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 Carmen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent organisation in an unforgettable trip to Chobe and Okavango
Africa Uncovered Safaris deserves nothing less than a 5-star review for the exceptional experience they provided for us. From start to finish, this company showed reliability, professionalism, effectiveness, and ease of communication. We (me and my 22 year old daughter) did the Chobe & camp site in Okavango and we could not have had a better experience.
We were in the good hands of Muza and Norman, who ensured that our journey was not only safe but also unforgettable, who made us feel like we were exploring with old friends. Their availability was remarkable; whenever we had questions or needed assistance, they were there to provide guidance. Muza's deep knowledge of wildlife, history, and local culture enriched our safari in ways we couldn't have imagined. It felt like we were learning from the best in the field. The insights they shared allowed us to connect with the environment, animals, and the rich history and culture of the region.
Trustworthiness is a precious quality in the travel industry, and Africa Uncovered Safaris embodied it entirely. Since the very beginning, when I have a lot of questions from home, they always responded them quick and effectively and it gave me a lot of confidence, specially being two women, and without experience. I really appreciated it.
I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking an extraordinary safari experience and am grateful to the company, Muza and Norman for all the good care that they put on us.
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Email Elena Cabello Yeves | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and immersive experience, with a constant sense of security and meaningful human connection
This experience has been one of the best I’ve ever had. I went on this trip with my brother Pedro, who managed most of the logistics. I trusted him completely, and I think we couldn’t have made a better choice than African Uncovered Safaris. We always had plenty of information, and once we arrived in Zimbabwe, Tafara was an excellent guide from the very start. The experience was outstanding, especially due to his kindness and all the insights he shared about the country and its wildlife. I believe Tafara is incredibly well-prepared, both professionally and emotionally, for leading tours like this.
Additionally, we always had flexibility in terms of schedules and activity choices, and we felt a great sense of safety with Tafara, both during the drives and in the country overall. As my brother Pedro has already mentioned, our tour started in Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River, then moved on to Chobe, Elephant Sands, the Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and finally back to Victoria Falls.
As a biologist and nature enthusiast, this experience exceeded all my expectations. I learned so much and took countless photos. We saw a wide range of animals: elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, zebras, various species of antelopes, dozens of bird species (including vultures and eagles), wildebeests, a few lions, a leopard, and even rhinos. Besides the classic jeep tours, we also took a mokoro ride and camped in the wild, where we enjoyed the Southern Hemisphere night sky full of stars and shooting stars. We also had the chance to visit a local village, where we spoke with the residents and got a glimpse into their daily lives. Although our time there was limited to just a couple of hours, it was a meaningful experience. I highly recommend this as an opportunity to learn from their way of life and gain a deeper understanding of the local culture. It’s a great way to step outside the typical tourist bubble and connect more authentically with the community, rather than staying in a purely Westernized environment.
I highly recommend visiting Devil’s Pool. I was a bit scared, but I felt completely safe as lifeguards were present and assisted us throughout. The view was amazing.
In summary, this company is highly reliable, offering many options and flexibility, and having Tafara as our guide made the experience truly unique. Without a doubt, I’ll be doing this again!
Email John W | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great day in Chobe, delivered very efficiently by friendly and expert people.
I chose this company to book from the UK because the information on their website was clear and comprehensive. During and after booking they were very responsive to emails and on the day they delivered everything (and more) that was promised.
The journey to and from Chobe was punctual and comfortable, and the border crossings were straightforward with staff there to help.
Morning coffee and lunch were excellent in very nice surroundings near the river.
The river cruise was brilliant and NOT to be missed, with countless close views of animals, birds and reptiles and a charismatic and very knowledgeable guide (Mr T); a completely different experience from a land drive. The afternoon game drive was also really good and I had the best views of lion I have ever seen.
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Email Sonal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We received outstanding, personalized highly recommended service!
I selected this company based on online reviews. From the beginning Archie answered every question and issue without delay and to the best of his understanding. Our companion, guide and driver Muza went above and beyond to make our trip safe, comfortable, memorable, and truly a trip of a lifetime. Knowing that we were vegetarian he made sure that every meal was to our liking! I would highly recommend this company to anyone that wants to explore beautiful Africa!
