Meet the team
At Entumoto, our dedicated staff is the heart of the camp, delivering warmth and hospitality to ensure an unforgettable stay. With diverse talents and a shared passion for nature, they create a welcoming atmosphere, making you feel right at home in the African bush.
Management
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Issac Parsaloi Kasura
HEAD GUIDE
With over 15 years of guiding experience in the Mara, Isaac is one of only few Masai guides with a silver qualification. Famously ate a bee when he was a boy because he thought that was how to get honey.
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John Murage Ndirangu
CAMP MANAGER
John joined Entumoto straight from university. He used to sell ‘black market’ avocados to his peers at school. Now operating within the law, Entumoto and its guests have become extensions of his family.
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Abraham Koipato Ole Sakoi
SAFARI GUIDE, ASKARI MANAGER
Abraham is a respected Masai elder, church pastor and medicine man. He has a deep understanding of flora and fauna and all the medicinal and practical benefits making him an excellent guide.
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Ken Otieno Alwal
HEAD CHEF
Ken trained at Kenya’s most prestigious cooking school Utali College. He has perfected a hugely diverse range of cooking to suit any diet and has even cooked a meal for President Barack Obama.
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Ken Otieno Okoth
HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING
Ken is always relaxed and smiley. As our resident pool expert, you’ll thank him on sunny days after a refreshing swim in our exquisitely looked-after pool.
Safari Guides
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Alex Momoyok Ole Kararei
Alex, also known as 'The General,' has been with Entumoto since that start. Originally responsible for protecting guests as askari, he is now a fully trained safari guide. His intricate knowledge of the bush and this area helped in selecting the location of the camp.
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Purity Sanchu
Purity, was one of the first female Maasai safari guides and a true inspiration to local girls training to become guides. Her passion for exploring the bush and sharing her knowledge of wildlife makes every safari experience truly special.
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Bethwel Ntaiya
Bethwell is a passionate nature enthusiast with deep knowledge of the local flora and fauna. A specialist in bird guiding, he developed his expertise through the Entumoto education programme. When he's not out in the bush, he's cheering for his favorite football team, Arsenal.
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Stacy Kararei
Stacy is a cheerful guide with a deep love for nature. As a bronze safari guide, she excels in bird guiding and enjoys sporting leopards. In her free time, Stacy expresses her creativity through beautiful beadwork.
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Steve Sikitok Ole
As the oldest of seven siblings, Steve knows how to look out for others. He serves as one of our walking safari guides and askaris and is a proud Masai warrior. In his free time, he enjoys sharing his talent as a Maasai singer.
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Bernard Dere
Bernard is a strong Masai warrior who always has a smile on his face, guiding you through unforgettable safari walks. He is also a valued member of the askari team.
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Nickson Koirag
Nickson is an attentive and detail-oriented safari walk guide and askari. A dedicated Arsenal supporter, he also plays football for both the local village team and our camp.
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David Mirishi
David is an intern guide with a deep passion for exploring the flora and fauna. He has extensive knowledge about birds and is currently waiting to graduate from college. His enthusiasm for nature and wildlife makes him a valuable addition to the guiding team.
Service and Spa staff
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James Maina Ole Karia
James is our multi-talented Maasai, known for his excellent waiting skills and superb cocktail making. Strong and athletic, he once bravely caught a Black Mamba to protect a guest.
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Sebastian Sakoi
Sebastian delights guests with his signature ‘magic barman’ cocktails. When he is not tending to our guests he enjoys watching animated films in his spare time.
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Lynet Ntutu
Lynet, who graduated from college through one of our community projects, stands out in the service team with her warm and affectionate smile. She also has a talent for pastry, adding a delightful touch to our service.
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Lewis Naingisa
Lewis came to the Entumoto family from a neighboring camp, and he’s great at looking after guests in the dining area. When he’s not serving up good meals, you can find him taking care of his cows in his free time.
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Zachary Kahiga Wanjiku
Zachary is all about service with a smile. With a strong sense of duty, he helps his mother care for their cows and chickens in his free time, while also nurturing his own vegetable patch.
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Ruth Waithaka
Ruth is our massage therapist. She has a talent for melting away stress and tension, leaving you feeling rejuvenated. With her calm demeanor, she creates a truly relaxing experience.
Housekeeping staff
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Daniel Selelo Ole Nancha
Not only will Daniel take care of your room, but he can also be your running guide. Known for being faster than a cheetah with more endurance than a wild dog, if you fancy a run at the camp, Daniel is your man.
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Wilson Ole Yiaile
Wilson is genuinely passionate about caring for guests. He ensures you’re always treated to fresh towels, and on chilly nights, he places a hot water bottle in your bed for added comfort. He also enjoys nature walks.
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Emmanuel Wuantai
Emmanuel is a strong athlete who takes pride in caring for the environment around him. He ensures that your tent is always spotlessly clean, providing a welcoming space for guests.
