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 Morris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience with Muza in Hwange and Vic Falls
Myself and two friends booked a 5 day Hwange and Vic Falls tour in January. One member of our group could only stay for 4 days and Archie was great about making a change to the itinerary so we could go to Hwange first then to Vic Falls (which was the opposite of the traditional itinerary). Pick up at the airport was seamless; our guide Muza was there right after landing to pick us up and drive us to Hwange National Park. The entire experience around Hwange was excellent. We got lucky on our game drive and saw many elephants despite it being the wet season. Our accommodations at Miombo was very comfortable and clean. The home cooked meals at Miombo were phenomenal! In Vic Falls, our accommodations very quite nice and the room even had A/C! The dinner cruise on the Zambezi was a beautiful experience.
All in all, we ate really well during the 5 days, all included activities were thoughtfully planned out and enjoyable, and most of all, our guide Muza was phenomenal. I felt like the tour was a great value for money and the whole experience ran seamlessly. Africa Uncovered Safaris is a relatively young company but Muza has 15+ years of experience as a guide and Archie was responsive via email and very accommodating. I would definitely book through them again and recommend all friends/family to do the same!
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Email Tranos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enthusiastic and helpful.
I was visiting Victoria Falls with some friends after taking a look around Harare. For this portion of our trip we were really looking forward to laying back and having someone else take the reigns. Muza was our host and made us feel very taken care of for our entire trip. From the minute we hopped off the plane we were greeted at the airport and driven in a private shuttle. Muza did an amazing job at explaining every bit of the itinerary and at the same time being flexible towards our needs and preferences. For example whenever we needed to do any shopping or grab something from the store, Muza and our driver were more than willing to find us the best spots to take a break. The accommodations and meals booked for us vastly exceeded our expectations as well. Parts of the trip were also very wholesome and gave us a chance to authentically connect with the local community. Hands down worth every penny and I would recommend this group to anyone wanting a well catered experience.
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Email Ivan Mendez | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Value and Unforgettable Experience - 5 Stars Aren’t Enough
Our journey with Africa Uncovered Safaris was nothing short of magical — a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that exceeded every expectation. From the moment we were picked up, every detail was flawlessly handled, and the entire experience felt thoughtfully curated and deeply personal.
A huge shoutout to Tafara, our incredible guide, who went above and beyond to make this trip unforgettable. His knowledge, passion for the wildlife and local culture, and warm, welcoming nature set the tone for the entire safari. Tafara’s genuine care and attention made us feel like family — not just guests. He anticipated every need, answered every question with patience and insight, and added so much richness to each experience.
We were fortunate enough to witness majestic lions, towering elephants, graceful giraffes, playful monkeys, striking zebras, and more — each moment felt surreal, like a scene from a nature documentary playing out right in front of us. But it wasn’t just the wildlife; the heart of this trip was also found in the beautiful people we met in the village, whose kindness, warmth, and stories left a lasting impression on us.
The dinner cruise was a dream — floating down the river as the sun set, enjoying delicious cuisine under the stars, surrounded by nature’s soundtrack. And the tour of Victoria Falls was absolutely breathtaking — no photo can do justice to the awe-inspiring power and beauty we witnessed.
Africa Uncovered Safaris doesn’t just offer a tour — they deliver an emotional, soul-stirring experience that reconnects you with nature, people, and a sense of wonder. If you’re even thinking about booking a safari, don’t hesitate — Africa Uncovered Safaris is the one. Ask for Tafara — he’ll turn your trip into a memory you’ll cherish forever.
Thank you for giving us the adventure of a lifetime!
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Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best tour guide ever! Well organized tour
We did a 10 day tour through Zimbabwe and Botswana, then added Zambia on last minute. Everything was organized perfectly, giving the right balance of adventure and relaxation.
I want to highlight the excellent work from the staff, namely Archie who organized our tour and our on-the-ground guide Tafara.
