Has loved nature since childhood. Having traveled to all the 4 corners of Uganda developing a keen interest in birding. In 1996 after obtaining a Diploma in Tourism and Travel Agency Management from The College of Professional Management, Jersey, he started guiding tourists.
Johnnie has worked with National Geographic Channel, Channel Television, Nippon Television and many other film crew on location in Uganda where his skills where utilised in scouting, casting and production research.
In 2000 Johnnie attended the British Bird Watching Fair at Rutland and in the same Year, he and seven fellow Birders formed the Uganda bird guides club. Johnnie was elected as the President of the club the post he still holds today. His natural talent and skills in the field have grown tremendously to your benefit should he lead you on tour.
If you are in need of a freelance safari/bird guide with a wealth of experience and an exceptional knowledge gained around the country, then you have got the right person. Log onto www.birdinginparadise.com for more information
whether you are just beginning or an expert with an interest in birding and want to get the most out of your holiday in Uganda, he will offer you a guiding, transport and accommodation package to suit your needs and budget.
This is what some two clients say about his services
>>"It was my great pleasure to enjoy a 3week safari in Uganda in Jan '03. The
driver/guide was JOHNNIE KAMUGISHA. He is, unquestionably, one of the most extraordinary people I've ever met. As a driver and navigator Johnnie was flawless. He drove carefully but expeditiously over very difficult Roads and terrain, often making on the spot repairs to keep us going to the next town and garage. His knowledge of wildlife, generally, is extensive. We saw 4 leopards that he spotted and then got us close without spooking them. He knew just when and where to find lions which other guides we ran into seemed clueless about. However, Johnnie's forte is birds and I've never met anyone with such an uncanny ability to spot and identify birds. He is utterly passionate about this aspect of his work and his enthusiasm is contagious. Lastly, Johnnie is a wonderful human being smart, caring and with a fine sense of humor. I would go on another safari with him in a heartbeat.
"David F. Lancy UTAH, USA<< >>"
Johnnie was our guide/interpreter/science expert for our 3week wildlife tour in Uganda and Rwanda. By the 3rd day, I thought we had seen so many things and there was not much left. But it just kept getting better and better. So many animals, Johnnie always knew the best time and place, and we also saw the animals few people see, like leopard. He truly has the eyes of an eagle, pointing out things we could not have seen without him. But his real expertise is birding. He is just unbelievable at seeing and identifying birds, whether in a bush or on the fly. And he is doing this while driving down very bumpy roads. It was obvious during our travels, as we met other guides or travel industry folks, that Johnnie is very respected and the leader. Many a time we saw others coming to him for help, and he was always willing to take his off time to take them out for training. Johnnie was more than a guide; he was a friend, a historian, and a concierge. It was like he had ESP, he knew what we wanted before we asked. We always felt safe, he knew someone everywhere we went and knew all the dialects and languages. We were never at a loss. I have been all over the world and in so many countries. But my 3 weeks with Johnnie, was the best trip of my life, and I will do it again."
Robert Diehl Colonel, US Army (retired)