WATERBURG SAFARIS                                                                       
Your Accountable Travel Partner in Africa
Living your Dream

 

 

Meet your Team

When you dream of traveling to a certain destination or region, what is the drive behind your dream?

Waterburg Safaris was founded by Thula Manzini, a qualified professional and licensed Safari/ Tour Guide. Born and bred in Ntabazinduna Communal lands next to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, and coming form grassroots of being a herdboy, Thula joined the hospitality industry, initially as a grounds man/ gardener, became waiter, barman; eventually becoming the Food and Beverage Manager and later Operations Tour Guide when he switched over to travel business. Thula’s passion to become a safari guide was ignited by the beautifully coloured birds that he used to see when doing his garden duties at a luxury camp where he was employed. In one evening he was found by the Chief Guide showing and explaining to resident clients some of these birds. The Chief Guide then invited him to explain more about what he has observed on these birds. Whilst Thula did not know what the name of these birds were in English but in local language, it is the way he explained about them that he was immediately invited by the Chief Guide to train as a safari guide and since then he has never looked back.
 His passion for the wildlife coupled with the sense of adventure and enthusiasm for eco-tourism then persuaded him to cross from the hospitality sector to safari and travel business. Thula’s immense knowledge of the region, passion for wildlife and natural landscapes, spiced with his love for the rich divergent cultures and history makes him the ideal person to guide you through any Southern African safari trip.

 

Most Memorable Moments on Tour
Witnessing a pride of 21 lions pulling down 2 buffalos and a calf in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe- breath taking sighting.
When I saw 3 leopards together in Sankuyo Community Trust land in the Khwai region adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana- one of the rare occasions.

 

Garland Mommsen
Based in Cape Town in South Africa, Garland is the core Director of Waterburg Safaris. He is a qualified field guide with vast experience of Southern Africa having traveled extensively as Field Guide to such countries as Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Malawi and Mozambique.
Experience: He has been working in Southern Africa for more than a decade and has developed a true passion for Africa, its people and the wildlife!
Favourite African Destination: I love all the countries I work in as each country has something special! If I would have to choose one then I would have to say Namibia because of its sheer beauty and contrast and the warmth of the locals!
Most memorable moment on tour:  I was on tour through Namibia with a group of 6 clients. The day was a very hot one in the Etosha Game Reserve in the Northern Part of Namibia. We were watching a pride of lions at a waterhole called Leeubron and seeing that the sun was about to set we had to make our way back to our rest camp, Okaukuejo. The lion sighting on its own was a sight to remember but on our way back, the sky turned bright orange from the reflection on the dust particles in the sky. Far off in the distance we saw a commotion - only to discover that it was a group of black jackals of about 15 individuals eating a springbuck. This might sound savage but the contrasting colours and very unusual sighting brought back home both the harshness and beauty of this wonderful continent I work on.

 

Ntombikayise Sibanda

Special Subjects: Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana and Zambia
History and Experience: After completion of her diploma in tourism & hotel management in Zimbabwe, Ntombie’s passion for travel drew her to resort town of Victoria Fall where she worked for various reputable travel organisations. Once arrived, she got introduced to resort town and the neigbouring countries of Zambia and Botswana and its inhabitants on extensive journeys. In 2008 she then crossed the Limpopo River and ventured into the wonderful city of Pretoria, as a Reservationist. It is at this point that she created a new dimension in her profession, of travel consulting, and consequently realised how much great pleasure she found in conveying her travel suggestions to the guests. She has joined Waterburg Safaris as Reservations Consultant Manager and looks forward to make your African experience highly memorable.

Favourite African Destination: I have so many favourite places. One of my highlights is definitely the Chobe National Park with its intense colours and distinct scenery.

 

 

Constance Kadyamusuma
Connie joined the tourism and hospitality industry 11 years ago having come from the teaching industry. Since then she has never looked behind but has stayed focused on the Travel and Tourism business where she has worked as a Sales Reservations Consultant and Quality Management Representative. She will be doing meet and greets of all our Victoria Falls destined clients. You will definitely enjoy her hospitality as she takes you through your programs that will definitely help you live your African dreams right from your home until you arrive in Victoria Falls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt Ndlovu
Holding various certificates in the tourism and travel business and having worked for different organizations in the same field, Matt Ndlovu brings with him a lot of experience into Waterburg Safaris, not only as a Tour or Safari Guide but also as Travel Consultant and Boat Captain. He has traveled extensively around Zimbabwe with extensions regional and knows most of the Zimbabwean prime destinations like at the back of his hand. His mission is to provide an insiders’ view of Africa’s unique calls to all our guests as he leads you to all the thrills of this awesome continent.

 

 

 

 

 

Ernest Moyo
A qualified professional guide with various certificates in the tourism industry, Ernest’s personal mission statement is to ensure all his guests enjoys an excellent combination of sightings, smells, sounds  and knowledge as they adjust their eyes and ears to Africa’s nature show. Coming from the Ndebele tribe, he takes great pleasure in sharing with his guests his language terminology that comes with a lot of clicks. He takes great passion in everything that makes Africa unique and invites you to come and share these unforgettable experiences with him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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