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Alex is one of our amazing Tour Leaders on our Grand Adventurer trips that run between Nairobi and Johannesburg. Our travellers love him for his good humour and the hard work he puts in – essential qualities for Oasis crew!
How old are you?
48 years old
Where are you from?
Kenya
How long have you been tour leading with Oasis Overland?
3 years
What do you love most about tour leading for Oasis Overland?
It's adding more experience for my career and the people I meet
What is the most unique or unexpected moment you experienced while on the road?
Visiting so many different places and new countries
What advice do you give to travellers for making the most out of their adventure?
How to take care of themselves as they experience Africa.
What are some challenges you face as a tour leader, and how do you overcome them?
We have a lot of challenges on the road and clients come with different expectations. Sometimes we experience mechanical problems with the truck but we always find a way to deal with it.
How do you keep travellers entertained and engaged during long drives?
In the evening people forget the long day and we keep them busy with stories about Africa and our experiences.
What lessons have you learned from your travels and interactions with diverse groups of people?
I have learn a lot from My travellers as we exchange our experience.
What hobbies or interests do you have outside of driving for Oasis Overland?
Story telling and listening to music. Swimming and supporting my local people as volunteer in school.
What would you like travellers to take away from their experience with Oasis Overland?
Do the same thing again and travel with us!