Hwange Wilderness Safari
This 8 day safari ventures far from the beaten track into the untouched wilderness haven that is the Southern Hwange National Park. Guests can explore this remote area with the confidence of experienced & knowledgeable Guides who will lead walking safaris and game drives in 4×4 vehicles.
Departing from Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Airport, fly to Hwange National Park for 3 nights in the remote south west, a wilderness unused for nearly 20 years, where you will explore, with professional Guides in 4×4 safari vehicles, on foot and mountain bike. Your safari then continues with a full day safari or “pump run” across the southern border of Hwange National Park to your next destination, on the magnificent Ngamo Plains, where you will spend 4 nights with game viewing activities and the opportunity to visit the Imvelo Ngamo Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can observe white rhino and spend time with the Cobras who guard the rhino 24/7 as well as learning more about the community and conservation programs in this area.
This safari is for those seeking a truly adventurous and authentic wildlife safari, staying in two small, safari accommodations with the focus on observing the wildlife that call this remote area home.
• 3 nights at Jozibanini Camp (Fully Inclusive)
Situated in the remote south west of Hwange National Park in a wilderness unused for nearly 20 years, this bush camp is for those who are seeking a truly wild and authentic safari experience. Guests staying at Jozibanini Camp can enjoy a number of wildlife interactions either on foot, in 4×4 vehicles or Mountain biking which offers a different perspective when exploring the bush. The Jozi ‘Look-up” Hide provides the opportunity for up-close viewing.
• 4 nights at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Located within the Ngamo Forest Area, Bomani Tented Lodge offers guests an unrivalled safari experience with impressive year-round wildlife viewing and a great diversity of wildlife in substantial numbers. The highly experienced and knowledgeable guides will treat you to a safari experience you will never forget.
• Flexible departures any day
Although it is possible to book this itinerary as shown above, it is entirely customisable. We can add or delete days, change the accommodation used and generally design the tour to suit your individual requirements. For more information, contact us to discuss your travel requirements.
• The Meet and Greet at the airport upon arrival
• All Transfers & internal flights
• Scheduled charter flight from Victoria Falls
• Game activities as available including walks, drives, all day excursions, night drives and service of a guide on safari
• All meals, soft drinks, beers, wines & local spirits
• All taxes
• Hwange National Park Entry Fee
• Rhino Conservation and Community Levy of $150 per person
LENGTH
8 Days
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
ALL YEAR
FROM
US$3800
Hwange Wilderness Safari
This 8 day safari ventures far from the beaten track into the untouched wilderness haven that is the Southern Hwange National Park. Guests can explore this remote area with the confidence of experienced & knowledgeable Guides who will lead walking safaris and game drives in 4×4 vehicles.
Departing from Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Airport, fly to Hwange National Park for 3 nights in the remote south west, a wilderness unused for nearly 20 years, where you will explore, with professional Guides in 4×4 safari vehicles, on foot and mountain bike. Your safari then continues with a full day safari or “pump run” across the southern border of Hwange National Park to your next destination, on the magnificent Ngamo Plains, where you will spend 4 nights with game viewing activities and the opportunity to visit the Imvelo Ngamo Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can observe white rhino and spend time with the Cobras who guard the rhino 24/7 as well as learning more about the community and conservation programs in this area.
This safari is for those seeking a truly adventurous and authentic wildlife safari, staying in two small, safari accommodations with the focus on observing the wildlife that call this remote area home.
• 3 nights at Jozibanini Camp (Fully Inclusive)
Situated in the remote south west of Hwange National Park in a wilderness unused for nearly 20 years, this bush camp is for those who are seeking a truly wild and authentic safari experience. Guests staying at Jozibanini Camp can enjoy a number of wildlife interactions either on foot, in 4×4 vehicles or Mountain biking which offers a different perspective when exploring the bush. The Jozi ‘Look-up” Hide provides the opportunity for up-close viewing.
