Our People

Meet the Rift Valley
Explorer Team

Guides, planners, and safari specialists who make every TRVE journey unforgettable.

Who We Are

Passionate About Africa.
Personal in Everything.

Based in Uganda, The Rift Valley Explorer is a licensed Destination Management Company (DMC) offering handcrafted gorilla and wildlife safaris across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Our team of expert guides, planners, and client specialists is united by one goal: giving you the most personal, responsible, and memorable safari experience in East Africa.

10+
Years Experience
18
Trip Packages
4
Countries Covered
100%
Custom Safaris
Life in the Field

The Explorers at Work

TRVE team with Land Cruisers
TRVE guides with safari guests
TRVE team on quad bikes adventure
TRVE guide with guests and Land Cruiser on safari
The Explorers

The People Behind
Your Safari

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Belinda Katumba
Founder & CEO

Belinda Katumba

Founded TRVE to share Uganda's wildlands with the world — personally, responsibly, unforgettably. She leads strategy, partnerships, and client experience.

Strategy Partnerships Leadership
Michael Wamani
Senior Guide & Field Operations

Michael Wamani

TRVE's most experienced field guide — encyclopaedic knowledge of Uganda's parks, wildlife, and forests. Every client who travels with Michael leaves with stories for life.

Gorilla Trekking Wildlife Field Ops
Robert Ahenda
Operations & Itinerary Planning

Robert Ahenda

The operational backbone of TRVE. Robert handles itinerary design, costing, and logistics — turning ideas into flawlessly executed journeys.

Itineraries Costing Logistics
Desire
Marketing

Desire

Drives TRVE's brand presence and digital marketing — connecting the company's story with travellers across the world through content, campaigns, and social media.

Marketing Content Social Media
Comfort
Travel Coordinator

Comfort

Ensures every booking runs smoothly from first inquiry to final day. Comfort coordinates all travel logistics, accommodation, and schedules so clients can focus on the experience.

Coordination Bookings Scheduling
Steven
Client Support & B2B

Steven

Steven manages client relationships and drives TRVE's B2B partnerships with agents and operators across Rwanda, Kenya, and beyond — building the network that keeps the pipeline moving.

Client Support B2B Agents
Explorer Endorsements

What Our Travellers Say

★★★★★

"From pickup to the lodge and through every game drive — the guides were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun. I would highly recommend TRVE."

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Verified Traveller
Gorilla Explorer Safari · Uganda
★★★★★

"Michael knew every animal by name, every park by heart. Lions, elephants, gorillas — all in one trip. We've already recommended TRVE to three friends."

J
James O.
Gorilla & Lions Safari · Uganda
★★★★★

"The itinerary was perfectly paced, the lodges were beautiful, and Belinda's team handled every detail. A truly life-changing journey through East Africa."

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Sarah M.
Bwindi Gorilla Trek · Uganda
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Our team is ready to build a personalised adventure around your dates, budget, and bucket list.