OUR TOURS
DK Tours and Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $755 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Rose Bailey | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring and professional company
I am a full time carer of my husband who has advanced dementia. I had an opportunity for my son to care for him for a week, and my children encouraged me to visit Victoria Falls ( a lifetime dream). I had only a week to arrange a trip. I contacted a number of local tour companies in Vic Falls, and was impressed by the prompt and professional response of Brighton. He managed to put together, at very short notice, and for a solo traveller a 5 night programme which included Hwange NP, the Falls (amazing and exceeded all expectations), Sunset Cruise, Chobe NP day trip, and Boma dinner.
Don't know where to start. It was the most amazing visit...packed with activities, but all running smoothly because of the excellent service from DK. I was met at the airport by Owen. What an ambassador for Zimbabwe! He was knowledgeable and shared many insights into his country. Also an excellent and safe driver, seeming to know all the potholes on the highway,! I met Owen a number of times ,during my stay, and always looked forward to our conversations which gave me greater knowledge of his country.
Robins camp in Hwange was a delight, and staff really wanting to make your stay comfortable. James was a skilled guide and every game drive was rewarding. Chobe NP was a contrast, but again, a wonderful experience, seeing animals come to the river to drink...and play!!
Witnessing Victoria Falls was one of the most moving experiences of my life...that force of nature! In retrospect, I wish I had visited first thing in morning (less people) and without a guide, for a more 'personal' experience, but my packed programme wouldn't have allowed this.
I cannot fault any aspect of the wonderful tour that DK arranged. I had an issue with a large surcharge their (separate company,) payment platform ,made for paying by credit card. DK tried to take this up on my behalf. In the end, they 'gifted' me a Helicopter ride over the Falls (worth more than the surcharge,). Brighton came to meet me in person on my last day. It was clear that he and his father, Winston were genuinely concerned that my trip had been satisfactory. No worries! It created fantastic memories that will stay with me in difficult times. A huge thank you to Winston and Brighton, and also to Owen who are me feel safe and welcome at all times. Unreservedly recommend them!
Email Steve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Offered a well organised tour and activities, highly recommended.
Our 8 day safari from Victoria Falls to Chobe, Elephant Sands, Gweta, and the Okavango Delta was fantastic. We were well supported by Webster, Enoch and Owen from DK Tours. All our transfers were on time, our accommodation was great, the food was of a high standard, and our game drives, boat cruises and other activities were amazing and unforgetable. Our one glitch was a broken down game drive vehicle on the last day, and despite an anxious wait till after dark, we received a tow from a passing vehicle, and were collected by the co-owner of the lodge. Overall, we couldn't recommend DK Tours and Safaris highly enough. Thanks guys!!
Email Matt | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unmissable Matopo 1-day tour
The day tour to Matopo National Park was incredible. The rocky landscape was surreal; an amazing park easily accessible from Bulawayo - about 1 hour away. Our guide Bafana was the perfect host, he was very knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful explanation of the cave paintings, the animals and the history in the park and area. We saw a mongoose, baboons and a rhino and her calf up close, which was so very moving.
I could not have wished for a better way to spend my last day before I returned to the UK.
Thank you all for making today so special.
Email Jane | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
DK Tours and Safaris are great
DK Tours And Safaris were great. We did a 10 day Hwange NP, Victoria Falls & Chobe NP trip with them.
DK were very easy to deal with - very prompt in replying to any questions before & during the tour, reliable & punctual pickups (they always turned up & were waiting for us at the scheduled time). All the staff were friendly & informative (Webster, Owen, Enoch, Brighton - i hope i did not forget anyone!).
The accommodation they booked was great & had friendly helpful staff, great meals - Robins Camp was charming & a great experience to stay there inside Hwange NP, with banded mongoose, warthogs, impala & other wildlife nearby, great guide (Mongameli, Mr President) was informative & a great wildlife spotter plus made great G&Ts & had a variety of snacks for us each sunset. A'Zambezi was a lovely setting right on the river at Victoria Falls & had a free shuttle to town & traditional dances one night. TraveLodge, Kasane was very friendly, a few minutes drive from Chobe NP, a nice platform at the back for a sunset view. The guides we had were great too - Cobra, LT & Tsebe(?) all were great wildlife spotters & friendly & safety conscious.
The activities DK organised & offered were great too - the helicopter flight with Chikopopo was amazing, all the game drives & boat trips excellent. The dinner at Boma was great - I loved where we all took part in a combined drum performance - great fun (you get to stay in your seat so its not embarrassing at all! & I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying it).
It was all good, there is nothing bad to say about DK. I would definitely use them again if I come back to any countries they cover.