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Email Marisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing experience, thank you!
My experience with África Uncovered Safaris certainly deserves a 5-star rating. Our guide Muza was a wealth of knowledge about the area, sharing insights that enriched our journey. Norman, another guide, was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel well taken care of. The transportation was perfect, and the choice of lodges was impeccable. This personalized and informative approach made the trip truly unforgettable. I highly recommend África Uncovered Safaris for an authentic African adventure.
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Email Sandy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
Tafara was an excellent, fun, kind and informative tour guide. We had a wonderful time with him. He went out of his way to make our experience wonderful.
Archie was also competent and pro active and responsive in setting up our tour.
Many thanks
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Email Shauna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellence All-Around
I recently used Africa Uncovered for a week-long stay in Botswana, and what a fantastic experience it was.
Archie was promptly communicative every step of the way, and was so helpful in creating a safari plan that included every location I wanted to see. The great level of communication was especially important to me as I was a solo female traveler—I needed a company could trust.
The guide for the trip, Mr. Tafara, was simply wonderful. Professional, knowledgeable, and always there to help to ensure there were no issues. Mr. Tafara went above and beyond to make sure we got the best experience—for example, I mistakenly had not allotted time to visit Victoria Falls and it was not part of the safari itinerary I chose. When Mr. Tafara realized this, and given how close we were to the Falls, he arranged a visit and walk-through of the Falls while he knowledgeably narrated. He did this, and yet we managed to not miss out on any time anywhere else! He built in extra time throughout the trip so that we would be punctual to our destination, but also could stop and enjoy wildlife viewing on the journey. (Yes, you will see LOTS of wildlife during the car rides!) The timing and planning were meticulous.
This trend held true throughout the trip. For the entire week, he maximized our adventures while keeping our comfort and safety in mind.
Because Africa Uncovered contracts with local safari guides at every park/location, we received specialized, local knowledge for each and every location. It was fantastic. Mr. Tafara would be up and awake with us at 6am to ensure the local guide picked us up for the safari, and when we returned to the lodge, Mr. Tafara would be punctually waiting for us. We would then have a meal together to review the safari and get briefed on the plan for the following day. Everything was seamless and impeccably done.
The lodges were beautiful.
The food was delicious.
The safaris were spectacular.
Africa Uncovered has clearly established itself as one of the best. I highly recommend them for your African adventures!
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Email Kim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely perfect experience!
If I had to choose only one word to describe this team, it would be a 'Professional'.
I met Archie & Muza for a 7-day trip. They gave me an immediate answer and crystal clear information from scratch. Every moment of the trip was very well organized by them. Everything on my itinerary was exactly the same as it actually was. They always double checked important issues to prevent falling behind the scheduled plan.
At the same time, they showed me great hospitality. They alway paid attention to me to make sure whether I was feeling comfortable with everything on the trip or not. And they also never lost their sense of humor. Any place was okay as long as we were together.
It was my first time going to Africa. Besides, currently in Korea, it is very hard to get up-to-date information about travel to the African continent. I was very anxious regarding this trip for a number of reasons such as safety, visa issuance, disease and etc. But since I met them, everything was going to be easy. I enjoyed myself very much during the tour.
If I come back to Africa, I'll definitely go on a trip with them again. Hopefully see you soon Muza and Archie!
Kim
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Email Ivan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was briliant
It was really perfect experience. Our guide was funny, full of knowledges, he knew answer on every question. Lunch was perfect, we could choose the meal. I deffinitely recommend this trip.
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Email Hammer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enjoy!
Service provided by Africa Uncovered Safaris could be described as customer orientated. The response from Archie to our requests were quick. The routine itinerary had been adjusted so as to meet our expectations. The lodges and hotels he arranged were comfortable and clean. Cosmas, our guide, was reliable. We enjoyed every things of the tour and was no doubt to ask AUS to plan for our future trip.