Safari Association Exhibitors & Speakers

Apex Master Expos Worldwide Series – Global Safari Industry Leaders

Connecting Global Safari Industry Leaders

The Apex Safari Association brings together the world's leading safari operators, conservation organizations, lodge owners, wildlife experts, and sustainable tourism pioneers. Our exhibitors and speakers represent the finest in African wildlife experiences, eco-tourism innovation, and conservation leadership from across the globe.

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100
Exhibitors & Speakers
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Topic Areas
25+
Countries Represented
80+
Apex Global Network

Safari Operators & Lodge Associations

Core Members

Singita Lodges & Reserves Exhibitor

South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Rwanda
Luxury Safari Lodges

Award-winning luxury safari lodges across four African countries, pioneering sustainable tourism and conservation-driven hospitality.

&Beyond Safari Group Exhibitor

South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya
Safari Tour Operators

Iconic safari operator with 30+ lodges across Africa, committed to conservation, community, and extraordinary guest experiences.

Wilderness Safaris Exhibitor

Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia
Camp & Tented Lodge Networks

Operating in eight African countries with over 50 camps, focusing on ecotourism and wildlife preservation in pristine wilderness areas.

Safari Destinations International Exhibitor

Kenya, United Kingdom
Destination Management Companies

Premier DMC specializing in bespoke East African safari experiences, connecting global travelers with authentic wildlife encounters.

Great Plains Conservation Exhibitor

Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Safari Lodge Owners

Conservation-focused safari company managing over 2 million acres of wildlife reserves across Africa's most iconic destinations.

African Bush Camps Speaker

Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana
Camp Networks

Authentic tented safari camps in prime wildlife areas, emphasizing genuine African experiences and community-based tourism.

Micato Safaris Exhibitor

Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa
Safari Tour Operators

Family-owned luxury safari company with 55+ years of experience, known for personalized service and philanthropic initiatives.

Asilia Africa Exhibitor

Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda
Luxury Safari Lodges

Sustainable luxury camps and lodges in East Africa's finest wildlife destinations, pioneering responsible tourism practices.

Wildlife Conservation & Protection

Foundational Pillar

African Wildlife Foundation Speaker

Kenya, Pan-African
Wildlife Conservation NGOs

Leading conservation organization protecting Africa's wildlife and wild lands through community engagement and policy advocacy.

Big Life Foundation Exhibitor

Kenya, Tanzania
Anti-Poaching Units

Protecting 1.6 million acres of wilderness through innovative anti-poaching strategies and community wildlife rangers.

Save the Rhino International Speaker

United Kingdom, Africa-wide
Species Protection Programs

Global leader in rhino conservation funding, supporting field programs protecting all five rhino species across Africa and Asia.

African Parks Network Exhibitor

South Africa, 12 African Countries
Habitat Preservation Initiatives

Managing 22 national parks across Africa in partnership with governments, rehabilitating ecosystems and protecting biodiversity.

Tusk Trust Speaker

United Kingdom, Pan-African
Wildlife Conservation NGOs

Royal patronage conservation charity supporting over 60 field projects protecting African wildlife and empowering communities.

International Anti-Poaching Foundation Exhibitor

Australia, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Anti-Poaching Units

Pioneering technology-driven anti-poaching strategies including the all-female Akashinga ranger program in Zimbabwe.

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Exhibitor

Kenya
Species Protection Programs

Renowned elephant orphanage and wildlife conservation organization, pioneering elephant rescue and rehabilitation.

National Parks & Government Authorities

Regulatory & Land Stewardship

Kenya Wildlife Service Speaker

Kenya
National Park Authorities

Government agency managing Kenya's national parks, wildlife conservation, and safari tourism regulation.

Tanzania National Parks Authority Speaker

Tanzania
National Park Authorities

TANAPA manages 22 national parks including the Serengeti, covering 15% of Tanzania's land area for conservation.

South African National Parks Exhibitor

South Africa
Protected Area Management

Managing 19 national parks including Kruger, protecting South Africa's biodiversity heritage and iconic wildlife.

Botswana Department of Wildlife Speaker

Botswana
Wildlife & Forestry Departments

Overseeing Botswana's progressive wildlife policies including the hunting ban and elephant conservation strategies.

