Andrew Kingori takes time away from busy days on safari to tell us about his thirty seven dedicated years with Wildlife Safari one of Kenya’s leading luxury safari companies founded by Tom Fernandes over fifty years ago, at a time when Kenya’s photographic safaris were just beginning.
Andrew has been with Wildlife Safari since 1985 and over many years of guiding the veteran guide has imparted his extensive wildlife knowledge, superior driving skills, his love and special insights of Kenya to generations of safari goers. These days the legendary guide often takes off on safari with guests who are the grandchildren of some of his original safari clients! As Senior Head Guide, Andrew overseas a team of full time naturalist guides and his enthusiasm for Wildlife Safari and love of the wildlife is as enthusiastic as the day he first started on the job.
Q: How did you get started as a safari guide?
Answer: My first and only job began with Wildlife Safari where I was trained and learned my profession and have been employed by Wildlife Safari from the very beginning of my career.
Q: What do you love about being a guide?
Answer: I so enjoy meeting and making new friends while showing them our magical country.
Q: Do you have a most memorable wildlife experience?
Answer: Actually there are too many to count, but some of the best:
- Lions versus Crocodile
- Lions hunting buffaloes and watching them being chased up a tree as a haven
- Baboons fighting with a leopard among the treetops
Q: Do you have a favourite game reserve? And why is it your favourite?
Answer: Samburu National Reserve, north of the equator on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River has unique wildlife and rare species only seen in this region. And the scenery is spectacular.
Q: When is the best time to go on safari?
Answer: Kenya is perfect to visit year-round due to its location and climate. The country sits on the Equator and with the high altitude most days are sunny with delightfully pleasant temperatures. The country has two rainy seasons and generally receives the most rain in April. Guests will always have an exceptional wildlife experience no matter what time of year visited.
Q: Is there anything you recommend for guests to bring on safari.
Answer: Sense of adventure, binoculars, camera and a supply of memory cards
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Answer: New experiences on every safari ! No two safaris are ever the same
