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Wild Africa Expeditions was born by a passionate team of wildlife & safari enthusiasts with a vision to offer the Wild African cultural interaction, flora, fauna and wildlife experience to its clients.

With a vision to offer the Wild African cultural interaction, flora, fauna and wildlife experience to its clients. Wild Africa Expeditions is a privately owned boutique safari company that provides Destination Management Services in East and Southern Africa. The company was started with the aim of providing tailor-made tours and safaris for individuals, families, groups & conferences at competitive prices. We pride ourselves with the personal touch we give to our clients by understanding their expectations and personal needs in order to give them a memorable travel experience.

We provide very personal attention to all our clients’ needs to make their safari truly memorable. A lot of advance planning and preparation goes into a successful safari – many moving parts are set into motion through the efforts of our multi-skilled professionals including tour consultants, customer service and experienced multilingual driver-guides.

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Samson Waiharo

FOUNDER, CEO

Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Samson’s connection to the natural world began in his youth. His early years were defined by a deep-seated passion for the wilderness and a childhood ambition to serve as a wildlife ranger. This foundational love for the African bush eventually guided him toward a lifelong career dedicated to sharing the beauty of his homeland with the rest of the world. To turn his passion into a profession, Samson enrolled at the prestigious Kenya Utalii College, widely recognized as a premier hospitality institution in Africa. There, he completed a rigorous two-year program in Tour Guiding and Administration. Following his graduation, he joined the United Touring Company, which was then the largest safari operator across East Africa, Botswana, and South Africa, providing him with a high-level introduction to the industry.
 
Samson brings over thirty years of experience in tour guiding, management, and logistics to his role as the CEO and Founder of WildAfrica Expeditions. His extensive career has allowed him to travel the far reaches of East Africa, granting him an encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s geography, diverse wildlife, and unique flora. This vast field experience forms the backbone of his leadership and the authenticity of the tours he oversees, Driven by a genuine zeal for African conservation and hospitality, Samson now focuses on designing exhilarating, tailor-made tours. His mission for WildAfrica Expeditions is to create bespoke journeys that capture the hearts of travelers, ensuring that every guest leaves with a profound and lasting memory of the wild African landscape.

Training

  • Executive Leadership and Strategic Management: This program focuses on enhancing strategic thinking and decision-making abilities at the executive level. It is designed to empower leaders to navigate complex business environments, articulate a clear vision, and lead teams through significant organizational transformations.
  • Business Scaling and Entrepreneurial Growth: This training provides insights into building and scaling a successful business. Key topics include business planning, financial management, and marketing strategies aimed at driving sustainable growth and securing the company’s future.
  • Customer Experience (CX) and Relationship Building: Geared toward improving customer service and relationship-building skills, this program aims to ensure high levels of satisfaction and long-term retention. It focuses on establishing service standards and aligning customer goals with overall organizational strategy.
  • Advanced Sales and Negotiation Tactics: This specialized training is focused on honing sales techniques and negotiation tactics specifically within the travel industry. It emphasizes relationship-based sales, storytelling, and effectively converting inquiries into confirmed bookings by understanding client
Shauna Kinghorn

CO-FOUNDER

Born in South Africa, Shauna began her career designing and managing bespoke safari experiences across Southern and East Africa, specialising in destinations such as Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, and Mauritius. With over 20 years of diverse experience in the travel industry and corporate environments, she combines deep destination knowledge with strong expertise in sales, client relations, and global travel coordination.

After spending seven years in Scotland, Shauna has returned home to refocus on her passion for African travel. She brings a proven track record in client acquisition, negotiation, and digital marketing, alongside extensive skills in international travel planning, policy compliance, and risk management. Dedicated to creating seamless, unforgettable safari and island experiences, Shauna ensures every journey is crafted with precision, sustainability, and exceptional customer care.

 Training

  • Entrepreneurial Leadership & Strategic Vision: Co-founder of WildAfrica Expedition, providing the overall strategic direction to position the company as a premier boutique safari provider. This includes overseeing company growth and defining the unique value proposition of offering immersive, tailor-made cultural and wildlife experiences across East and Southern Africa.
  • Operational Team & Management Expertise: Lead and mentor multi-skilled professional teams, including tour consultants, customer service specialists, and experienced multilingual driver-guides. This high-level oversight ensures the seamless delivery of complex, on-the-ground operational execution for individuals, families, and large-scale conference groups.
  • Global Reservation & GDS Proficiency: Expert user of Galileo, a leading Global Distribution System (GDS) for 2026 travel retail, alongside Redfern (now part of CTM). These tools are leveraged to manage simultaneous bookings for air, rail, and lodging, ensuring a “shopping basket” approach for efficient client service.
  • Comprehensive Travel & Financial Systems: Skilled in industry-standard platforms like SAP Concur for end-to-end travel and expense workflows and Evolvi for specialist international rail itineraries. This is supported by deep practical knowledge of Conferma for secure virtual payments and accounting software like QuickBooks and Sage Pastel, essential for financial accountability in the African travel sector.
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MANAGER - South Africa Region

Evan Speirs is a seasoned South African tour and travel guide and lodge management expert with deep roots in the safari industry, combining elite hospitality, immersive storytelling, and specialized anti-poaching skills with a principled work ethic defined by integrity, diligence, and cultural empathy. With years of hands-on experience guiding guests through game reserves, managing lodges, and curating immersive cultural experiences, he brings a unique blend of conservation awareness, operational expertise, and passion for meaningful travel. Driven by a love for adventure, wildlife, and community, Evan is dedicated to building a safari company that creates unforgettable journeys while promoting authentic experiences, sustainable tourism, and genuine connections to Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, and local traditions.

 Training

  • Multilingual Storytelling: Fluent in multiple languages, Evan bridges the gap between global travelers and the local traditions of the bush, providing an inclusive and educational narrative for international guests.
  • Tactical Conservationist: Beyond traditional guiding, Evan possesses specialized anti-poaching skills and tactical field training. His expertise in tracking and dangerous game behavior ensures a level of security and conservation insight rarely found in standard tourism.
  • Elite Field Operator: As a master tour driver and guide, Evan excels in advanced navigation, vehicle mechanics, and off-road safety, guaranteeing a seamless experience through Africa’s most challenging terrains.
  • Sustainable Leadership: Driven by a passion for community and wildlife, he is currently developing a boutique safari company focused on authentic, low-impact tourism that directly supports local conservation efforts.

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