Martin Ngabirano

Guide

Martin is one of our senior tour guides with over 18 years of leading wildlife, birding and photography tours. His curiosity for nature and wildlife started at a young age when he would lead travellers visiting Mgahinga gorilla national park on village and nature walks. His favourite destination is Mgahinga gorilla national park for the giant gorilla tracking and watching the baby gorillas swing from the trees. Above all, Martin loves photography! outdoor fan, wildlife photographer and storyteller. A broad smile, humour and enthusiasm are his second nature, and he always has a story to tell. When he is not guided, he enjoys travelling with his family and discovering the wonders of Africa.

Here is praise from one of Chicago tour travellers.
“Martin was outstanding, and his knowledge of the country, primates and animals was beyond anything I expected. Also, he was fun to be with. With his skills in gorilla trekking and understanding of primates, we saw all of the monkeys and wildlife I didn’t expect to see. I would recommend him to anyone that was thinking of travelling on a tour in Uganda with Chigo Tours”.

John Mwesigwa

Guide

John was born in the mountains of the southwest known as ‘Switzerland of Uganda’. He grew up near a beautiful lake and large potatoes fields mixed with sorghum. He spent much of his childhood immersed in nature while herding goats, sleeping around a fire and learning about the medicinal plants. He later learnt and joined motor vehicle diagnostics and servicing. John joined Tourism in 2013 after completing his training in Guiding and wildlife management in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Since then he has guided travelers to every corner of Uganda, with his favorite destination being Murchison falls National Park because of its vast wilderness; all day enjoying animal moment differently. John’s good sense of humour and love for wildlife and nature has consistently earned him a good reputation from past travelers. He always hopes to spot giraffes on safari because he loves how they move across the savannah. He enjoys football and is a good fun of the Ugandan Cranes – the Ugandan national team. During his free time, he’s busy conducting vehicle diagnostics and service for many cars and playing football.

Andrew Kihango

Guide

Andrew grew up in southwestern Uganda in mountains of ‘Kigezi’ where he spent his childhood life, climbing and hiking. He has been guiding since his first trip to Queen Elizabeth National park in 2009. His favorite destination is Kalinzu Forest by Queen Elizabeth national park for its less crowds & shy primates. He especially favors the outdoor walks in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to enjoy stunning rainforest views and the chance to learn about native culture of the pigmy people. He was inspired by his father who is also a driver guide, having travelled all over Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania & Dr Congo. In his free time, he goes swimming, playing football and backyard farming. He is incredibly knowledgeable about animal life, birds, plants, local culture —you name it!

Derik Tumusiime

Guide

Meet Derrick, also known to his guides as ‘small Derrick’, has been guiding tours since his first trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park in 2012. Since then he has guided travellers to every corner of Uganda, with his favourite destination being Murchison Falls National Park due to the high diversity and number of wildlife and the rushing waters of the river Nile. Derrick consistently receives good reviews from past tourists for his sense of smile, friendliness and overwhelming enthusiasm! He always hopes to spot lions on safari because they’re of the respect accorded to other animals across the savannah.

Derrick shares his travel stories from his travels to Rwanda, D.R. Congo, Kenya’s Masai Mara & Tanzania as he speaks fluent English & Swahili. In his free time Derrick enjoys farming in backyard gardens, playing soccer with friends, and herding his livestock.