We saw 4 of the Big 5 & lots of wildlife close up - lions, elephants, giraffes, zebra, hippos, impala, wildebeest, tsesebe, black backed jackals, cape buffalo, baboons, and even 2 leopards & cheetahs, mongoose, crocodiles, plus lovely birds - lilac-breastfed roller, kori bustards, a secretary bird, and more.
A fantastic trip. Thankyou, DK :)
Assistance with tours
A big thank you to Webster for all his help. He went out of his way to connect me with the right people and helped me find budget friendly options during my trip. What I appreciated most was that he genuinely wanted to help and wasn't doing it for any personal gain.
His advice and local knowledge were incredibly useful, and I would highly recommend reaching out to him if you need assistance. Thanks again, Webster!
Email Lloydnalex | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
OUR BEST EVER SAFARI
We had the best safari experience ever! Chobe National Park is absolutely amazing. We saw lions every day, a leopard, four cheetahs, mongooses, two hyenas, and about 20 sable antelope crossing the road right in front of us, plus all the other incredible African animals such as elephants, giraffes, and so much more.
Tony Mobile Safaris looked after us so well. Everything was excellent.
Starting with our guide, Martengu — he is a good boat and vehicle driver, and best of all, he has such a wealth of knowledge and is an excellent tracker. The best guide we have ever had in in any tour Africa and South America.
Ta and Dishon were also so friendly. Ta is a fantastic cook; we loved all the meals he prepared, and Dishon set up the camp so well. We were not expecting such a large tent and private amenities.
Thank you all for making this such a memorable experience.
Absolutely superlative service and tours
We did two absolutely amazing tours with DK Tours and Safari; an all day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana which included a morning safari and afternoon boat ride, and then a three hour game drive in the afternoon through Zambezi National Park. Both were absolutely outstanding. Cobra, our day guide through Chobe, has an incredibly sharp eye and we were able to witness a plethora of animals; so magical so see them in their natural habitat. Highlights would include a whole family of elephants from extremely close proximity (but always with safety in mind). Seeing, hearing, experiences these magnificent creatures and their young ones feeding and interacting is something that will stay with me for a lifetime. Also memorable was coming across a couple of lions feeding on a recently killed water buffalo; a humble reminder of the circle of life and in its own powerful way, very beautiful. The river portion of the trip revealed crocodiles, hippos, and beautiful bird species. The next day on the three hour afternoon drive through Zambezi. Though a smaller, less ‘commercial’ park than Chobe, our wonderful guide Enock was able to show us sights we did not see in Chobe; most notably, water buffalo, zebras, and the once in a lifetime experience of watching a lioness stalking a group of warthogs. Equally special was the group of elephants emerging from the hills, coming down to the water hole at sunset. Organization and communication for both were wonderful. A most highly recommended company!
Email Alistair | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very well organised, punctual, reliable and had a fantastic experience
We had a fantastic time, especially the amazing Victoria Falls and the spectacular Chobe NP were memorable experiences. The Okavango was on our bucket list and we can now tick that box. Webster and his team were fabulous. Punctual and flexible. Very responsive to all my questions (I had booked more than 15 months before). I have now received my certificate for eating mopane worms at the Bomo dinner. Thanks to Webster. Nothing was too much trouble. Always on time and punctual. And his van and 4WD were in good condition and reliable and minimised the impact of all the potholes. We look forward to seeing more of Zimbabwe and surrounds and wouldn't hesitate to use Sambawezi (DK Tours and Safaris) again.
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Email Noor Abdullah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring, highly professional, knowledgeable and accommodating
DK Tours really stands out on excellent service from the minute the first contact was made on whatsapp. Owen provided good recommendations and options to suit our budget. Webster personally welcomed us when we arrived at the DK Home. Enoch is a trusted guide and driver, everyone in town seems to know him. We managed to cover all 4 countries in 6 days without stress. I will definitely recommend DK Tours to my friends.
Email Tom H | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional local operator, Enoch a great guide
We did a 9 day safari circuit across Botswana and Zimbabwe organised by the DK Tours team. They did a superb job organising great accommodation and at more favourable rates compared to us booking ourselves. Throughout, Webster, Owen, Brighton and the team communicated promptly and tailored the itinerary to our requirements. For those booking in future, I recommend you talk things through with the team as they are able to specifically tailor based on what is of most interest. There is more flexibility than I anticipated to adjust the base schedule.
The best part of the trip was the time we spent with our guide Enoch. He was a wonderful host, has extraordinary knowledge of the flora & fauna and wants to give his clients the best experience.
If we were doing the trip again, we would definitely have spent more time exploring Hwange as we spent most of our time in the Botswana parks.