Are You a Keystone Individual?
The keystone is the most important part of a stone archway. It’s the wedge-shaped stone at the very top of the arch – like the one in this picture. The ancient Romans figured out that it is the keystone that…
Lions: Uneasy Lies the Crown
Lions. Everybody wants to see Africa’s King of the Beasts. They’re truly magnificent creatures, beautiful, graceful, social - and lethal! Most people on safari see them resting under a tree in the daytime heat. The lucky ones see them feasting…
Meeting the Children, Africa’s Future
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…
Africa for the Birds
People don’t come to Africa to see birds. At least, not on their very first visit. Most guests only have eyes for the “big” animals – elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffe, cheetah, zebra, even hippos. That’s no big surprise! Then, after…
For the Love of Elephants
"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…
Exclusively Yours
Tasimba has many special qualities that set it apart from other safaris. Perhaps the most unique of all is that we take exclusive, sole occupancy of an entire, luxury safari camp. For a full week, the only guests in our…
Our New Website is Live!
Today we mark another milestone in the growing story of Tasimba! We’ve just gone live with our new website at www.tasimba.com. We’re very excited to introduce it to you, our hundreds of newsletter readers! From the very first video on…
“It’s an (insert your word here) Experience”
From our very first trip in March 2016, we have used words like “unique” and “unforgettable” to describe the Tasimba Experience. It is our guests though who really know what Tasimba is and who have all used so many other…
Our Tasimba Blog
If you’ve been lucky enough to join one of our Tasimba safaris, you’d know that where we go is teeming with elephants. It is, as the locals say, “where the ele’s are”. Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and its cross-border neighbor, Chobe…
Tasimba – When’s the Best Time to Go?
We’re often asked “When’s the best time to go on a Tasimba Safari?” The answer is simple really: “Anytime we have a trip planned!” One of the reasons we originally chose Linkwasha in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe as Tasimba’s…
What’s Your Totem?
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…
Big 5, Little 5, 105!
You’ve heard about the Big 5, right? Many people, when they first come to Africa on safari, often seem to be on a mission to see the Big 5: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino - as if there are…
Enriching the Tasimba Experience
Ever since our very first Tasimba safari two years ago, we have continued to change, adapt, improve and enrich the Tasimba Experience for our guests. Starting with that first trip, the feedback and testimonials from our guests has consistently been…
Look Deeply
One thing you soon learn on a Tasimba safari experience is to take the time to look deeply into this wonderful new world you’re immersed in. Yes, we are but travellers passing through, but for 7 incredible days we get…
So Much More Than Just a Safari – Part 2
Part 2 Guest Column by Rick Fitzgerald, Tasimba Guest, March 2016 This is the second part of Rick’s guest column published in our “Under African Skies” series. Learning to be a follower On a walking safari, following closely behind your…
