Ishmael “Khumo” Khumoegang

Ishmael (known as Khumo) grew up immersed in wildlife, and from a young age, he loved being out in the bush. This early fascination led him to eventually pursue a career in wildlife guiding.

Khumo was raised in a village on the western side of the Okavango Panhandle, before moving to the tourism hub of Maun. Being surrounded by the beauty of nature everyday inspired him to become a safari guide. He has always been mesmerised by the diverse plant life, birds and animals that inhabit the Okavango Delta. The environment has shaped and sparked a deep passion for nature, encouraging his desire to showcase what the Delta offers.

Khumo qualified as a guide in 2015, and has guided in a variety of areas of Botswana, conducting guided walks, mokoro poling, boat cruises and game drives. When not guiding in the bush, Khumo can be found with his daughter and son who live in Maun too.

Khumo’s favourite animal is the caracal, as they're beautiful and very smart with great hunting skills. His favourite bird is the saddle-billed stork, as its attractive and striking colours make it a very photogenic subject!

Ishmael leads 3 group tours

This 13-day small group trip focuses on the abundant wildlife of Moremi Game Reserve, Mababe Private Reserve and Chobe National Park, providing outstanding opportunities to see and photograph a wealth of Botswana's wildlife including lion, leopard, wild dog and vast herds of elephant. Find out more about Best of Botswana

Destination: Botswana
Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £6,495
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
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A dedicated small group mammal watching holiday in Botswana in pursuit of some of the region’s more difficult to see species, including aardvark, brown hyena and aardwolf, alongside such iconic species as black-maned lion, cheetah, meerkat and huge herds of migrating zebra. Find out more about Botswana’s Rare Mammals

Destination: Botswana
Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £5,850
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
When to go:
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Combining two of Botswana's finest wilderness areas, this exciting trip explores both the Kalahari and Okavango. Travelling in an open-sided safari vehicle and limited to just six participants, this trip offers an intimate safari experience in two contrasting, but fascinating ecosystems. Find out more about Desert to Delta

Destination: Botswana
Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £6,695
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
When to go:
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