The human animal thrives on social reconnection. We’ve always known that and we’ve always taken it for granted. It is the lifeblood of our society. Then three months ago, within a matter of days, we were suddenly deprived of our…
While around one-third of the world’s population has been in some sort of lockdown, this Mothers’ Day Mother Nature herself has a message for us. Her messengers have been many of her wildlife species who have started to come into…
For many species in nature, life-threatening stress is a daily occurrence. On Ngamo plains, close to Tasimba’s home safari camp in Zimbabwe, animals that roam there are either predator or prey. If you’re an impala, a wildebeest, a zebra, or…
Many readers of this newsletter and many Tasimba guests are leaders in business, in their communities or in society. Our CEO Hugh Coppen, who is a leadership coach and consultant (when he is not leading our safaris!) has published an…
“Take only photos, leave only footprints” is a phrase you will hear in some of the world’s most pristine places. You’ll certainly hear it on our Tasimba safari where we willingly observe it and would do so even if it…
The irony of the word ‘unique’ is that the word itself has become so cliché! In a world in which innovations quickly become commoditized, truly unique offerings are a rare breed. So many things that claim to be unique really…
One of the things that many guests struggle with when they first come to Africa is how to manage the harsh light during the day in their photos. It’s a new light they haven’t experienced before, with the tropical sun…
When we and our Tasimba guests are out on a walking safari, we’re privileged to be led by Africa’s most highly qualified Pro Guides. As we walk, our Guide is constantly doing two things: looking forward to pick the best…
Written by Tasimba Guest Contributor, Adrienne Palmer Kubatana Clan, November 2019 Safari Our transformational experience from our Tasimba safari is embodied in a wooden carved elephant that I brought home from my trip. When I look at her, I can…
Delighted to have spent a week in the bush with the Cabangani Clan. It was another inspiring week with incredible game viewing, a superb camp experience and many unforgettable moments. Here are some highlights; Indaba with Ian McCallum There is…
“Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same.” - Brian Jackman It’s true! Anyone who has spent any time at all in Africa will tell you, once Africa is…
Keystone species in nature are those that create a beneficial outcome for other species. Elephants are Africa’s iconic keystone species. Bees are perhaps the most common keystone species in the world. There are many more, like sharks, sea otters and…
My name is Garth Thompson. I’ve been fortunate to be in the safari industry as a guide for the past 40 years, continuously guiding in Zimbabwe and all over Africa. In that time, I’ve come across many safari operators and…
In my work with CEOs and business leaders, I often ask them “What’s your purpose - why are you in business?” (Spoiler alert: the answer is not “To make money!” Making money is the outcome of doing your business well.)…
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…
