THE AGENCY

Corto Safaris was founded by a man who loved wide open spaces, nature and Africa. From 1981 onwards, he travelled extensively on the African continent, before settling at the University of Dar es Salaam from 1987 to 1993 as a professor. Tanzania became his new home, of which he knows the circuit by heart.

Tanzanian of Chagga origin, Hellen has lived at the foot of Kilimanjaro since childhood. She graduated in Political Science from the University of Dar es Salaam in 1991. She is passionate about her country and has chosen to share it with all those who are tempted by adventure. With Gérard, she founded Corto Safaris.

Marie has always had a passion for travelling, and spends all her free time travelling the world. Tanzania was her first discovery of Africa, and when she stood in front of a sunset on the Rift Valley for the first time, she knew this country was her calling. She's been with Corto for over decade since then.

Self-taught, Laurène joined the team in 2012 after a few years working in customer relations. She fell in love with Africa in the middle of a fragrant market somewhere between Bobo Dioulasso and Arusha, and promised herself that she would keep a permanent link with this country she loves so much.

Born at the heart of adventure, Lilou grew up between the plains of the Serengeti and the dense forests of Marangu. Her mother, Chagga, passed on to her a passion for the country, and her father a desire to discover new horizons. As the second youngest member of the Corto tribe, she feels ready to carry on the family tradition.

Aggrey has been with Corto Safaris since 2008 and is one of the most senior members of the team. He works in the accounts and administration department. He's a key part of our office and knows all the tricks of the trade. In particular, Aggrey is in charge of the complex tax payments for the national parks.

Mohammed is the embodiment of zest for life! He was born in Mbulu, between Lake Babati and Lake Eyasi, and belongs to the Zigua tribe. Always good-humoured and a joker, our national 'Super Momo' knows Tanzania like the back of his hand and has more than enough to surprise you.

Wilfred is one of our longest-serving drivers. He started out as a guide on Kilimanjaro, where he is originally from. He has always had a passion for machinery, but soon gave up his first job on the mountain to become a mechanic, and eventually one of our best safari guides.

Born in Kigoma to the Muha tribe, Swedi began his career as a teacher. His desire to work in tourism was stronger and so he changed his life to accompany travellers to discover his country, first on Kilimanjaro as a guide, and now on safari as a star-studded driver.