Tanzania travel landscape
About

Our Team

Meet the people who plan, shape and stand behind every Bush Guides Safaris journey.

A journey made for you.

Meet the people who plan, shape and stand behind every Bush Guides Safaris journey. The best version of it begins with your interests, your pace and a little local insight.

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The human side of travel

From the first conversation to days in the field, personal attention and local knowledge guide the experience.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR JOURNEY

Meet the team.

The people who answer your questions, shape your itinerary and stand behind every journey we plan.

Lidya Stanley, CEO & Founder at Bush Guides Safaris

Lidya Stanley

CEO & Founder

Born and raised in Arusha, Lidya combines Finance and Accounting expertise with a lifelong passion for tourism. As Founder and CEO, she leads Bush Guides Safaris with a personal mission: creating authentic, seamless African journeys, guided by experienced local people who proudly call Tanzania home.

Jackson Kilong, Sales Consultant at Bush Guides Safaris

Jackson Kilong

Sales Consultant

Born and raised in Loliondo, Jackson is a proud Maasai with a Tourism background and deep connections to Tanzania’s culture and wildlife. As Sales Consultant, he helps guests shape memorable safari journeys, bringing local knowledge, a friendly approach and genuine enthusiasm to every travel conversation.

Peace Hezekiah, Reservations Manager at Bush Guides Safaris

Peace Hezekiah

Reservations Manager

Originally from Bukoba, Peace studied Information Technology before discovering her passion for tourism in Northern Tanzania. With over eight years of industry experience, she manages reservations and sales, working closely with guests and travel partners to create thoughtful, personalized safari journeys with care and attention.

Irene Stanley, Accountant at Bush Guides Safaris

Irene Stanley

Accountant

Born and raised in Arusha, Irene studied Finance and Accounting before combining her professional expertise with a passion for tourism. As Accountant, she supports Bush Guides Safaris through accurate records and careful financial management, bringing professionalism and attention to detail to the company’s daily operations.

YOUR PEOPLE IN THE WILD

Our guides.

Our guides are the people beside you in the wild, sharing Tanzania through a local perspective. From the first morning departure to the final farewell, they bring a personal touch to your safari, helping you connect with the landscapes and moments that make each journey.

Bush Guides Safaris guides standing beside their safari vehicles beneath trees
LET'S MAKE IT YOURS

Every remarkable journey begins somewhere.

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll take it from there.

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THE JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A CONVERSATION

Your Tanzania Story
Starts Here.

Tell us what moves you. We’ll help shape the journey around it.