Africa Trip Leader

Franco Morao

Franco Morao was born on a farm in eastern Namibia and completed secondary school in Windhoek, where excursions peaked his interest in becoming a camp guide. He honed his skills to become advanced-level guide at the Ongava Private Game Reserve, gained his National Guiding Certificate in 2012, and has worked in all of Namibia's iconic spots, from Damaraland to Etosha. Franco's engaging personality and wilderness skills make him a sought-after private guide, and he has become a keen birder and accomplished photographer.

Client Testimonials

"The landscapes, wildlife, accommodations, and fine dining all made for an amazing trip, but Franco made it over-the-moon outstanding. We basked in his knowledge, driving skill, humor, fine-tuned attention to our comfort, photographic advice, and great personal warmth. He is such a lovely man, a true mensch, and so inextricably linked to our delight with this trip that it is impossible to conceive of enjoying it without him."

Jeff P.

Boston MA

"The landscapes, wildlife, accommodations, and fine dining all made for an amazing trip, but Franco made it over-the-moon outstanding. We basked in his knowledge, driving skill, humor, fine-tuned attention to our comfort, photographic advice, and great personal warmth. He is such a lovely man, a true mensch, and so inextricably linked to our delight with this trip that it is impossible to conceive of enjoying it without him."

Jeff P.

Boston, MA

"Franco is an amazing guy with an amazing life story. Moreover, he could spot invisible animals! And who knew scorpions would fluoresce?"

Tom C.

Berkeley, CA
Namibia Expedition

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