Africa’s Soul

If you were asked “What’s your totem?” you’d probably have no idea – unless you’d been on a Tasimba safari.  But if you asked that same question to a local Zimbabwean, they would proudly tell you what theirs is. Totems…

Four years ago, when we were starting Tasimba, we needed to find a name. We wanted it first of all to be authentically African and, second, relevant to the unique safari experience that we were planning. There was one other…

There are many unique aspects to the Tasimba safari that make it a life-changing experience for our guests.  There’s exclusive occupancy of our luxury camp. The Keystone Experts we bring in to inspire you. Teeming wildlife in a vast, private…

Salibonani (Hello) from Africa! We often tell our guests that as many times as we’ve been to Africa – each day is different. Sunday, we waved good-bye to our latest wonderful group of guests, the Jabulani Clan, having just shared…

I had a farm in Africa.” – Isak Dinesen a.k.a. Karen Blixen I, too, had a farm in Africa. Except they didn’t make a movie about it! My farm wasn’t in the Ngong Hills in Kenya but rather in the…

You have to see safari sunsets for yourself. The sun gives up its day in a spectacular blaze of fiery glory as if to say “I won’t let you forget me!”  And you won’t.  Long after your safari is over,…

If you’re reading this, it’s a fair guess that you’re interested in going to Africa. Wonderful! You’ll never regret it. We have one bit of advice for you when you do go: Immerse yourself in Africa.  Deeply. Take the time…

Bet you didn’t think you’d go on safari to meet local children! There are many unique and special aspects you will enjoy in the Tasimba experience.  Meeting the kids is just one of them.  Our previous guests have said that…

"The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?" -Sir David Attenborough Every day should be World Elephant Day. Not just today, August 12th. Every day…

If I asked you “What’s your totem?” you’d probably think I was on some strange medication.  But if you ask that same question to the warm and friendly Zimbabweans who we meet on safari, every one of them will proudly…