Rwanda - Guides

World Primate Safaris uses local guides wherever possible in each destination that we offer. We belive that local guides offer that little bit more that can make the difference between a good safari and a great safari. For ease of reference we have listed details of some of our guides below:

Livingstone Kalema - one of the country’s top birding guides, and has a personality that clients immediately appreciate and warm to. He has led many VIP and birding groups over the last 6 years with us and in that time has proven to be an invaluable ambassador both for Uganda and for our company. A talented baritone, Livingstone often performs with his local gospel choir, and if you are lucky, you may catch early-morning snatches of his voice as he prepares for your days activities.

Elias Kaboggoza - a top bird guide, is renowned within the company and the industry as a man to depend on when the going gets tough. Hugely experienced in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, Elias is our longest serving guide. A true professional, and passionate about his work as a naturalist, Elias often acts as head guide for groups that involve more than one vehicle. Elias hails from Mbarara, Uganda’s famed “land of milk and honey”, and he possesses an intimate knowledge of the history of both his home area and East Africa at large.

Eric Degreef - tour leader and driver-guide, born in Congo and grown up in East Africa . Fluent in French, Dutch, English and Swahili. He decided after his law and business degree in Belgium to go back to Africa . He started his business career as a general sales agent for a major airline and travelled extensively in Africa and the rest of the world. He grew up with African wildlife and knows the most beautiful places in the region very well. He came to Uganda in 1994 and is fascinated by Uganda 's beauty and friendly people.

Deicole Mugema - tour leader and driver-guide, born and raised in Rwanda. Beginning his career as a tour leader and continuing as an Operations Manager in the airline industry. He is an active trekker and explorer, fluent in French, English, Swahili and other African languages. With his professional background, he is the ideal guide for our clients.