Mody Gichero

Mody Gichero was born in the Lake Eyasi Valley, a place that continues to shape the way he understands Tanzania today. He began his career as a local guide around Lake Eyasi, working closely with Hadza and Datoga communities and developing first-hand knowledge of the region, its landscapes and the local context in which he worked. After nearly ten years in the area, Mody continued his training at Mount Meru International Tour Guide School. He later worked as a driver-guide for companies including Abercrombie & Kent and Asilia Africa, gaining extensive experience across Tanzania and guiding travellers from around the world. Those years in the field shaped the ideas that eventually became Lamai Africa Safaris. 

Lamai Africa safaris 

Mody’s years in the field helped shape part of the early thinking behind Lamai. His experience as a guide continues to contribute to how journeys are understood and conducted in the field. Today, his role is centred on guiding, field judgement and the guest experience. He brings knowledge of wildlife, landscapes and Lake Eyasi into the journey, while planning, operations and the wider development of Lamai are carried across the team. 

Mody’s expertise 

• First-hand guiding experience across Tanzania 
• Long-standing personal and professional roots in the Lake Eyasi region 
• Knowledge of wildlife, landscapes and local heritage 
• Years of experience with international safari travellers 
• A practical understanding of what makes a journey work in the field 

For Mody, good guiding is about knowing when to explain, when to wait and when to let the landscape speak for itself.