About

Tanya Hewitt-Patel,
Founder

Tanya has had an affinity for travel and the natural world her whole life, but these interests took on a serious focus after traveling to southern Africa in 2008. This trip, which took her to seven countries, inspired her to pursue her master’s degree. With a mindset on conservation, she then went to work in Borneo where she collaborated with other researchers and conservationists in their studies and preservation of orangutans and elephants.

However, Tanya’s most transformative experience occurred in 2016 when SaveThe Elephants selected her to intern for them. She embarked upon a journey to Kenya that would impress the urgency for conservation and leave an indelible imprint upon her heart for Africa. It was here her desire to share Africa’s unique wild spaces, its diverse wildlife, wondrous cultures, and unforgettable experiences was forged and her dream of Wakati Travel was born.

Today, as a travel advisor for Africa, she combines her love for travel with her dedication to wildlife conservation by creating meaningful and responsible travel experiences for others that highlight the continent’s natural beauty and cultural richness all the while promoting conservation efforts.