Owner-operated safaris in Zimbabwe
From Victoria Falls to ancient hills, journeys built by hand by people who were raised in the country — not researching it.
The promise
Every itinerary is built by hand. There is no catalogue product, and there is no broker. I write the route, I pick the people, and I'm available 24/7 while you're in country — if anything needs fixing, I fix it.
Born in Zimbabwe.
Direct, personal planning.
Day trips to full safaris.
Every guide, camp, and vehicle — personally.
Itineraries built from local knowledge, not a database.
Start with the kind of journey you want — we'll guide you to the right way through Zimbabwe.
The clearest, strongest way to begin your first journey through Zimbabwe.
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Wildlife, ancient places, and the deeper stories that make Zimbabwe different.
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Remote camps, lighter logistics, and a more seamless way through the country.
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Well-paced journeys built for families who want something deeper than a standard safari.
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A few unforgettable days, properly planned. Ideal for shorter stays or add-ons.
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The best day trips, short excursions, and add-on experiences from the Falls.
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Alan Elliott, Touch the Wild
Zimbabwe, circa 1990s
Our founder was carried into a tented camp in Hwange at one week old. His father, Alan Elliott — founder of Touch the Wild and creator of the Presidential Elephants programme — was one of Zimbabwe's most legendary safari guides. That heritage shapes every journey we build.
When you book with ZimTravellers, your itinerary isn't pulled from a database. It's built from 150 years of family roots in this land — guides hand-picked by someone who's walked with every one of them, lodges chosen because we know them from the inside, and routes that don't exist on any other website.
Owner-operated · Personally planned · Born here
Our Story →Half-day and full-day experiences for travellers already on the ground. Perfect as stand-alone excursions or add-ons to a longer journey.
Zimbabwe's flagship national park — elephants, lions, and 400+ bird species
A moonbow over Victoria Falls — three nights a month
See what comes out after dark
Swim on the edge of the Falls — literally
Dine aboard a restored colonial-era steam train
Feast, drums, dancing — the definitive Victoria Falls evening
Explore the ancient granite landscape of Matobo on horseback.
Drinks on a granite dome as the sun sets over the hills
Golden hour, balancing rocks, and rhinos through the lens
Walk among paintings older than the pyramids
Rock art, rhinos, and World's View — the complete Matobo experience
Full-Day Guided Safari in Matobo Hills with Lunch Included
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Eleven regions. One extraordinary country.
We keep it simple. Tell us what you want — we handle everything else.
Browse experiences across 11 regions, or simply tell us how you want to feel. We'll suggest the right route.
Share your dates, travel style, and budget. Josh builds your journey personally — using lodges and guides he's worked with for years.
We fine-tune every detail together, then secure your trip with a deposit. Permits, transfers, and internal flights — all handled.
Hand-picked guides, 24/7 support, and the kind of access only locals can arrange. From the moment you land, our team is with you.
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I'm Josh. I was born in Zimbabwe, raised in its bush, and I've spent my life building relationships with the finest guides, lodges, and communities across this country. Every itinerary I create is personal — built from decades of local knowledge, not a database.
Share your dates and how you want to feel. I'll design a journey you couldn't find on any other website — because it doesn't exist until I build it for you.
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