Mhina Salum Shaaban
GENERAL INFORMATION:
| Surname | Shaaban |  |
| First name | Mhina | |
| Date of Birth | ||
| Nationality | Tanzanian | |
| Marital Status | ||
| Languages | ||
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MHINA SALUM SHAABAN
Box 1668 Arusha Tanzania
+255 (0)787/767 817 308
PERSONAL HISTORY
I was born and raised on the western base of the Eastern Arc and Usambara Mountains (one of the Word’s Biodiversity Hot Spots). I now live in Arusha with my wife and 2 children. I chose guiding because I love to express to clients all about nature and culture of the different tribes in my country.
Initially I trained to be a Primary School Teacher but in 2000 I switched to Wildlife Management. I attended the College of African Wildlife Management and was awarded an Advanced Diploma with a major in Natural Resources Management and Biodiversity Conservation. The field work was conducted in many different Protected Areas in Tanzania hence giving me plenty of wilderness experience. In 2004 I became a professional mountain and safari guide.
I am now an old hand at climbing Kilimanjaro with 99% of my climbs to the summit via the Western Breach, spending the night in Crater Camp at 18500ft. I am one of the few guides experienced enough to take clients along this very beautiful but difficult route.
I am also certified in Wilderness First Responder and speak English, Kiswahili, and my mother tongue, Kizigua.
SKILLS AND OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
African Environments conducts walking safaris in the Ngorongoro and Serengeti and hence for client safety it is important that walking guides can competently use fire arms. Through the Ministry of Home Affairs and sponsored by African Environments I successfully completed Fire arm and weapon training.
I have also completed a Wilderness First Responder Course. The course was taught by medical professionals and outdoor leaders of Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLs and Aerie Backcountry Medicine from the US. The aim is to provide the latest information needed for preventing, recognizing and treating medical and traumatic emergencies encountered in remote settings.
As part of my Diploma I conducted research on “The determination for the persistence of litter and littering in Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu and Mweka route”
I have computer basics in Word, Publishers and Power Point
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
2010-2005 Assistant Trip Leader, African Environments Arusha. This company known as “the adventure specialist in Mountain climbing, Safari and walking safaris”. My job is to assist the Trip Leader in any outdoor expedition. My support duties include briefing clients about the itinerary and the “does and don’ts” of the National Park, mountain gear checking and the liaison between clients and the office.
2002-2004 Mountain Guide part time contracts with Hoopoe Adventures Tours and Sunshine Expedition
EDUCATION
2004-2003 Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Management. College of the African Wildlife Management, Mweka. Moshi - Tanzania
2003-2001 Diploma inWildlife Management. College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka. Moshi - Tanzania
2001-2000 Certificate in Wildlife Management. College of African Wildlife Management, Mweka. Moshi – Tanzania
1997-1995 Grade A Teacher. Primary Teachers Training College, Korogwe – Tanznania
1994-1991 Ordinary Secondary Education. Handeni – Tanga
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
My hobbies include reading, watching television and nature
