Meet Our Tour Guides
Our Family
At Monument Valley Safari, we work hard to make sure that you have the most memorable experience exploring the breathtaking views and sights in Monument Valley. This is made possible by our five-star tour guides who are passionate about not only the area they are showing you, but their motivation to make your trip as interesting, impactful, and enjoyable as possible. Our team is made up of 20 seasonal guides who bring their unique backgrounds and personalities to each tour we offer. Whether you are only spending two hours with us to take some photos or spending 18 to 20 hours with us to have the full Monument Valley experience, our tour guides will always treat you like family.
Toney Begay
Clan: Notah Dine Tachinii (tabaco), Salt, Red House (clizzah), bitaani (folded arm). “My favorite place in Monument Valley is Hunts Mesa. The air smells of pinion pine and is clean. There’s no people on Hunts Mesa. It’s quiet and the view… the view!” Toney was born in Narrow Canyon, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. Toney’s parents are both traditional healers; his mother a herbalist and his father a medicine man. He is bilingual, fluent in Navajo and English. Toney has 40 years of guiding experience in Monument Valley, and he is a Union Carpenter.
Don Mose
A respected elder, educator and ambassador of the Navajo Tribe, Don Mose has made significant contributions in fostering the Navajo culture through his involvement in developing the Rosetta Stone Diné Bizaad course and the Navajo Language Curriculum for the San Juan School District. He considers Mother Nature the master artist of Monument Valley. The Diné (Navajo People) have an old saying, “Beauty before me, beauty behind me, beauty above me, and beauty below me.” This is called the “Beauty Way,” or Hózhó – a Navajo concept of striving to live in balance and harmony; spiritually, physically and mentally. Through his knowledge and understanding of Navajo lore and ceremonies, Don shares a deep and important message with his visitors. His passionate storytelling leaves his guests inspired and asking for more.
Bobby Atene
Bobby was raised in Monument Valley. He enjoys giving tours and sharing his Navajo culture with visitors. He often plays the Native American flute for guests in one of the many natural sandstone arches in Monument Valley. His pastimes are basketball and watching sports. Bobby is always reading and learning new things, whether it is a book on the ancient Pueblo people or electrical engineering. He is currently a part-time student in Flagstaff, Arizona, and comes home to the Navajo Nation to give tours as often as possible.