• 4 nights at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Located within the Ngamo Forest Area, Bomani Tented Lodge offers guests an unrivalled safari experience with impressive year-round wildlife viewing and a great diversity of wildlife in substantial numbers. The highly experienced and knowledgeable guides will treat you to a safari experience you will never forget.
• Flexible departures any day
Although it is possible to book this itinerary as shown above, it is entirely customisable. We can add or delete days, change the accommodation used and generally design the tour to suit your individual requirements. For more information, Contact one of our team to discuss your travel requirements.
• The Meet and Greet at the airport upon arrival
• All Transfers & internal flights
• Scheduled charter flight from Victoria Falls
• Game activities as available including walks, drives, all day excursions, night drives and service of a guide on safari
• All meals, soft drinks, beers, wines & local spirits
• All taxes
• Hwange National Park Entry Fee
• Rhino Conservation and Community Levy of $150 per person
LENGTH
8 Days
BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
ALL YEAR
FROM
US$3800
Itinerary in Detail
DAY BY DAY
Tour Experiences
Day 1 – VICTORIA FALS – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Approximate flight time 1 hour
Arrive at Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Airport and clear customs, after which you’ll be met by a representative who will help you transfer to the domestic air terminal for your scenic 1hr flight to Jozibanini Camp in Hwange National Park. The flight will land at Libuti airstrip where you will be transported to camp by road in a 4 x 4 vehicle ( 15 minutes).
After settling into your tent and having some time to unpack, relax and freshen up, depart on a game drive to explore this unique untamed wilderness, returning to camp for dinner round the camp fire.
Overnight at Jozibanini Camp (Fully Inclusive)
Day 2 – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast over the campfire, today you have the opportunity to head off on a guided mountain bike ride through the elephant paths along the inter-dune troughs around Jozibanini. The ecosystem here is semi-desert akin to the Kalahari in neighbouring Botswana. Ancient windblown fossil sand dunes are separated by shallow valleys where elephant paths have compacted the terrain, providing this area with the opportunity for a unique experience of game viewing by mountain bike. These rides can be from 30 minutes around camp to a full day exploring deep into southern Hwange, depending on your energy, fitness and adventure level!
Enjoy a delicious lunch back at camp or for the adventurous cyclists, a picnic lunch under a shady tree where you can have a siesta before the bike ride (or vehicle if you prefer!) back to camp in the afternoon.
Sundowners at the Jozibanini Look-up blind
In the late afternoon, you’ll head into the underground “Look-up” blind for spectacular photographic opportunities of the wildlife, just feet away, at the Jozi waterhole. Enjoy a cool sundowner inside or atop the Look-up blind and once the sun has set, head back to camp for a tasty dinner out under the glorious night sky.
Jozi star beds – sleeping under a blanket of stars
If you’re feeling adventurous or in need of more star gazing, the beds can be rolled onto the deck of the tents for an extraordinary star-bed experience gazing skyward at millions of stars in the dark Hwange sky. As one guest put it, “Jozi isn’t a 5 star camp, it’s a five million star camp!”
Overnight at Jozibanini Camp (Fully Inclusive)
Day 3 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy an early morning game drive or a guided game walk through the area around camp once more experiencing Hwange’s magnificent elephant on ground level and go tracking for the different species to be found in this part of the park such as lion, wild dog and buffalo.
Return to camp for brunch and some down time, enjoying the solitude of being in a completely untouched and isolated spot within the pristine African bush.
In the early afternoon, head off again on by foot, bike or game drive vehicle to explore another part of the far remote southwestern corner of Hwange National Park. You may also opt to visit the nearby Makona park ranger station and meet some of the park rangers who help protect and patrol the deep south of Hwange.
Optional visit St. Joseph’s School and Gibi Xegu village
Today you may also wish to include a visit to St Joseph’s School located in the village of Gibi Xegu village on the border of Hwange. This is a 1.5hr game drive from camp. This village and school is supported by Imvelo Safari Lodges but given its very remote location, it receives few visitors and less support from tourism currently. Over the past few years, Imvelo has solarised the school water pump, installed a tank for water storage, provided daily lunch for all 160 pupils during the dry season and provided textbooks and teacher training through the Hwange School Projects. Guests are warmly welcomed by the students and teachers, with the occasional chicken being offered as a thank you gift for the visit!
