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Wild Guanabana has a proven track record in the Middle East as the leading climbing and trekking company with 7 Arab Everest summiteers beginning their journey with us.
We offer climbs across the Himalayas, Andes, Caucuses and Alps, including the 7 summits. In addition to climbing schools in Nepal and Egypt, as well as adventure themed journeys for you and your loved ones.
My name is Omar Samra, I quit uninspiring jobs and start companies during financial crisis’ and then name them after exotic fruits. I also specialize in dragging myself and heavy objects to high and cold places. When I’m not working on Wild Guanabana, I’m on a mountain somewhere, climbing something snowy or hanging out somewhere remote. When I’m working, I’m designing some of the funnest journeys to the world’s most inspiring places for anyone out there looking for the extraordinary!
Extremely average high-altitude climber. My idea of fun involves steep walls, sub-zero temps, and generally not dying in the mountains. I come from a rock climbing background but have recently discovered my love for the Alpine. I’ve climbed in the Himalayas, Caucasus, Atlas, Sinai, and recently my neighbour’s garden fence to rescue my cat.
Nirekha peak West ridge - 7th ascent / Kyajo Ri Southeast ridge / Phortse La South ridge / Renjo La 5 peaks traverse - under 24 hours / Afella Peak - First Ascent via Love Couloir / Unnamed Peak in the Atlas Mountains - via Magic Couloir
It all started in Africa when I got the so-called addiction to mountains and wildlife. Being an animal lover, my first trip was as a volunteer in a wildlife sanctuary in Namibia, closely after that, my first mountain in Tanzania – Kilimanjaro. Since then, all I wanted to do was finance for more and more adventures either with animals or on mountains. Being in nature is where I find peace, happiness and serenity. My dog is the most important thing in my life but he is also very fat so my ultimate goal is to put him on diet and find a way to take him with me to mountain tops!
Mount Kilimanjaro / Everest Base (x2) / Mount Elbrus (x2) / Mount Toubkal / Volunteering at a Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia / Volunteering at an Elephant Rescue Project in Thailand
Nature, music and art lover. Mesmerized by the beauty of our small and yet very diverse world.
Amateur animator, passionate listener of all kinds of music and future musician caught between the worlds of Walt Disney and National Geographic. Animist, minimalist and deeply attracted to all of the indigenous list.
Stuck in self-exploration phase but enjoying it. Planning to kayak the length of the Egyptian Nile and to live for one year in beautiful Latin America.
Joseph was born in 1975 in Arusha and is currently married with kids. After school, he went for further studies in College of African Wildlife Management at Mweka 2009-2010 where he was awarded a Certificate in Wildlife Management. He attended different short courses including Mountain Guide Skills- Conducted with KINAPA, First Aid Course- Conducted with Tanzania Red Cross Society Arusha, Wilderness First Respond (WFR) course conducted with AERIE Backcountry Medicine in Arusha. He graduated from different courses and worked as Head/Senior Mountain guide guiding a 75 year old man to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. He climbed other highest peaks in Africa such as Mt Kenya many times. Joseph is currently a Head/Senior Mountain Guide. He likes traveling, outdoor and natural conservation activities, reading novels and watching the news.
Sangam was born in remote area in Nepal and his love for the mountains was what triggered his career as a mountain guide. He has trekked widely in the Nepali and and Tibetan Himalayas and lead many trips in the Everest region, the Annapurnas, Mt Kailash, Langtang and Mustang.
Jawad was born in the High atlas Mountains and graduated from the Tabant Guide School in Azilal. He worked as a mountain and desert guide all over Morocco and has more than 10 years of experience guiding clients from all over the world. He studied English at university and he really enjoys having the opportunity to communicate with climbers in English.
In his own words: “I consider myself as a real ambassador of my country in the mountain and I do my best to give the clients all the information concerning the culture and tradition of the Berber people.”
He is one of the most popular people you will ever come across – friendly, hospitable, caring and funny, he is the perfect man to spend your time on the mountain with!
Vladimir has been
climbing and guiding groups since 2006 including ascents of Elbrus, Kazbek,
Island Peak and Aconcagua. He loves rock and ice climbing, alpine skiing, scuba
diving, martial arts as well as photo & video shooting in the wilderness.
Guided climbs: Lhose (8,516m),
Lobuche East (6,119m), Cotopaxi (5,897m), Kilimanjaro (5,895m), Aconcagua (6,962m)
Karma Sherpa has over 30 years long adventure experience as an expeditions guide and has climbed Mount Everest multiple times from the Nepali side as well as from the Tibetan side making him one of our top guides. He also has a wide range of experience on other technical mountains such as Island Peak, Mera Peak, Cho Oyu, Lobuche. He has been the head guide for most of the WG journeys to Nepal and he is such a joy to be around. His experience, knowledge, humbleness and eagerness to help has always been an inspiration and motivation for clients to reach their goals.
