With excitement and optimism, we enter another New Year and reflect with gratitude and humility on the story of Tasimba. The story began in 2015 when longtime business partners Hugh Coppen and Heather Weaver set out to create a unique,…
During a recent Tasimba safari, a guest leaned over to me on the third day and said, "You know, Hugh, I'm mad at you!" Curious, I asked, "What have I done?" With a smile, he replied, "You didn't tell me…
Eight years ago, we chose the name Tasimba because in Shona it means “together we are strong”. Since then, on every one of our safaris we have seen evidence of our name. When our guests choose to join a Tasimba…
In a world in which time is becoming more and more compressed, Tasimba is proud to share our safari secret: the gift of time. Most safari goers are booked in 2 or 3-night stays at a series of different camps…
African wildlife is often thought about in terms of five iconic animals: Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Collectively known as the Big 5, their prominence stems from the days when hunters on foot considered them the most challenging and…
At Tasimba, unlike other safaris, our trips are 24/7 hosted, providing a range of benefits and advantages that enhance every aspect of your journey. We do everything we can to ensure our guests have a truly unforgettable safari that will…
Nothing but breathing the air of Africa, and actually walking through it, can communicate the indescribable sensations” - William Burchell As soon as you can! Seriously, we get asked this question all the time, and the truth is that we…
The only thing better than experiencing a really great safari is to experience two in a row!” - Tasimba We love our job! We host a unique, week-long deep immersion into the African wilderness, introducing our wonderful guests to amazing wildlife,…
I never knew of a morning in Africa that I woke up and was not happy.” - Ernest Hemingway Wow! Just wow! That’s what our guests kept on saying every day on our fantastic, just-ended Lokuthula Clan safari. Starting at…
Whoever you are, come travel with me! Traveling with me you find what never tires. The earth never tires. I swear to you there are divine things more beautiful than words can tell.” ― Excerpts from “Song of the Open…
We’re living in an era where capturing moments with our phones is more important than actually living with the person beside us.” ― Unknown Can we talk? Most of us are in a relationship that needs fixing. The trouble is…
Africa changes you forever like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same. But how do you begin to describe its magic to someone who has never felt it?” - Brian Jackman Today, while…
The key is taking responsibility and initiative, deciding what your life is about and prioritizing your life around the most important things." - Stephen Covey Celebrating the arrival of each New Year is a time of fresh hope and optimism…
What differentiates Tasimba from other safaris, is how deeply we immerse our guests in a vast private wilderness teeming with wildlife.For 7 days the wonders of nature and the resourcefulness of local culture feed their curiosity and inspire their self-discovery…
African time is not the same as American time…As African time passed, I surmised that the pace of Western countries was insane, that the speed of modern technology accomplished nothing, and that because Africa was going its own way at…
