Conversations 20th Anniversary Collection: A Tanzanian love story
Aug 26, 2025
Donna Duggan, the Director of Maasai Wanderings and Nasikia Camps, shares her inspiring journey of love and loss in Tanzania. She recounts how a dream nanny job led her to Africa, where she fell for local man, Nas. Together, they built a safari business focused on community support. The conversation touches on the challenges of grief after Nas’s tragic plane crash, the intricacies of running a business, and the cultural richness of Tanzania. Donna also highlights heartfelt experiences in wildlife operations and the humor found in safari misunderstandings.
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From Notting Hill To A Travel Wish List
- Donna took a nanny job in Notting Hill at 19 and enjoyed generous employers who helped fund travel dreams.
- They asked her to list ten travel goals and actively supported ticking them off, shaping her early adventures.
Zanzibar's Simple, Sensory Allure
- Donna describes arriving in Zanzibar and staying in a simple guesthouse among peeling Omani architecture and narrow alleys.
- She embraced basic breakfasts on the roof and the island's sensory richness despite minimal comforts.
Simplicity, Not Exoticism, Drew Her Back
- Donna loved Tanzania because of its simplicity and daily rhythm, not just exotic scenery.
- That simplicity and genuine welcome drew her back and shaped her desire to contribute rather than just tour.