Sergey has experience
in guiding mountains all over the world including, Elbrus (5642m), Everest Base
Camp (5600m), Island peak (6189m), Aconcagua (6962m), Lobuche East peak (6119m),
Tharpu Chuli peak (5663m) as well as Annapurna
massif
Alex is the current
president of our team in Russia and a member of the Russian Geographical Society.
He is a master of Sports in climbing (he completed about 50 climbs of the
highest grade). He is a mountaineering instructor, guide, and high altitude cameraman
He also works as an organizer and guide to Mount Everest which he did more than
10 times. Has guided Elbrus (5642m) climbs
more than 50 times (in summer and winter).
Sabir was born and raised in the Atlas Mountains, he has been working for over 5 years as a guide in the mountains as well as the desert (Bougama, Atlas Mountain and Sahara)
Being born there, he is very familiar with the Atlas Mountains and very knowledgeable with the area. He also loves cooking so make sure you ask him for a good Moroccan recipe to take home with you
Alex started climbing
at the age of 12 and he is currently a mountaineering and alpine ski instructor
& guide. He has made more than 200 climbs in Caucasus: Elbrus & Kazbek and spent several seasons
in Nepal, guiding ascents of Kalapatar peak, as well as treks to Everest Base Camp.
Guided climbs: Elbrus
(5642m), Aconcagua (6962m), Everest BC (5600m), Annapurna massif, Mera peak
(6476m)
Godfrey was born in 1968
in Arusha Tanzania and is married with 3 children. Travelling around and
exploring different places was one of the things, Godfrey loved from his early
age. In order to pursue this dream he studied tour guiding at Communication Consult
Tour Guide College. He later attended the course in guiding course at
Kilimanajaro National Park (KINAPA) and attained his license as a mountain
guide.
Even after reaching the
peak in his career over the years as a mountain guide, Godfrey still improves
his skills by taking different short courses like the Wilderness Fist Aid
course in May 2013 and even provides training to other trainee guides.
After
completing his education, Godfrey got a chance to work as a certified mountain
guide for the past 16 years. He got several opportunities to meet different
people from USA, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. Guests that climbed with
him have always praised him for his finest knowledge and great co-operation
with each of them.
He is extremely passionate about the mountain guiding which gives
him the inspiration to excel in his skills to the guests by sharing his
knowledge of the mountains. He proudly shares his achievements as a mountain
guide, some of which is guiding Roman Abromovich owner of Chealsea Football
club and even has had opportunities to visit countries in East Africa, Qatar
and even Russia.
Sergey was born in the
mountains, literally! He started working as a mountain guide since 2007 and is
currently a candidate for Master of Sports in rock climbing. He stopped
counting his Elbrus guided ascents after 50 climbs so he knows the mountain by
heart. He loves ice climbing, mountain biking and alpine skiing.
Daniel was born in 1981 in Arusha. He
attended different courses; basic First aid responder (trainee), Mount guide
Skills- Conducted with KINAPA, First Aid
Course- Conducted with First Aid Africa as a trainer in Moshi Tanzania. In
April 2011 he attended Wilderness First Respond (WFR) course conducted with
AERIE Backcountry Medicine in Arusha. Daniel is living in suburban Arusha,
where he was started to work with other companies in 2003 as Walking Safari
Guide & Mountain guide. Now he joined A&K in 2009 till current as
Head/Senior Mountain Guide. He likes traveling, learning new things, swimming,
music, the outdoors and natural conservation activities
Goodluck Lema was born in 1986 in Arusha
Tanzania and is currently married with kids. After school, he went for further
studies in the College of Intel Training Center 2006-2007, where he was awarded
Certificate in Tour guide management. He
attended different short courses such as basic First aid Responder, Mount guide
Skills- Conducted with KINAPA, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course
conducted with Wilderness Medical Associate (WMA) in Arusha. He graduated in
different courses and worked as an Assistant/Head Mountain guide and lead
different groups to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. He like traveling, learning,
reading, music, Outdoor and natural Conservation activities.
Brahim was born and bred in the Atlas Mountains. Based in the heart of the trekking capital, Imlil, he began his life as a muleteer (a person who handles the mules) which allowed him to gain a thorough understanding of the routes and trails of the Atlas. Brahim brings his inside knowledge, his 10 years plus expertise and his passion, providing awesome tours and utilizing all of the best routes and trails of Morocco.
