Ernest Onesmo
Sand Rivers, Nyerere, Southern Tanzania
Ernest was born in Pangani on the Tanzanian coast, before moving close to Kilimanjaro in the north of the country. He initially worked as a ranger on an anti-poaching team for ten years and then joined Nomad in 2007. He started work with us as a scout before becoming a guide in 2010. Since then, he has been guiding full-time in the Selous and is loved by the team and guests alike for his energy, smile, dedication and incredible knowledge.
He has a particular interest in birds and is fantastic with clients who want to get into birding while on safari with us. A huge highlight of his career in the bush has been encountering rhinos in the Serengeti. Having been involved in anti-poaching, the plight of the rhino is very close to his heart, and seeing them in the wild is a delight to him.