Raised in a tribal village in the Okavango Delta, Onamile (Ona) Lekgopho was born “on safari.” Keen to pursue his passion for wildlife, he undertook formal training to become a safari guide immediately after finishing school in 2003. Since then, Ona has steadily increased his experience, leading safaris across Botswana and working as a safari camp guide. Ona's expertise, professionalism and passion for sharing his knowledge of Botswana's varied ecosystems makes him a great companion to have out in the bush. His skills include photography, tracking, ornithology and poling a mokoro—the traditional canoe that is his favorite method of transport in the Okavango Delta. Ona is also an authority on the country’s diverse cultures, and with his deep-seated curiosity, he’s likely to question you about your ethnic background and customs while sharing his own. Ona's training in auto mechanics also comes in handy if a safari vehicle happens to get stuck miles from camp. When he is not out looking for wildlife with guests, Ona is training and assessing junior rangers in Botswana.
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Raised in a tribal village in the Okavango Delta, Onamile (Ona) Lekgopho was born “on safari.” Keen to pursue his passion for wildlife, he undertook formal training to become a safari guide immediately after finishing school in 2003. Since then, Ona has steadily increased his experience, leading safaris across Botswana and working as a safari camp guide. Ona's expertise, professionalism and passion for sharing his knowledge of Botswana's varied ecosystems makes him a great companion to have out in the bush. His skills include photography, tracking, ornithology and poling a mokoro—the traditional canoe that is his favorite method of transport in the Okavango Delta. Ona is also an authority on the country’s diverse cultures, and with his deep-seated curiosity, he’s likely to question you about your ethnic background and customs while sharing his own. Ona's training in auto mechanics also comes in handy if a safari vehicle happens to get stuck miles from camp. When he is not out looking for wildlife with guests, Ona is training and assessing junior rangers in Botswana. 
