About me
The thinking behind NuVia Safaris.
A personal approach to Africa, with the right safari decisions at the heart of every journey.
Fit, not fame
Your trip starts with you. Not a lodge list.
My approach is simple: start with how you like to travel, then choose the places, seasons and experiences that fit. A famous camp can be wonderful — but that doesn't automatically make it the right camp for you.
NuVia Safaris brings those decisions together through The Safari Fit: where, when, how, where you stay, and who you travel with. Luxury is the standard. The quality of those decisions is the point.
The role is personal advisor and trip architect, working with vetted specialist partners on the ground in Africa. One coherent journey, shaped around what matters to you.
Who you'll work with
Stefan Terwindt
Founder, NuVia Safaris · Atlanta, Georgia
NuVia Safaris is the Africa side of NuVia Travel, LLC, my Atlanta-based travel advisory. I'm an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor, I speak five languages, and I work with you personally from first idea to safe return home.
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American Society of Travel Advisors - 2025 Best Travel Agency Award
Morningside–Lenox Park, Atlanta - Independent agent with WorldVia
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My connection to Africa
Firsthand, and personal.
My connection to Africa is personal. I was fortunate to have a brother living in Botswana, which gave me the opportunity to visit him and spend considerable time exploring Botswana and South Africa. Those journeys left me with a lasting love for the continent and a desire to help others experience it thoughtfully.
My travels have also taken me through the wildlife parks of Kenya and Tanzania, and up Mount Kilimanjaro. On a four-month overland adventure with friends, I drove from the Netherlands to the Central African Republic, travelling through Niger, Nigeria and Cameroon along the way. Exploring Africa overland gave me a deeper sense of its extraordinary diversity — far beyond any single safari destination.
Today I bring that firsthand experience, personal connection and relationships with trusted local partners to the safaris I plan through NuVia. I take the time to understand what excites you, how you like to travel, and where comfort matters most. From choosing the right parks and camps to allowing enough time to enjoy each place, every decision is intentional. My goal is to make your safari feel personal, well-paced, and full of the moments you came to Africa to experience.
In their words
What travelers say afterwards
5-star client satisfaction rating
“Luxurious hotels, private safari reserves, private tours and private transfers everywhere. It made the vacation a breeze.”
What matters to me
Thoughtful choices. Honest advice.
The right place, at the right time
The ecosystem and season come first. The camp follows — not the other way around.
Spend where it counts
Guides, location, privacy and pacing are where a safari budget can genuinely change the experience.
Room to enjoy the journey
Fewer rushed transfers. More time to settle in, follow a sighting and let Africa set the pace.
First safari? Perfect.
You don't need to know Botswana from Tanzania yet. Tell us how you like to travel — we'll make the five pieces fit.
Read the first-safari guide: what to pack, when to go, how to book →