Nairobi, Kenya · Gold Star Certified Guide
Tailor-made safaris with David "GG" Githu — two decades in the wild, thousands of safaris, one promise: Africa as you've never seen it.
Your Guide
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.
Where We Roam
From the Serengeti plains to Madagascar's rainforests — every corner of the continent, on your terms.
Maasai Mara migration · Amboseli · Tsavo red elephants
Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Tarangire
Volcanoes · Akagera · Nyungwe
Bwindi · Queen Elizabeth · Murchison
Beaches · Spice Tours · Stone Town
Okavango Delta · Chobe · Moremi
Etosha · Sossusvlei · Skeleton Coast
Victoria Falls · Hwange · Mana Pools
Gorongosa · Bazaruto · Maputo
Kruger · Cape Town · Garden Route
Safari Experiences
Every package is a starting point. GG shapes it entirely around you — your pace, your passions, your budget.
📍 Maasai Mara
Witness the world's greatest wildlife spectacle — wildebeest crossing crocodile-filled rivers in their millions.
📍 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Come face to face with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat — one of Africa's most profound experiences.
📍 Serengeti · Ngorongoro
The Big Five, the Ngorongoro Crater rim, and a hot air balloon over the Serengeti at sunrise.
📍 Kenya · Tanzania · Zanzibar
Wildlife on the plains then barefoot luxury on white sand beaches — the ultimate East Africa combination.
📍 Volcanoes NP · Akagera NP
Gorilla trekking in the misty Virungas then big game on Rwanda's savannah — a jaw-dropping contrast.
📍 Namibia · Botswana · South Africa
Desert dunes, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls — Southern Africa's greatest hits in one epic journey.
📍 Amboseli · Tsavo
Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro and the red-dust wilderness of Tsavo — Kenya's most iconic landscapes.
📍 Bwindi · Queen Elizabeth · Kibale
Gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, and the Kazinga Channel — Uganda's full wildlife story.
📍 Kenya · Tanzania · Ethiopia
Follow the ancient Rift Valley from Ethiopia's highlands through Kenya and into Tanzania's wildlife cradle.
📍 Kenya · Rwanda · Uganda · Tanzania
The definitive East African experience — gorillas, migration, primates and beaches in one extraordinary journey.
Don't see exactly what you're looking for? Every safari we create is 100% custom.
Design My Own SafariWild Earth · Live on YouTube
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
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
Start Planning
No obligations. No pressure. Just a conversation with GG about the journey you've always wanted to take.
✉️ inquiries@africawildernessjourneys.com
📍 Thome First Avenue, Valley View St. Suite B158, Nairobi, Kenya