Tanzania, May 23 -- Arusha. He was soft-spoken and generally diplomatic in his engagements but with a razor sharp memory that would not let down his trusted clients.

That was Abbas Moledina, the pioneer of the safari business and the force behind the Arusha-based Ranger Safaris tour firm.

The astute businessman passed away on May 11th this year in Canada where he had been living for a couple of years after retirement.

News of his demise sent shockwaves in Arusha, the hub of the country's tourism industry.

This (Arusha) is where he was born, raised and later returned after his studies abroad to nurture what he was passionate about; the safari business.

No wonder the safari business changed the fortunes for his family and the tour oper...