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Pearl   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Jul 17, 2018

Email Pearl  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta: Great guide, AMAZING honeymoon/trip!
5/5

This was the most amazing trip I have ever been on. We enjoyed every minute of it and Mthokozisi (Mucho!) was amazing!! (We went on an 8 day, 7 night, safari to: Victoria Falls, Chobe, Elephant Sands, and the Okavango Delta. The only thing we added to the package was a helicopter flight over the Delta.)

We learned so much and saw so many animals. The only thing we knew when planning our trip was that we wanted to go to the Okavango Delta and we were really struggling to find an affordable trip. One safari company told us we needed to double our budget if we wanted to get there. NOT Africa Zim! Their safari packages were affordable, planned out wonderfully, and flexible depending on what you were looking for and how long you had. We went so many amazing places we wouldn't have known about if not for Blessing and his amazing team. It was truly once in a lifetime.

A review wouldn't be complete without a huge shout out to Mthokozisi!!!! Mucho was an AMAZING guide! My husband really wanted to see zebras and it wasn't looking good for a while there, but while we were driving eagle eye Mucho spotted some and immediately (and safely) pulled over, opened the sunroof and made sure we had a moment to look at them. He really cared about what we were there to see and was so knowledgable and professional. Mucho answered EVERY question we asked, from what was happening with the countries politics to different things about his culture, home and family. He was so wonderful.

Thank you Mthokozisi, Blessing, and Africa Zim as a whole for an AMAZING AMAZING adventure and honeymoon. We will never forget it and would/will recommend Africa Zim to anyone and everyone going to Africa.

Michael K   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Jul 17, 2018

Email Michael K  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Highly recommend Africa Zim for your next Safari!
5/5

My wife and I took a 7 day Safari lodge tour booked through Blessing from Africa Zim for our honeymoon. He set us up with a local guide from Zimbabwe, Mthokozisi, who was extremely professional, and really fun to talk to and learn from! We basically had a private tour guide who took us to the most recommended attractions from Victoria Falls through Chobe and into the Okavango. Of course the game rides we're in small groups of 4-8 people but Mthokozisi would be available whenever needed, took us from place to place, helped us figure out how to swap some plans last minute since we really wanted to take be a helicopter tour over the Okavango (so worth it!) and wealth of knowledge.

Cara/Bob   –  
Canada CA
Visited: February 2018 Reviewed: Mar 2, 2018

Email Cara/Bob  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

All aspects of the tour were great from booking to our time under the care of Africa Zim Tours.
5/5

Our communication with Africa Zim was first rate right from our initial contact with Sheila and all aspects of the tour were as expected and more. Our tour guide, Blessing, was a most friendly and efficient tour director of our time and always ensured that we were prepared and that we were all at the right place at the right time. He went out of his way to make sure we could incorporate our various requests during our 4 day trip. Our accommodations at Bayete Lodge and Hwange Safari Lodge suited us perfectly and we enjoyed all the aspects of both - both so picturesque with good food and friendly people. Victoria Falls was a wonderful experience despite the rain and the Boma dinner was so much fun. Our game drives at Hwange were amazing and we saw a wide variety of animals and birds. Our game drive guide, who Blessing arranged, was most informative about the animals and birds that we encountered and there was never a rush when we met up with the various wildlife. It was certainly a trip of a lifetime. Thanks you African Zim!

Bob   –  
Canada CA
Visited: February 2018 Reviewed: Feb 18, 2018

Email Bob  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Just wonderful service and an excellent tour
5/5

Africa Zim Travel arranged a great tour of Victoria Falls and Chobe and the Okavango in Botswana at the last minute after we had been let down by another operator.

Their service was first rate, the tour was as per the descriptions and their communication with us was excellent. They helped a great deal in processing our payment at very short notice and even confirmed the accommodations before payment was finalized.

They also liaised with another operator so we could seamlessly continue onto Namibia.

It’s a shame I can’t give them more than five stars. I’d be happy to answer any questions if I’m contacted.

Stephen Lalor   –  
Ireland IE
Visited: November 2017 Reviewed: Dec 16, 2017

Email Stephen Lalor

A trip packed with exciting animals, beautiful birds, friendly and helpful and efficient people.
5/5

Dealings with the firm were most reliable and helpful. The facilities were great. The tour exceeded all expectations. The value was outstanding. We saw over 113 species of birds as well as wonderful Lions, Elephants, Impala, Puku, Water Monitor, Hippo, Crocodile, Buffalo, Giraffe, Jackal, Warthog, Sand Snake, Steenbuck, Mongoose and Red Lechwe. I strongly recommend Africa Zim Travel & Tours.

