Founder & Expedition Guide

Raised in Kenya, Blaede Russell grew up among the wild landscapes of East Africa—exploring Tsavo, fishing remote rivers and learning the practical rhythms of life in the bush.

After studying business at the Royal Agricultural University in the UK, he developed a guiding career across six African countries. His early years also included international saltwater fly fishing competition, with top placements at 16 and 18. His experience now combines privately guided photographic safaris with specialist fishing expeditions, making him equally comfortable following wildlife tracks or working out what a large fish has done with a perfectly good fly line.

Alongside serving as Head Guide for African Waters, Blaede managed the on-the-ground operations of two camps in Tanzania and one in Cameroon. The role extended well beyond guiding, encompassing expedition logistics, camp setup and maintenance, staff coordination, procurement, equipment, transport, guest safety and the daily running of remote operations.

His fieldwork has taken him to the Mnyera River for tigerfish, through Gabon’s mangroves and into remote parts of Cameroon for giant Nile perch. This combination of professional guiding and operational management has given him a thorough understanding of what it takes to deliver safe, polished expeditions in genuinely demanding environments.

He has also guided offshore fishing in Kenya and Zanzibar, worked on equestrian safaris in South Africa and helped explore previously undeveloped fisheries.

At Enkare Wild, Blaede leads journey design, private guiding and exploratory fishing operations. He remains happiest beyond the easy end of the map, which is fortunate, as that is generally where the interesting places begin.

Head of Tour Administration & Accounting

Constance Orwa is the quiet force behind Enkare Wild’s operations, turning ambitious journeys into sound budgets, clear schedules and logistics that work in the field.

With more than a decade of experience in finance, strategy and operations, she has worked across banking, investment and non-profit organisations. Her experience includes establishing finance departments, improving reporting systems and overseeing compliance, payroll and operational planning.

Constance holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Nairobi and is pursuing an Executive MBA at Strathmore University. She combines academic rigour with an admirably practical instinct for spotting problems before they become expensive.

At Enkare Wild, she oversees tour administration, financial planning and operational coordination. Romance may choose the destination; Constance makes certain the permits, suppliers and numbers arrive there as well.

Beyond the spreadsheets, she is drawn to writing, photography and community-focused projects. While guests pursue fish, wildlife and distant horizons, Constance keeps the operation firmly—and rather usefully—attached to reality.