Lize Enderstein
I work as a senior consultant for African Travel Gateway and have 18 years of experience in the travel industry. We plan, book and implement tailor-made holidays for our clients that fit within their budget but still give them a true African experience and a trip of a lifetime. I love traveling and meeting interesting people, experiencing different cultures and always say “life is too short not to travel”.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"We specialize in 10 Southern & East Africa countries, namely: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Tanzania, Kenya & Zanzibar. Our activities range from various types of safaris to the more regular tours to cities and non-safari adventures in the region like Cape Town, train journeys, beach holidays and horse back safaris."
How did you get involved in travel?
"After studying food and hotel management and working a couple of years in the industry I decided it was time for a change…..I always loved to travel as I have a bucket list to tick off as life is just too short to waste any time. I applied for a job in the travel business and since that time never looked back. I love my work and is passionate about what I do. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"My first ever safari was in Botswana, a truly African safari experience, we stayed at Sanctuary Stanley's Camp in the Okavango Delta and after a fantastic safari with mokoros on the river we went for a picnic lunch and while enjoying the beautiful scenery a herd of Elephants came walking through the big trees making their way towards the the river to drink water, it was a very scary feeling but also excited as I have never witnessed anything like that before, it was truly something I would remember forever."
Lize's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Enjoy a majestic eight-day tour of Cape Town and Kruger Park Safari, two of South Africa’s top highlights. You will take in the beauty of the Cape Peninsula, Winelands, and the...
This tour takes you from the sights of Cape Town to the lush Overberg, followed by an exceptional safari experience. Enjoy some of South Africa's most sought-after destinations...
With two weeks, you can cover much of South Africa. Choose an action-packed adventure that takes you from the southern Cape provinces to Kruger National Park in the north. Or...
Family itineraries
Safari through three separate zones of Botswana on this family-friendly route. You'll start off amidst the herds in Chobe National Park, known for its elephant population, then...
While 10 days is the most popular duration for kimkim travelers, two weeks is recommended for a satisfying trip to South Africa. You can venture farther outside Cape Town,...
Luxury itineraries
Travel Namibia in style on this luxury, seven-day fly-in safari. Touchdown in Etosha National Park for a wildlife-studded game drive where you'll traverse Africa's largest salt...
Discover Namibia's deserts, rugged coastline, and wildlife-packed national parks on this week-long sky safari. Explore hulking dunes and never-ending salt pans in Sossusvlei...
Discover Namibia's natural wonders on this 14-day luxury safari. Start by driving from the rugged Tiras Mountains to star-studded NamibRand and Sossusvlei's world-famous dunes....
Road trip itineraries
Often called "Africa for beginners," this eight-day road trip is a great introduction to the otherworldly landscapes, activities, and culture of Namibia. Kick off the trip in...
Spend two weeks spotting wildlife amid the deserts and savannas of Namibia and Botswana. Cruise around the high red dunes of the Sossusvlei salt pan, search out lions and...
Spend 10 days taking in the Western Cape with this trip plan. You'll explore Cape Town and see Table Mountain from both a distant beach and right under your feet, sample the...
Recent trip reviews for Lize
A dream come true thanks to expert planning
Namibia
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Jun 30 - Jul 10, 2024
Hi Linda,
Thank you for the lovely feedback and kind words. I appreciate it.
I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your overall trip to Namibia.
Thank you for trusting in me to book your special trip.
I hope to hear from you again in the near future.
Best Regards, Lize
African adventure of a lifetime.
South Africa
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May 9 - May 21, 2022
Liz was an absolute pleasure to work with and had some great recommendations for places to stay and see, and took into account everything that we wanted as well. Everything was perfectly planned and executed. Our personal favorite thing was going to Sabi Sands, which was a personal recommendation by Liz. This trip was truly the trip of a lifetime. Have We 100% plan on coming back to South Africa in the next couple of years and hope that Liz is still there to guide us in our next adventure.
Hi Spencer,
I hope you guys are doing well.
Thank you for the lovely feedback and excellent review.
I appreciate it.
I hope to hear from you again soon.
