Meet the Nextgen Safaris Team – Your Expert Safari Planners in Africa

At Nextgen Safaris, our strength lies in our people, passionate, experienced and dedicated to making every safari extraordinary. Meet the Nextgen Safaris Team

Meet the Nextgen Safaris Team and Professional Guides

From the moment you send us a first message to the last wave goodbye, our team works passionately to make your safari seamless, safe and unforgettable. We are more than just a tour company, we are storytellers, wildlife lovers, travelers and trusted companions who share the beauty of our home with you every step of the way.

Benald

Experienced Tour/Safari Planner & Consultant

Benald specializes in creating tailor-made safari experiences across Uganda, Rwanda, and East Africa, combining expert destination knowledge, personalized planning, and unforgettable wildlife adventures.

Fun Fact: Benald feels most at home in the wild, designing and guiding unforgettable safari adventures across Africa

Muwa

Experienced Tour Guide & Operator

Muwa is a highly experienced tour guide and operator with a degree in Tourism and Hospitality and certification as a safari guide. His expertise and passion ensure every safari is memorable, well-organized, and filled with discovery.

Fun Fact: He loves being in the wild guiding safaris more than being at home or in the office. 🌿

Cathy

Safari Consultant and Planner

Cathy is one of the safari planners who makes sure your itinerary fits exactly what you are looking for and fits your budget plan to your final farewell. With passion to plan African tours and great planning skills, she customizes itineraries that bring your safari dreams to life.

Fun Fact: She says she is the best female guide & tour consultant in Africa:) 🏆

Renatus

Professional Guide & Driver

Renatus is a professional safari driver-guide with more than 5 years of experience navigating East Africa’s wild landscapes. Guests love his calm demeanor, in-depth wildlife knowledge and ability to turn every drive into an adventure with great stories.

Favorite Safari Animal: He has a soft spot for young gorillas. 🦍

Patrick

Senior Guide & Ex-Ranger

Patrick’s unmatched experience as a ranger and safari guide makes him a walking encyclopedia on Africa. Whether it is gorilla behavior or local culture, he knows it all and shares it with passion.

Fun Fact: He knows everything about East Africa… to date!

Pilot

Senior Guide & Safari Consultant

Pilot brings professionalism, warmth and a deep love for travel to every safari. His experience ensures guests enjoy an unforgettable smooth and enriching journey.

Fun Fact: For him, travelling is therapy.

Victor

Senior Guide & Ex-Ranger

Victor’s extensive experience guiding safaris across Uganda and Rwanda brings expert knowledge of gorillas, wildlife, conservation, and local culture, creating unforgettable safari experiences.

Fun Fact: Victor knows East Africa’s wildlife, culture, and hidden gems like the back of his hand

Juma

Guide and Safari Photographer

Juma is not only a skilled guide but also a talented safari photographer. He captures your safari moments while ensuring every day is filled with adventure and laughter. We usually share his content with our guests who love it and of course we only film guests with consent otherwise we hold the privacy of our guests with at most care.

Fun Fact: He believes he can guide you across the whole of Africa with his content. 📸

From your very first email or WhatsApp message, our team is already working behind the scenes to make your African adventure seamless, safe and unforgettable. At Nextgen Safaris, we are more than just tour consultants and guides, we are passionate hosts, wildlife lovers and proud ambassadors of our beautiful home.

From securing your gorilla permits, customizing your safari route or sharing stories around a campfire, our goal is the same: to make you feel like you are travelling with friends who know every hidden gem along the way. We believe that the little details, a quick update before your flight, a welcome smile at the airport, surprise bush breakfasts or a surprise wildlife sighting stop turn a good trip into a truly extraordinary one.

With us, you are not just booking a safari; you are gaining a team that will walk with you from planning to the moment we wave goodbye and even after, when we still check in to hear how you are doing.

Our team is more than staff, we are your family in adventure. Whether in the office or in the wild, we are here to make sure your safari is nothing short of perfect. Our mission is to make every moment of your safari seamless, exciting and unforgettable. Whether you meet us in the office or out in the wild, you can trust that you are traveling with the most passionate, knowledgeable and friendly safari experts in Africa.