Meet the team

Our Founders

SEBASTIAN GIELEN

CO-FOUNDER & CEO

EDWIN MRAMBA

CO-FOUNDER & COO

Our Safari Guides

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Ernest Mramba
Speaks English
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Joseph Temu
Speak English & German
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James Nasary
Speaks English
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Emanuel kaking'o
Speaks English
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Calvin Lema
Speak English & Spanish
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SEBASTIAN GIELEN
CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Sebastian is a dedicated traveler and visited over 80 countries. In 2015, he visited Tanzania for the first time and immediately fell in love with the country and the beauty of its natural heritage. After he returned to Germany he founded Pumba Tours together with his business partner Edwin. As a co-founder, Sebastian takes care of Sales and Marketing. Creating exceptional experience at an affordable price is his mission.

After studying business administration in Germany and Spain and after finishing his MBA in the US, Sebastian started working for a German telecommunications operator in 2007. Since then he worked in Germany, China and the US as an in-house consultant.

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EDWIN MRAMBA
CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Edwin is Pumba’s tour operator, logistic personnel as well as a tour guide. He is a Tanzanian, born and raised in Tanzania and presently living in Arusha.
With more than eight years of experience in tourism one of his favorite, apart from being a tour operator, is spending much of his time being in the field guiding and serving his customers just as a normal tour guide but with exclusive attention. His favorite thing about tours and safaris is the pure captivation of meeting stimulating guests and experiencing new values from all over the world.

By merging his love for safaris, as well as his eye for details, he is capable to help/serve several visitors to design their ideal trip. His goal is to give bespoken care and service to each customer while making a memorable holiday that leaves you and your family with eternal reminiscences.

He received his wildlife and tourism education at one of the best colleges in Tanzania, called the College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka. In 2020, he was awarded as one of the best safari guides in Tanzania by the Tanzania National Park Authority. Edwin continues to strive for continuous improvement in his tourism knowledge to provide his customers with the finest possible service.