Spotlights exceptional guiding—safari, mountain, cultural, city, and birding—for expertise, guest care, ethics, and conservation-friendly practices.
Tumaini Paul Soyala
Mohamed Abdalah Nassir
Yesse Izack Lema
Amon J. Sambu
Tetula Okama
Daudi Peter Mollel
See the Organizations Supporting Excellence at the Serengeti Awards
Description:
Recognizes guides who deliver exceptional safari experiences in national parks, game reserves, and wildlife-rich areas. This includes demonstrating expert knowledge of flora, fauna, and ecosystems, strong communication skills, and the ability to ensure memorable and safe experiences for tourists.
Criteria:
Scoring / Weighing:
40% public votes and 60% expert panel
Description:
Recognizes tour guides specializing in mountain trekking and climbing, including Kilimanjaro and other Tanzanian peaks. Guides are recognized for safety, client support, knowledge of routes, first-aid competence, and ability to provide challenging yet enjoyable experiences.
Criteria:
Scoring / Weighing:
40% public votes and 60% expert panel
Description:
Recognizes guides offering culturally immersive and authentic historical and heritage experiences. Includes knowledge of local traditions, storytelling skills, language proficiency, and engagement with communities to ensure respectful and enriching experiences for tourists.
Criteria:
Scoring / Weighing:
40% public votes and 60% expert panel
Description:
Recognizes tour guides providing high-quality urban tours in Tanzanian cities. This includes knowledge of city history, culture and architecture and the ability to engage and educate visitors while maintaining excellent service standards.
Criteria:
Scoring / Weighing:
40% public votes and 60% expert panel
Description:
Recognizes tour guides leading birdwatching tours who demonstrate exceptional knowledge of bird species, patience, and the ability to educate tourists while promoting conservation and minimizing environmental impact.
Criteria:
Scoring / Weighing:
40% public votes and 60% expert panel
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