Africa Zim Travel & Tours , Victoria Falls
Africa Zim Travel & Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $115 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Anita Krishna | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable African adventure!!!!!!!!
We were a family of four on the 8-day Victoria Falls–Delta–Okavango tour, and it was truly the experience of a lifetime. From start to finish, Africa Zim Travel & Tours were kind, professional, and incredibly prompt in answering all our questions. They thoughtfully catered to our dietary needs, making the journey smooth and stress-free.
A special thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Pamela, who drove us all the way from Victoria Falls to Maun with such grace, care, and kindness. Her knowledge and calm presence made every moment enjoyable and memorable.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a meaningful and well-organized African adventure. Thank you very much, Africa Zim Travel!
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Email Ana Guimaraes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
He led us to many spots to watch the game & explained to us so much about the park & the animals.
We had a tw-day, one-night stay with Africa Zim Travel & Tours and had a great time at the Safari. Everything was great from the pick-up to the drop-off, with kind staff and a knowledgeable safari tour guide, who led us to many spots to watch the game & explained to us so much about the park & the animals. The food provided at the office and the camp was very good and it really was a magical experience sleeping in the camp with the sound of lions :) On our 1st day we had a morning boat cruise with hippos, crocodiles, followed by a great lunch and then an afternoon game drive before we set camp in the park. We saw so many animals during the two days! From around 16 lions, with 7 cubs, plenty of giraffe, dozens of elephants, buffalos, baboons...only thing missing was the leopard, but we shall be back!
I would definitely use your service again and recommend it to friends.
DE
Email Mario Siegward & Susanne Stein | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A top organized Tour!!!
We were very happy with our choice of AfricaZimTravel. The tour was really well planned. We saw the most important things in Namibia such as Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha NP. Our stay in the Okavago Delta was also an adventure. The biggest surprise for us was Chobe NP. Simply marvellous! Next to Hakusembe River Lodge, the lodge was the most beautiful and luxurious of all. The accommodation was of a high standard overall.
The last stop, Victoria Falls, was of course also a highlight. There were activities perfectly planned by the agency at all locations, all of a high standard. The game drives are often private or in small groups. Special mention should also be made of the wonderful Rivervcruise on the TopTop Deck with first-class cocktails and excellent food on the riverbank afterwards.
And our guide and driver Mytho was there for almost every activity. We had a wonderful time together. Mytho was able to tell us so much about the country and its people. He knows the animals very well, can answer all questions and, above all, he finds them on the game drives, where the guide sometimes just drives past. Really super. And he drove us everywhere safely and on time, really perfect timing. Mtho became a good friend and reliable companion during our trip and it was hard to say goodbye to him at the airport.
We would definitely recommend AfricaZimTravel and have never regretted choosing this trip.
Trip of a lifetime!
Truly a trip of a lifetime! We were greeted at the airport by Stanford--he was our driver & guide. His sparkling personality and contagious laugh definitely made every day fun and exciting. We came during the rainy season, but no rain and everything was so green and beautiful. Our tour ended up being just my son and myself, and the safaris also ended up being private and phenomenal. Stanford would join us on safaris and always found so many animals for us to see. The lodges we stayed in at Hwange (Hwange Safari Lodge) and in Chobe (Chobe Safari Lodge) were beautiful and very comfortable. The food was excellent as well. Hwange Safari Lodge has a lake just across meadow and the animals are always coming to drink water and graze--so exciting. One night a large herd of Cape Buffalo visited, we were so close we could hear them eating!
The lodge in Victoria Falls (Beyete) was also a beautiful accommodation. On the safaris we learned so much about every different animal, also many birds, dung beetles, & the different brush and trees that each animal can eat. We wanted to see a lion so the safari guide was following the footprints in the road to find them..and was successful. We also spent time in Victoria Falls, including a boat dinner cruise and a Boma Drum Show dinner. I would highly recommend this Safari company and will come back for another Safari with African Zim.
Email Maya Engelbrecht | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
8 day custom tour from Victoria Falls to Chobe, Okavango Delta and Maun
I can’t praise Africa Zim Travel & Tours more highly. They are a boutique tour operator that specialises in custom travel experiences. They built a tour itinerary around the dates my husband and I provided, and included all the stops and activities we wanted to include on our African safari adventure. Quite often along our adventure, we crossed paths with the big bus operators, and we were so pleased that we went with Africa Zim Travel & Tours, and did not have to share our safari with 30 other travelers.
We opted for an all-tent experience, so that we could hear the sounds of Africa at night. But we could easily have upgraded to other accommodation if we had wanted. Initially we requested a range of accommodation options, all of which were great value for money, but we settled on tenting. We booked an 8-day tour from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to Maun in Botswana. We were met by our awesome host, Stanford, at Vic Falls airport. He was our trusty companion, driver, animal spotter and most gracious guide for the duration of our trip. Africa Zim Travel & Tours has a supportive and symbiotic relationship with other small local operators. We were seamlessly handed over to other expert guides for the specialist adventures we had requested, like a game viewing Zambezi river sunset cruise, a 2-night stay over in the heart of Chobe National Park and another 2-night stay over in the Okavango Delta. Stanford was always there, with his infectious smile and glowing personality, to collect us and take us on the next part of our adventure.
One advantage we were extremely grateful for, because of going with Africa Zim Travel & Tours, unlike the other big tour options out there, our tent was always built and furnished before we arrived. No need to erect our own tent at each stop.
The Africa Zim team are really professional. There is a solid team of back-office members, who always respond to emails within hours. They are supported by a team of highly experienced tour guides who take us lucky travelers around Africa and make dreams come true.
