Operations Manager- Archie Dzinetsa
Africa Uncovered Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $75 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Victor Volfman | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organized itinerary with very attentive tour guide Tafara Shoko
I have traveled with Africa Uncovered in beginning of June 2025 in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.
The itinerary was very well organized with incredible lodging and great places to eat.
Safari Parks I visited where great organized.
I like to express my great appreciation to the wonderful tour guide Tafara Shoko for his constant attention to me and his dedication to his job as a true professional and wonderful human being, great family man as well. Thanks Tafara I will always remember you.
LU
Email Kelly D | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable, seamless safari experience through Botswana’s incredible landscapes.
Africa Uncovered Safaris — Botswana Magic (July 2025)
I recently completed the 7-day Botswana Magic tour with Africa Uncovered Safaris and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the start, Archie was incredibly prompt and helpful in responding to my inquiry, which was especially appreciated as I was comparing nearly ten different tour operators. He quickly understood my preferences and helped me choose between two itineraries, with clear and timely communication throughout the booking process.
The itinerary itself was very well thought out and smoothly executed, offering a fantastic overview of Botswana’s natural highlights. The absolute highlight for me was the time spent in and around Chobe National Park — the evening river cruise was breathtaking and the game drives provided stunning photo opportunities thanks to the beautiful scenery and lighting. The guides from the various lodges were all excellent: knowledgeable, professional, and passionate.
On the ground, Muza led the trip and did a brilliant job handling logistics and driving. I felt safe and well cared for throughout. I was also accompanied by Nabi, a new member of the Africa Uncovered team on his familiarization trip, who was a wonderful companion on the game drives and bush walks, with a sharp eye for spotting wildlife. I wish him all the best in his new role.
Logistics were flawless: all transfers and accommodation check-ins were handled seamlessly and I barely had to think about a thing. The lodges were all clean and comfortable, with hot showers, good food (especially at Nata Lodge), and excellent bird-watching even on the lodge grounds. Importantly, although I was the only traveler on these dates — and the tour might not normally run with such low numbers — Archie and the team honored my booking without ever suggesting a cancellation or change, and I’m forever grateful for this. In the end, I enjoyed what was essentially a private tour, making the experience even more special.
What stood out most to me was the joy of seeing wildlife up close and learning about birds and nature from Muza, who shared stories and insights about local culture, wildlife, and history.
I really appreciated seeing such a variety of areas in Botswana — from the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans — and now I know that on my next visit, I’ll likely focus on one or two parks and spend even more time on game drives, which I especially enjoyed. Also, traveling in July is fantastic — cool, dry weather and few mosquitoes!
In short: I wish I could have stayed longer.
I would absolutely recommend Africa Uncovered Safaris to anyone considering a trip to Botswana and look forward to planning another safari adventure with them.
Email Rachel (London) | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This tour exceeded all our expectations
We heard about Africa Uncovered from someone we met earlier in the year. From the moment we did, we knew we were in safe hands. Archie replied to all my requests almost instantly and always provided the answers plus additional information. And we were able to be adaptable with the length of the trip and what we wanted to do. We found the cost very competitive compared with other companies and what we hadn't fully appreciated was that it was all inclusive! So all our food, non alcoholic drinks and activities were included. So all we had to pay was tips to local guides and any alcoholic drinks we consumed.
The trip itself was a joy from start to finish. We were lucky enough to have Tafara as our guide. He tuned into us pretty soon after meeting us and understood that whilst we were very keen to see the wildlife up close, we also had an interest in the daily life of the people. He provided both in abundance as did any of the local guides we had. We were also impressed at the variety of activities. Obviously, we had a few safari drives but also boat trips and a visit to the astounding Victoria Falls. I was astounded at how close up we got to the animals without it ever feeling threatening for them. We also got to visit a small holding and talk to people there as we as visiting a couple of conservation projects. We opted for a night of camping in the Okavanga Delta - I'll never forget the serenity of being paddled through the small channels and the carpet of stars we were looking at.
We had a big vehicle all to ourselves so were able to spread out and Tafara was excellent at spotting wildlife from afar which enhanced any journey we went on as did his stories of everyday life in his village. The accommodation was all of a high quality as were the meals we had. All in all, it was the most wonderful of holidays and we can't thank everyone involved enough for making so many wonderful memories for us.
CH
Email Savitha | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Most memorable and well planned and well executed holiday experience.
Our planning with Archie was wonderful. He listened to our every wish and made it all come true!! From the moment we landed in Vic Falls till we departed 11 days later from Mountain, Simba our driver and Norman our guide and companion left no stone unturned to make our stay the most interesting and memorable holiday!! Well executed and lovely experience!! Great countries and made even better by the Africa Uncovered team!! Highly recommended!
