Although the standard of living is extremely poor - Tanzania is one of the
poorest countries in Africa - I met many Tanzanians who were extremely hospitable
and generous in spirit. Our safari guides - Ojukwu Sirikwa (of Maasai
origin) and Mohamed Mbaruku (from Tanga) had great senses of humor and
were easygoing and very knowledgeable about the birds, animals, and
fauna we viewed. Ojukwu is an expert on the oral history of the Massai
and spoke freely about the local tribes and the political and social
conditions in Tanzania.