Meet the team

Growing Together
in Conservation.

Get to know the dedicated team at Nsanga Conservation Zambia. Nsanga is a small organization currently in a growth phase. Through our close collaborations with Copperbelt University and the Chitungulu Conservation Clubs, managed by the Chitungulu Foundation, we are fortunate to continuously work with dedicated and qualified naturalists, allowing us to expand our team accordingly.

Tom Riffel
Tom Riffel
Managing Director
Michael Riffel
Dr. Michael Riffel
Managing Director
Freya Santana Cubas
Freya Santana Cubas
Programme Manager
Geofrey Zulu
Geofrey Zulu
Project Manager
Maximilian Sterk
Maximilian Sterk
Operations and Impact Manager
Salome Shantebe
Salome Shantebe
Conservation Scientist
Penius Lungu
Penius Lungu
Head Chef and Community Liason Officer
Peter Zimba
Peter Zimba
Camp Maintenance and Driver
Rosemary Zimba
Rosemary Zimba
Chef and Field Assistant
Esnart Ng'Ona
Esnart Ng'Ona
Camp Maintenance and Field Assistant

Past Interns

Francis Sinkala, 2022, Copperbelt University

Stephen Nkatha, 2023, Chitungulu Conservation Club

Geofrey Zulu, 2023, Copperbelt University

Max Sterk, 2023, Amakali Conservation

Freya Santana Cubas, 2023, Amakali Conservation

Jason Savage, 2023, Jason Savage Photography

Mwelwa Kasuba Ngolo, 2024, Copperbelt University

Ganizani Zimba, 2025, Copperbelt University

Salome Shantebe 2025, Copperbelt University