Ethan Kinsey

Ethan Kinsey is a 3rd generation Tanzanian, born and raised in a small village close to Arusha. His passion for nature started at an early age playing in rivers and forests behind his home, and traveling with his parents to remote parts of Tanzania, where, while his father was visiting farmers, he would explore the bush with his mother, an avid birder and plant collector. He doesn’t remember his first safari because he was too young. Their enthusiasm rubbed off on him, and his favorite part of school was their outdoor pursuits program that allowed him onto Mt. Meru, and Mt. Kilimanjaro at least twice per year, and into Maasai land and other parks.

At Ithaca College, in the US he received a B.Sc. He found that no course of study fit him and so designed his own, combining ornithology, ecology, biology, outdoor leadership and physical education. His uncle lived in Vermont and there he learned how to enjoy the snow, snowboarding behind a jeep if they couldn’t make it to the slopes, cross-country skiing, and hooking up the horse and sleigh for some good times. He came home at the beginning of 2004, having also done a guiding course in South Africa, and began work managing Mwagusi Safari Camp in Ruaha National Park, where he also helped to train guides. After 2.5yrs he moved back north and began work for Asilia Lodges, managing, guiding and leading walks in their Suyan Camp, in the Serengeti. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Biodiversity Conservation and Management through the University of London.

Ethan rarely gives up an opportunity to be in the bush, whether birding, guiding, teaching, studying, or assisting in research. He also likes rugby, running, paragliding, photography, sketching and playing brass.

Guided Safaris with Ethan Kinsey

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