> ## Documentation Index
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# Tour Operators & Safari Companies

> Directory of trusted Zimbabwe tour operators and safari companies. Compare packages, read specialties, and find operators for safaris, Victoria Falls, and more.

A curated directory of reputable tour operators, safari companies, and activity providers operating in Zimbabwe. These companies have established track records in Zimbabwe tourism.

<Note>
  This directory includes operators we're aware of. Inclusion is not an endorsement. Always research and read reviews before booking. Request references for significant bookings.
</Note>

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## Safari & Lodge Operators

### Premium/Luxury Safari

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  <Card title="African Bush Camps" icon="tent">
    **Specialty:** Luxury tented camps, conservation-focused

    **Properties:**

    * Somalisa (Hwange)
    * Khulu Bush Camp (Hwange)
    * Nyamatusi (Mana Pools)
    * Kanga Camp (Mana Pools)
    * Zambezi Expeditions

    **Best For:** High-end safari, walking safaris, photography

    **Contact:**

    * Web: africanbushcamps.com
    * Email: [enquiries@africanbushcamps.com](mailto:enquiries@africanbushcamps.com)
    * Phone: +263 24 288 0000
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wilderness Safaris" icon="binoculars">
    **Specialty:** Premium ecotourism, multi-country operations

    **Properties:**

    * Linkwasha Camp (Hwange)
    * Little Makalolo (Hwange)
    * Davison's Camp (Hwange)
    * Ruckomechi Camp (Mana Pools)

    **Best For:** Luxury seekers, conservation-minded travelers

    **Contact:**

    * Web: wilderness-safaris.com
    * Email: [enquiry@wilderness.co.zw](mailto:enquiry@wilderness.co.zw)
    * Phone: +263 24 288 2842
  </Card>

  <Card title="&Beyond" icon="star">
    **Specialty:** Luxury safari lodges, personalized service

    **Properties:**

    * \&Beyond Matetsi River Lodge (Victoria Falls area)

    **Best For:** Honeymoons, exclusive experiences

    **Contact:**

    * Web: andbeyond.com
    * International reservations available
  </Card>

  <Card title="Great Plains Conservation" icon="elephant">
    **Specialty:** Conservation-led luxury

    **Properties:**

    * Tembo Plains (Sapi Reserve, Mana Pools area)

    **Best For:** Exclusive, conservation-focused safaris

    **Contact:**

    * Web: greatplainsconservation.com
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Mid-Range & Value Safari

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  <Card title="Imvelo Safari Lodges" icon="compass">
    **Specialty:** Hwange National Park specialist, community partnerships

    **Properties:**

    * Bomani Tented Lodge
    * Camelthorn Lodge
    * Nehimba Lodge
    * Gorges Lodge (Victoria Falls)

    **Best For:** Value luxury, community tourism, Hwange focus

    **Contact:**

    * Web: imvelosafarilodges.com
    * Phone: +263 83 284 4567
  </Card>

  <Card title="The Hide" icon="eye">
    **Specialty:** Intimate Hwange experience

    **Properties:**

    * The Hide Safari Camp (Hwange)

    **Best For:** Quality game viewing, photography

    **Contact:**

    * Web: thehide.com
    * Phone: +263 77 212 4567
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hideaways" icon="house">
    **Specialty:** Safari lodges and Victoria Falls

    **Properties:**

    * Elephant's Eye (Hwange)
    * Nantwich Lodge (Hwange)

    **Best For:** Family safaris, mid-range luxury

    **Contact:**

    * Web: hideaways-africa.com
  </Card>

  <Card title="Goliath Safaris" icon="shoe-prints">
    **Specialty:** Walking safaris, Mana Pools expert

    **Properties:**

    * Goliath Safaris Camp (Mana Pools)

    **Best For:** Authentic walking safaris, experienced safari-goers

    **Contact:**

    * Web: goliathsafaris.com
    * Phone: +263 772 127 128
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Budget & Camping Safari

