Africa Trip Leader

Mzee Justice Mwangangi

Guide Since: 1994

Mzee Justice, whose name means “revered elder” in Swahili, has been a professional safari guide since 1994. His guiding prowess incorporates a hunter's eye and he can spot game in circumstances beyond the normal realm of most people's visual abilities. Active in every aspect of his home country's conservation efforts, he encourages awareness among his fellow Tanzanians of the huge value that wilderness and natural history can play in Tanzania's progress. Mzee possesses a wonderful combination of charm, humor, and a wealth of knowledge.

Our Team

Client Testimonials

Mzee readily shared his passion for conservation, wildlife, and the flora of the bush country.

Alice L.

Hillsborough, NC
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

I can't imagine going on this trip with anyone other than Mzee leading the way. His balance of humor, sarcasm, and knowledge made the long hours spent in the vehicles a delight. Even more so, his eye for photography was something I never would have expected, but was so appreciated. He expertly balanced the desire to please his clients with his deep respect for the wildlife, people, and country of Tanzania as a whole.

Andrew B.

Petaluma, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee was incredible. His knowledge of the Serengeti was unsurpassable. He knew the animals' habitats, behaviors, and even anticipated their actions. It was remarkable. His sense of humor was an unexpected surprise. He was a joy to get to know.

Betsy M.

The Woodlands, TX

Mzee was an excellent leader on so many levels. I had total confidence in him and his team from start to end.

Carol B.

Pacifica, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee was an amazing trip leader. Like herding cats most similar to the prides we saw, he was able to keep us together, focused on the wildlife, and willing to share his perspectives well as answer the myriad of questions and concerns we posed for him.

Cathy S.

Santa Cruz, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee is a fantastic guide, and has so much knowledge of the wildlife. I enjoyed learning from him, and no matter what question was asked, he always knew the answer. He ensured that the trip went smoothly for everybody, and ensured that we kept on schedule. I know that without our amazing guides, we would have not seen all of the amazing things that we did.

Fraser J.

Toronto, Ontario
Tanzania: The Great Migration Safari

What a pleasure to spend time with such a delightful, knowledgeable, personable fellow. I could not have been more pleased. We all came to adore him and learned a ton over our short time with him!

Gail G.

Evanston, IL
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee Justice was very knowledgeable, professional, and well organized. He has a wonderful sense of humor.

James D.

Glendale, CA

Mzee made this a very enjoyable trip. His knowledge and kindness were greatly appreciated.

Jane F.

Mattapoisett, MA

Mzee dedicated himself to our fun, learning, and seeing as much as possible. I can't say enough about this wonderful man.

Jill W.

Gaston, OR
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee has many talents that combine to make him an excellent guide, wildlife spotter, photography advisor, and a wonderful caring person. On top of that he has a great sense of humor.

Jim and Carol B.

Kensington, MD
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee eagerly shared his vast and impressive knowledge of wildlife behavior to give us a much greater appreciation of what we witnessed. He takes great care of the environment and helped us do the same. He is very personable and we looked forward to his company every day.

Joanne M.

North Vancouver, British Columbia
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee was THE main reason the trip was so phenomenal. He is your greatest asset.

Joseph J.

West Hartford, CT
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee is outstanding. We consistently saw animals, situations, and terrain other or very few others experienced. Knowledge, humor, leadership, accommodation, etc. were appreciated by all of us. We can't conceive of a better leader.

Keith J.

Orinda, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee's ability to spot animals in the bush was nothing short of amazing. He also knew how to predict the animal behavior, and he would position us for optimal viewing and photography.

Larry M.

Louisville, KY
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee was terrific. His knowledge and love of the area, the animals, the insects, and plants was outstanding, and enthusiastically shared.

Linda N.

Palo Alto, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee was integral to the trip's success with his knowledge of the wildlife, the land, conservation/environmental issues, and his supernatural abiltiy to spot wildlife. He is also incredible with people, making everyone comfortable and accommodating everyone's needs and interests.

Lynn Z.

Tucson, AZ
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Superb guide, excellent at finding wildlife, fun to be around, great sense of humor.

Mark J.

Paradise Valley, AZ
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee was charming, experienced, and so knowledgeable, and went WAY out of his way to make our journey thru Tanzania so wonderful.

Michele H.

Houston, TX
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee was a gem! His innate ability to find the animals was remarkable. His sense of humor kept us all laughing. We would definitely travel with Mzee again.

Pam and David S.

Camano Island WA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

By the end of our safari, I believed that Mzee Justice was an eagle reincarnated! His skills as a guide and spotter are truly remarkable. His magical story telling skills made some of our longer drives quite fun.