When I was doing research for the trip and making multiple inquiries for safari packages, Archie from Africa Uncovered Safaris was the first the respond. Not only did Archie send me an itinerary via email, he also reached out by Whatsapp (professionally, not in an overstepping manner) to ensure I knew he was readily available to answer questions. He was extremely responsive for the months leading up to the trip. I requested to make a trip to Devil's Pool in Zambia one week before our departure date and he was able to add it on.
Our guide Tafara was the epitome of a perfect guide. He was friendly and social, making for great company at all our shared meals, yet strict with punctuality, keeping us on time for all our booked activities. We saw so many animals because of his insane vision-- he was able to spot animals may safari drivers could not see! He also provided good recommendations for our itinerary, such as adding a visit to Mosi oa Tunya National Park while we were in Zambia to see white rhinos, which ultimately helped us complete the search for the Big 5! We also felt a personal bond with him as he shared stories of his childhood and culture, which helped us learn about local culture and history.
Overall, I cannot recommend Africa Uncovered Safaris enough. I wholeheartedly trust them to take care of us and make sure everything goes well with the trip.
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Email Noah Levy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best possible 3-day tour of Botswana and Zimbabwe we could have wished for
[WARNING: VERY long review ahead, full of praise for a great travel outfit. The TL;DR version is: Africa Uncovered gave us an unforgettable glimpse of Botswana and Zimbabwe in 3 days’ time, at the end of our trip to South Africa. Archie Dzinetsa helped us plan it, and Norman Tsarara was our wonderful guide every step of the way. I would HIGHLY recommend this company and this same 3-day trip (or your variation of it) to anyone planning a trip to Southern Africa.]
We recently returned from 15 days in Southern Africa. The 3-day safari in Botswana and Zimbabwe that we booked with Africa Uncovered Safaris was in many ways the highlight of our trip. Despite the short duration (due to limited time and money), we had a thrilling and very satisfying time on this safari, and we feel that the very capable staff at Africa Uncovered gave us the greatest possible experience of this region, given the time we had available. We would recommend this tour company and our tour guide (Norman Tsarara) to anyone considering a trip to Zimbabwe/Botswana. We hope to be able to return some day and will plan another trip with this company when we do.
Our positive experience with Africa Uncovered Safaris began well in advance of our arrival. In doing research about possible safari options through SafariBookings.com, we inquired with three different tour operators and received responses from all three. Archie Dzinetsa, Operations Manager with Africa Uncovered, was one of those responding to our inquiries. We immediately liked him the best and felt comfortable with him, because he had excellent communication skills and replied to all of our emailed questions promptly, with clear answers, yet never crossed the line into being pushy or trying too hard to make the sale. When we told him what we were looking for and how much time we had, Archie put together some options with different pricing, and then helped us to make a choice that fit our itinerary perfectly. We did not have to align our schedule with any predetermined dates; rather, we told him which 3 days would work best for our group, and he put together a schedule that packed a lot into those 3 days while still allowing time to rest and relax between outings.
When we arrived in Zimbabwe at the Victoria Falls airport, our guide Norman Tsarara was there to meet us — and had waited patiently for us despite the delayed flight, and the lengthy process of getting through immigration. From the start Normal was cheerful, friendly and helpful to us in any way he could be. We began to learn a great deal about Zimbabwe just from chatting with Norman on the way from the airport to our first hotel. Since the “official” safari would not begin until the following morning, we stayed that first night at the Shearwater Explorers Village hotel in Victoria Falls, a lovely and well-appointed place with a nice swimming pool and a fun bar. For dinner that night, Archie had arranged a reservation for us at the restaurant of the nearby Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. This lodge was very upscale, and we had decided it was too expensive to stay there — but we’re very grateful that Archie suggested we could just have dinner there, which was delicious and quite affordable. The outdoor seating area at this restaurant/bar has an excellent view of a nearby watering hole (which is partly what makes this lodge so special), and so from our dinner table we had a clear view of a herd of elephants that came to the watering hole at dusk.
