Spotlight on
BEATRICE KIMATH From humble beginnings to birthing Kilibeyond Safaris
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eatrice Kimath is a young, Tanzanian travel entrepreneur, whose business provides tourists with unforgettable memories of the safari experiences and so much that the East African nation has to offer. Born and raised in the Kilamanjaro region, Beatrice grew up with a love for the beauty of nature and wildlife. With her backyard as inspiration, her love for her untainted environment later inspired the birth of Kilibeyond Safaris, a tour company that offers packages to visit the various tourists spots in Tanzania, including the adventure that comes with a climb up Mount Kilamanjaro. To date, Kilibeyond Safaris has brought many tourists to
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the country from Europe and other markets, and she marvels at how her passion for showcasing Tanzania through her eyes has turned into a growing business. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. WHO IS BEATRICE? I am Beatrice Kimathi, a 26-year-old Tanzanian born and raised in Kilimanjaro. I am the owner of Kilibeyond Safaris and I have always had a love of travel and the travel business. I grew up with my mum and despite our financial struggles as a child, my childhood was great. WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD LIKE, AND DID IT HAVE ANY IMPACT ON YOUR DECISION TO GET INTO THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY?
I grew up with my mum and despite our financial struggles as a child, I truly carry fond memories of my upbringing. My life did later change after some years, when someone showed up in our lives and began to support my family financially. I was then moved to a private school to get a better education. I received opportunities that I would never have gotten, and so much has been afforded to me thanks to my benefactor. I am grateful for the role he has taken in supporting me from my earlier years to date. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO ENTER THE TOUR INDUSTRY AND START KILIBEYOND SAFARIS? I Studied Wildlife Management and Tourism and would travel to all the amazing travelessencemag.com
