Joshua is an absolutely phenomenal safari guide and helped me and my friends gain and unforgettable experience through Tanzania. He guided us through the Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater amongst many... read more other places. He made sure to stop and answer questions as well as provide amazing knowledge on anything you might see. He has an great eye for wildlife and helped us see all of the “big five” African animals on our trip!

  My daughter and I met up with a friend and her son in Arusha, Tanzania to go on our first safari. Joshua Monah coordinated all of it for us,... read more covering all details, changes and the requests of our group. His knowledge of the town, the conservation and national parks and the flora and fauna were beyond compare. His generosity, kindness and love for his work shows. All of our encounters with local businesses, shops, park personnel and those at our accommodations were so pleasant because of Joshua's warmth, professionalism, and his historical knowledge. It is clear that he is well respected. This trip was well planned and flexible to changes - we had wonderful accommodations, great food and interactions. And the safari itself was fantastic - we saw it all - the black rhino, the big cats, the hippos, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, baboons, monkeys, hundreds of bird - and Joshua could name every bird before we checked the books! He was never wrong! This company knows the habitats, habits of the animals and the history of the region. He is a native of Tanzania, NOLS trained and is able to provide information about the culture, geography, animals, history and so much more. If and when the other members of my family get to go on Safari or visit Tanzania (or when I return) this is the only guide I'd consider.

  Based upon a recommendation from two sets of dear friends who have both traveled with Joshua Monah, we hired Joash Africa Wilderness Insight Limited ("JAfrica") for our Serengeti safari and... read more could not be more pleased with our choice or experience for a number of reasons, including Joshua's: - KNOWLEDGE: His intelligence about the park and animals is extraordinary, and he has a "sixth sense" on where and when to find them, even the most elusive! He knew the answer to every question we asked him about the animals and we -- both the teens and the adults in our group -- learned more than we ever could have imagined. This was my 4th African safari and by far my most favorite! - GEAR: JAfrica's safari vehicle is very comfortable and it outfitted with everything one could need, including a charging station, guide books, a cooler of cold drinks, and so much more. Joshua's camera was far better than our own and he helped us to capture images on a memory card he gave to us that we will treasure forever. - AUTHENTICITY: At our request, he helped us to plan a safari that was a true Tanzanian experience; other operators who proposed itineraries seemed to pitch only the properties with surface-level gloss; Joshua had recommendations that were lesser known gems; just what we were looking for but could not have found without him! - HOSPITALITY: Joshua went above and beyond to ensure that we were taken care of at every step of our time in Tanzania -- from the moment we landed at the Kilimanjaro airport until the moment we left to return home. And we knew that, in Joshua's very capable hands, we were not only safe but that every detail of our journey and adventures had been thoughtfully and thoroughly attended to, both in advance and in the moment. - FLEXIBILITY: When our arrival in Tanzania was nearly 3 days delayed due to an unexpected delay in our COVID test results, the itinerary we'd planned so carefully with Joshua was affected. But Joshua jumped in to the rescue. While we were (finally!) en route to JRO from the US, he made dozens of calls to properties and local airlines on our behalf to help us modify our plans and make up for the time we had lost. We could never have accomplished this without JAfrica; it required a trusted partner on the ground with established and mutually respectful business relationships, who was fluent in Swahili, and who was looking out for our best interests. - TEAM: Joshua is amazing, and his team is also. This includes his business partner and brother, Moses, who took very good care of us pre-safari. His team member, Richard, served as our excellent driver and guide in Karatu post-safari. Everyone on the JAfrica team is top notch. - FRIENDSHIP: It was impossible not to become fast friends with Joshua immediately and, over the course of our time together, he became a dear friend. If any or all of the above are important to you when hiring a guide in Tanzania, I highly recommend hiring Joshua and his company. You will be in the best of hands and will not regret it.