Meet Our Team
A safari is only as exceptional as the dedicated team behind it—the experts who ensure every aspect of your experience is seamless and enjoyable. Thanks to Ankwa Tours and Safaris’ reputation as the world’s leading safari outfitter, and the opportunity to work alongside Eva Martin, we’ve attracted Africa’s most talented, knowledgeable, and passionate safari staff. In fact, many of our amazing team members have spent their entire careers with us, contributing their expertise and enthusiasm to every journey.
Safari Directors
Ankwa's Safari Directors accompany every safari from touchdown to takeoff. These seasoned professionals, with an average of ten years in the bush, work exclusively for Ankwa. Each has earned the prestigious gold or silver-level certification from the Kenya Professional Guides Association. Beyond guiding game-viewing excursions into the wilderness, our Safari Directors offer informal lectures on local flora and fauna, expertly manage logistics, and share captivating insights into African history and tribal folklore. Africa is their homeland, and when visiting a village or touring a town, our Safari Directors are greeted like old friends, with guests welcomed as friends of a friend in the enduring African tradition. Ankwa’s Southern African Safari Directors uphold the same high standards as our East African team. (Wildlife explorations are led by another group of experts—our highly trained Game Rangers and Trackers stationed at each camp and lodge.) Safari Directors possess extensive knowledge of the region’s natural and cultural history, local art, current affairs, and the vibrant culinary and winery scenes. But the true gift of Ankwa's Safari Directors is their ability to make luxury travel effortless and stress-free, ensuring an exceptional and seamless experience for all our guests.
Driver Guides
At Ankwa, we carefully select Driver Guides for their keen attention to detail, genuine friendliness, and unwavering dedication to service, ensuring an unparalleled wildlife experience set in an atmosphere of warm hospitality. Each Driver Guide accompanying safaris in the Kenyan bush has achieved a bronze-level certification from the Kenya Professional Guides Association, with many of our guides also holding silver certification.
Concierge Service
Ankwa's unique Concierge Service is available 24/7, wherever your safari takes you—from the heart of the bush to the vibrant streets of Johannesburg. Whether you're in Nairobi, Arusha, Cape Town, or Johannesburg, our dedicated team is ready to assist. Rearranging flight schedules, returning a forgotten backpack, or securing a dinner reservation, our Concierge Service is committed to meeting your needs. If you need it, we’ll go above and beyond to make it happen.