Hamza grew up in Bukoba, a vibrant town in Tanzania's Kagera region, on the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. He holds a Certificate in Wildlife Tourism Management and a Diploma in Wildlife Tourism Management and brings 14 years of guiding to Nat Hab.

Hamza has a broad knowledge of diverse areas within Tanzania National Parks. His extensive experience includes leading walking safaris, guiding photography expeditions and training guides

Hamza began guiding in Tanzania’s Rubondo Island National Park among stunning birdlife and other unique species, including spotted necked otters, chimpanzees, and sitatunga. He guided for six years in the Serengeti, including at mobile migration camps, and has spent years taking travelers to see wild gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimpanzees in Kibale National Park.

Today, he calls southern Tanzania home, working at Kwihala Camp in Ruaha as a guide and guide trainer where he mentors aspiring guides and shares his deep knowledge of African wildlife and wild places.