Enjoy another dinner under the stars before retiring to your tent for the night.
Overnight at Jozibanini Camp (Fully Inclusive)
Day 4 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Today depart Jozibanini Camp for your full day safari or “pump run” across the southern border of Hwange!
Hwange National Park has no major rivers and for the past 70 years during Hwange’s dry seasons, wildlife has subsisted here on water originally pumped by windmills, later replaced by diesel engines and now solar power. In the southern sector of the Park, Imvelo Safari Lodges shoulders the responsibility for 16+ pumped waterholes. This means Imvelo is looking after approximately 20- 25% of the waterholes that sustain Hwange’s wildlife.
Imvelo’s trademark “pump runs” combine game viewing in remote areas of the park with practical hands-on conservation helping to maintain these waterholes and pumps which the wildlife rely on for water during the dry season. Many of these pumps have been converted to solar-hybrid pumps in recent years. You’ll learn about the challenges of maintaining this system in conversations and hand-on activities with your guide and the pump attendants who spend the dry season living at the waterholes to keep the pumps running.
After enjoying a picnic lunch, continue onward to Bomani Tented Lodge, arriving in the early evening after a sundowner stop on the Ngamo Plains.
Freshen up and enjoy refreshments at the campfire before enjoying a 3-course dinner under the stars.
Overnight at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Day 5 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
After an early wake-up call, head out to explore the wilderness as the sun is rising and with the possibility of seeing the big cats when they are still active. Return back to the lodge for brunch and spend the afternoon at leisure within the lodge, either relaxing on the viewing deck overlooking the lodge waterhole or perhaps cooling off in the splash pool.
All activities are flexible and the above program can be varied, for example with a departure after a full breakfast at the lodge, or with a picnic brunch in the bush.
In the late afternoon, head out again to explore the Ngamo Plains. Your guide will reveal the options available and make recommendations based on your own preferences and what has been sited during the day – game drives, walks, full-day excursions, bird watching and waterhole watches are all alternatives.
Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Day 6 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Today you have the opportunity to visit the Imvelo Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary where you’ll meet Thuza and Kusasa, as well as the Cobra Rangers guarding them 24/7. Start with a behind-the-scenes look at the Cobras basecamp and learn more about their work along with Imvelo’s many other community and conservation programs. Hear a short talk on the origins and ideas behind the formation of the Cobras unit and how they protect the rhino, as well as the future plans for their ground-breaking Community Rhino Conservation Initiative.
Head off on foot or by vehicle with the Cobras to meet Thuza and Kusasa! There will be lots of photo opportunities and quality time to watch and enjoy the rhinos in their natural environment on the Ngamo plains; how close you will be able to get to the rhino will be subject to conditions on the ground.
Each guest at Bomani Tented Lodge pays a rhino conservation and community levy; these funds all go into the rhino sanctuary along with community projects in the nearby villages.
Vehicles must stay on the roads in the Southern Hwange Park so often a game drive is combined with a spontaneous walking safari to explore more terrain off the roads. Stop at a water hole to enjoy a refreshing sundowner whilst you watch the sun sink beneath the horizon before heading back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner under the brilliant stars.
Overnight at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Day 7 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Today guests have the opportunity to enjoy an actual and un-orchestrated look at village life in rural Matabeleland.
This morning sees an early start with breakfast in the dining room before heading to nearby Ngunyana Village where guests can join the children on their morning walk to school or join the younger kids for a ride in our safari vehicles! Once at the school, guests meet the Headmaster and are welcomed with traditional songs sung by the students, followed by a short classroom interaction. This activity gives the school children a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with people from all over the world who have come to see the wildlife amongst which they live.
