Hi! Most people call me Joseph (that's my English name), but my Masai name is Kaira Manangwa. I'm a Masai warriors, but moved to Arusha a few years ago to work. I'm a professional guide for Mt Kilimanjaro. And Safaris guide I've met so many people on the mountain and on the safaris from all over the world and I love all people.

You are karibu in Tanzania! Karibu means welcome in Swahili - I'll teach you some Swahili and Maa too. Visit Engaruka village Maasai Land & without forget my school a name of the school is Eramatare school in Maa language mean to take care Maa mean Masai language I try to give my people a knowledge about Female Genital Mutilation also known as female genital cutting and female genital Circumcision is the ritual cutting or removed of some or all of the external female genitalia without change my culture karibu sana rafiki.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My friend has been hosting people for a long time. First I met travelers, then I started hosting for him when he could not host.

Also because I love meeting people from around the world and I would like to travel every where in the world

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helping others stand at the top of Kilimanjaro

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Swahili and Maa share about Maasai or Tanzanian culture, and would love to learn more about you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

You are welcome to stay at my house and I can help you with any questions

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Rwanda, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Tanzania