African Zeal Travel & Tours

25/12/2022

17/09/2022

A great morning with Through the Eyes of an Elephant . Starting your day with an elephant interaction with Through the Eyes of an Elephant is a brilliant way to ensure the best day. What a privilege to meet Doma up close and to learn more about my most favourite animal ❤ Definitely one for your Vic Falls bucket list!

19/07/2022

Great advice!

Travelling to faraway places can be a little daunting. Zimbabwean people are known for their friendliness so hopefully the moment you arrive, all that worry will disappear.
To make the build up a little easier, here are some travel tips to guide you along the way.
- it is advisable to bring some US$ cash with you to Zimbabwe, and make sure you have some smaller denomination notes ( $1s and $5s). Bring more of these than you think you will need, because they go fast. And if you have any leftover, most places you stay will gladly swap them out for bigger notes.
- Always make sure you have sunblock and a good hat....at all times of the year. Our winter sun might not seem quite as hot, but it is very much there.
- Bring your favourite mosquito repellent. Sometimes there are none to be seen, and others times they are all around. better safe than sorry.
- Check that you have the correct adapter for your devices ( we have universal plugs at Pioneers, but you might need step up or down adapters).
- Check your visa requirements before travelling and get the correct ones for your needs. If you are planning on crossing into Zambia, and into Bots ( for a day trip) ask for a KAZA visa on arrival ( if you are legible for one), as this makes crossing borders a whole lot easier. Otherwise make sure you get a double-entry if have plans to do something in one of our neighbouring countries before returning to Zim.
- Make sure your bring a sense of adventure with you.....This might be the most important tip.

We are happy to answer any questions you might have prior to travelling, so please feel free to message us.

21/06/2022

A table highlighting the 10 most endangered animals in the world currently. Would you take a seat at one of the 2 empty seats to support them? Thank you to the artists for this impressive reminder of how fragile our world is.

24/04/2022

A fabulous first pit-stop just a few hours after the start of a tour departing Pretoria, South Africa and on route to Kruger National Park! A fuel stop and coffee stop with a view. Imagine travelers surprise when the view gives the opportunity to see the most amazing wildlife - and often a first sighting! You will see rhino, zebra, eland, oryx and ostrich!

20/04/2022

Sam, our super-talented driver/guide, is experienced in many things - even safely removing scorpions from a clients tent! He'll certainly ensure a safe tour!

19/04/2022

A fun, family activity! The Bamba Tram is a great way to view the bridge and learn some history and enjoy the spray from the Falls.

12/04/2022

Well done to our community!

31/03/2022

It's been a long wait since the onset of Covid, but we're finally back in the road doing multi-country tours. The smiles say it all! These photos were taken in and around Blyde River Canyon, South Africa and next stop will be in Zimbabwe.

30/03/2022

Exciting developments!

31/01/2022

African Zeal celebrates zebra today on International Zebra Day! Our company logo is a zebra and did you know that "A zeal of zebras" is one of the many collective nouns to describe a group of these distinct creatures!

01/01/2022

The sun sets on 2021 (Hwange National Park) and we keep our fingers crossed that we're able to show travellers our lovely part of the world. We go into 2022 with optimism!

28/11/2021

Some interesting facts about the famous Big Tree in Victoria Falls

The majestic African baobab has seen several growth spurts over its 1,200 or so years.

06/11/2021

It's hot and dusty in Africa at the moment, but that means every animal is making its way to a water hole! It's the time of year for sightings like this one.

31/10/2021

Buffalo everywhere! Chamabonda Vlei is currently home to a super herd!

11/10/2021

As a community we all mourn with Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit . Clever was a true conservationist and he will be missed. Thank you for all you have done for wildlife in Zimbabwe.

Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit
Press Statement on the tragic death of VFAPU Operations Co-ordinator Clever Kapandura
On Friday 8th October, following a report of a possible poaching incident with GPS
coordinates of a carcass, VFAPU deployed a team of anti-poaching scouts to investigate the
scene. Clever Kapandura, as the operations co-ordinator for the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching
Unit, and being the passionate and committed leader he was, decided to go out and join the
team on the ground to investigate the scene. Whilst following the GPS Coordinates, the
team noticed an Elephant Bull a substantial distance away. For some unknown reason, the
Elephant Bull charged from approximately 120 meters, and the team of three scouts had to
split up. Despite following all the prescribed evasive action in an elephant charge situation,
the animal continued its charge and sadly intercepted Clever. His fellow scouts managed to
scare the elephant off and called for support, but by the time the ambulance arrived Clever
had succumbed to his injuries sustained in the tragic incident.
Clever Kapandura joined Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit from its inception in 1999 when
the unit was formed. His experience and commitment to the tourism and conservation
sector has spanned over 32 years, having been part of the original Wilderness Safaris team
when the company first began in 1990 before moving across to dedicate his life to wildlife
conservation. Clever was a kind, dedicated, passionate and well respected member of the
Victoria Falls community, and the wider tourism community within Zimbabwe, and is
considered by so many as one of the regions conservation heroes.
We are deeply saddened by this tragic and senseless loss of our friend and colleague. Clever
leaves behind a family, and we at Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit would like to extend our
heartfelt and sincere condolences to the entire Kapandura family, and to all who knew
Clever, had the pleasure of working with him, and loved him.
In due course, as a tribute to Clever, we will be releasing details of a fundraiser for those
who wish to assist his wife and his children which he leaves behind.
Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit would like to kindly request for the Media to respectfully
refrain from any further attempts to contact the Kapandura Family or Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit and their team of scouts as they grieve and come to terms with the loss of
their family member, colleague and friend.

11/10/2021

As Zimbabwe opens up after coming off various "red lists", here's a reminder of what's waiting! How can you not consider visiting?

08/10/2021

What! That stopped me in my tracks - have you heard that Zimbabwe and our neighbouring countries are off the UK "red list"?
We're waiting for our UK friends to come find me! Contact African Zeal to book your trip!

08/10/2021

It's that time of the year when the Flamboyant Trees burst into flower adding splashes of vibrant red to the otherwise dusty views. They signal the rains are on their way and all our views will soon be lush and green.

03/10/2021

Sunday afternoon entertainment!

29/09/2021

Well done Wild Horizons

29/09/2021

We love organising holidays for the whole family to enjoy. Don't think you can't come to Africa as you have young children! The reality is the complete opposite! Children are welcome and well catered for and will remember an African holiday for a lifetime. It's the perfect time to instil a love of nature and animals. All children hear stories of lions and elephants and what better time to actually see them for real! Bring your children for the holiday of their lifetime!

22/09/2021

The 22nd September is World Rhino Day! We have been so lucky to have seen rhinos in the wild and seen them grazing tranquilly, on the move and at full charge! Magnificent animals.

18/09/2021

Fun below the Falls!

18/09/2021

Victoria Falls Bridge might be a historical icon and appeal to historians and those interested in architecture, but it also has plenty to offer to adrenalin junkies! Shearwater Victoria Falls

16/09/2021

There are always incredible people behind the scenes in every place you go. VAWS do amazing work helping the rural community keep all their animals well!

14/09/2021

We had a fabulous weekend away staying at Robins Camp, Hwange and hosted by Machaba. We were able to visit their beautiful Deka Camp and Deteema Camp and experience the game viewing and what the area had to offer. We were not disappointed! We hope you will allow us to book your holiday to this fabulous corner of Zimbabwe soon!

14/09/2021

When you're on a game drive in Hwange National Park, you feel like you have the whole park to yourself and you're discovering parts that haven't been seen for ages. A personal safari is quite the norm! Get hold of us to book your personal safari!

13/09/2021

More lions in Hwange National Park! How lucky to watch lions on a very fresh kill. There were 3 females and 3 cubs. The females dragged the kill into the deep grass so the cubs could feed and be camouflaged.

13/09/2021

Hwange National Park is certainly lion country! We visited this past weekend and were rewarded with multiple lion sightings. We found this enormous male lion, known as Scarface, who is blind in one eye. We came across 2 females with their 2 cubs, who looked to have been chased off their food, judging by the full tummies and bloody jaws.