Our Vision
To become Africa's most trusted eco-tourism platform, inspiring responsible travel that protects biodiversity, supports local communities, and creates meaningful connections between travelers and nature.
About EcoAfric
Sustainable travel experiences across Africa
We connect conscious travelers with verified local operators who share our commitment to protecting Africa's wildlife, empowering communities, and preserving natural wonders for future generations.
Why we exist
Travel that leaves a place better than it found it
Tourism can fund conservation and community development, or quietly erode both. Everything we build is aimed at making the first outcome the easy one to choose.
Our Mission
To empower eco-conscious travelers to explore Africa sustainably by partnering with verified local operators committed to environmental conservation and community development.
Meet the Team
Academic expertise, tourism operations, and digital innovation
EcoAfric is led by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in tourism, business economics, sustainable development, research, and digital innovation. Based in the Netherlands and connected across Africa, our team is committed to building a trusted marketplace that promotes sustainable tourism, supports local communities, and showcases authentic African experiences to the world.
Ebenezer Ngissah
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Ebenezer Ngissah is a PhD candidate in Responsible Innovation and Scaling at Wageningen University and Research, and the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EcoAfric. He provides strategic leadership for the organization, overseeing business development, partnerships, corporate governance, and expansion across African tourism markets. With a strong passion for sustainable development, ecotourism, agrotourism, and community empowerment, he leads EcoAfric's mission to connect international travelers with authentic African experiences while creating economic opportunities for local communities. Ebenezer is responsible for guiding the company's long-term vision, investor relations, strategic partnerships, and the development of innovative initiatives such as the EcoAfric Ecohouse program.
Oscar Kwame Sottie
Co-Founder & Director of Technology, Payments & Customer Operations
Oscar Kwame Sottie is a PhD Candidate in Business Economics at Wageningen University and Research and Co-Founder of EcoAfric. He leads the organization's technology, payment systems, and customer operations. Oscar oversees website management, platform development, Stripe payment infrastructure, booking administration, customer support, and transaction security. His expertise in business systems and digital operations helps ensure that EcoAfric provides a reliable, secure, and user-friendly marketplace experience for both travelers and tourism providers.
Joseph Oppong Wiafe-Danquah
Director of Provider Success & Tourism Operations
Joseph Oppong Wiafe-Danquah holds an MSc in Tourism, Society and Environment from Wageningen University & Research. He leads EcoAfric's provider onboarding and tourism operations portfolio, working closely with tour operators, guides, accommodations, cultural centres, and tourism businesses across Africa. Joseph is responsible for provider recruitment, verification, quality assurance, and relationship management, ensuring that travelers have access to authentic, high-quality, and sustainable tourism experiences through the EcoAfric platform.
Dr. Rose Boahemaa Pinto
Director of Marketing, Communications & Research
Rose Boahemaa Pinto holds a PhD from Wageningen University & Research and leads EcoAfric's marketing, communications, and research activities. She is responsible for brand development, digital marketing, social media strategy, research initiatives, and impact assessment. Her work supports EcoAfric's commitment to evidence-based innovation, sustainable tourism development, and effective communication of the organization's mission to global audiences. Rose also helps identify emerging opportunities, trends, and partnerships that contribute to EcoAfric's growth and social impact.
Who we are
Experience Africa authentically while making a positive impact
We are a team of conservationists, travel enthusiasts, and local experts united by a shared belief that tourism should protect the places we visit. Every journey with EcoAfric supports wildlife conservation, empowers local communities, and preserves Africa's natural heritage for generations to come.
- Operators are vetted for sustainability practices, not just paperwork
- Guides are local, and their knowledge is part of what you are paying for
- Conservation and community work is stated on the listing, not buried