Green Facts

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Eco-Africa

At ecoAfrica Travel, we are committed to provide authentic African ecotourism. We have been arranging safaris to Africa with a focus on the importance of responsible travel since 1995.

TeamWe are a symbiotic mix of conservationists and travel consultants. We combine our local knowledge, passion for the environment and years of experience to arrange African adventures that will exceed your expectations!

Ralph Pina (Chairman)
A shareholder and founding member of ecoAfrica.com and its travel operation in 1995, Ralph holds a B.Eng (Electronic Engineering), an MBA and an M.Phil in Environmental Management (his research application dealt with ecolabelling in ecotourism), all from Stellenbosch University. Ralph is employed by Stellenbosch University's IT Division as Director: eBusiness.
Sias Mostert (Director, Industry Relations)
A shareholder and founding member of ecoAfrica.com and its travel operation in 1995, Sias is also Associate Professor in Computer & Control Systems at Stellenbosch University.

Lizanne Malherbe (Marketing and Advertising Executive)
Lizanne has recently completed an MA degree in Environmental Ethics. She conducted the field work for this study among the Pokot tribe in Kenya, whilst staying in the Laikipia Nature Conservancy. This conservancy was founded by and is still home to Mrs Kuki Gallmann, author of the international bestseller "I dreamed of Africa".

Julia Hayes (Lead Travel Consultant)
Julia grew up in Cape Town. It was a childhood dream to be involved in the tourism industry so she did her travel diploma at Travel Training Institute in 1997. She has been actively involved in arranging holidays for online travellers for the past 11 years.

Elsabe Jooste (Senior Travel Consultant)
Elsabe (our Comrades Ultra Marathon athlete) made the move from librarian to travel consultant 10 years ago, so not only is she well-read, but has vast experience in travel and tourism too.

Lezel de Abreu (Travel Consultant)
Lezel also studied Tourism and then went to do some temp work and siteseeing in Scotland, England, Europe, Cyprus and Lanzrote.

Salomi Wium (Travel Consultant)
Salomi was born in the Western Cape in a small town called De Doorns. She studied Tourism and Hospitality at Boland College in Stellenbosch. During her time studying at Boland College she was involved in the Hotel and Wine Industry

Bertus Kock (User Experience Designer)
Bertus joined us in 2006 and with his preference for the human-side (usability, content and design) of the web world, he is hard at work with creating a memorable online experience with ecoAfrica for you.