A Tanzania luxury safari and conservation experience awaits! On this episode of Luxury Travelers Podcast, Hosted by Rodney George, he unveils a 2026 Tanzania safari (August 14–25) with Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld, CEO of African People & Wildlife, and Tim Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation for the Naples Zoo. Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes safari access, from rhino tracking in Ngorongoro Crater to meeting entrepreneurial women in beekeeping conservation in Tarangire. With only 12 spots available, this intimate luxury safari blends opulent travel with authentic conservation stories, connecting you with Tanzania’s wildlife and its champions. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Explore a Tanzania safari with private charter flights and luxury stays.
Dive into a conservation safari experience with rhino and elephant tracking.
Witness the iconic wildebeest migration in the Serengeti.
Meet Maasai elders and women in beekeeping conservation.

Book your Tanzania safari now! Visit us at Luxe Travel to secure one of 12 spots for this exclusive 2026 luxury safari with conservation experience.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Reflecting on the emotional experience of a lion’s roar on a Tanzania Safari, crediting the community conservation experience.

02:20 Offering a rare behind-the-scenes luxury safari seeing lions, rhinos and elephants going where other tourists are not allowed.

06:34 Meet women entrepreneurs in beekeeping conservation, the importance of pollinators and protecting the land around the beehives.

12:56 Discussion of the luxury safari, private chartered flights, interaction with locals, and overview of itinerary.

22:26 Luxury Tanzania safari experience scheduled for August 14th - 25th in 2026 is limited to twelve people.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Exclusive Tanzania safari offers behind-the-scenes safari access, including off-road rhino tracking in Ngorongoro Crater.
Experience a luxury safari with private charter flights and intimate encounters with Maasai elders and conservationists.
Witness Serengeti’s wildebeest migration and Tarangire’s beekeeping conservation protecting half a million acres.
Limited to 12 guests, this 2026 Tanzania safari blends opulent travel with an authentic conservation experience.

ABOUT THE GUESTS:

Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld

As CEO of African People & Wildlife, Laly Lichtenfeld is committed to a world where communities and wildlife coexist and thrive. A twenty-four-year resident of Tanzania, she co-founded African People & Wildlife in 2005 to empower rural communities to conserve and benefit from their surrounding wildlife and natural resources. Laly specializes in holistic, landscape-level approaches to conservation and community development. As one of the few female CEOs in East African conservation, she is also passionate about elevating rural women as environmental leaders and drivers of social change in their communities.

Tim Tetzlaff

As the Naples Zoo’s Director of Conservation, he oversees funding for 27 field staff in seven countries and serves as Chair of the Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group. As the son of Naples Zoo founders, he has cared for diverse animals and educated millions, continuing his parents’ legacy by hosting Tanzania safari trips. He holds leadership roles, including President of the Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums and board member for the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. With degrees from The Ohio State University, Tetzlaff, alongside his wife and daughter, blends conservation experience with luxury safari adventures.

African People & Wildlife

Laly Lichtenfeld - LinkedIn

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Naples Zoo

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