Sianga Kuyan

Sianga Kuyan

Tour Guide, Maasai Cultural Tourism Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director at Encircle East Africa travel

  • Education

    • Southbank Institute of Technology

      2011 - 2012
      Double Diploma Business and Marketing
    • Cooparoo college

      2008 - 2009
      High School Diploma
    • Keyfield Careers Centre, Arusha

      2006 - 2006
      Certificate Tour Guide and Administration
  • Experience

    • Arusha, Tanzania

      Jul 2004 - Jun 2007
      Tour Guide, Maasai Cultural Tourism Coordinator

      Designing and managing Maasai cultural tourism experiences for international tourists and volunteers in Tanzania. Support of organisations working with volunteers.

    • Future Warriors Project Inc.

      Jan 2009 - now
      Founder and CEO

      Future Warriors Project provides Maasai communities with grassroots support to overcome uncontrollable barriers triggered by global warming, loss of land and modernisation. Since 2009, I have instigated and led the operations of several projects:- a micro-business project with young Maasai warriors- the renovation and ongoing operations of a pre-school in Kitenden, Longido District- engagement and outreach to Maasai in Arusha City- a research partnership with a Stanford University student investigating perceptions of health among urban Maasai migrants- engagement and management of volunteers - facilitating links between tourism and support for Maasai people and communities- registration and governance of organisation in Australia and Tanzania Show less

    • Museum and Gallery Services Queensland

      Feb 2012 - now
      Visitors Experience Team Leader

      Customer service and information role ensuring a positive visitor experience to the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre. Role covers quality front of house services, educational presentations and greetings to visitors, facilitation of group visits, especially from schools, and ensuring the safety of visitors.

    • Warrior Trails (Safari Company)

      Dec 2014 - Sept 2017
      Consultant

      Warrior Trails Safaris is a Maasai owned and operated safari company, based in Tanzania. It operates quality, ethical safari experiences which support the employment of Maasai and Maasai community projects. My role is to market Warrior Trails Safaris in Australia and internationally, managing bookings directly with clients,design itineraries, and link Warrior Trails with Maasai community projects. Email: Sianga@warriortrails.com

    • Encircle East Africa Travel

      Jan 2015 - now
      Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered Tour Guide

      Tanzanian Government
    • Certificate III in Access 10

      Southbank Institute of Technology
      Jan 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Greenslopes Community Accommodation Centre Assistant

      Issued by Australian Red Cross on Nov 2011
      Australian Red CrossAssociated with Sianga Kuyan
    • President, Executive Director

      Issued by Future Warriors Project on Jan 2009
      Future Warriors ProjectAssociated with Sianga Kuyan