Our Last Season
Last August we announced that we had made the bittersweet decision that, after eleven unforgettable years, 2026 will be the final year of Tasimba safaris. We are deeply grateful for the many wonderful messages that former guests, friends and safari colleagues have shared with us.
They made us realize the real impact that together we have made in our short history. Tasimba is so much more than a safari. It is a soulful, transformative journey into wilderness, into culture, and truly into the hearts and lives of our guests themselves.
Our decision was not easy. And there have been many times, especially when we were on safari in Zimbabwe with two groups of guests over Christmas and New Year, when we had pangs of regret that we’re winding it down.
Something Truly Rare
From the moment we launched Tasimba in 2015, our vision was to create something rare: a full week of undisturbed magic in the extraordinary Wilderness concessions in Hwange National Park.
Here, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife, our guests are not just spectators. They become immersed in the environment, connected deeply with nature, with Zimbabwean culture, and with each other. They have lived the meaning of our Shona language name, Tasimba – together we are strong
Working with Wilderness has been a privilege and was one of our best early decisions. Their superb camps – Linkwasha and Little Makalolo – their remarkable guides, and the warm, welcoming Zimbabwean staff made every Tasimba journey exceptional. They helped us deliver a standard of excellence that became our hallmark.
Our Impact
The impact has been humbling.
In retrospect, our Tasimba safari was not just a trip; it was a transformative journey that awakened our senses, nourished our souls, and deepened our bond with both the natural world and each other.”
Bill Dube, Tasimba Guest, Shamwari Clan
As guiding legend Garth Thompson wrote:
“In 45 years of safari guiding in Africa I have yet to come across a safari operation that offered such a meaningful, personal, genuine, educational once-in-a-lifetime experience to guests as you did! You won over countless more Wildlife, Africa, Zimbabwe, Hwange and Conservation disciples in the short 10 years of operation than any other safari company I have ever seen.”
For us, those words say it all. The friendships made, the wonders we’ve shared, the countless moments of awe, laughter, and reflection – these have been the greatest rewards of all.
Thank You!
To every one of you who has journeyed with us, encouraged us, and believed in what Tasimba stands for, we thank you. It has been an honor and a pleasure to walk beside you in the wild. And for those who have always wanted to safari with us, while our May 2026 trip is fully booked, we still have a few rooms available in our October 28th to November 4th safari – one more opportunity to share the magic before we close this chapter forever.
We hope you’ll join us, one last time, on an extraordinary experience that has given so much to our guests, and so much joy to us.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Hugh and Heather
Tasimba. Our Last Season. Naturally
