HOMEABOUT SAFARI VENTURES Our Team EXPERT SAFARI CONSULTANTS Our Team Founder and CEO Niru Patel Niru was born and raised in Tanzania, East Africa. His family operates a farm and a factory there. They also provide engineering services to the region. His love for his native homeland is expressed in his desire to share its natural beauty, friendly inhabitants and magnificent wildlife. East and Southern Africa have long been considered premium destinations for holidays. Niru and the Safari Ventures team work with the finest service providers and guides to them to North Americans. Senior Safari Consultant and Guest Coordinator Robin Neal With more than 15 years as a Safari Consultant for Safari Ventures, Robin has the knowledge and experience to assist you in planning an unforgettable African tour. We rarely meet anyone who has not dreamt of an African safari, but many don’t know where to begin. Robin will work with you personally to select the itinerary that exceeds all of your expectations. Whether you are traveling with your family, a group, or an organization, we will take excellent care of you from your first inquiry to your return from Africa. Marketing and Communications Rose Garretson Rose Garretson has built a distinguished career in marketing and communications. She has focused primarily in applications, tools and web-based solutions for both consumers and businesses. Rose has demonstrated experience in sales, service, project and account management. Rose has been a member of the Safari Ventures team since its inception. Rose serves Safari Ventures in its web, advertising and communications. Rose enjoys aiding the communications for Mr. Niru Patel and is a big fan of the entire Safari Ventures company. Director, East Africa Paresh Patel Parash is a true son of Africa. His long associations with Tanzania’s southern and northern Parks grants him a privileged status upon arrival at all Park gates. Paresh has experience and knowledge that are unequaled. He is supremely qualified to escort Safari Ventures’ guests on foot through the wilderness. As a bonus, Paresh is a gifted storyteller and host. ENJOY TRAVELS WITH BEST GUIDES Our Tour Guides Ranger Geofrey Charles Geofrey has been a guide for 16 years. He strives to make every day on safari a new and exciting adventure for our guests. He enjoys traveling and has an extensive knowledge of animals, his favorites being the giraffe and the African Hoopoe bird Guide Hassaniely Mgonja Has been awarded Best Safari Guide of the year in the Tanzania Tour Guide awards. Mgonja joined Safari Ventures Group in 2008 after completing his Mweka Qualification in Wildlife Management and gaining some valuable experience as a Tour guide. He has a depth of knowledge, friendly personality and passion for Wildlife. Mgonja continues to receive positive guest feedback and has worked diligently to continue to grow his Guiding techniques. His thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn along with his openness to continue to absorb more and more information has helped him to excel and selected as lead guide for several Groups. He has carried on his learning experience by taking several courses related to customer care training. This has helped him go beyond is in becoming a tour leader for various specialist safaris. Guide Hassan Bagaja Hassan Bagaja is a member of the select group of Silver level members of the Kenya Professional Safari Guide Association. He is certified in First Aid by the Red Cross. Hassan very much enjoys taking clients on nature walks and aims to exceed your expectations. Guide Ralph McDonald As a young man, Ralph had an uncle working with Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) which he used to accompany him during his visit to national parks. Ralph developed a keen interest to learn about wildlife and ecology. He graduated from Molac Tourism College to as a professional guide. His extensive knowledge on African flora, fauna, culture and history, and his experience leading tours in Tanzania, makes Ralph as one of our top guides. Ralph enjoys making your trip an unforgettable African experience. 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