<Card>
  | Operator              | Specialty              | Contact              |
  | --------------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------- |
  | **Safari Excellence** | Budget mobile safaris  | safariexcellence.com |
  | **Natureways**        | Canoe safaris, camping | Contact locally      |
  | **National Parks**    | Self-drive, camping    | zimparks.org         |
</Card>

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## Victoria Falls Activity Operators

### Major Activity Companies

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  <Card title="Wild Horizons" icon="parachute-box">
    **Activities:**

    * White water rafting
    * Bungee jumping
    * Helicopter flights
    * River cruises
    * Safari excursions
    * Transfers

    **Best For:** Full-service, one-stop activity booking

    **Contact:**

    * Web: wildhorizons.co.zw
    * Phone: +263 83 284 4571
    * Email: [res@wildhorizons.co.zw](mailto:res@wildhorizons.co.zw)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shearwater Adventures" icon="water">
    **Activities:**

    * White water rafting
    * Jet boats
    * Cruises
    * Helicopter flights
    * Bridge activities

    **Best For:** Water-based activities, adventure

    **Contact:**

    * Web: shearwateradventures.com
    * Phone: +263 83 284 4471
  </Card>

  <Card title="Safari Par Excellence" icon="car">
    **Activities:**

    * Game drives
    * Chobe day trips
    * Transfers
    * Walking safaris
    * Cultural tours

    **Best For:** Safari activities, cross-border trips

    **Contact:**

    * Web: safpar.com
    * Phone: +263 83 284 4424
  </Card>

  <Card title="Zambezi Helicopter Company" icon="helicopter">
    **Activities:**

    * Scenic flights over Victoria Falls
    * Flight of Angels
    * Photography flights

    **Best For:** Helicopter experiences

    **Contact:**

    * Phone: +263 83 284 4428
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Specialized Activities

<Card>
  | Activity                 | Recommended Operator             | Notes                    |
  | ------------------------ | -------------------------------- | ------------------------ |
  | **Bungee Jump**          | Wild Horizons / Shearwater       | Same operator (bridge)   |
  | **Zip Line**             | Wild Horizons                    | Multiple lines           |
  | **Canopy Tour**          | Wild Horizons                    | Forest canopy experience |
  | **Sunset Cruise**        | Wild Horizons, Shearwater        | Multiple vessels         |
  | **Devil's Pool**         | Livingstone Island (Zambia side) | Book through hotels      |
  | **Microlight**           | Batoka Sky                       | Book in advance          |
  | **Elephant Experiences** | Wild Horizons                    | Various interactions     |
  | **Lion Walk**            | Various                          | Ethical considerations   |
</Card>

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## Destination Management Companies (DMCs)

<Card title="Full-Service DMCs" icon="globe">
  **For Tour Operators & Travel Agents:**

  | DMC                        | Specialty                       | Contact                 |
  | -------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------- |
  | **Africa Albida Tourism**  | Victoria Falls, luxury, MICE    | africaalbidatourism.com |
  | **Wild Horizons**          | Activities, transfers, packages | wildhorizons.co.zw      |
  | **UTC (United Touring)**   | Ground transport, tours         | utczim.co.zw            |
  | **Jenman African Safaris** | Multi-country, overland         | jenmansafaris.com       |
  | **Sense of Africa**        | Southern Africa packages        | senseofafrica.com       |

  [More trade resources](/resources/travel-trade)
</Card>

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## Cultural & Special Interest Tours

### Cultural Experiences

<Card>
  | Operator/Experience           | Focus                      | Location         |
  | ----------------------------- | -------------------------- | ---------------- |
  | **Great Zimbabwe Tours**      | Archaeological, historical | Masvingo         |
  | **Village Tours**             | Traditional village life   | Victoria Falls   |
  | **Township Tours**            | Urban culture              | Bulawayo, Harare |
  | **Shona Sculpture Workshops** | Art experiences            | Harare           |
</Card>

