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We began from a deep love for Zimbabwe’s wild beauty and unforgettable adventures. We wanted to share the authentic experiences that locals treasure — the real Zimbabwe — with travellers from around the world. By combining genuine local insight with seamless planning and luxury touches, we make exploring Zimbabwe effortless and truly memorable.
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About us
David Lawson is a private commercial airline pilot with over 17 years of experience flying around Southern Africa. He has a wealth of knowledge regarding safari camps and the bush.
Michelle Lawson has over 6 years of experience in the travel industry coordinating bookings, and for a time co-managed a lodge in the lowveld. She has also run day trips in and around Harare.
Together, our hope for each of our clients is to finish a trip with unforgettable memories and a piece of Africa forever in their hearts.
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David & Michelle 21/08/2025
Our Take
Zimbabwe is one of Africa's top safari attractions, with it being home to the majestic Victoria Falls, the wild and beautiful Hwange National Park, serene Mana Pools, and pristine, unexplored tracts of land all over. A Zimbabwean safari is for travellers looking for a touch of adventure.
It's safe to say, everyone who visits Zimbabwe returns home raving about our friendly people, the beautiful scenery and incredible, off-the-beaten-track wildlife experiences. We suggest that you visit now, before more people catch on!
WHAT WE LOVE:
Home to some of the world’s most incredible natural wonders and wildlife, Zimbabwe is our favourite safari destination.
THE BEST SPOTS:
To name a few, there is Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Lake Kariba, Matopos National Park, Nyanga, Bvumba and so many more!
CORE MEMORIES:
Amongst discovering the rich history of our nation, watching sunsets on Kariba's waters, and walking in the untouched wilderness of our beautiful country!
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Mana Pools
Mana Pools is a beautiful national park in Zimbabwe, which is famous for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers walking safaris, canoeing, and birdwatching, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the African wilderness.
Nyanga Mountains
Nyanga is a stunning destination in the Eastern Highlands, known for it's spectacular landscapes and rich biodiversity. With majestic mountains and serene lakes, it offers multiple experiences from hiking, birdwatching, tea plantations, canopy adventures, fishing, golf and much more.
Great Zimbabwe
This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest stone structures in Southern Africa. This wealthy centre of trade controlled much of Central Africa between the 11th to 15th Centuries.
Matobo Hills
The Matobo Hills area is known for its volcanic balancing rock formations on an unparalleled scale. Hidden within these formations, there are over 3,000 documented rock art sites. It is also rich in history in the development of Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe.
Lake Kariba
It is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, which boasts stunning natural surroundings that are guaranteed to take your breath away. It is a popular holiday destination, which is fantastic for fishing, boating, wildlife and birdwatching.
When to visit
Zimbabwe
January to March
These are the main summer rainy season months for this part of Africa, and some of the parks become inaccessible like Mana Pools and for those with access the road network might be quite limited like Gonarezhou National Park. It is however an excellent time to see the parks when animals, birds and plants are at their best and parks like Hwange on the Kalahari sands are fantastic. I really enjoy this time of year and I do recommend doing it as a complete contrast to the usual dry conditions that people see.
April to May
You can still experience some rain at this time but usually quite limited, if at all. These months mark the start of the bush drying out and the beginning of the long dry spell that will go through to October. The bush is usually quite thick at this time so sightings can be difficult but the animals are still there and you can have huge wild areas all to yourself which is excellent in itself and you can get some great accommodation specials. This is when camps are starting to re-open depending on how much rain fell during the rain season.
June to August
The dry winter season is well set in by this time of year, the vegetation is thinning out and wildlife becoming more focused on particular feeding and watering areas. This is the height of winter as well and the mornings and evenings can be surprisingly cold so you’ll make good use of the camp fire at night, but during the day the temperatures warm up to the mid twenties Celsius and the skies are generally always clear and blue. A really popular time to be on safari.
September to October
These months are when the temperatures start to climb and the wildlife concentrates at the last available feeding and watering sites. September is probably the best of these months from a temperature perspective as October can be really hot during the day going towards the 40 degrees Celsius mark in the low altitude parks like Mana Pools and Gonarezhou, but it does cool off at night time. At this time many species of tree start to flower and migratory birds start arriving. For some, these are the best months to be on safari to see the drama before the rains or the spectacle of nature when the first rains arrive.
November December
A time of year that can create some of the most epic scenes as building thunderstorms roll across the dry and dusty landscapes, the lightning and fresh smell of rain. The environment in all its various forms respond with great speed with any rain that falls in these dry areas and if your timing is right can be a tremendously rewarding time to be on safari.
The best time to visit Zimbabwe for a safari is during the dry season, from May to October, both in terms of wildlife viewing, but also for comfort. During this period, vegetation is thinner, and visibility is better, providing optimal conditions for wildlife viewing. The weather is cooler and more comfortable for activities. The dry season also coincides with the best time to visit Victoria Falls, as reduced water levels from August to December offer clearer views of the falls.
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