After the school visit, head to a nearby village for an un-choreographed visit of a local homestead, including a meeting with the headman of the village. Guests will be able to see some of Imvelo’s community initiatives firsthand and gain insight into the day to day life of a rural Zimbabwean including learning about thatching roofs, tilling fields, milling maize and weaving baskets.
In the afternoon, head back into Hwange in search of wildlife before making a stop for a bush lunch next to the specially built underground game-viewing blind at Stoffie’s Pan aka the “Look-up” blind, named such because its located at the water level so you’ll be looking up at the elephants! After lunch, enjoy some time in the blind with snout-level viewing of thirsty elephants just feet way! The blind is furnished with comfortable seating and has running water for flush loos and hand basins.
In the late afternoon, continue to explore the Ngamo plains on foot and by vehicle. After sundowners, we’ll night drive back to camp, exploring the Bomani concession, looking for nocturnal species that prowl the plains after twilight.
Overnight at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Day 8 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK – VICTORIA FALLS
Approximate flight time 1 hour
After a final breakfast and morning game drive (time permitting), climb aboard your 1hr hour scenic air charter from the Bomani airstrip to Victoria Falls International Airport for your onward travel.
Tour Experiences
Day 1 – VICTORIA FALS – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Approximate flight time 1 hour
Arrive at Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Airport and clear customs, after which you’ll be met by a representative who will help you transfer to the domestic air terminal for your scenic 1hr flight to Jozibanini Camp in Hwange National Park. The flight will land at Libuti airstrip where you will be transported to camp by road in a 4 x 4 vehicle ( 15 minutes).
After settling into your tent and having some time to unpack, relax and freshen up, depart on a game drive to explore this unique untamed wilderness, returning to camp for dinner round the camp fire.
Overnight at Jozibanini Camp (Fully Inclusive)
Day 2 – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast over the campfire, today you have the opportunity to head off on a guided mountain bike ride through the elephant paths along the inter-dune troughs around Jozibanini. The ecosystem here is semi-desert akin to the Kalahari in neighbouring Botswana. Ancient windblown fossil sand dunes are separated by shallow valleys where elephant paths have compacted the terrain, providing this area with the opportunity for a unique experience of game viewing by mountain bike. These rides can be from 30 minutes around camp to a full day exploring deep into southern Hwange, depending on your energy, fitness and adventure level!
Enjoy a delicious lunch back at camp or for the adventurous cyclists, a picnic lunch under a shady tree where you can have a siesta before the bike ride (or vehicle if you prefer!) back to camp in the afternoon.
Sundowners at the Jozibanini Look-up blind
In the late afternoon, you’ll head into the underground “Look-up” blind for spectacular photographic opportunities of the wildlife, just feet away, at the Jozi waterhole. Enjoy a cool sundowner inside or atop the Look-up blind and once the sun has set, head back to camp for a tasty dinner out under the glorious night sky.
Jozi star beds – sleeping under a blanket of stars
If you’re feeling adventurous or in need of more star gazing, the beds can be rolled onto the deck of the tents for an extraordinary star-bed experience gazing skyward at millions of stars in the dark Hwange sky. As one guest put it, “Jozi isn’t a 5 star camp, it’s a five million star camp!”
Overnight at Jozibanini Camp (Fully Inclusive)
Day 3 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy an early morning game drive or a guided game walk through the area around camp once more experiencing Hwange’s magnificent elephant on ground level and go tracking for the different species to be found in this part of the park such as lion, wild dog and buffalo.
Return to camp for brunch and some down time, enjoying the solitude of being in a completely untouched and isolated spot within the pristine African bush.
In the early afternoon, head off again on by foot, bike or game drive vehicle to explore another part of the far remote southwestern corner of Hwange National Park. You may also opt to visit the nearby Makona park ranger station and meet some of the park rangers who help protect and patrol the deep south of Hwange.
