Africa Trip Leader
Born in a village on the edge of the Okavango panhandle, Ezi's love of the outdoors began at a very young age. After graduating business school and working as a Botswana police officer for several years, he returned to the bush and became a safari guide working for a lodge on the Linyanti river in northern Botswana before finding his passion for mobile safari guiding and joining our team. With 25 years of experience as a safari guide, Ezi considers the wild areas of Botswana his backyard. His huge smile and deep laugh are very infectious—his deep voice has earned him the nickname Kgosi (Chief) among the crew!
Our Team"I was very impressed by Ezekiel and his knowledge of the natural history of the Okavango Delta. His background growing up in the area and knowledge from childhood of tracking and animal behavior and how animals would interact with each other (lion prides, baboon troops, mating giraffes, etc.) and with humans (annoyed elephants) made him especially adept at anticipating what the animals would do, allowing him to position the vehicle for great viewing, and often to be the first one to be at the site."
Ann S.
Irvine, CA
"Ezekiel (Ezi) was absolutely phenomenal. He is warm, friendly, humorous, and patient, with a peerless knowledge of the area and the flora and fauna. There wasn't a question we asked that he didn't know the answer to. He was incredibly accommodating on trying to locate specific animals for members of our group, and delivered on some of the rarest. He elevated an already incredible experience to another level."
David W.
Alexandria, VA
"We so appreciated Ezekiel's knowledge, warmth, and hilarious sense of humor. He was superbly organized, and yet somehow made the whole trip feel relaxed and fun at the same time. He was a magician at finding wildlife, and figuring out exactly how to position us so that we both had amazing views and didn't disrupt the animals' behaviors. We were amazed by his capacity to handle all the details of the trip while simultaneously making it look easy. How incredibly fortunate we felt to have his guidance and company."
Joan S.
Mill Valley, CA
"Ezi was so knowledgeable and helpful with all our questions. They way he guided us around each location was unbelievable. You could just tell how much he loved and respected the wildlife. He made each day fun and exciting yet ensured we were safe. We loved his infectious laugh and smile."
Kathy S.
Hamilton, OH
"Ezekiel conveyed a tireless love for his country and the wildlife, and was effective at sharing his knowledge in a way that made the visual experience so much better. I couldn't have asked for more."
Randall S.
Mill Valley, CA
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