Tour Manager (Mama G)
Exec Africa Travel and Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $205 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email Johanna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely organized, accommodating, and personalized! Guides are super friendly and knowledgeable.
We had an amazing trip of a lifetime to Botswana and Zimbabwe with Exec Africa. We had a jam-packed 11-day itinerary filled with game drives, canoe trips, and helicopter flights. Our guide Lee made sure we didn’t have to worry about anything besides waking up on time. He was so knowledgeable about animals, the environment, local culture, and politics. We saw all the big 5 animals and couldn’t be more satisfied with our experience!
Email John | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Customized Tour in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana
I have nothing but the highest praise for Exec Africa Travel and Tours. In both the planning and execution of our three-week customized tour, I found them to be knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and diligent in providing an experience that fit our interests and aptitudes. During the multi-week planning phase, Exec Africa helped the five members of our family group pull together an itinerary encompassing destinations in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and (above all) Botswana that addressed all of our varied interests; brought us up to speed on travel issues and requirements; and politely kept us moving forward despite our sometimes being fractious and disorganized. Our guide during the tour was fantastic, greatly exceeding our expectations. Beyond just being knowledgeable and competent, he was charming, extremely sensitive to our interests, and an interesting person in his own right. By the end he felt like a member of the family. I sincerely regret parting company with him. Finally, the contractors whom Exec Africa engaged for specific activities were, themselves, competent, friendly, and very effective. In sum, Exec Africa went above and beyond to make our "trip of a lifetime" a reality. I recommend them without reservation!
Email Amanda | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime to Botswana and Zimbabwe!
Our trip to Victoria Falls, Chobe, and the Okavango Delta was truly the trip of a lifetime! We loved putting our own itinerary together just for our group of five family members. Exec Africa offered great suggestions we would not have known about. They were flexible, and were able to accommodate all that we wanted to do in the time we had available. They chose great accommodations which were comfortable and had good food. Transfers to and from the airport and between accommodations throughout our trip were seamless. We felt very well taken care of. During the Safari we had great game drivers who helped us spot all the animals. Lee, our guide, was very knowledgeable and a great match for our group. I would recommend Exec Africa to anyone looking to visit this part of the world.
Email Martin Steed | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A company that provided exactly what I wanted, let me tweak things and provided an excellent guide
Having struggled to find a UK based company that did more than take people to Victoria Falls through Google I found Exec Travel, based in Victoria Falls. My first email was responded to quickly by their reservations consultant, Manuel. I would be travelling on my own, and having learned what I was after Manuel suggested their 9 day Zimbabwe Tour which covered all I wanted to do. I asked to add another day in Bulawayo (Railway Museum a must !) and some extra activities in Victoria Falls - I also wanted to start in Harare rather than Victoria Falls. These requests were added to the tour. I was happy. I kept in contact with Manuel throughout the process, sending the odd email every now and then. He always replied positively and conversationally rather than just 'office speak' type responses. As it got near to departure Manuel told me that he was going to leave the office and be my driver/guide. I was very pleased as we had got to know each other as much as you can over email. He met me in the arrival hall at Harare Airport and the road trip began. We clicked from day 1. The trip unfolded as expected, Zimbabwe proving to be as wonderful as I had hoped. However Manuel made the trip that much better. We got on so well, nothing was too much for him, he often did that little bit extra. We shared our life stories, we laughed, we suffered the 'difficult' road conditions together and the icing on the cake was in the evenings, as a solo traveller, rather than me eating alone he ate dinner with me, allowing us to laugh some more. The vehicle we used had WIFI, a welcome if unexpected surprise. The hotels were very good, the local guides used were of the highest quality. Was it value for money ? I have little to base an answer on ! I was happy with the cost of I wouldn't have gone ! Would I go back to Zimbabwe ? In a heartbeat. Would I use Exec Africa Travel again/recommend them to others ? Undoubtedly !
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Email Marzena | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truly exceeded our expectations!
From the very beginning, our experience with Exec Africa Travel was exceptional. The itinerary they prepared for us was perfectly tailored to our needs, preferences and expectations.
What impressed me most before the trip was Manuel’s incredible responsiveness. I must have asked dozens of questions, and I always received an almost immediate, helpful and detailed answer. He also supported us with all the necessary information, including visa process, and provided plenty of practical information that made preparing for the trip so much easier.
The attention to detail was visible from the moment we arrived. We were welcomed with personalized gifts – water bottles with our names and our favourite animals on them. Such a small touch, but it immediately made us feel that this trip had been prepared specifically for us.
And then there were our guides: Joseph and Canaan. They were absolutely wonderful! After spending 9 days together, we feel they are more like friends than guides. They did so much more than simply take us from point A to point B. They shared their knowledge, stories and passion for the country, and constantly made sure that everyone was enjoying the experience. They paid attention to individual needs and preferences, genuinely cared about how we were feeling.
A dedicated WhatsApp group made communication throughout the trip extremely easy and allowed us to stay in touch and deal with any questions or changes immediately.
What made the biggest difference, however, was the feeling that they genuinely cared about our experience. We never felt like just another group of tourists following a fixed itinerary. There was flexibility, personal attention and a real desire to make every day special.
I chose this company somewhat by chance, without really knowing what to expect. They truly exceeded my expectations and played a huge part in making this journey so memorable.
I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for a professional, responsive and genuinely caring local tour operator.