Tendekayi Guni, known as Tende, is a seasoned traveler and professional safari guide with profound expertise in East and Southern Africa’s diverse ecosystems. Grounded in Ahimsa and Buddhist principles, he curates mindful, immersive experiences that cultivate a profound, intuitive connection with nature. Spiritually attuned to the land and wildlife, Tende leads with a deep reverence for nature’s rhythms, focusing on transformative walking safaris that honor the wilderness.

Co-owner of Makubi Safari Camp in Nyerere National Park, Tanzania, Tende seamlessly integrates expertise, conservation, and storytelling to offer authentic, ethical safari encounters. His passion for nature extends from the savannas to the ocean depths, where he explores marine and terrestrial ecosystems alike through scuba diving adventures. A natural raconteur, he brings Africa's enchantment to life, intertwining African astrology and ancestral wisdom in captivating fireside dialogues beneath the expansive night sky.

Tende’s guiding footprint spans across Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho, Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi, Madagascar, Réunion, and Mauritius. As a certified professional with FGASA Level 3 and a PADI scuba diving license, he can bring his guiding prowess to both the bush and the beach, making for the ultimate safari experience.

Home location: Tanzania

Guides in: across East & Southern Africa, including coastal countries including Réunion, Madagascar, and Mauritius

Languages: English

Daily rate: $$$$