Safari began in 1993 as a simple idea---A world of wonders opens up when you journey "off the beaten track" and it's a great way to meet people. In the early days we had one Land Rover and hung up cards in the Quito restaurants looking for people with similar interests. The idea caught on and Safari has grown and developed. Today we are an English and Ecuadorian owned company with a fleet of Land Rovers and Toyotas. You can still see Safari's name in the local restaurants, almost any guide book of Ecuador, in magazine and newspaper articles, and our website. Over the years we have gained an excellent reputation for quality service, customer safety, and environmental preservation. While Safari has grown our original idea continues. We are still traveling around, having fun, and making new friends.

Join us and discover Ecuador, the most diverse country in the world. From the snows covered peaks of the high Andes to the steamy jungles of the headwaters of the Amazon, from the tropical forest fringed beaches of the Pacific coast to the world famous Galapagos Islands with Safari all this is yours. Whatever your interests our multi-lingual staff will work with you to design your ideal adventure.

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The founder

Once a corporate executive in England, David left his fast pace life to sail around the world. The journey took across the Atlantic, through the Caribbean and finally to Florida. There his plans took a dramatic change, when a chance meeting led to the unusual job of managing and maintaining boats in the Galapagos Islands.
But since that fateful meeting in Florida, David spent 6 years living in the Galapagos before moving to the mainland and starting Safari. Today David is sailing around the Caribbean and living in the United States.

  

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The Owner

Jean came to Ecuador 33 years ago and is a founding member of the South American Explorer's Club in Quito. She taught for many years at the American school in Quito and also worked with Presley Norton at the Salango Museum.
Now a part owner of Safari Tours, Jean is reknowned for her encyclopaedia knowledge of Ecuador. Jean has contributed to a variety of guidebooks and has written articles on Birdwatching and Hot Springs.