Rwanda Development Board - Tourism Exhibitor

Rwanda
National Park Authorities

Leading Rwanda's gorilla tourism success story, transforming conservation into sustainable economic development.

Namibia Ministry of Environment Speaker

Namibia
Wildlife & Forestry Departments

Pioneering community-based natural resource management, empowering local conservancies across Namibia.

Safari Guides & Ranger Networks

Frontline Expertise

Field Guides Association of Southern Africa Speaker

South Africa
Guide Certification Bodies

Premier professional body setting standards for safari guide certification and training across Southern Africa.

International Ranger Federation Exhibitor

Global, Africa Focus
Rangers & Trackers

Global network supporting over 100,000 rangers worldwide, advocating for ranger welfare and professional standards.

Safari Guides Association of Kenya Speaker

Kenya
Professional Safari Guides

Professional association representing Kenya's elite safari guides, promoting excellence in wildlife interpretation.

Tracker Academy Exhibitor

South Africa
Rangers & Trackers

Training indigenous trackers in traditional skills, preserving ancient knowledge while creating conservation careers.

Wilderness First Responders Africa Exhibitor

Kenya, Tanzania
Wilderness Safety Specialists

Specialized medical and safety training for safari professionals operating in remote African wilderness areas.

EcoTraining Exhibitor

South Africa, Botswana, Kenya
Guide Certification Bodies

Africa's leading safari guide training provider with 30 years of experience developing world-class wildlife guides.

Sustainable & Eco-Tourism

Modern Safari Focus

Elewana Collection Exhibitor

Kenya, Tanzania
Eco-Lodge Associations

Sustainable luxury safari camps committed to solar power, water conservation, and zero-waste operations.

Long Run Destinations Speaker

Global, African Members
Carbon-Neutral Safari Initiatives

Network of nature-based tourism businesses committed to the 4Cs: Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce.

Natural Selection Travel Exhibitor

Botswana, Namibia
Low-Impact Tourism Programs

Operating camps in remote wilderness areas with minimal environmental footprint and maximum conservation impact.

African Conservation Development Group Speaker

Tanzania, Kenya
Regenerative Tourism Models

Developing regenerative tourism models that restore degraded landscapes while creating sustainable livelihoods.

Eco-Tourism Kenya Exhibitor

Kenya
Eco-Lodge Associations

National association certifying and promoting sustainable tourism practices across Kenya's hospitality sector.

Volcanoes Safaris Exhibitor

Rwanda, Uganda
Low-Impact Tourism Programs

Pioneer of gorilla tourism with integrated approach to conservation, community development, and sustainable luxury.

South Pole Carbon Exhibitor

Switzerland, Kenya
Carbon-Neutral Safari Initiatives

Enabling safari operators to achieve carbon neutrality through verified African conservation carbon credits.

Community & Indigenous Partnerships

Social Impact Layer

Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association Speaker

Kenya
Community-Owned Safari Projects

Representing 16 community conservancies protecting over 1 million acres of Maasai lands bordering the Mara Reserve.

NACSO Namibia Exhibitor

Namibia
Indigenous Land Stewardship Groups

Supporting 86 communal conservancies managing 166,000 km² of land for wildlife and community benefit.

Basecamp Explorer Foundation Speaker

Kenya, Norway
Local Employment & Training Programs

Pioneering community-based tourism model where Maasai communities are partners in conservation tourism enterprises.

Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area Exhibitor

Five Southern African Countries
Community-Owned Safari Projects

World's largest transfrontier conservation area spanning five nations, empowering cross-border community tourism.

Ol Pejeta Community Trust Exhibitor

Kenya
Local Employment & Training Programs

Supporting neighboring communities through education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood programs.

San Bushmen Cultural Foundation Speaker

Botswana, Namibia
Indigenous Land Stewardship Groups

Preserving San Bushmen heritage while developing culturally authentic tourism experiences on ancestral lands.

Safari Education & Training

Talent Pipeline

Utalii College Exhibitor

Kenya
Hospitality & Lodge Management Schools

East Africa's premier tourism and hospitality training institution, developing future safari industry leaders since 1975.

Southern African Wildlife College Speaker

South Africa
Safari Guide Academies

Africa's foremost conservation training institution, developing skills for protected area management and wildlife guardianship.

College of African Wildlife Management Exhibitor

Tanzania
Wildlife Biology Training Programs

Training wildlife managers and conservation professionals at Mweka, established in 1963.