Our experience was first class from beginning to end. Thank you to everyone at Africa Zim Travel & Tours, for making our holiday unforgettable.
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Email Debbie C | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pam was very thorough and professional with a large crowd of 11 people.
Pam was very thorough and professional with a large crowd of 11 people. I was surprised that we were handed off to different tour operators.
I just wish it had been a little more clear up front. Little instructions to walk through the Zimbabwe-Botswana border, so that experience was stressful.
Victoria falls, River Cruise, Chobe National Park, Elephant Sands, Okavango Delta. We saw big 4, We saw many charismatic birds. Seeing elephants, crocodiles and hippos close by from the water was really special.
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Email Jessica Francar | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive, organized, thorough well planned out tour with many highlights included
We joined the 7 day tour of Hwange National Park, Chobe National Park and Victoria falls in November 2024. We had a fantastic experience overall. We expected to be part of a larger group but the majority of the time it was just the two of us and our excellent guide, Stanford, who took very good care of us. For some of the game drives and activities we joined with others at the various lodges, but all of the experiences still felt very personalized. The lodges we stayed in were very nice, comfortable and upscale. In Hwange national park, all our game drives were only with us and the guides. In Chobe it was busier, but still very nice. The food at all of the accommodations was excellent. While lunch generally isn't included, we usually didn't feel like we needed to buy anything extra and just had a few snacks, as so many of the other meals were so big. Both river cruises were exceptional - the wildlife on the Chobe river and the sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi river. November was a nice time of year to go - things were relatively quiet, but we could still see a lot of animals. Our guide was very organized, always gave us the information we needed, was always coordinating various logistics and plans, tried to personalize/customize things and give us options / flexibility when that was possible. He also shared a lot of nice information about the different cultures we were encountering. All of the staff from those working in the lodges, to those in the national parks, were incredibly helpful and welcoming. While the tour isn't 'cheap', it does feel like a good value for your money when you consider all of the different things you're getting to do and experience. The communication with the company was always prompt and professional.
Negatives / things which could be improved - while we knew that drinks we're not included (we expected this meant alcohol mainly) - in some cases, we also had to purchase other non-alcoholic drinks like water. Much of the time, the guides or those leading the game drivers also provided that, but there were a few instances when we were at the lodge during the day, when we had to purchase it ourselves. I would just ask the guide(s) for additional water when it's available, or probably make sure to buy some extra when you're in the town so you don't need to just buy from the lodges which are more costly. Conversely though, some of the activities themselves do include their own drinks / alcohol (like the sunset cruise or some evening game drives, which is very nice).
Visas - a bit more explanation about which visa to purchase when arriving to Victoria Falls airport in the welcoming instructions would have been helpful, especially if a person wants to take advantage of an optional activity where they'd cross over into Zambia and need to re-enter Zimbabwe an additional time (like Devil's pool). I bought the double entry visa but should have bought the "Kaza Univisa". And at the airport even when I asked for clarification, they sometimes withhold this information unless you ask directly for that visa by name, which would have saved me some money if I'd known exactly to ask for that. Some additional information about some of the optional activities in Victoria falls could be provided in the initial instructions too which could help someone plan accordingly.
We also purchased trip insurance which we were told is mandatory to have (and generally a good thing to have) - but in the end, no one verified if we did or didn't have it which it was said that they would.
Email Wei Lee | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely helpful & accomodating
Our tour guide, Moto, was the making of the tour. Him and the phenomenal scenery and activities. Every day was a joy, so much to see and experience. Real core memories created.
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Email Vedad Hasanovic | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with amazing local guide!
Our tour through Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls and Botswana was truly unforgettable, thanks to our amazing guide, Pamela. She brought each location to life, sharing local stories at Victoria Falls and taking us to a fantastic hidden coffee spot. In Botswana, she guided us seamlessly through Chobe National Park, Elephant Sands, and the stunning Okavango Delta, where we experienced breathtaking wildlife and scenery.
Pamela's passion and knowledge made everything feel easy, and her introductions to local music and culture gave us an authentic experience. Touring with her felt like exploring with a friend—thank you, Pamela, for making this trip one for the books!
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Email Amela Trokic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience of a lifetime, with local guides to make it authentic and seamless!
Our recent tour through Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls and Botswana’s Chobe National Park was simply spectacular, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible local guide, Pamela. From start to finish, Pamela went above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. She knew every inch of Victoria Falls and shared stories and insights that only a true local could provide, which made our exploration so much richer.
Pamela’s warmth and friendliness made us feel completely at home from the moment we arrived. She handled all the logistics so seamlessly that we could relax and fully enjoy every moment. Her attention to detail was amazing—she even took us to a hidden gem of a coffee spot in Victoria Falls, where we enjoyed some of the best local brews in a cozy atmosphere.
Our time in Chobe National Park was equally amazing, with wildlife encounters we’ll remember forever. We also visited Elephant Sands and the Okavango Delta. You would think traveling around the country in a van would be tough, as the distance is great, but Pamela was amazing. She handled the roads like a pro, made stops for us to rest, and shared stories to make the time go by. She even introduced us to local music which we blasted throughout our road trip. The trip in itself is an experience like no other, but it truly was made better with Pamela. So if you are going to Zimbabwe and/or Botswana, make sure to choose Africa Zim Travel & Tours and ask for Pamela. I can't recommend her highly enough! This was more than just a tour—it felt like exploring with a friend. Thank you, Pamela, for an experience of a lifetime!