EG
Email Salma | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Solo Trip
I had an amazing experience with Africa Uncovered Safaris on a solo trip in Zimbabwe. They were very professional during both the booking and the tour itself. The itinerary was well designed, my guide Muza was super helpful and the accomodation impeccable. I am looking forward to going on future tours in Africa with them.
CA
Email Sheila, Susan and Tammie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun, organized and accommodating
Our guide was instrumental in making our trip a huge success! He always communicated what our plans were and answered all of our questions well. Tafara had a great sense of humour too- which made the trip fun! All of our arrangements were smooth and Tafara even took us shopping. The trip with Africa Uncovered was excellent- Chobe, boat trip (fantastic), Elephant Sands. The meals were great and accommodations were very good. I recommend TAFARA as your guide and Africa Uncovered as your trip!
Email Tatiana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best safari ever!
I sent a quote request just one day before our trip — a truly last-minute inquiry — but Africa Uncovered Safaris exceeded all expectations with a meticulously planned safari that started in under 24 hours.
The communication was smooth and professional from start to finish. Our driver, Simba, was absolutely fantastic: punctual, kind, and attentive. He picked us up on time, drove us through the national park to the Botswana border, and handed us over to their trusted safari guide on the Botswana side.
During the transfer through the park, we had the chance to see buffalo, giraffes, and wild dogs. Simba would always stop the car to let us take pictures and enjoy observing the animals in their natural habitat.
Once in Botswana, we had breakfast with coffee and muffins, then embarked on a three-hour river safari, where we saw hippos, crocodiles, eagles, and impalas.
Lunch was good, really good actually!
In the afternoon, we continued with a three-hour game drive, during which we were lucky enough to see lions (twice!), elephants, kudu, giraffes, and even elephants playing in the water — a magical moment we’ll never forget.
The return trip with Simba was calm and pleasant. We even spotted zebras on the Zimbabwean side of the park. Before bringing us back home, Simba kindly stopped at a store so we could buy some things, waited patiently for us, and then drove us home. Excellent service!
The car was clean, comfortable, and odor-free.
I can’t recommend Africa Uncovered Safaris and Simba enough. Their attention to detail and excellent service turned what began as a last-minute booking into the most memorable and rewarding experience of our entire trip.
GR
Email Effrosyni | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, well organized to the last detail
Fabtastic operator. Well organized trip down to the last detail. Always available for anything we might need. Our guide, Tafara was an absolute blessing! Such a nice, polite, professional, friendly guy! We had a wonderful time with him, he was so kind to us. Not enough words to describe him! Definately recommended for an organized trip where you only need to worry about taking breathtaking pictures! A big thank you for all the team effort! Looking forward to coming back!
RU
Email Timur | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, friendly, communicative
Archie was a great manager, he organized a great Chobe safari for us, and also we booked Victoria Falls helicopter flight.
SG
Email Michelle | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional Experience Only With Africa Uncovered Safaris!
A Truly Unforgettable Experience – Thank You Archie, Tafara and Simba from the Bottom of Our Hearts
Booking: From the moment we reached out to get the itineraries and quotes, we knew we can trust Africa Uncovered Safaris. First point of contact was Archie, who was very responsive and helpful. He understood my needs immediately and assisted with the itinerary with several tweaks almost instantly.
Tour: The minute our family of 5 arrived at the airport, we were welcomed by Tafara and Simba. We knew we were in good hands.
Simba is always so smiley, and has very good vibes. He drove with care, keeping us very safe on the roads.
Tafara, is the man of the match. The whole trip was only possible and was so enjoyable because of him. We cannot thank Tafara enough for being so awesome throughout the 7-8 days. Tafara poured his heart into every detail, going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. He has been sharing a lot about anything and everything regarding the tour, the cultures, politics, wildlife, etc.
Tafara’s attentiveness, warmth, and genuine care touched us deeply. Every moment felt personal, thoughtful, and incredibly special. It’s rare to meet someone so dedicated to making others feel welcomed and cared for, and we’re so grateful our paths crossed.
One example is when it started drizzling towards the game drive, he has requested for Simba to pick us up from the entrance so that we will not get wet.
When we have requested for additional activities to be slotted into the itinerary, Tafara was able to make all arrangements very seamlessly.
The entire trip was very well planned out and well taken care of. Tafara was able to move things around for us and made it even better when it did not work in our favour, be it the weather, the schedule, the late arriving flight etc.
One very special, meaningful and memorable moment was the village tour where we will visit one of the less privileged homesteads, interact and learn about their way of life and cultures. Africa Uncovered Safaris will make a small contribution in our names at the end of the session. This is definitely worth a special mention and really made Africa Uncovered Safaris stand out from the rest as they are giving back to community. Please keep this up!:)
Thank you for not only showing us the beauty of this destination but also for making us feel like family. This trip will forever hold a special place in our hearts—and so will you.
I’ll strongly recommend Africa Uncovered Safaris to everyone!
