Karoline Hood has been captivated by African wildlife since childhood, drawing inspiration from her hero, Sir David Attenborough. As she grew older, her concerns deepened for the plight of wildlife on the brink of extinction, the destruction of habitats, and the legacy being left for future generations.
In 2008, Karoline began traveling across Africa and volunteering with various wildlife conservation organizations dedicated to protecting wildlife and preserving their natural environments.
Her passion for wildlife led her to create Warriors of Malama, a blog inspired by the Hawaiian word Malama, which means “to take care of, care for, protect, and preserve.” Through this platform, Karoline travels the world, interviewing everyday heroes from diverse backgrounds who are united in their mission to protect wildlife and natural habitats. She also launched a podcast to spotlight individuals on the front lines of conservation, sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs.
Karoline’s profound love for Africa—its people, culture, and wildlife—motivated her to establish King Salama Safaris. The name Salama means “safe” in Swahili and “safety, peaceful” in Arabic, reflecting the importance of creating and preserving spaces where wildlife can thrive.
As well as being a woman and minority-owned business.
Andrew is a renowned and highly skilled Tour Operator based in Nairobi, Kenya, and has over twenty-five years of African tourism experience.
After graduating with a BSc in Computer Science, he landed his first job in tourism and has worked with leading safari tour operators in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda)
Andrew has carved a reputation for diligence, professionalism, and excellence and traveled to many of East Africa’s popular tourism destinations/countries.
Andrew has helped hundreds of clients plan their dream African vacation and given him a unique perspective of the continent and its special and diverse beauty such as the flora, fauna, wildlife, unique cultures, and customs. Andrew says, ” I fell in love with Africa, and now, my greatest joy is sharing my home’s unique attributes with visiting guests from all over the world. My objective is to be the best customer service and hospitality partner in Africa, ensuring our guests not only feel welcome, appreciated, and assisted but also their vacation expectations are met and exceeded.”