Okavango Guiding School Exhibitor

Botswana
Safari Guide Academies

Intensive safari guide training in the heart of the Okavango Delta, producing world-class wildlife interpreters.

African Leadership University - Tourism Speaker

Rwanda, Mauritius
Hospitality & Lodge Management Schools

Innovative higher education institution developing next-generation African tourism entrepreneurs and leaders.

Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) Speaker

United Kingdom, Africa Programs
Wildlife Biology Training Programs

Oxford University's conservation research unit training conservation scientists and conducting vital African research.

Safari Investment & Development

Growth & Capital

Conservation Capital Speaker

United Kingdom, Africa Focus
Conservation Investment Funds

Pioneering conservation finance, connecting investors with scalable African conservation tourism opportunities.

Africa Finance Corporation Exhibitor

Nigeria, Pan-African
Impact Investors (Tourism + Nature)

Major African development finance institution investing in sustainable infrastructure including eco-tourism projects.

Mantis Collection Exhibitor

South Africa, Global
Safari Lodge Developers

Boutique hotel group developing and managing unique safari properties across Africa with conservation partnerships.

Wildlife Works Speaker

Kenya, USA
Conservation Investment Funds

Pioneer of REDD+ carbon credits for forest conservation, creating revenue streams for wildlife protection.

Space for Giants Exhibitor

Kenya, Multiple Countries
Public-Private Safari Projects

Protecting Africa's large wildlife through securing wild spaces and developing sustainable conservation economies.

The Lion's Share Fund Speaker

UNDP, Global
Impact Investors (Tourism + Nature)

Innovative fund where brands contribute when using animal imagery in advertising, funding wildlife conservation.

African Wildlife Capital Exhibitor

Kenya, East Africa
Safari Lodge Developers

Investment vehicle partnering with community conservancies to develop high-end conservation tourism infrastructure.

Safari Health, Safety & Ethics

Trust & Standards

African Travel & Tourism Association Speaker

Kenya, Pan-African
Wildlife Ethics Committees

Leading inbound tourism association promoting responsible tourism standards and ethical wildlife interaction guidelines.

AMREF Flying Doctors Exhibitor

Kenya, East Africa
Guest Safety & Risk Management

Emergency medical evacuation service covering East Africa's remote safari destinations for over 60 years.

Born Free Foundation Speaker

United Kingdom, Africa
Animal Welfare Standards

Advocating for wild animal welfare and ethical wildlife tourism, opposing captive animal exploitation.

Tourism Safety Initiative Tanzania Exhibitor

Tanzania
Guest Safety & Risk Management

Industry body establishing safety standards for safari operators, vehicles, and wilderness activities.

SATSA - Southern Africa Tourism Services Exhibitor

South Africa
Wildlife Ethics Committees

Tourism association setting ethical standards and best practices for Southern African safari operators.

Luxury, Adventure & Experiential Safaris

Premium Segment

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Exhibitor

Tanzania
Luxury Safari Associations

Ultra-luxury safari experience in the heart of the Serengeti, combining world-class hospitality with wildlife immersion.

Royal African Safaris Speaker

Kenya, Tanzania
Private & Bespoke Safari Designers

Creating ultra-exclusive private safari experiences with helicopter transfers and exclusive concession access.

Ultimate Safari Collection Exhibitor

South Africa, Botswana
Luxury Safari Associations

Curated collection of Africa's most exclusive safari lodges offering unparalleled luxury and wildlife encounters.

Expedition Africa Exhibitor

Kenya, Tanzania
Adventure & Expedition Safaris

Adventure safari specialists offering walking safaris, mountain expeditions, and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

Legendary Expeditions Speaker

Tanzania
Private & Bespoke Safari Designers

Crafting personalized expedition-style safaris in Tanzania's most remote and pristine wilderness areas.

Time + Tide Exhibitor

Zambia, Madagascar
Luxury Safari Associations

Boutique safari company with intimate camps in pristine locations, pioneering immersive conservation experiences.

African Walking Safaris Exhibitor

Zambia, Zimbabwe
Adventure & Expedition Safaris

Specialists in multi-day walking safaris, offering authentic bush experiences led by expert walking guides.

Photography, Film & Media

Visibility & Storytelling

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Speaker

United Kingdom, Global
Wildlife Photographers

The world's most prestigious wildlife photography competition, showcasing extraordinary African wildlife imagery.