Optional visit St. Joseph’s School and Gibi Xegu village
Today you may also wish to include a visit to St Joseph’s School located in the village of Gibi Xegu village on the border of Hwange. This is a 1.5hr game drive from camp. This village and school is supported by Imvelo Safari Lodges but given its very remote location, it receives few visitors and less support from tourism currently. Over the past few years, Imvelo has solarised the school water pump, installed a tank for water storage, provided daily lunch for all 160 pupils during the dry season and provided textbooks and teacher training through the Hwange School Projects. Guests are warmly welcomed by the students and teachers, with the occasional chicken being offered as a thank you gift for the visit!
Enjoy another dinner under the stars before retiring to your tent for the night.
Overnight at Jozibanini Camp (Fully Inclusive)
Day 4 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Today depart Jozibanini Camp for your full day safari or “pump run” across the southern border of Hwange!
Hwange National Park has no major rivers and for the past 70 years during Hwange’s dry seasons, wildlife has subsisted here on water originally pumped by windmills, later replaced by diesel engines and now solar power. In the southern sector of the Park, Imvelo Safari Lodges shoulders the responsibility for 16+ pumped waterholes. This means Imvelo is looking after approximately 20- 25% of the waterholes that sustain Hwange’s wildlife.
Imvelo’s trademark “pump runs” combine game viewing in remote areas of the park with practical hands-on conservation helping to maintain these waterholes and pumps which the wildlife rely on for water during the dry season. Many of these pumps have been converted to solar-hybrid pumps in recent years. You’ll learn about the challenges of maintaining this system in conversations and hand-on activities with your guide and the pump attendants who spend the dry season living at the waterholes to keep the pumps running.
After enjoying a picnic lunch, continue onward to Bomani Tented Lodge, arriving in the early evening after a sundowner stop on the Ngamo Plains.
Freshen up and enjoy refreshments at the campfire before enjoying a 3-course dinner under the stars.
Overnight at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Day 5 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
After an early wake-up call, head out to explore the wilderness as the sun is rising and with the possibility of seeing the big cats when they are still active. Return back to the lodge for brunch and spend the afternoon at leisure within the lodge, either relaxing on the viewing deck overlooking the lodge waterhole or perhaps cooling off in the splash pool.
All activities are flexible and the above program can be varied, for example with a departure after a full breakfast at the lodge, or with a picnic brunch in the bush.
In the late afternoon, head out again to explore the Ngamo Plains. Your guide will reveal the options available and make recommendations based on your own preferences and what has been sited during the day – game drives, walks, full-day excursions, bird watching and waterhole watches are all alternatives.
Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Day 6 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Today you have the opportunity to visit the Imvelo Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary where you’ll meet Thuza and Kusasa, as well as the Cobra Rangers guarding them 24/7. Start with a behind-the-scenes look at the Cobras basecamp and learn more about their work along with Imvelo’s many other community and conservation programs. Hear a short talk on the origins and ideas behind the formation of the Cobras unit and how they protect the rhino, as well as the future plans for their ground-breaking Community Rhino Conservation Initiative.
Head off on foot or by vehicle with the Cobras to meet Thuza and Kusasa! There will be lots of photo opportunities and quality time to watch and enjoy the rhinos in their natural environment on the Ngamo plains; how close you will be able to get to the rhino will be subject to conditions on the ground.
Each guest at Bomani Tented Lodge pays a rhino conservation and community levy; these funds all go into the rhino sanctuary along with community projects in the nearby villages.
Vehicles must stay on the roads in the Southern Hwange Park so often a game drive is combined with a spontaneous walking safari to explore more terrain off the roads. Stop at a water hole to enjoy a refreshing sundowner whilst you watch the sun sink beneath the horizon before heading back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner under the brilliant stars.
Overnight at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Day 7 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Today guests have the opportunity to enjoy an actual and un-orchestrated look at village life in rural Matabeleland.
