Operations Manager- Archie Dzinetsa
Africa Uncovered Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $75 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I could write an entire novel about how amazing my trip with Tafara and Africa Uncovered was!
As a solo traveler who had never been to Zimbabwe or Botswana I wasn't sure what to expect going into a 7 day trip. When I first met Tafara and realized it would just be the two of us I felt nervous about how we would get along and what our hours-long drives in the car would be like. Luckily Tafara, much like myself, is someone who loves to talk and took the time to explain the history of Zimbabwe as well as share his own story. This felt very special to me and led to conversations that I will never forget. Tafara helped me through immigration & customs going into Botswana and as we continued driving made sure to stop whenever there was an animal walking alongside the road simply because he knew it would make me happy.
The trip was seamless and together, Archie and Tafara made sure any minor issues were taken care of immediately. Before starting the trip Archie promptly answered every question I had and explained how to obtain my visa at the airport. During the trip Tafara would come and ensure I got to each of my activities safely and on-time and he would be there when I got back. He would excitedly listen as I shared everything I saw and even shared his own knowledge about certain animals and wildlife. This was incredibly helpful during our overnight camping trip to the Okavango Delta. Since I was traveling by myself, Tafara was able to join me on the trip and having someone to share that experience with made it that much more meaningful. He would tell me all about the different animals we could see from our campsite and would ask our guide questions (that I’m sure he already knew the answers to) so I could learn even more about what we were seeing and experiencing.
Overall, this experience has been a highlight of my life and a large reason for that can be attributed to Tafara and the entire Africa Uncovered team. Whoever is reading this, I can assure you that you will not be disappointed when booking with this company and meeting the wonderful staff.
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Email Tomasz Walawender | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very reliable, well organized company
We've been travelling with AUS for 9-days, tailor-made trip in Zimbabwe and Botswana. Program of our trip was prepared by operator and it included Victoria Falls, Chobe N.P., Okavango Delta, Elephant Sands and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. I must say, it was very diverse and eye-catching excursion. We had possibility to be close to nature and observe many different types of animals from short distance.
AUS company prepared whole trip perfectlly. Everything worked as it should and we felt we were with reliable partner. Price level for the trip was reasonable, so it was really good value for money.
I highly recomend Africa Uncovered Safaris as organizer of vacation trips in southern Africa.
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Email Amy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Clients happiness and comfort was their priority.
I am so impressed by the quality of service I received from Tafara my guide. He was knowledgeable, fun, punctual, and communicated clearly. He genuinely enjoys his job and it was a pleasure to have had him as my guide. The company also is organized and again really focus on their clients having an extraordinary experience, thank you Archie for being so flexible with my late bookings. Highly recommend for single female traveling alone like me!
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Email Hakan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Complete support not only during the safari, but also before and after the safari!
Africa Uncovered Safaris made really a good job. Value / money ratio is very good. Archie supported my wife a lot regarding the visa applications and also excursion coordination before and after the safari when we had excursions in Zambia. Muza helped us a lot not only during the safari but also after the safari regarding the multiple excursion arrangements, coordination and transportation. We were happy about everything.
Africa Uncovered Safaris has my highest recommendation.
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Email Sofia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip to Africa
I would definitely recommend booking with Africa Uncovered Safaris.
Archie, was very kind and helpful during all the process of planning and booking.
The safari tours that they offered were excellent choices with very nice tour guides and drivers. I always felt safe.
Muza, my guide and driver was always attentive to my needs. He is a very reliable guide, helped us to obtain Zimbabwe´s visa faster than any other tour guide, everyone knows him, and that proved to be very helpful.
Accommodations were excellent as well as the food provided along the 14 days tour at Namibia, Botswana and Victoria´s Falls.
Their destinations have a great variety of activities to experience across several locations.
Can´t wait to travel with them again.
FR
Email François ALMERAS | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect week
Very kindly driver and reliable organization quickly answering any question.