National Geographic Expeditions Exhibitor

United States, Africa Programs
Safari Film & Documentary Producers

Photo expeditions led by National Geographic photographers to Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations.

Africa Geographic Exhibitor

South Africa
Nature Media Associations

Leading African wildlife and safari magazine, connecting travelers with authentic African experiences.

Silverback Films Speaker

United Kingdom, Africa Productions
Safari Film & Documentary Producers

Emmy-winning production company behind groundbreaking African wildlife documentaries including "Dynasties."

Great Migration Photo Safari Exhibitor

Kenya, Tanzania
Wildlife Photographers

Specialized photographic safaris following the Great Migration with expert wildlife photography instruction.

African Conservation Storytelling Speaker

Kenya
Nature Media Associations

Using visual storytelling to communicate conservation messages and inspire action for African wildlife.

Research, Science & Biodiversity

Knowledge Authority

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Speaker

United States, Africa Programs
Wildlife Research Institutes

Leading scientific research on African wildlife conservation, genetics, and ecosystem health.

Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior Speaker

Germany, Africa Research Stations
Wildlife Research Institutes

Cutting-edge research on African wildlife behavior, migration patterns, and animal cognition.

Kenya Wildlife Trust Exhibitor

Kenya
Biodiversity Monitoring Programs

Supporting scientific research projects including Mara Predator Project and elephant monitoring programs.

Ewaso Lions Speaker

Kenya
Biodiversity Monitoring Programs

Research and conservation organization studying and protecting lions in Kenya's northern rangelands.

Climate Impact Research Africa Exhibitor

South Africa, Regional
Climate Impact Research Groups

Studying climate change effects on African ecosystems and developing adaptation strategies for wildlife.

Frankfurt Zoological Society Exhibitor

Germany, Tanzania, Kenya
Wildlife Research Institutes

Supporting Serengeti research and conservation since the 1950s, continuing the legacy of Bernhard Grzimek.

International Safari & Tourism Federations

Global Coordination

World Travel & Tourism Council Speaker

United Kingdom, Global
International Eco-Tourism Alliances

Global authority on the economic and social contribution of travel and tourism, advocating sustainable practices.

Africa Tourism Association Exhibitor

Kenya, Pan-African
Continental Safari Associations

Promoting Africa as a premier tourism destination and advocating for sustainable tourism policies across the continent.

RETOSA - Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa Speaker

South Africa, Regional
Cross-Border Conservation Networks

Facilitating regional tourism marketing and development across Southern African Development Community nations.

East African Wildlife Society Exhibitor

Kenya, East Africa
Continental Safari Associations

Regional conservation organization promoting wildlife protection and sustainable tourism in East Africa.

Peace Parks Foundation Speaker

South Africa, Transfrontier
Cross-Border Conservation Networks

Creating transfrontier conservation areas across Southern Africa, enabling wildlife to move across borders.

Global Sustainable Tourism Council Exhibitor

United States, Global
International Eco-Tourism Alliances

Establishing global standards for sustainable travel and tourism, certifying responsible safari operators.

Safari Heritage & Legacy

Cultural Depth

Nairobi National Museum Exhibitor

Kenya
Safari Museums & Archives

Preserving Kenya's natural and cultural heritage, including exhibits on the history of African safari exploration.

Karen Blixen Museum Speaker

Kenya
Safari History & Heritage Foundations

Preserving the legacy of "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen and colonial-era Kenya safari history.

Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp Exhibitor

Kenya
Conservation Pioneers & Legends

Five-generation safari family preserving traditional safari heritage while pioneering modern conservation.

Jane Goodall Institute Speaker

Tanzania, Global
Conservation Pioneers & Legends

Continuing Dr. Goodall's groundbreaking work in chimpanzee research and conservation education.

George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust Exhibitor

Kenya
Safari History & Heritage Foundations

Honoring the legacy of "Born Free" and continuing lion conservation in Mkomazi National Park.

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Speaker

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo
Conservation Pioneers & Legends

Continuing Dian Fossey's mission to protect mountain gorillas through research and conservation programs.

African Safari Archives Trust Exhibitor

South Africa
Safari Museums & Archives

Preserving historical safari photographs, documents, and artifacts from over a century of African exploration.

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