Hillary Mandia

Hillary joined us in 1999 and has gained a huge and invaluable knowledge of the Northern Circuit of Tanzania. His predominant interests are bird watching and conservation. Hillary is our "Guide of the Year" for 2010.

He was born in Moshi, in 1970, on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. He was educated in Moshi, Mbeya and Arusha and after completion of high school joined Mweka Wildlife College, where he spent 2 years. During his time at Mweka, Hillary got the chance to climb Mt Kilimanjaro twice, where he gained his initial experience of hiking at high altitude and long distances.

When Hillary moved to Arusha, he joined a privately owned safari company, which was predominantly working in the South of Tanzania, including Selous Game Reserve and Katavi National Park. Here Hillary experienced the workings of mobile camping safaris and led small groups during their safaris.

Hillary lives in Arusha with his wife Benedicta and daughter Shannon who was born 30 April 2002.

Guided Safaris with Hillary Mandia

1. 14 Day Best of Tanzania - From $6,750.00
This safari is our "Best of Tanzania" as it features a menu choice of accommodations to select from when visiting the four main park ecosystems of the northern Circuit. Optimize game viewing time by having a private guide and vehicle. Features 5 nights in the Serengeti in two different locations....view safari

2. 12 Day "Classic Northern" Group Safari to Tanzania - $4,795.00
This is a perfect introductory wildlife safari at value price for the first time traveler to Africa. Enjoy visiting the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater along with Lake Manyara and Tarangire. You stay mostly in lodges and one permanent tented camp. One flight is included to enjoy the African scenery including the Great Rift Valley and exclude the long drive from the Serengeti....view safari

3. 11 Day Plains of The Serengeti Private Safari to Tanzania - From $4,375.00
This safari offers an affordable, independent travel experience to Tanzania that includes Lake Manyara, mobile tenting in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. You have the menu choice of several accommodations in each park....view safari