Food good and even very good when buffets for breakfast or dinner.
Good balance between car drives, boating or walks through bush.
Very good accomodations (may be one a little less than the others).
Unbeleived places and landscapes (Chobe, Okavango, pans where you are like on the moon, close to elephants in Elephant sands)
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Email Ellen | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Delivers on lots of animals especially elephants
We saw lots of animals on the trip, including lions and a leopard thanks to game drives especially in Chobe area. Also our guide Musa made border crossings much easier and quicker for us than for other travelers we met.
We traveled from Livingstone to Vic Falls in Zimbabwe and then into Botswana on seven day safari and back to Vic Falls. Lots of time traveling in car and game drive vehicles often over very bumpy dirt roads especially to Okevango Delta. Bush toilets on the long drives. Resort hotels and meals were very good and arranged seamlessly. Trip required many early mornings with more than daughter expected. Focus is on animals but would have enjoyed more background on countries, history and culture in Africa.
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Email Tianshu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Recommend Africa Uncovered Safaris
This is a well-organised and excellent itinerary to deep dive Botswana and Victoria Fall. I traveled to Zimbabwe by myself at the end of Aug and this trip went far beyond my expectations. I spent nine days exploring the Victoria Fall, Okavango Delta, Chobe Natinal Park and Elephant Sands. This was the first time I did safari in Africa and saw packs of lions, elephants, Hippo and even lepard, which is rarely to be found even in Botswana! My accommodations and meals were fabulous and the staff at each safari camp went above and beyond to give me a memorable experience.
Archie provide detailed and well-designed planning before the trip. He was quick to respond and was willing to answer questions. I also want to recognize Tafara's effort to smooth and enrich the whloe trip. He redesigned my schedule in Victoria Fall to accommodate every activities since my flight was delayed, helped with the visa issue at custom of Botswana and selected the best guide for my Safari. He was exceptionally nice and helpful. I will be recommending Archie/Tafara to anybody who is interested in exploring Botswana and Zimbabwe.
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Email Kiana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa Uncovered was great to work with and very accommodating with modifications to our trip!
I traveled to Zimbabwe with a friend of mine from work at the end of July. Working with Africa Uncovered made the experience run smoothly and helped us have an amazing time, getting to do all that we wanted in our short one week trip. Tafara was our guide and quickly became a friend along the way. He took us to all the great places (both touristy and local) in Victoria Falls while throwing in lots of history and facts about the area. Our time was full of great conversation. I learned so much!!
Archie was great to work with before the trip during the planning process. He was quick to respond and was willing to answer questions related to parts of our trip not directly related with the Africa Uncovered portion. We needed to add some extra accommodation and a one day safari to match with our flight plans and there was no issue at all making those changes. They took care of it! Thank you Archie and Tafara for an amazing trip. I hope to go back to Africa and would use their company again in a heartbeat!
Email Lea Hadley | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Times in Africa
Our safari started in Victoria Falls when Musa picked us up and introduced himself as our tour guide and driver. Musa was amazing and I can't speak highly enough of his knowledge, care of us and his sense of humour. Having our own personal guide and being able to negotiate our activities was wonderful, albeit we took part in all the activities he had planned anyway. However, when we needed to purchase something he always took us safely to the best place. Our trips in the car between lodges and hotels was so informative as he had a wealth of knowledge about Zimbabwe, the people and also was knowledgeable about other African countries.
The animal safaris in Chobe and Hwange were everything we had imagined and more. Our accommodation was comfortable and varied, ranging from lodges to a safari tent. The food offered at all places was simple, but delicious.
The activities planned outside of safari rides were enjoyable and informative - Dinner cruise on the Zambesi River, afternoon cruise on the Chobe River, visiting the Painted Dogs Information Centre, Elephant Shopping Area, Victoria Falls and visiting a subsistence farm.
Africa Uncovered are to be congratulated for providing such a great experience.