Lyudmila is the first
Russian woman to complete the 7 summits and her climbing record has about 100
ascents of all the grades including the highest. She is the third Russian women
to summit Everest 3 times and has reached both the North and South poles. Her
Elbrus guiding record is over 30 times in both summer and winter. Third Russian
woman who summited Everest three times (2016). She has been organizing climbs
and treks for over 15 years in the Caucasus (Russia), France, Peru, Tibet,
Nepal, Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, Tanzania, Australia, New Zealand,
Japan, Turkey.
Olariv was born in 1987 in Arusha.
After finishing school, he went for further studies in the College of Four
Course Guide in Mollar College center where he was awarded with a Certificate
in Tour Guide Management. He completed
different short courses such as Basic First Aid Responder, Mount Guide Skills-
Conducted by KINAPA, First Aid Course- Conducted with First Aid Africain Moshi
Tanzania, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course conducted with AERIE
Backcountry Medicine in Arusha. He also completed a course for money management
conducted by Summits Africa and a course by the National Institute of
Transport. Olariv started off as a porter then became an assistant guide and is
currently a Head/Senior mountain guide specializing in Mount Kilimanjaro. He like traveling, learning, reading novels
and books, outdoor and natural conservation activities and is a strong believer
in improving himself everyday to be resourceful to his fellow colleagues and
clients.
Bhuwan is an English and Italian speaking guide having more than 15 years in guiding journeys in the Himalayas and has been part of WG since its start. Growing up in a guides family, Bhuwan has trekked widely in the Nepali, Indian and Tibetan Himalayas giving him expertise and knowledge in the entire area.
When he is not on a mountain, he is usually teaching Italia in Bishwa Bhasa Campus (Campus of International Languages) as well as other various institutes in Kathmandu.
Dimitry has been
titled “The Snow Leopard” as he was awarded for completing all the 7000+ meter
mountains in the former soviet union. He also sumitted Mount Everest twice and skied
to both the North and South Pole which makes him an expert.
Guided climbs: Kilimanjaro
(5,895m), Mera peak (6,476m), Lenin peak (7,134m), Khan Tengri (7,010m)
We grow up in life thinking "we have done everything, learned everything, seen everything and most important met all kinds of people and made great friends " well guess what??? We were wrong!! Climbing Mount Catherine was a real challenge and great blessing...I learned a lot from each and every member of Wild Guanabana team. To you " I Bow" with respect, love & gratitude...now I know for sure it is never too late to live wild ...❤
This trip has touched something deep within me. It was full of unforgettable moments and the team was friendly and created an atmosphere of coziness and fun.
I joined the Guanabanas last December to hike and climb Mountain St. Catherine! It was awesome guidance, company and camping venue. The hike isn't technical nor involving tough terrain and rock scrambling yet challenging due to its length and distance. Best itinerary for over a weekend adventurous activity. Well organized by Wild Guanabana indeed!
The EBC trek was a truly spectacular experience, through some of the most breathtaking terrains I have ever seen. The guides were amazing - friendly and highly experienced (our head guide summited Everest 4 times) - with Omar Samra leading the way. It was a challenging trek but the company made it highly enjoyable; our group was big, loud and full of energy all the way to the top :) I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.
An astonishing hike in the heart of Himalayas, a great renowned leader such as Omar, and supremely awesome company! what else you may wish for when you sign up for a hike! I enjoyed every bit and second of it
Pumpkin soup at camp, crossing the equator, sleeping lion & above all making my way to the summit at night are all memories that are hard to wipe out! My life has been forever changed by this magical travel experience!!
Climbing Toubkal was my 3rd trip with Wild Guanabana, and like always it exceeded my expectations! I love how WG takes special care of every tiny detail to ensure the utmost enjoyment of its clients.. My guide Ibrahim, made sure I made it to the Summit, especially since it was my birthday challenge, and kept boosting my confidence every single step of the climb. He believed in my capabilities, until I believed that I've got this. WG made this experience one of the most rewarding in my life. Can't thank you enough for your dedication.. Looking forward to Kilimanjaro with you guys soon ;)
Amazing trip and awesome guide Ibrahim. Very good communication in advance to make sure everything is covered for the trip. My first challenge after my ankle injury, so I wasn't sure I will make it but I made it alhamdulilah with lots of determination and the motivation by my guide Ibrahim. Well done WG and I am sure this will not be the only trip with you. Thanks a lot Sarah Ghaly for all your time and efforts to prepare everything for this trip, well done girl.