35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Eric was born to be a guide!
Eric was one of the best parts of our trip to Rwanda. He knew so much about the country and its history, and we learned a ton from him along the way. After visiting the memorial, he shared some of his own family’s story with us, which gave us a really personal perspective and made the experience that much more meaningful.
He also got us a fantastic gorilla group and made sure we saw all the important sites. And he was just a ton of fun to spend time with—his passion for Rwanda and for what he does really came through.
We had the absolute best time with Eric. Some people are just born to be guides, and he’s definitely one of them.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 6-day private safari with an amazing guide, Godana
Our group of six booked a private 6-day safari with Global Threads Safaris in late September 2026 (Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli), and our driver-guide Godana made the whole trip.
We saw just about every animal we hoped for, including countless elephants, giraffes and cheetahs. The landscapes were just as memorable. Seeing Mount Kilimanjaro rise over Amboseli and the beauty of Lake Nakuru were moments we'll never forget.
Godana wasn't just driving us from park to park. He genuinely cared about how we were experiencing the journey, and he shared stories about Kenyan culture along with his own philosophy and perspective on life. Those conversations gave the trip real depth.
The distances between parks are long and the roads are very bumpy, so the jeep did break down a few times. What impressed us was how everyone, Godana and the other drivers alike, jumped in to help each other and get us moving again, always putting the travelers' experience first.
If you're planning a safari in Kenya, ask for Godana. Asante sana for an amazing week!
