Guiding is the heartbeat of any safari, and Golden Africa Safaris leads with this ethos. Every journey is led by a seasoned professional with a minimum of 15 years’ experience. While many of you already know Rob and Moa, we’re proud to introduce another guiding great that is part of the team: Opang “Option” Pando Mooketsi.
Born and raised in Maun, Option has spent over 17 years guiding in Botswana. He brings a rare blend of deep bush knowledge, calm leadership, and an ability to draw connections between ecology, culture, and conservation. His style is immersive and intelligent, turning every sighting into a story, and every game drive into a masterclass in natural history. Option is adept at leading safaris of every kind—walking expeditions, boating adventures, and traditional game drives. For operators, this consistency in guiding quality is pure value. It means every Golden Africa safari delivers not just sightings, but significance.
His career is marked not only by experience in the field, but also by his dedication to professional development: from refining his skills with EcoTraining at Mashatu to now mentoring and training the next generation of guides.
Highly regarded for his ability to deliver safaris of distinction, Option is today recognised as one of Botswana’s elite professional guides. Option embodies Golden Africa’s guiding ethos: experience, expertise, and heart at the centre of every journey, ensuring that whichever guide leads your clients’ safari, the quality is consistently world-class. We look forward to sharing some fantastic safaris with your guests in the future with Option who sees the bush as a living storybook and guides with wisdom and heart.
