Liz, Safari Planner

I am a Safari Planner and have been doing this for 17 years at my company Exclusive Eco Travels. I help travelers visiting East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Rwanda) create lifetime memories by crafting travel itineraries catered to their specific travel needs and interests. It helps that I totally enjoy and embrace the outdoors! 🙂

***"A safari without pictures is like a bird without wings"***

From gorilla trekking, hiking, climbing two of Africa's highest mountains to just enjoying Africa's beauty, it has been an indescribable journey of combining what I enjoy immensely (nature) and being of service to people.

I especially love it when I get feedback from my clients while on safari that they are enjoying themselves....I am especially grateful for the team on the ground who bring these itineraries to life - from the driver/guides to the staff at the camps and lodges...it's absolutely a team effort! Such was my excitement when I received this voice note from a client on safari with her family.

The friendships made along the way, especially with the driver guide who is a constant companion on the safari makes the trip so much more memorable! The picture I received from guests on their safari celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversary was a confirmation of this.

Allow me to give you a little peek into some of the activities from the itineraries that I craft for our clients.

Gorilla trekking: In Uganda or Rwanda helps one to appreciate these endangered primates.

FACT😉: An adult male gorilla can eat up to over 18 kilograms of vegetation each day. They rarely take water as most of them consume succulent vegetation which is composed of over half water and morning dew. SOURCE: https://www.bwindiimpenetrablenationalpark.com/?

It is said that gorillas have a 98% match of their DNA to that of human beings!

....no wonder even their little ones are as cheeky as little children! 😁

Hikes: Are you an outdoors person who enjoys a hike every once in a while. This can be included into your safari itinerary....you wouldn't get disappointed at the Murchisons Falls at Murchisons Park, Uganda.... breakfast by the river bank can be served to refresh you after the hour long hike.

A Beautiful Rainbow welcomes you at the top

Ziplining: Or maybe you enjoy a bit of adrenaline with a bit of ziplining "sprinkled" into your safari experience....that too can always be arranged...check out the zip lining I experienced at Kereita Forest, Nairobi.

I promise you the views are worth the adrenaline rush! 😀

Game drives: Or maybe you just want to calmly enjoy, a game drive as you savor Africa's wildlife....the birds chirping tells just how beautiful of a morning it was in the park.

We came across these lionesses as we headed for our bush breakfast...I don't think they would have minded if WE were part of their breakfast! 😆

Cruises: Or, go on a cruise...you get to enjoy nature at a slower, relaxed pace and if you appreciate bird life, you will not get disappointed with the array of bird life abounding around the river.

We got to be part of the "cheering crowd" as a gentleman proposed to his girlfriend ....romance just can't be helped when on such an experience! 🥰

Cultural experiences: Meet the locals and experience their culture as I did with the Batwa, a local indigenous community in Western Uganda and have a one of a kind interaction.

Even the welcome received upon your arrival can help you appreciation the warmth and the culture of the local community.

The Warm Welcome at the Spirit of the Masai Mara Lodge is a hint at what lies ahead over your stay! 🙂

I look forward to crafting your Safari itinerary sprinkled with activities especially meant for YOU! 🙂