<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Layover&lt;/em&gt;, we sit down with Einar Garzoa, co-founder and CEO of Conserve Safari, to explore how a finance career in Europe transformed into a mission-driven journey in Africa’s wilderness. From Latvia to Uganda to Tanzania, Einar’s story is one of reinvention—trading spreadsheets for savannahs to build eco-conscious safari lodges that connect travelers with nature and purpose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Conserve Safari isn’t just about game drives and luxury tents. It’s about creating spaces where travelers can rediscover themselves while supporting conservation and local communities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Einar shares how Conserve Safari is:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building sustainable safari lodges that bring comfort without cutting travelers off from the wild&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Turning conservation into a financially viable model that funds national parks and anti-poaching efforts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Training staff and educating guests to be stewards of nature long after they leave camp&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Designing transformational experiences that help travelers look inward, not just outward&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Expanding into wellness-focused safaris that blend yoga, mindfulness, and immersion in African landscapes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Envisioning 35 eco-lodges across East Africa to scale both conservation and community impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re an ecotourist, an adventurer seeking meaning, or simply curious about how travel can transform lives, this episode offers a rare look at how safaris can be more than sightseeing, they can be soul-searching.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Inside Conserve Safari with Einar Garzoa: Conservation, Connection & Transformational Travel

OCT 8, 202546 MIN
The Layover

Inside Conserve Safari with Einar Garzoa: Conservation, Connection & Transformational Travel

OCT 8, 202546 MIN

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<p>In this episode of <em>The Layover</em>, we sit down with Einar Garzoa, co-founder and CEO of Conserve Safari, to explore how a finance career in Europe transformed into a mission-driven journey in Africa’s wilderness. From Latvia to Uganda to Tanzania, Einar’s story is one of reinvention—trading spreadsheets for savannahs to build eco-conscious safari lodges that connect travelers with nature and purpose.</p><p>Conserve Safari isn’t just about game drives and luxury tents. It’s about creating spaces where travelers can rediscover themselves while supporting conservation and local communities.</p><p>Einar shares how Conserve Safari is:</p><ul><li>Building sustainable safari lodges that bring comfort without cutting travelers off from the wild</li><li>Turning conservation into a financially viable model that funds national parks and anti-poaching efforts</li><li>Training staff and educating guests to be stewards of nature long after they leave camp</li><li>Designing transformational experiences that help travelers look inward, not just outward</li><li>Expanding into wellness-focused safaris that blend yoga, mindfulness, and immersion in African landscapes</li><li>Envisioning 35 eco-lodges across East Africa to scale both conservation and community impact</li></ul><p>Whether you’re an ecotourist, an adventurer seeking meaning, or simply curious about how travel can transform lives, this episode offers a rare look at how safaris can be more than sightseeing, they can be soul-searching.</p>