Malcolm Onsando

Malcolm is the visionary driving the Hippy Safaris mission:

"Authentically & Unapologetically African."

Malcolm's background is a unique blend of professional athleticism and academic expertise. He holds a B.Sc. in International Hospitality Management from the University of Plymouth. This education, combined with hands-on roles like working as a Travel Agent in Nairobi, gave him a meticulous understanding of global service standards and the travel industry's operational core.

Simultaneously, Malcolm has had an extensive professional rugby career as a Lock. He has played semi-professionally in the UK and professionally in Europe since 2020. Most notably, he Was a representative player for the Kenya National Rugby XV (The Simbas), having served in leadership roles, including being named captain for several international fixtures.

His commitment is simple: The discipline, teamwork, and strategic mindset required for professional rugby now fuel his approach to tourism. He challenges the status quo, ensuring every Hippy Safaris journey contributes to conservation, uplifts local voices, and provides the traveler with a profound sense of purpose. Malcolm founded the company on the conviction that the most meaningful adventures are those that transform passive sightseeing into active, purpose-driven "life-seeing."