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The People Behind EXG Safaris

Meet the Team Behind Your Safari

A great safari is not just about where you go. It is about who helps you get there. EXG Safaris brings together U.S. client care and Tanzania ground support to help make your safari feel safe, smooth, and personal.

American-run · Tanzania ground team · Real humans only

U.S. Client Care
Tanzania Ground Team
Safari Planning Experts
Travel Advisor Support
Human Support

Why It Matters

Why Our Team Matters

Tanzania is far from home. The team behind your safari is what makes the distance feel small.

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American care, end to end

You speak with a real U.S. safari expert from first question to homecoming. No outsourced support.

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Ground power in Tanzania

Our Arusha team handles vehicles, guides, lodges and flights so your trip flows day to day.

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One connected handoff

Your planner and our ground team share every detail. Nothing falls between the two worlds.

Leadership

Leadership

The people responsible for how EXG Safaris treats you.

Leadership

Leadership

The people responsible for how EXG Safaris treats you.

Justin Garfield

United States

Justin Garfield

Chief Operating Officer

Justin oversees the teams and handoffs that connect trip planning, guest care, and operations.

What this helps prevent
A promise that gets lost between teams
Good question to ask
Ask how planning questions and ground operations are handed over.
Ashton Parkey

United States

Ashton Parkey

Head of Marketing

Ashton leads how travelers discover EXG and learn what to expect before speaking with the team.

What this helps prevent
Marketing that leaves important questions unanswered
Good question to ask
Ask where to find clear trip information before speaking with sales.
Michael Boyd

United States

Michael Boyd

Head of Sales

Michael helps guests discuss dates, travel needs, and trip options as they consider a safari.

What this helps prevent
Comparing trips without the right details
Good question to ask
Ask what changes between travel seasons and route options.

Sellers

Sellers Team

The people who help turn interest into confirmed safari bookings with clear follow-up and strong support.

Laura Ketcham

United States

Laura Ketcham

Safari Planning Specialist

Laura helps guests work through questions and move from an initial inquiry toward a plan that fits.

What this helps prevent
Overlooking the needs of someone in your group
Good question to ask
Ask how to plan around comfort, timing, and travel priorities.
Kathryn Couch

United States

Kathryn Couch

Safari Planning Specialist

Kathryn supports guests through follow-up, trip questions, and the steps toward booking.

What this helps prevent
Unclear steps between inquiry and booking
Good question to ask
Ask what is included and what happens before you pay.
Shona

United States

Shona

Safari Planning Specialist

Shona follows up with guests, listens to their travel goals, and helps them understand their next step.

What this helps prevent
Getting lost after your first inquiry
Good question to ask
Ask what information the team needs to recommend the next step.
Doniqua Colbert

United States

Doniqua Colbert

Safari Planning Specialist

Doniqua helps guests turn an idea into a clear safari plan and an informed booking decision.

What this helps prevent
Choosing a trip before understanding the fit
Good question to ask
Ask which route and pace make sense for your travelers.

For Travel Advisors

Travel Advisor Relationship Team

A dedicated team that supports U.S. travel advisors with safari planning, materials and trip operations.

Visit the Travel Advisor hub
Glory

United States / Tanzania

Glory

Safari Expert & Travel Agent Relationships

Glory helps travel advisors get the trip details and answers they need for their clients.

What this helps prevent
An advisor having to chase answers
Good question to ask
Ask for the itinerary details your client needs to decide.
Kimberly

United States

Kimberly

Safari Expert & Travel Agent Relationships

Kimberly supports advisors with planning questions, trip information, and partner communication.

What this helps prevent
A confusing advisor-to-operations handoff
Good question to ask
Ask how your client’s questions reach the ground team.

What We Stand For

Team Values

The standards every member of our team holds for your safari.

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Safety first

Trusted lodges, vetted guides, real plans for the unexpected.

02

Personal care

You speak with the same person from first call to homecoming.

03

Quiet luxury

Premium without the noise. Clean planning, clear pricing, calm pace.

04

One team

U.S. office and Tanzania ground team working as one for your trip.

How We Work Together

One Team, Two Worlds

One connected workflow between our U.S. office and our Arusha ground team.

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Step 01

You reach out from the U.S.

A real U.S. safari expert picks up the conversation. No call center, no script.

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Step 02

We design your safari together

Your planner shapes routes, lodges and pacing around your travelers and goals.

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Step 03

Arusha team prepares the ground

Our Tanzania operations team confirms vehicles, guides, lodges and flights.

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Step 04

You travel with support on both sides

U.S. care during planning. Tanzania ground team on the road. One connected handoff.

What We Stand For

Team Values

The standards every member of our team holds for your safari.

01

Safety first

Trusted lodges, vetted guides, real plans for the unexpected.

02

Personal care

You speak with the same person from first call to homecoming.

03

Quiet luxury

Premium without the noise. Clean planning, clear pricing, calm pace.

04

One team

U.S. office and Tanzania ground team working as one for your trip.

Real Words From Real Travelers

Travelers feel the difference our team makes.

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Questions

Questions About Our Team

Clear answers to what travelers most often ask before booking.

Ready When You Are

Talk to the team that will run your safari.

One short conversation tells you if EXG Safaris is the right fit. No pressure. No bots. Just a real Safari Expert.

American care · Tanzania ground power · One team for your safari