Suzanne & Trevor Tartoosie   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Nov 22, 2017

Email Suzanne & Trevor Tartoosie  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

First rate Tour Company & would highly recommend !!
5/5

Communications were excellent & prompt before arrival in South Africa & whilst we we there leading up to the tours we knew exactly when the pickup would be - prompt, knowledgable, friendly & efficient.
Boma Dinner was a great & enjoyable experience & in our opinion a "must do" - as was the full day Chobe Tour.
Driver & transport faultless & saw many animals up close though we had already been spoilt with vast numbers of animals in the Mara the week before. Many thanks to the office & to the drivers/guides for excellent service. Will recommend to anyone we know coming your way.

Susan from Traverse City, Michigan   –  
United States US
Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Oct 29, 2017

Email Susan from Traverse City, Michigan

From start to finish it was excellent!
5/5

From getting picked up at the hotel in Zimbabwe, taking us across the border to Botswana to the Camping experience in Chobe and the amazing animals was to notch. No complaints...perfect!

Barbara Hodges   –  
New Zealand NZ
Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Oct 17, 2017

Email Barbara Hodges  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Victoria Falls and Hwange NP-fabulous trip
5/5

I found Blessing and his company on Safari Bookings and were delighted with the itinerary he planned for us, given our limited time. From his greeting of us at the airport, we felt so very comfortable with him and looked forward to our few days. The choice of the Bayete Lodge in Vic Falls suited us perfectly and this was a great base. Blessing ensured we were happy with our room and advised us what to expect in the next few days as well as giving us ideas for any downtime we had.
Onto Hwange National Park and once again we were driven there and Blessing settled us into the accommodation at Hwange Safari Lodge. This wasn’t his first choice of accommodation, but as his original place was booked out, he used this hotel. It was absolutely perfect for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here also. The game drives that he organised for us were fabulous also and we were the only ones in the vehicle, and we had a great guide also.
All communication with Blessing and his team was easy and prompt and I would certainly use him again as well as suggest to any friends to contact him if travelling to this part of the world.
Thanks for a great time Blessing, you certainly made our trip to Africa start in the best way possible. We hope to meet you again some day.

Chris and Mick   –  
Australia AU
Visited: July 2017 Reviewed: Oct 7, 2017

Email Chris and Mick  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Magical Botswana and Zimbabwe Personalised Tour
5/5

Africa Zim Travel & Tours were absolutely amazing. I found Blessing to be incredibly flexible and keen to cater for our specific travel plans and schedule. Our dream trip to Africa included a 5 day horse trek through the Okavango Delta with Okavango Horse Safaris. I emailed Blessing when planning our holiday, months before our departure, to see if he could arrange a personalised tour to extend our stay in Africa. All was arranged via email and a deposit paid. I must admit I was a bit hesitant to arrange everything by email with a Zimbabwean tour company but I now have the opportunity to add to the many positive trip advisor reviews and glowing testimonials from happy travellers. We were picked up by a smiling driver called Andy at Maun airport after our Horse Safari and our next adventure began. Our light aircraft had been delayed numerous times yet he patiently awaited our arrival. The safari tour was very organised, very safe and very professional. Our tour included Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls, multiple game drives, river cruises, excellent accommodation, great meals and so many unforgettable experiences. I really can't thank their team enough. Travelling with a local guide is amazing and certainly made the border crossings a breeze. Every attempt was made to make our safari just perfect and I cannot fault their service. I can't recommend them highly enough. We would go again in a heartbeat!

Suzanne & Trevor   –  
Australia AU
Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Oct 3, 2017

Email Suzanne & Trevor  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Three awesome tours !!!
5/5

Africa Zim are really the best !!! Highly recommend !!!
Always punctual and well organised and everything as was promised.
We thoroughly enjoyed the experience of the Boma dinner - loved the variety of food, the entertainment and
we were all given drums to beat ourselves. Even ate a worm & received a certificate !!
The unforgettable experience of walking with the lions was amazing - were given plenty of time to have photos taken while trying to keep up with their pace, lol - nice breakfast afterwards. Our 3rd tour was an incredible full day trip to Chobe where we saw animals everywhere - definitely one tour not to miss !!! thankyou to the guides for their organisation and help.

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