Pamela B.

Long Beach, CA

Mzee is tremendously gifted and superb at so many different levels. He made the trip sing.

Roger and Joan L.

Baltimore, MD
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee is a fantastic person and has so much knowledge of what life is in the Serengeti and what it takes to survive for the animals and people.

Ryan Neil K.

Malibu, CA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Mzee's depth of experience, knowledge, and genuine interest in all aspects of the trip were apparent and appreciated. That he could maintain his sense of humor, smile, and be patient with everyone is also duly noted! Safari rides with Mzee showcased his hunter's eye, and deep knowledge of the animals, their behaviors, their hiding and hunting places, and of the landscape. He expertly manages and balances all aspects of the logistics and the needs of the participants, with safety concerns. We are grateful to have experienced this adventure with his guidance!

Sara B.

Newark, DE

Mzee was outstanding! His knowledge, professionalism, concern for participants, and his fabulous sense of humor made for one of the best trips I have ever had! Wilderness Travel is fortunate to have Mzee as part of the team.

Susan Q.

Vienna, VA
Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Our guides were excellent, and we especially enjoyed Mzee. He was very attentive, has great stories, made sure we were comfortable, was very knowledgeable about the area, and good at tracking animals, etc. Can't say enough good things about him. He even arranged for us to receive a new charger for our camera! We realized on day one that it was broken, so Mzee took a picture of the part and arranged to have a new charger flown in from Arusha!

Teresa M.

Half Moon Bay, CA
Tanzania Private Journey

Book Your Trip Today

Our Area Specialists know every detail about our adventures around the world. They will be happy to answer any questions and help you choose the journey that’s right for you. Contact us to learn more or book your trip today!