### Birdwatching

<Card>
  | Operator              | Specialty             | Contact              |
  | --------------------- | --------------------- | -------------------- |
  | **BirdLife Zimbabwe** | Conservation, birding | birdlifezimbabwe.org |
  | **Local guides**      | Often through lodges  | Ask accommodation    |
</Card>

### Photography Safaris

<Card>
  | Operator               | Specialty                |
  | ---------------------- | ------------------------ |
  | **African Bush Camps** | Dedicated photo hides    |
  | **The Hide**           | Photography focus        |
  | **Specialist guides**  | Available through lodges |
</Card>

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## Transfer & Ground Transport

<Card title="Ground Transportation" icon="van-shuttle">
  | Company                     | Services             | Areas          |
  | --------------------------- | -------------------- | -------------- |
  | **Wild Horizons Transfers** | Airport, inter-lodge | Victoria Falls |
  | **Safari Par Excellence**   | All transfers        | Victoria Falls |
  | **UTC**                     | Nationwide ground    | All Zimbabwe   |
  | **Driveaways**              | Self-drive rental    | Harare         |
  | **Avis/Budget/Europcar**    | Car rental           | Major airports |

  **Private Driver Services:**

  * Many hotels arrange private drivers
  * Self-drive with driver option from rental companies
  * Ask lodge for trusted local recommendations
</Card>

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## Booking Tips

<Card title="How to Choose an Operator" icon="check">
  **Red Flags:**

  * No physical address or unclear location
  * Pressure to pay in unusual ways
  * Unable to provide references
  * No reviews or very new operation
  * Significantly cheaper than competitors

  **Good Signs:**

  * Member of tourism associations (ZTA, SATOA)
  * Established web presence
  * Verifiable reviews on TripAdvisor, Google
  * Clear terms and conditions
  * Responsive communication
  * Proper insurance and safety equipment

  **Before Booking:**

  1. Research reviews on multiple platforms
  2. Ask for references (especially for expensive bookings)
  3. Confirm all inclusions in writing
  4. Understand cancellation policies
  5. Use secure payment methods
  6. Get emergency contact numbers
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### Questions to Ask

<Card>
  **For Safari Lodges:**

  * What's the guide-to-guest ratio?
  * What vehicles do you use?
  * What activities are included?
  * What's the typical wildlife viewing?
  * Are there age restrictions?

  **For Activities:**

  * What safety equipment is provided?
  * What's your safety record?
  * Are guides certified?
  * What happens if weather cancels?
  * What's included (photos, refreshments)?

  **For Transfers:**

  * What type of vehicle?
  * Is it air-conditioned?
  * How long is the journey?
  * Are stops included?
  * What if flight is delayed?
</Card>

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## Tourism Associations

<Card title="Industry Bodies" icon="building-columns">
  **Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)**

  * Official tourism body
  * Licensing and standards
  * Web: zimbabwetourism.net

  **Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe (SOAZ)**

  * Safari industry body
  * Member operators follow code of conduct

  **Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ)**

  * Hotel and hospitality standards

  **Verify Membership:**
  When in doubt, ask if an operator is registered with ZTA or relevant association. Legitimate operators are happy to provide registration details.
</Card>

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## Quick Reference by Region

<Card>
  **Victoria Falls:**

  * Activities: Wild Horizons, Shearwater, Safari Par Excellence
  * Lodges: Africa Albida, various hotels

  **Hwange:**

  * Wilderness Safaris, African Bush Camps, Imvelo, The Hide

  **Mana Pools:**

  * Wilderness Safaris, African Bush Camps, Goliath Safaris

  **Matobo Hills:**

  * Local operators, Big Cave, Amalinda

  **Eastern Highlands:**

  * Various local guides, hotel-arranged tours

  **Great Zimbabwe:**

  * Local guides, package from hotels
</Card>

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*Last updated: January 2025*

*Note: This directory is for information purposes. Contact operators directly for current availability and pricing. We recommend independent research before booking.*