The next morning Norman collected us early so we could begin our “official” safari with a trip to the spectacular waterfalls at Victoria Falls. We had initially considered skipping this part of the proposed tour in order to have more time for wildlife viewing — but we are very glad we didn’t, as our guided walk through the park at Victoria Falls was unforgettable. Norman handed us off to his colleague Peace Shoko, who was our guide for our time at the falls. We are glad we took Peace’s suggestion to each rent a full-body rain poncho for this walk… because the pictures we had seen of the falls didn’t convey just how WET the experience of walking along the gorge is! Along the way, Peace spoke to us about the history and geology of the falls, and pointed out numerous species of trees and plants as we walked. We learned a great deal from her in the short time we were there.
Then we were headed to Botswana with Norman as our driver. We all (my wife and I plus our 21-year old son) really enjoyed the drives with Norman, as we learned so much about our surroundings from him, and loved getting to know more about his personal story as well. He was truly a delight to spend time with… by the end of our trip we had come to think of him as a friend, someone we will definitely stay in touch with.
Our accommodation in Botswana was at the Tlou Lodge in Kasane — a more basic lodge than the previous night in Victoria Falls, but still very spacious, clean and comfortable (AC was essential here), with a small pool and a good restaurant. It is located very near to the scenic bridge over the Zambezi River where the corners of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia all touch — the only place in the world, I believe, where four countries touch. On our second day in Kasane Norman took us across the bridge on foot… both for the striking views, and so we could set foot in Zambia on the other side!
The point of staying in Kasane was its nearness to the Chobe National Park. We had heard from others (who had visited multiple parks and game reserves in Southern Africa) that Chobe is one of the best places to see many of the most charismatic species of wildlife… and we were not disappointed. We had about 48 hours staying there, and we spent that time taking three “game rides” in open air jeeps, each about 3 or 3.5 hours long, plus a late afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River that forms one edge of the park. This felt like a perfect way to divide our time and see the park from numerous locations over the course of two days.
Now, it should be said that we got rather lucky on this visit — not everyone who visits Chobe sees any lions at all (we had lion encounters during two of our three drives, one of them very close up); and while elephants in the park are numerous, not everyone finds themselves (as we did) parked at the edge of the river, literally surrounded by a herd of 15 elephants, with no other jeeps in sight. That said — I do think it matters who your guides are. For our game drives in Chobe, our tour company (Africa Uncovered) partnered with another company, African Odyssey, which is based in Botswana. For our three game drives (two starting at dawn, the other ending at dusk) we had a driver named Frank who has been taking visitors into Chobe for 19 years. It was marvelous to watch the way he was able to look out the jeep at the dirt road, spot tracks of various animals, and identify not just which animal made it, but how recently. It was due in part to Frank’s skills as a tracker and guide that we had up-close encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo (as well as baboons, kudu, and impala which are more common). Plus, each time we went out with Frank we were the only three passengers in his jeep (which made it easy to talk with him and ask questions), whereas most jeeps we saw in the park seemed to have 6 or 8 passengers.
Even when Norman was not our guide (as when he handed us off to Frank for the game drives), he took good care of us. He woke up early each morning to ensure that we were all ready to be picked up by Frank at 5:45 am. He took us out to meals during our time with him. He chose some local restaurants that were quite good — and he also (because we asked him to) took us to Nando’s, a Southern African chain restaurant that is hard to explain, but it’s basically what you might get if KFC and Chipotle had a baby and moved to Brazil. And Norman was very conscientious about the time it might take to get back from Botswana to Zimbabwe (including the attempted shakedown by some border guards on the Zimbabwe side, which he handled adeptly) so that he could get us to the Victoria Falls airport two hours before our flight — just as he had promised. We all loved the three days we spent with Norman, and hope to see him again in the future. I would trust Africa Uncovered with any and all travel plans that we make in Africa in future.
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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!
