As well as having seemingly encyclopaedic knowledge and being fantastically enthusiastic, what made Samuel so special as a guide was his flexibility and adaptability.  This made our time at Mvuu camp all the richer because of unscheduled trips - jumping up from breakfast and running to the jeep when elephants were nearby, for example.  It was obvious that this stemmed from his genuine wish to share the wonders of Liwonde with us.  It would be hard for a tripout with Samuel not to make a lasting impression.   

I have been out in Liwonde with Samuel Chihana as guide several times - he is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, always ready to share his knowledge of the area.

Samuel's enthusiam, energy and deep knowledge of the wildlife of Mvuu really made our trip - he found and shared some of the most memorable wildlife watching experiences of my life, which ranged from watching elephants 'dance' over electric fences to seeing a kingfisher catch and eat a fish at very close quarters.  Very special.  He also went that extra mile, going through bird lists and sharing photos of plants and flowers in the evenings. A true professional.  We enjoyed his company, thank you so much!