Best wishes, Lize
Namibia
Namibia
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Apr 19 - May 5, 2024
Namibia safari and tours set us up with maps and gps and helped make everything very smooth. We lost the license plate off the back of the car and they had a replacement by the afternoon. They gave us lots of local advice about what to expect on... Read more
Hi Melanie,
Thank you for the detailed feedback on your trip and each accommodation, we appreciate it.
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your overall trip to Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls.
Hope to hear from you again should you want to return to the beautiful Southern Africa or want to explore the amazing East Africa.
Best wishes, Lize
The service we received throughout our trip w...
Namibia
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Apr 15 - Apr 23, 2024
The planning and TravelKey app were fantastic - Anna at Spitzkoppen was great, Tim who flew the hot air balloon was funny and incredibly skillful while all the locations we stayed in were also excellent. Our tour guide in Swakopmund who took us to the dunes at Sandwich Bay - PJ Breytenbach - was... Read more
Hi Michael, Anne, Tony and Jackie,
Thank you for the great feedback and for sharing the beautiful pictures taken on your trip to Namibia.
They all look amazing, and I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip.
I hope to hear from you again someday should you wish to return to the amazing Southern Africa.
Take care.
Best wishes, Lize
Our self-drive trip to Namibia was amazing! W...
Namibia
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Dec 16 - Dec 26, 2023
Hi Bertrand-Xavier,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
I hope your new year is filled with good friends, great adventures, and even better treats!
Happy New Year!
We appreciate it.
All the best, Lize
The planning and the sites we saw were incred...
Botswana
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Sep 26 - Oct 9, 2023
The planning and the sites we saw were incredible. There were a few snafus during the trip. However, I was satisfied with KimKim's responce upon our return to take care of those snafus. I would reccomend this trip to anyone.
John B.
Hi John,
Thank you so much for your feedback, we appreciate it. Thank you for the recommendation of the trip, to the beautiful Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe Houseboat and Botswana. It is an incredible trip. The photos taken are beautiful, you have a good eye for taking pictures. Especially of all the animals in Botswana on safari. We will take forward all the comments and criticism as it will help us to improve. We do know there is always room for improvement! Hope to be of assistance again in the near future. Please send my regards to Mary, David and Paula.
All the best, Lize
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South Africa
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Sep 19 - Oct 2, 2023
Hi Megan,
Thanks so much for the lovely review!! It was my pleasure working with you to plan your South African Trip. Happy that you enjoyed Arathusa Safari Lodge and your safari experience. I will pass on the great review to the lodge and staff. Take care and hope to see you return to our beautiful country soon.
Best Wishes,
Lize
We just had an incredible 11 days in South Af...
South Africa
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Sep 17 - Sep 27, 2023
Dear Mike,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and 5-star rating.
It was my pleasure to work with you on the crafting process of your perfect trip!
I am thrilled to know that your trip was nothing short of amazing and that you will recommend this trip to anyone visiting our beautiful country.
Our team at African Travel Gateway takes great pride in creating seamless and memorable experiences for travelers like you.
I will be looking forward to welcoming you back to Southern Africa, until then, I wish you and your wife all the best!
Best Regards, Lize
Namibia
Namibia
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Jul 8 - Jul 18, 2023
The Namibia travel experience was amazing. All places visited and stays overnight were special in one way or the other. Onguma was out of this world whereas Madisa was a lot more down to earth. I might change make some changes if I did it again, but that is the benefit of hindsight. Anyway, thank you for setting it up Lize.
Hi Kai,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Namibia.
Hope to hear from you again should you wish to return to the beautiful Southern Africa.
Take care.
Best wishes, Lize
We had a bad experience with a substandard lo...
Namibia
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Jun 11 - Jun 29, 2023
We had a bad experience with a substandard lodge suggested by kimkim. Our concerns and criticisms were brushed aside rather than addressed. I would not entrust kimkim with my travel plans again.
Thanks for the feedback. I am sorry to hear your experience at the lodge in question tainted your 14-day trip, which you otherwise described as an amazing experience. I’d like to draw your attention to the fact that your complaint was certainly not brushed aside. It was addressed on the KimKim platform in a message to you that remains on the system as unread. I can assure you we take all comments & observations from clients, (both positive & negative), very seriously and do give... Read more
