David O. Mtui – managing director
I founded Nature’s Gift Safari because of my lifelong commitment to the environment and sustainable agricultural and animal practices. Tanzania offers travelers an incredible array of experiences that will not only provide fabulous photos but unforgettable memories.
  • Native Tanzanian who grew up at the base of Kilimanjaro
  • Graduate of Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany
  • Masters degree in animal husbandry
  • Agricultural specialist for Arumeru region of Tanzania


Elizabeth Hudgin – safari coordinator
I am a former high school English teacher from the U.S. who has been coming to Tanzania semi-annually for 10 years. I am now a resident of Tanzania, combining educational volunteer work with tourism.
  • Native of America’s Pacific Northwest
  • Graduate of Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
  • Masters degree in English education
  • Experienced tour leader for church and educational groups visiting Tanzania