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George Kipetu
George is a calm individual who takes great care in ensuring our guests have a wonderful experience. In his free time he loves to play soccer.
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Napais Elijah
Napais is attentive and chatty, always up early to make sure guests don’t miss their morning wake-up calls before safari departures.
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Benard Ole Oseina
With an eye for detail, Benard ensures your room feels like a home away from home. As one of 43 siblings, he's a true family man who knows exactly how to take care of people.
Askaris / Security
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Kiu Murkau Ole
Kiu is one of the happiest Maasai warriors around—but don’t be fooled, he can throw a spear over 100 meters. With us at Entumoto since the beginning, he’s become a key member of our security team.
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Nkotiko Kelempu Ole
Like many of our security team, Nkotiko has been with us since the beginning. He takes guest safety very seriously and is highly skilled in both archery and spear throwing. Nkotiko knows the camp like the back of his hand.
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Mungoti Parseina Ole
Mungoti began working as an Askari right after graduating as a Maasai warrior. A fitness and gym enthusiast, he’s a strong and dedicated defender of our camp.
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Sirkoi Ole Tome
Tomme is another Askari who’s become part of the fabric at Entumoto, having joined when the camp was founded at just 18 years old. He’s also a survivor of a serious buffalo attack, showcasing his resilience.
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Solomon Nanyoe
Quiet yet brave, Solomon Nanyoe has a passion for watching YouTube animal films.
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Nkoyo Konana
Known as 'Buffalo,' Nkoyo is one of our strongest staff members. He ensures you enjoy a hot shower and sauna after a long day of safari driving.
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Nkarabali Taatai Ole
Known as 'the Professor,' his wisdom and knowledge make him influential. Once a gardener at Entumoto, he’s even fended off elephants to protect his beloved kale. Now, he proudly serves as an Askari.
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Ntaskoi Loinyio
Ntaskoi, who once worked with the hot air balloon crew, maintains a serious approach to guest safety while being a devoted family man.
Kitchen and Garden Team
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Gladis Sanayia Loinyio
Born and raised in the next village, Gladis joined Entumoto as an apprentice and has flourished in her role. Now an assistant chef, she is a key part of the kitchen brigade and a talented baker.
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Moses Alwal
Chef Moses crafts delicious garden-to-table meals with a passion for fresh ingredients. A big football fan, he also enjoys listening to Lingala music.
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Lemayian Kiu
Chef Lemayian is super friendly and skilled, adding warmth to every dish he creates. He’s also a fashion enthusiast, bringing a unique flair to the kitchen.
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Salankat Amos Nkarabali
As our staff chef, Salankat has fine-tuned his culinary skills to serve our team. Without our him, the Entumoto team wouldn’t be able to function as seamlessly as they do every day.
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Saitabou David
Chef Saitabou takes great care of the staff and serves as a pastor at the local church. He learned his cooking skills at home, bringing heartfelt meals to the team.
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Isaac Panai Ole Koirrag
Isaac is our storekeeper, expertly managing inventory for the camp. With the nearest town two hours away and our main suppliers in Nairobi over five hours away, he ensures we’re always well stocked through careful planning and organization.
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Emmanuel Rono
Emmanuel hails from the Kipsigis community, where gardening is a way of life. He takes great joy in harvesting the fruits of his labor, especially his favorite—passion fruits.
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Pashaar Loontae
He has been with us since the camp started, originally working in security before falling in love with gardening. You can often find him listening to local radio stations while tending to vegetables in the garden.
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Charles Karia
Strong and diligent, Charles keeps the camp environment spotless. Coming from a large family and born as a twin, he is a vital part of our dishwashing team.
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David Tingisha
David is part of our dishwashing team. A senior pastor at the local church, he practices cooking in his leisure time and loves caring for his cattle.
Camp engineering and laundry
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Jackson Tongorua Tingisha
Jackson specializes in plumbing and electricity at the camp, making him essential to our operations. He has played a key role in installing a reliable and efficient water and electrical system.
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Sam Momon Ole Tira
Known as the 'power man,' Sam works tirelessly to minimize power issues, ensuring they are few and far between—even deep in the bush. At Entumoto, we are passionate about sustainable power solutions.
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Patrik Kipkemoi
Patrik oversees the maintenance department, ensuring all trucks are in top shape. Beyond his work at Entumoto, he is also a dedicated farmer, raising dairy cows and managing a large tomato farm.
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Sam Masago
Sam joined us for a short stint and quickly impressed everyone with his work skills. An avid reader and an incredible sportsman, he brings a vibrant energy to the laundry team.
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Sonkoyo Tira
Always jovial, Sonkoyo is our laundry guy who brings laughter to the team. After work, you’ll often find him cracking jokes with his colleagues.