DAVID GITHU 

Naturalist

I am a friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic & entertaining safari guide with a great passion for wildlife & environment. I have over 25 years of experience in safari work. I have travelled widely throughout Northern and Southern Africa doing over 500 safaris as a tour guide and lecturer.

WORK EXPEREINCE

GG GUIDING – 2020 to Date

Professional Safari Guide 

• Furthering guiding skills amongst upcoming guides
• Overseeing community support programs

BBC NATURAL HISTORY - Currently 

• Freelance guiding and wildlife filming 

NAT GEO (2018-2019)

• TV presenter & script writer 

COTTARS CAMP - (2010 -2016)

• Chief Guide

VINTAGE AFRICA - (2005 – 2010)

• Tour Manager 

DESTINATION KENYA - (2001-2004)

• Tour Director 

ABRECROMBIE & KENT (1996-2000)

• Safari Guide 

EDUCATION

Utalii College 

Formal tour guide training for 3 years 

Ian Johnson 

Eco Tourism training course 

Kenya Professionals Safari Guides Association

Gold Level Certification

EXPERTISE

• Safari Guiding
• Birding
• Training

LANGUAGES 

• English
• Spanish
• Swahili
• Local dialects

AFFILIATIONS

Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association - Alternate Director 

East African Wildlife Society – Member 

CONTACT

Email: ggdavidmara@gmail.com

+254 715 694 149

Nairobi, Kenya