Tony Gitau

Driver / Guide

Name: Tony Gitau

Position:Driver/guide

Where are you from:Kenya

How long have you been working for Acacia: Since September 2007

What is your favorite Acacia tour, highlights and activities:It’s got to be the Ultimate Africa 58 day tour with Zanzibar as my biggest highlight and you can’t beat game driving in the Serengeti NP.

What is your favorite country and your top highlight of this country: Tanzania has got to be my favorite country. I never get enough of game drives in the Serengeti National park and chilling on exotic Zanzibar.

If you could choose a favorite activity and game park what would it be: I really love Quad biking in Namibia through the sand dunes. Amazing! and it's a toss up between Serengeti and Masai Mara

What are some of the common misconceptions about Africa that passengers have: That Africa is cheap!

What travel tip would you give to first time overlander’s: Keep an open mind and let Africa surprise you!

Where would you like to see Acacia travel to in the future and why:I really want Acacia to do a Cape to Cairo trip – so I can drive it!