{"Guide":[{"GuideID":850822,"First_Name":"Mzee Justice","Last_Name":"Mwangangi","Guide_Profile":"Mzee Justice, whose name means &ldquo;revered elder&rdquo; in Swahili, has been a professional safari guide since 1994. His guiding prowess incorporates a hunter&apos;s eye and he can spot game in circumstances beyond the normal realm of most people&apos;s visual abilities. Active in every aspect of his home country&apos;s conservation efforts, he encourages awareness among his fellow Tanzanians of the huge value that wilderness and natural history can play in Tanzania&apos;s progress. Mzee possesses a wonderful combination of charm, humor, and a wealth of knowledge.","Image_Name":"https:\/\/s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com\/wildernesstravel\/guides\/mzee-justice-mangwangi.jpg","DisplayOnWeb":true,"GuideShortProfile":""}],"CustomFields":{"Custom_Dietary_Preferences":"","Custom_Leader_Region":"Africa","Custom_Leader_Languages":"","Custom_Leader_Since":"1994","Custom_Leader_Slug":""},"activities":[{}],"destinations":[{}],"reviews":[{"GuestNames":"","GuestLocation":"","GuestReview":"","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Alice L.","GuestLocation":"Hillsborough, NC<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee readily shared his passion for conservation, wildlife, and the flora of the bush country.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Andrew B.","GuestLocation":"Petaluma, CA<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"I can't imagine going on this trip with anyone other than Mzee leading the way. His balance of humor, sarcasm, and knowledge made the long hours spent in the vehicles a delight. Even more so, his eye for photography was something I never would have expected, but was so appreciated. He expertly balanced the desire to please his clients with his deep respect for the wildlife, people, and country of Tanzania as a whole.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Betsy M.","GuestLocation":"The Woodlands, TX","GuestReview":"Mzee was incredible. His knowledge of the Serengeti was unsurpassable. He knew the animals&apos; habitats, behaviors, and even anticipated their actions. It was remarkable. His sense of humor was an unexpected surprise. He was a joy to get to know.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Carol B.","GuestLocation":"Pacifica, CA<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee was an excellent leader on so many levels. I had total confidence in him and his team from start to end.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Cathy S.","GuestLocation":"Santa Cruz, CA<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee was an amazing trip leader. Like herding cats most similar to the prides we saw, he was able to keep us together, focused on the wildlife, and willing to share his perspectives well as answer the myriad of questions and concerns we posed for him.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Fraser J.","GuestLocation":"Toronto, Ontario<br \/>Tanzania: The Great Migration Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee is a fantastic guide, and has so much knowledge of the wildlife. I enjoyed learning from him, and no matter what question was asked, he always knew the answer. He ensured that the trip went smoothly for everybody, and ensured that we kept on schedule. I know that without our amazing guides, we would have not seen all of the amazing things that we did.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Gail G.","GuestLocation":"Evanston, IL<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"What a pleasure to spend time with such a delightful, knowledgeable, personable fellow. I could not have been more pleased. We all came to adore him and learned a ton over our short time with him!","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"James D.","GuestLocation":"Glendale, CA","GuestReview":"Mzee Justice was very knowledgeable, professional, and well organized. He has a wonderful sense of humor.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Jane F.","GuestLocation":"Mattapoisett, MA","GuestReview":"Mzee made this a very enjoyable trip. His knowledge and kindness were greatly appreciated.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Jill W.","GuestLocation":"Gaston, OR<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee dedicated himself to our fun, learning, and seeing as much as possible. I can't say enough about this wonderful man.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Jim and Carol B.","GuestLocation":"Kensington, MD<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee has many talents that combine to make him an excellent guide, wildlife spotter, photography advisor, and a wonderful caring person. On top of that he has a great sense of humor.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Joanne M.","GuestLocation":"North Vancouver, British Columbia<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee eagerly shared his vast and impressive knowledge of wildlife behavior to give us a much greater appreciation of what we witnessed. He takes great care of the environment and helped us do the same. He is very personable and we looked forward to his company every day.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Joseph J.","GuestLocation":"West Hartford, CT<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee was THE main reason the trip was so phenomenal. He is your greatest asset.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Keith J.","GuestLocation":"Orinda, CA<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee is outstanding. We consistently saw animals, situations, and terrain other or very few others experienced. Knowledge, humor, leadership, accommodation, etc. were appreciated by all of us. We can't conceive of a better leader.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Larry M.","GuestLocation":"Louisville, KY<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee's ability to spot animals in the bush was nothing short of amazing. He also knew how to predict the animal behavior, and he would position us for optimal viewing and photography.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Linda N.","GuestLocation":"Palo Alto, CA<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee was terrific. His knowledge and love of the area, the animals, the insects, and plants was outstanding, and enthusiastically shared.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Lynn Z.","GuestLocation":"Tucson, AZ<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee was integral to the trip's success with his knowledge of the wildlife, the land, conservation\/environmental issues, and his supernatural abiltiy to spot wildlife. He is also incredible with people, making everyone comfortable and accommodating everyone's needs and interests.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Mark J.","GuestLocation":"Paradise Valley, AZ<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Superb guide, excellent at finding wildlife, fun to be around, great sense of humor.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Michele H.","GuestLocation":"Houston, TX<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee was charming, experienced, and so knowledgeable, and went WAY out of his way to make our journey thru Tanzania so wonderful.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Pam and David S.","GuestLocation":"Camano Island WA<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee was a gem! His innate ability to find the animals was remarkable. His sense of humor kept us all laughing. We would definitely travel with Mzee again.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Pamela B.","GuestLocation":"Long Beach, CA","GuestReview":"By the end of our safari, I believed that Mzee Justice was an eagle reincarnated! His skills as a guide and spotter are truly remarkable. His magical story telling skills made some of our longer drives quite fun.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Roger and Joan L.","GuestLocation":"Baltimore, MD<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee is tremendously gifted and superb at so many different levels. He made the trip sing.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Ryan Neil K.","GuestLocation":"Malibu, CA<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee is a fantastic person and has so much knowledge of what life is in the Serengeti and what it takes to survive for the animals and people.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Sara B.","GuestLocation":"Newark, DE","GuestReview":"Mzee's depth of experience, knowledge, and genuine interest in all aspects of the trip were apparent and appreciated. That he could maintain his sense of humor, smile, and be patient with everyone is also duly noted! Safari rides with Mzee showcased his hunter's eye, and deep knowledge of the animals, their behaviors, their hiding and hunting places, and of the landscape. He expertly manages and balances all aspects of the logistics and the needs of the participants, with safety concerns. We are grateful to have experienced this adventure with his guidance!","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Susan Q.","GuestLocation":"Vienna, VA<br \/>Serengeti Wildlife Safari","GuestReview":"Mzee was outstanding! His knowledge, professionalism, concern for participants, and his fabulous sense of humor made for one of the best trips I have ever had! Wilderness Travel is fortunate to have Mzee as part of the team.","TripName":""},{"GuestNames":"Teresa M.","GuestLocation":"Half Moon Bay, CA<br \/>Tanzania Private Journey","GuestReview":"Our guides were excellent, and&#160;we especially enjoyed Mzee. He was very attentive, has great stories, made sure we were comfortable, was very knowledgeable about the area,&#160;and good at tracking animals, etc. Can't say enough good things about him. He even arranged for us to receive a new charger for our camera! We realized on day&#160;one that&#160;it was broken, so Mzee&#160;took a picture of the part and arranged to have a new charger flown in from Arusha!","TripName":""}]}