Guides

Kwenia was born and lived all his life in Merrueshi village. He is still a Maasai warrior and proud of his cultural heritage. Kwenia is passionate about wildlife conservation. Wildlife tracking is his greatest strength. He knows all the trails and hideouts for local wildlife. He can identify foot prints and animal droppings in a way no one else could. His indigenous knowledge about Africa’s wildlife and the savanna ecology is unbeatable. He enjoys guiding visitors around his homeland and sharing his personal life experiences being a Maasai warrior.

Tom grew up in Merrueshi village and had the opportunity to attend a business school in Niarobi where he earned his diploma in hotel hospitality and wildlife management. Tom declined a high paying job in Nairobi in order to return to Merrueshi village where his knowledge and skills can be utilized to improve the village. He is an outstanding professional guide with exceptional knowledge about the Maasai, African savanna, and its wildlife. Tom commands knowledge on animal behavior and biology. “I’m passionate about Tour Guiding and sharing our beautiful culture, land and wildlife with our guests” he says.

Kakuta Ole Maimai is your senior guide in the Maasai village of Merrueshi. Mr. Maimai was born and raised as a cow herder and Maasai warrior. While he loves being a cow herder he also saw wonderful opportunities in Western education. Mr. Maimai holds a Master of Arts Degree in Sustainable Development from SIT Graduate Institute in Vermont, USA. He is the founder and Managing Director of Maasai Association, a community-based non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that built the first primary school, high school, village clinic, and commissioned the Merrueshi Clean Water Project in Merrueshi village. With the villagers, Mr. Maimai started Maasai Simba Camp in Merrueshi Group Ranch. His vision was to build the camp and make it possible for adventure travelers to come and experience the Maasai way of life in the most authentic way. Also Mr. Maimai knew that wildlife is a natural resource in the Maasai country and wanted to bring economic opportunities to his people through responsible eco-tourism. Mr. Maimai has a passion for his people and wildlife conservation. In addition to leading tours he works on a semiannual basis at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. Mr. Maimai has nearly 20 years of experience as a safari guide in Kenya and Tanzania.