Who We Are
The partnership that started Science Safaris began in 2013 when Brett and Mike met in Tanzania and forged a life-long friendship. In the years since, Mike has guided hundreds of safaris and Brett has worked as a scientist at universities in the US and the Netherlands.
Science Safaris is the culmination of years of effort and learning. Mike brings his local place-based kn.owledge and insights. Brett brings his experience as an interdisciplinary biologist and trained educator. Together, they provide world-class educational safaris, field experiences, and in-country logistical support to students, curious individuals, and scientists working in the field.
We offer a superior safari to curious individuals and groups who seek a deeper connection and understanding of the Serengeti.
Our Pillars
Employee-owned & Fairtrade
We take care of our employees. Guides, staff, chef, and support crew are paid a fair wage that includes gratuitity. We only work with lodges and businesses that treat their staff fairly.
Ecological & Sustainable Safaris
Leave only footprints; take only photos. This is our motto. We recycle and reuse. We pack out trash. We minimize plastic. We strictly adhere to local rules and stay on designated roads.
Curiosity-driven
Why does the Great Migration occur? Why do antelope have horns? Why do zebras have stripes? How do the volcanoes influence biodiversity? We can answer these questions and encourage you to ask more. We cultivate curiosity and teach you the whole story of the Serengeti.
The Team
Lead Guide · Tanzania Expert
Mike brings years of first-hand experience across Tanzania's most iconic ecosystems. He grew up near Arusha and has traveled every dirt road in the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem. Mike holds a Bachelor of Tourism degree from Sokoine University. He lives in Tengeru with three children and his wife Anah. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of local wildlife, Maasai culture, and field sites is unmatched.
Professional Chef
Rich ensures that even deep in the Serengeti, every meal is a celebration of Tanzanian ingredients and hospitality. Full breakfast, packed lunches, and hot dinners--prepared fresh in camp each day. His cooking is simply magical. When he isn't on safari, he is building his own home and farm in Mto Wa Mbu.
Trip Coordinator · Science Guide
Brett holds a PhD in ecology and designs comprehensive educational curricula spanning geology, evolutionary biology, ecology, paleoanthropology, landscape geography, and African ecology. He serves as both the scientific backbone and logistical coordinator for every expedition. He lives in the Netherlands with his son, River, and wife, Paige.