This morning sees an early start with breakfast in the dining room before heading to nearby Ngunyana Village where guests can join the children on their morning walk to school or join the younger kids for a ride in our safari vehicles! Once at the school, guests meet the Headmaster and are welcomed with traditional songs sung by the students, followed by a short classroom interaction. This activity gives the school children a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with people from all over the world who have come to see the wildlife amongst which they live.
After the school visit, head to a nearby village for an un-choreographed visit of a local homestead, including a meeting with the headman of the village. Guests will be able to see some of Imvelo’s community initiatives firsthand and gain insight into the day to day life of a rural Zimbabwean including learning about thatching roofs, tilling fields, milling maize and weaving baskets.
In the afternoon, head back into Hwange in search of wildlife before making a stop for a bush lunch next to the specially built underground game-viewing blind at Stoffie’s Pan aka the “Look-up” blind, named such because its located at the water level so you’ll be looking up at the elephants! After lunch, enjoy some time in the blind with snout-level viewing of thirsty elephants just feet way! The blind is furnished with comfortable seating and has running water for flush loos and hand basins.
In the late afternoon, continue to explore the Ngamo plains on foot and by vehicle. After sundowners, we’ll night drive back to camp, exploring the Bomani concession, looking for nocturnal species that prowl the plains after twilight.
Overnight at Bomani Tented Lodge (Fully Inclusive)
Day 8 - HWANGE NATIONAL PARK – VICTORIA FALLS
Approximate flight time 1 hour
After a final breakfast and morning game drive (time permitting), climb aboard your 1hr hour scenic air charter from the Bomani airstrip to Victoria Falls International Airport for your onward travel.
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Hello, I'm Rick, based in Ontario, Canada, with over 15 years in the travel industry and a passport filled with stamps from over 70 countries. My heart was captured by Africa during my first visit to Kenya, and since then, I've journeyed back repeatedly, exploring the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Whether you're dreaming of a "once in a lifetime" vacation or you're a seasoned safari traveler, I'm here to assist in planning your perfect African adventure.
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Rachel resides on the vibrant West Coast of Canada, specifically on Vancouver Island. She has a profound love for travel, having explored nearly 30 countries. However, it was a solo journey to Africa that truly ignited her passion. Upon stepping foot in Botswana for the first time, Rachel was captivated and knew she needed to explore more of the continent. Since then, she has ventured solo to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mauritius, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya, where she traveled with Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps.
It was during these experiences that Rachel realized her desire to be a part of the Gamewatchers team. More about Rachel
You can contact Rae at rae@gamewatchers.com or call +1-250-588-9112
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Julie Roggow
Greetings, I'm Julie Roggow, and I come to you with over two decades of immersion in the world of travel. My journey into the heart of safari adventures began as I traversed Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, capturing the essence of these mesmerizing landscapes through my lens. Among these remarkable destinations, Kenya and the Porini safari camps hold a special place in my heart. Their unique blend of wilderness and conservation resonates deeply with me.
My passion for travel is matched only by my dedication to sharing that passion with others. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or embarking on your very first safari, I'm here to ensure that planning your safari vacation is an enjoyable and seamless experience.
Feel free to reach out to me by email at julie@gamewatchers.com or through our toll-free telephone line at +1-877-710-3014. Let's embark on an unforgettable safari journey together, where the wild beauty of Africa awaits to enchant and inspire you.
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Brad Wierman
Hello there, I'm Brad, and my safari odyssey began with my first expedition to Kenya in 1984. Since then, I've had the privilege of guiding and exploring various African destinations, from Tanzania to Ethiopia, Rwanda to Zambia, and beyond. Yet, after 34 years, East Africa still captivates me like no other. My most recent adventure here was in June 2018. As an Environmental Conservation major in college, I found my perfect match in Gamewatchers and Porini Camps, whose groundbreaking conservation efforts in Kenya are unparalleled. The moment you witness an elephant in the wild for the first time, you're irrevocably hooked, just as I was. Whether you're embarking on your inaugural safari or your tenth, I'm here to curate the ideal experience tailored to your expertise level, accommodation preferences, and budget.
