Africa Trip Leader

Anthony Monnaaletsatsi

Guide Since: 2014

Anthony was born in the Okavango Delta and began his outdoor education early on, learning all that he could about the wildlife and nature around the delta from his parents. He went to school in Maun and became a driver at the Crocodile Camp, later enrolling in the Botswana Wildlife Training Institute. After receiving his professional guiding license, he began working as a guide in 2000 and worked for two different safari companies before joining the Wilderness Travel team in 2014. Outside of guiding, he enjoys traveling and has been to Germany, Italy, Romania, and all over Southern Africa. He's also a father and a farmer, and is frequently challenged by the delicate balance between protecting wildlife and protecting his crops, both things he greatly values.

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Upcoming Trips with Anthony

Botswana Wildlife Safari

May 11 - 21, 2026

May 25 - Jun 4, 2026

Jul 11 - 21, 2026

Jul 23 - Aug 2, 2026

Aug 6 - 16, 2026

Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2026

Sep 25 - Oct 5, 2026

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Client Testimonials

"Anthony was always attentive, answered questions, offered up facts, always kept the group to a schedule, and made sure we saw what we wanted when we could. He was obviously very experienced and loved his job."

Aimee S.

Lagunitas, CA

"Anthony was wonderful! His wisdom, knowledge, and insight were exceptional. His skills in the bush are highly commendable. We learned so much! His driving and tracking skills are top notch...He was a pleasure to have as our trip leader. "

Bonnie B.

Novato, CA

"Anthony led with grace, diplomacy, and conviction, and had a wonderful knowledge of the areas, the animals, their tracks, and their behaviors."

Ellen D.

Johnstown, CO

"Excellent does not fully convey how incredible Anthony was. Not only was he an amazing animal tracker, which enabled us to see every single possible animal many times over, but he went way beyond the call of duty. He was tireless in his pursuit of game."

Jack R.

Los Angeles, CA
Botswana Wildlife Safari

"Anthony was wonderful. He was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. A great leader. I truly appreciated his competence and kindness. He is the type of leader that keeps us coming back to Wilderness Travel."

Judy S.

Nashville, IN
Botswana Wildlife Safari

"Anthony was amazing. An excellent tracker, spotter, and naturalist. He was very engaging and a superb communicator. He was also a fantastic person to be with."

Justin F.

Tiburon, CA

"Anthony Monnaaletsastsi set the bar so high with his knowledge and thoughtfulness that our safari was the trip of a lifetime."

Kate L.

San Luis Obispo, CA
Botswana Wildlife Safari

"What an amazing human being! Loved interacting him, loved watching him track animals. His eyes would perk up, ears perk up, and off we would go! I can't imagine how he could improve. He knew everything about everything."

Kathy K.

Auke, AK
Botswana Wildlife Safari

"Anthony was on top of every detail. His knowledge of animal behavior and ability to track them resulted often in us being the first to an exciting find. "

Martha J.

Santa Fe, NM

"I can’t say enough good things about Anthony. He is conscientious and takes his job very seriously. He is kind, solicitous, puts the traveler’s safety first, amazingly knowledgeable about fauna and flora: animals, bird species (!!!), plants, etc."

Mary R.

Menlo Park, CA
Botswana: Okavango Explorer

"A wonderful tour leader. Knowledgeable, patient, friendly, superb tracker, nothing was too insignificant for him. What a gem."

Monica P.

El Cerrito, CA

"Anthony was personable, knowledgeable, and really did everything to make our journey truly wonderful. We saw so many animals in our mobile camps including wild dogs, leopards and so many lions and cubs. He always allowed us as much time as we wanted at a particular stop, to watch, take photos, and to enjoy. His tracking skills are excellent."

Robin B.

Wilmette, IL

"Anthony was great! He was constantly on the lookout for animals and tracks and I felt we had a priviledge safari spotting 6 leopards and more than 30 lions and everything else."

Silvia P.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

"Anthony proved to be a seasoned, skilled, and very knowledgeable trip leader. His expertise in tracking wildlife was impressive, and he consistently provided insightful answers to our questions. He also efficiently handled all logistics and skillfully managed the various personalities within the group."

Susan C.

Hillsborough, NJ

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