Bonaventure Kivuyo

Bonaventure Kivuyo was born into a farming family on the slopes of Tanzania’s Mt. Meru in 1967. A 1988 graduate of Arusha Technical College, he has been guiding on Kilimanjaro since 1997 and has been to the summit of Kili over 100 times. He completed the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) mountaineering training course on Mt. Kenya and is also a certified Wilderness First Responder. In 2002, Bonaventure assisted in the film production Killer Ants in Tanzania and also climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro round trip in 18 hours! He has visited the US and speaks fluent English.

Upcoming Trips:

Kilimanjaro Climb and Serengeti Safari, March 12-29, 2012

Client Testimonials:


Bonaventure handled the complexities of the trip and the ever-changing client requirements with considerable skill, knowledge, and diplomacy. Lynne D., Wildwood GA
Serengeti & Kilimanjaro Bonaventure is a great Trip Leader! Very knowledgeable on all components—culture history, preparation required for the climb. He went the extra mile to see that our needs were met. Joanne Rosener, Rochester MN
Serengeti & Kilimanjaro Best trip leader of all my travels! A great organizer, motivator, guide, and mountaineer. He had great rapport with travelers and porters alike. He seemed to be everywhere, always ready to listen, lend a hand, and guide. I believe Bonaventure had a hand in my summit success. Virginia Y., Leesburg, VA
Wonderful trip—Bonaventure was superb! Heather R., Toronto, Canada
Serengeti & Kilimanjaro Bonaventure is A+ in my book. I felt completely secure with his knowledge and leadership. He made this trip an amazing experience with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and courteousness. Dawn T., New York, NY
Serengeti & Kilimanjaro