Selected Work
Projects
A look at the brands we have helped move beyond ordinary presentation. Every project is built to attract the right audience, build trust and command real value.
Appreciation
Thank You
Behind every step forward is a network of people who believed, supported and contributed. This is our appreciation to those who made it possible.
The Studio
Savanna Raw
A design and engineering studio built on one belief. Perception drives value. We help companies look the way they truly perform and command the prices they deserve.
We build brands that command attention across both digital and traditional environments.
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Discover
We learn your business, your market and the clients you want to win.
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Strategy
We define the positioning and story that set you apart from everyone else.
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Design
We craft the identity and experience that carry authority and build trust.
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Build & Launch
We engineer fast, reliable products and bring the work to life with precision.
Where we work
Industries
A cross section of the brands and products we have shaped, across finance, energy, hospitality, lifestyle and media.
Fin Tech AppsAzam Pesa and Halopesa are independent concept case studies, not affiliated with or endorsed by either brand. Kuza App is a fully developed, live product.
Hunting & HospitalityMatandu Wild Adventures: brand identity, website design, development and full deployment.
EnergyJibusti, Power On: power banks, batteries, power stations and the companion mobile app.
ElectronicsBACH and Lexi: premium home and consumer electronics identities.
LifestyleTiketika: a digital ticketing brand and product experience.
Cosmetics, Beauty & FashionAfya Legacy Ltd and Lexy Luxury Hair.
ShoppingJaden Home Store: retail brand and storefront.
EntertainmentCheka Tu: identity for a live comedy show.
PodcastThe Africa I Know: website design for the podcast at africaiknow.com.
Hi there!
Call Me Gwak
I am Gwakisa E. Kasambwike, a UI/UX and Graphic Designer from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with over six years of professional experience. My journey into the world of design began in primary school, where my natural talent for drawing opened opportunities to contribute artwork for academic materials. These early experiences not only sparked my lifelong passion for creativity but also laid the foundation for my exploration of design as a transformative tool. Over the years, my interest evolved alongside an ever growing fascination with technology, leading me to experiment with design software during my youth. This curiosity fueled my desire for mastery, driving me to learn tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Blender through self directed learning, online tutorials, and engagement with global design communities.
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Case Study
Matandu Safaris
Less ordinary. More unforgettable. A safari and hunting brand rebuilt for the world stage, where atmosphere, story and craft do the selling.
- Client
- Matandu Safaris
- Services
- Brand & Web, UI/UX, Development
- Industry
- Luxury Safari Hospitality
- Year
- 2025
matandusafaris.com
A platform as bold as the wild it represents
Overview
Matandu Safaris competes in one of the most demanding corners of luxury travel. International guests compare destinations across continents long before they ever make contact, and first impressions are formed in seconds on a screen.
The brand needed a digital home that could stand with full confidence beside the finest names in global hospitality and command the prices its experiences truly deserve.
The Challenge
Most safari and hunting websites still feel dated. Crowded layouts, heavy navigation, inconsistent typography and weak performance on mobile leave premium operators looking like anything but.
Matandu wanted the opposite. A platform that stayed true to its roots in the African bush while speaking fluently and beautifully to a global market.
Crowded layoutsHeavy navigationInconsistent typographyWeak on mobile
Creative Direction
The direction drew from luxury hospitality, editorial design and cinematic wildlife photography, all grounded in the warm earthy textures of the savanna.
Rather than leaning on aggressive imagery, the experience leads with atmosphere, narrative and a deep sense of place. Every screen was built to feel calm, confident and quietly expensive.
LuxuriousImmersiveEditorialGlobally competitive
Interface
Three smart UI features
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Gallery Filters
Visitors sort the gallery by interest and reach exactly what they came for in seconds.
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Floating Gallery Button
Cinematic photography stays one tap away on every page, always visible and easy to dismiss.
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Dropdown Preview
Guests see what waits inside a section before they open it, which builds trust and removes hesitation.
The Result
The platform was tuned for effortless exploration across every device. With more international travelers researching and planning entirely from their phones, the mobile journey became the priority rather than an afterthought.
The result is a cleaner, more immersive experience built around visual storytelling, clarity and accessibility, ready to convert curiosity into enquiries.