I'm based in Bend, Oregon, and you can reach me at brad@gamewatchers.com or by calling +1 224-558-1887. Let's make your safari dreams come true!
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Hello, I am Sally Wanjau, and I have been travelling to Kenya on safari since the 1980’s which led to me living and working there for several years. Married to a Kenyan, it is a place that I now call home. I currently live in the UK with my husband. For a number of years, I ran my own safari business as an agent working closely with Gamewatchers Safaris creating unique and tailor-made holidays for my clients, and in 2017 I joined Gamewatchers Safaris full-time as one of their dedicated team of Safari Advisers.
Having travelled extensively throughout East, South and Southern Africa, I remain passionate about Kenya, my love of which is fed by my many fantastic wildlife experiences at the Porini Camps.
You can contact me at sallywanjau@gamewatchers.com or call me at +44 7546 433 250
Wayne Hammond
Wayne Hammond
Hello, I'm Wayne Hammond, and I'm fortunate to have embarked on over 30 incredible journeys to the enchanting continent of Africa. It's a place that has captured my heart time and time again. My travels have taken me to Kenya, which I've had the pleasure of visiting far more times than I can recall, as well as to Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, and Mozambique. Among my cherished bush haunts, I hold dear the Masai Mara in Kenya, the mesmerizing Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, and the wondrous South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. I'm not just a passionate traveler but also an avid amateur wildlife photographer and an occasional travel writer. Currently based in the UK, I'm proud to serve as a Safari Consultant for Gamewatchers Safaris, helping fellow adventurers craft their dream African experiences.
If you're ready to embark on your own African adventure, don't hesitate to reach out to me at wayne@gamewatchers.com or give me a call at +44 7986 978 985. Let's bring your African safari dreams to life.
Andrea Landaeta
Hola, I’m Andrea and my love affair with the captivating world of safaris began during my teenage years when I embarked on my very first safari in Kenya. There, amidst the awe-inspiring wildlife and expansive plains, I found my true passion. Over the years, Kenya has called me back time and time again, leading me to explore its myriad camps, conservancies, and renowned parks. More recently, I've had the privilege of staying at all the Porini Camps, where the spotlight shines on wildlife conservation—a cause close to my heart as I traverse the globe. While Kenya holds a special place in my wanderlust-filled heart, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda have also woven their magic into my soul. If you're eager to embark on your own safari adventure or share your passion for conservation, please feel free to contact me at andrea@gamewatchers.com or reach out to me by telephone at +44 7814 439 232.
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Pranay Chandra
Hello, I’m Pranay Chandra, a veteran of the Indian Armed Forces whose profound passion for nature and wildlife led me to the world of wildlife photography. My lens has captured the essence of the wild, earning recognition in esteemed competitions like the Sanctuary Asia annual wildlife awards and the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. Beyond photography, I’ve dedicated myself to conservation efforts, collaborating with Ecological Task Forces and supporting WWF India’s training initiatives in tiger reserves. In the realm of education, I’ve partnered with CEC, New Delhi, to create informative video programs on Human-Wildlife Conflicts. While my heart lies in India, I’ve ventured to Kenya, embracing the splendors of Africa while staying at Porini camps and other renowned lodges.
I’m based in Bangalore, India, and you can connect with me via email at pranay@gamewatchers.com or reach me by phone at +91 801 788 5256, including WhatsApp. Let’s embark on a journey to celebrate the beauty and conservation of our natural world together.
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Kristy Thomson
Hello, I’m Kristy, your Australian-based Safari Advisor with Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps. My background in ecology and conservation management, combined with a deep passion for nature and the great outdoors, led me to Kenya where I instantly fell in love with its spectacular wildlife and warm-hearted people. Having spent significant time at our Porini Camps and explored other camps we offer, I bring intricate knowledge to help craft your ultimate wildlife safari adventure. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of the savannah or the serenity of the wilderness, I’m here to make your safari dreams a reality.
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