Nairobi, Kenya  ·  Gold Star Certified Guide

Your wilderness.
Your story.
Your Africa.

Tailor-made safaris with David "GG" Githu — two decades in the wild, thousands of safaris, one promise: Africa as you've never seen it.

20+Years experience
1000+Safaris led
12+Destinations
Gold ★Certified guide
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GG guiding on safari

Your Guide

Meet David "GG" Githu

Owner & Founder · Gold Star Certified Kenya Professional Safari Guide

David Githu Gathimba — fondly known as GG — is one of East Africa's most experienced safari guides. With over two decades in the field and more than a thousand safaris led, GG has worked with world-renowned operators including Abercrombie & Kent, Destination Kenya, Vintage Africa, and Cottars 1920s Camp.

GG served as naturalist and host to thousands of daily viewers on YouTube through NatGeo's Safarilive channel on Wild Earth — live private game drives broadcast to fans worldwide. He also guided on location in the film 'To Walk with Lions' featuring Richard Harris as George Adamson.

Today GG owns and runs Africa Wilderness Journeys — where you can join him personally on escorted private tours or trust him to design your entire journey, fully customised to you.

🏅 Gold Star Certified Guide 🎬 NatGeo Safarilive Host 🌍 20+ Years in the Field 📽️ Film Location Guide
Safari with GG

Where We Roam

Our Destinations

From the Serengeti plains to Madagascar's rainforests — every corner of the continent, on your terms.

Kenya

Maasai Mara migration · Amboseli · Tsavo red elephants

Tanzania

Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Tarangire

Rwanda

Volcanoes · Akagera · Nyungwe

Uganda

Bwindi · Queen Elizabeth · Murchison

Zanzibar

Beaches · Spice Tours · Stone Town

Botswana

Okavango Delta · Chobe · Moremi

Namibia

Etosha · Sossusvlei · Skeleton Coast

Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls · Hwange · Mana Pools

Mozambique

Gorongosa · Bazaruto · Maputo

South Africa

Kruger · Cape Town · Garden Route

Safari Experiences

Curated Packages

Every package is a starting point. GG shapes it entirely around you — your pace, your passions, your budget.

7 Days
Kenya

Great Migration Safari

📍 Maasai Mara

Witness the world's greatest wildlife spectacle — wildebeest crossing crocodile-filled rivers in their millions.

Game drivesRiver crossingBush camping
5 Days
Uganda

Gorilla Trekking

📍 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Come face to face with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat — one of Africa's most profound experiences.

Gorilla permitForest walksCommunity visit
10 Days
Tanzania

Tanzania Classic

📍 Serengeti · Ngorongoro

The Big Five, the Ngorongoro Crater rim, and a hot air balloon over the Serengeti at sunrise.

Big FiveCrater rimBalloon safari
12 Days
Multi-country

East Africa & Zanzibar

📍 Kenya · Tanzania · Zanzibar

Wildlife on the plains then barefoot luxury on white sand beaches — the ultimate East Africa combination.

Safari + BeachSpice tourSnorkeling
8 Days
Rwanda

Rwanda Gorillas & Akagera

📍 Volcanoes NP · Akagera NP

Gorilla trekking in the misty Virungas then big game on Rwanda's savannah — a jaw-dropping contrast.

Gorilla trekBig gameKigali city
14 Days
Southern Africa

Southern Africa Explorer

📍 Namibia · Botswana · South Africa

Desert dunes, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls — Southern Africa's greatest hits in one epic journey.

Desert safariOkavangoVictoria Falls
6 Days
Kenya

Kenya Highlights

📍 Amboseli · Tsavo

Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro and the red-dust wilderness of Tsavo — Kenya's most iconic landscapes.

ElephantsKilimanjaro viewsBush walks
9 Days
Uganda

Uganda Wildlife & Primates

📍 Bwindi · Queen Elizabeth · Kibale

Gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, and the Kazinga Channel — Uganda's full wildlife story.

GorillasChimpanzeesBoat safari
11 Days
Multi-country

Great Rift Valley Journey

📍 Kenya · Tanzania · Ethiopia

Follow the ancient Rift Valley from Ethiopia's highlands through Kenya and into Tanzania's wildlife cradle.

Cultural immersionFlamingosAncient history
15 Days
Multi-country

Ultimate East Africa

📍 Kenya · Rwanda · Uganda · Tanzania

The definitive East African experience — gorillas, migration, primates and beaches in one extraordinary journey.

All Big FiveGorillasZanzibar finish

Don't see exactly what you're looking for? Every safari we create is 100% custom.

Design My Own Safari

Wild Earth · Live on YouTube

Watch GG in the wild, live

GG has been hosting live safari broadcasts for thousands of viewers worldwide — on NatGeo's Safarilive channel and now on his own YouTube channel. No script. No studio. Just Africa.

From Our Travellers

What They're Saying

★★★★★

"GG's knowledge is absolutely incredible. He knew every animal by name and behaviour. The sunrise over the Mara was something I'll carry forever. Already planning our return."

SR

Sarah R.

United Kingdom

★★★★★

"The gorilla trek was once-in-a-lifetime. Every detail was handled — transfers, permits, even a surprise bush dinner under the stars. GG made it all feel effortless."

JM

James M.

United States

★★★★★

"We asked for something off the beaten path and GG delivered beyond our expectations. Three countries, zero stress. I've already started planning my return trip."

AL

Amina L.

France

★★★★★

"GG's passion for wildlife is infectious. He knew exactly where to find the animals and the stories he shared made every sighting so much richer. Unforgettable."

TK

Thomas K.

Germany

★★★★★

"We first found GG through his Wild Earth live streams on YouTube. Watching him live convinced us to book. The real trip was even better than the streams!"

RC

Robert C.

Canada

★★★★★

"From the first email to the last game drive, everything was seamless. GG is not just a guide — he's a storyteller, a naturalist, and a true ambassador for Africa."

MN

Maria N.

Australia

Start Planning

Tell us your
dream safari

No obligations. No pressure. Just a conversation with GG about the journey you've always wanted to take.

📞 +254 715 694 149

📞 +254 706 238 447

✉️ inquiries@africawildernessjourneys.com

📍 Thome First Avenue, Valley View St. Suite B158, Nairobi, Kenya