I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you on Safari, Karibu!

I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you on Safari, Karibu!

John Mwangi
KPSGA Level: Bronze Guide  
Certificate/Specialty: Photographic guide / Ornithology

My passion for wild animals started at an early age while still in school, i joined wildlife clubs and my passion for animals grew. After high school I joined Nature Kenya where I got a chance to train as a guide and attained a Diploma in Tour Guiding. I am a member of the KPSGA Bronze level.

Come, let’s join hands and share with you what Kenya has to offer.

KPSGA Level: Silver Guide
Certificate/Specialty: Photographic Guide and French Speaking

My interest in nature and wildlife started in my early years in primary school. I grew up in the Rift Valley, an area in Kenya with a lot of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Throughout my schooling I was an active member of Wildlife Clubs of Kenya. My role inthe club sharpened my knowledge in Flora & Fauna. I also began to understand the importance of conservation to protect our beautiful country's rich heritiage.
After my high school education, I joined the Wildlife Clubs of Kenya for training in Tourism and Research. In addition, I did courses in Tourism Administration and French. It was at the Wildlife Research Centre where I learnt most about Wildlife and the eminent danger of extinction facing some species. My internship at Nairobi National park improved my guiding skills a great deal. The highlight of my guiding exposure was with Mara Bush Camp in the heart of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve where I gained the most experience in guiding and wildlife spotting. I joined Sunworld Safaris in 2010 and have had wonderful Safaris with clients from all parts of the world ever since.

I love traveling and especially to see wildlife. I cannot wait to share with you what Kenya has to offer!

Newton Kongo
KPSGA Level: Silver Guide  
Certificate/Specialty:Ornithology, Flora & Fauna Guide

I was born in 1987 North of Nairobi. During High School my passion for nature and wildlife had greatly developed. I was the Chairman of the Wildlife and the Environmental club. On completion of High School I enrolled for an Italian language course and I received a certificate in the Italian language. I later joined College and attained a Diploma in Tor guiding and administration.

All through my College years I engaged in Nature Kenya which is the Ornithology foundation in Kenya for a year and also volunteered at A.F.E.W Giraffe Centre as an educator about conversation especially of the Rotschild giraffe and general wildlife.

During my attachment and volunteering period I was able to sit and pass my Bronze Kenya Professional Guide Association (KPSGA). I later got employed in the Mara at a luxury camp which further developed my knowledge in navigation and guiding in the Maasai Mara Ecosystem. I was able to sit my Silver Kenya Professional Safari Guide Association (KPSGA) exam and passed. I dealt with a lot of photographic guests that gave me an edge to learn and perfect on the needs and interests of photography clients plus also taking attention to detail. I later joined a lodge in Nairobi National Park and their guests are from across the globe for it also acted as a good base for understanding different Nationalities, interests, preferences and needs.

Lenny Nkoitoi
KPSGA Level: Bronze Guide  
Certificate/Specialty: Ornithology , Flora & Fauna

I was born and brought up a few miles from the famous Maasai Mara reserve. I joined a local primary school which is about 10 kilometers from my village and I used to walk to school every day!

On my walks to school, I would see a lot of wildlife. This triggered my interest in flora and fauna. I later became a member of the wildlife club and attended many seminars and workshops.

After high school, I enrolled in tour guiding courses and later began my career.

It is a real pleasure to be able to share my love and knowledge of my country and wildlife with other guests.

Joseph Xavier
KPSGA Level: Silver Guide  
Certificate/Specialty: Ornithology

My passion for tourism developed from a deep urge to interact with people from different and diverse cultures. I quickly got very interested with the captivating stories that guests from safaris in Kenya would tell me of what an amazing country we have. I started reading a lot on our spectacular wildlife, our beautiful landscapes and natural features as well as the history of our people and once I went on my first safari, I immediately knew that this is where my heart was. I devoted myself to guiding those visiting our beautiful country to experience in the best way the marvels of our spectacular country from the flora and fauna, to the warmth of our people, to the awe-inspiring geographical features and everything else the country has to offer.

To this effect, I got the relevant education in this field getting a certificate in tour guiding and administration, a diploma in tourism studies and a bachelor of arts degree in tourism.