Jason Alfonsi

Jason Alfonsi was born in a small town in the north of Zambia, the son of an English mother and Italian father who came out to Zambia in the 1950s. He first came to the Luangwa Valley in 1984 to begin training as a guide, and he moved to the valley permanently in 1990. Jason is an accomplished professional with an unparalleled knowledge of the wildlife and natural history of South Luangwa. “I love the magic of Luangwa and I try to share as many of its spectacular habitats as possible. I also try to bring the people who live and work in Luangwa into the experience, because they are just as important as the wildlife and the landscape. Learning about other cultures teaches you as much about your own as it does the new.” Jason is a member of the Zambia Ornithological Society and has a strong interest in Luangwa’s fantastic birdlife. He also belongs to the local astronomy club, and his knowledge of the night skies of the Southern Hemisphere make him a great companion for star-gazing around the campfire in the evening. Jason speaks English, the local Luangwa language called Chinyanga, and “reasonable Italian.”

Upcoming Trips:

Zambia Walking Safari, June 20-29, 2010
Zambia Walking Safari, July 9-18, 2010
Zambia Walking Safari, August 13-22, 2010
Zambia Walking Safari, September 12-21, 2010

Client Testimonials:


I have taken many nature trips, but Jason was by far the best guide I've ever had. D. Schaefer, Green Valley AZ Jason is an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant to be with. V. Gutgessell, Oakland CA The trip was the dream of a lifetime. Jason Alfonsi is a delightful character! Priscilla Bernard, Bellingham WA It was a perfect trip that met and exceeded all my expectations. Jason couldn’t have been more fun. The food was fantastic! Sally Bird, Diamond Bar CA Jason Alfonsi is an absolute gem. His guiding was exceptional. The man can call in lions or shrews or birds with equal ease. Donna Nixon, Eugene, OR
Jason Alfonsi was simply outstanding! His passion for Zambia and his enjoyment of guiding came through with every word he spoke and in everything he did. His ethics with respect to the wildlife and our interaction with the animals were of the highest level. His knowledge of birds, astronomy, plants and the wildlife overall was superior, and he made it ALL seem interesting. He has all of the people skills that are necessary in a great guide...and then some. Maria Bachman, Glendale, NY, Zambia Jason Alfonsi would go out of his way to help us try to experience or see something we mentioned having an interest in. He was approachable and fun! Christine Galluch, San Diego, CA We couldn’t have asked for a better Trip Leader than Jason Alfonsi. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable and put everyone at ease. Julia Voss, St. Louis, MO