Guide Profile: Peter Cadot

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Peter’s paternal Grandfather (French) relinquished his title of Count for an English wife and a life in England. Their only son Dennis came to Kenya in 1944, with the Royal Artillery (“Gunners,” as he would proudly say) and later became a respected member of the Advertising fraternity both in Kenya and South Africa.

His maternal Grandfather (Scottish) traveled by ox wagon from Mombasa to Nairobi in 1917, in order to claim his ‘Soldier/ settler’ Farm, on the foothills of Mount Kenya and Aberdare Mountain. Diana, Peters’ mother, lived and grew up at Ngobit Farm.

Peter was born in Nairobi, Kenya. After completing his education in England where he studied for ‘O’ levels and went on to obtained credits in the Hotel Industry and commercial Catering.

He has dedicated his life to the Safari industry, managing and running Game lodges, luxury-tented camps and camping adventures throughout East Africa. He is renowned for his deep knowledge and bounty of bush skills of East African culture, fauna, flora, ornithology, history and his close relationship with the Samburu community.

His legendary campfire wit and his strong personal interest and charm in dealing with people, from all walks of life, enhance his capability as a Professional Safari Guide.

But, beware, as not all tales he tells are as tall as they may seem!

Peter and his wife, Alison are proud to share their knowledge and way of life with their two children, Chala and Torsten, often joining Peter on his Safaris at the request of his guests.

Foreign languages spoken: French.

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