OUR COMPANY
Africa at Heart Travel & Tours is a vibrant, local company established in 2009 that’s specializing in custom tour packages. Our company strives to showcase the unspoiled lands of Africa as well as our people and culture that resemble the heart of our continent. For many years, the untouched parts of Africa’s wildlife areas have been ignored by the mass tourism industry. We’ve made it our mission to provide the best adventure safaris to explore both the unknown and the renowned national parks throughout Southern Africa. Our mission is to educate our travelers as they embark on a wildlife safari tour with us. However, Africa is not Africa without its people. We welcome you to discover not only the elusive wildlife but also to take part in cultural visits that highlight how we live. Our company is dedicated to making your once in a lifetime experience multifaceted, eye-opening, and unforgettable. Book your Southern Africa wildlife safari today!
OUR TEAM
Africa at Heart Travel & Tours is honored to have an incredible team of exceptionally experienced wildlife safari professionals that are committed to our high hospitality standards. Each of our team members plays a crucial role in creating a once in a lifetime experience for all of our guests. With the same passion for education, wildlife, culture, and adventure that brings us together, we’re humbled to have the opportunity to show you our beloved countries in Southern Africa. As a proud local small business, all of our team members offer sincerity, experience, and authenticity for your upcoming adventure.
Our dedicated office team offers comprehensive logistical planning for your upcoming wildlife safari booking. From the moment you contact us, you’ll be assigned a representative as your direct point of contact. The benefit of working with the same representative ensures no miscommunications and the most efficient travel planning. With over 20 years in the Southern Africa tourism industry, our office team is highly experienced and knowledgeable regarding all the logistics surrounding every international flight in and out of Africa. We provide a stress-free, convenient process that ensures smooth travels and allows you to focus on the experience rather than the planning.
Our three professional tour guides have the combined experience of almost 50 years in our field. With comprehensive African wildlife educational backgrounds, our guides proudly deliver industry-leading wildlife safaris throughout the Southern Africa region. Our guests are always amazed by the incredible depth of knowledge each of our nature guides is able to offer, providing all-inclusive answers to any wildlife, botany, or geographic questions you may encounter. Education has always remained our main drive, which has enabled our commitment to learning as much as possible and sharing that with our guests. Every African safari is a special, unique experience that allows our nature guides to adapt and evolve, providing eye-opening perspectives and the ability to better facilitate highly-desired wildlife encounters.
Our internationally-trained chefs have had the opportunity to cook in world-renowned establishments throughout our continent. With over 10 years of combined experience, our three chefs specialize in both local and international cuisine. Our chefs are happy to work with any diet restrictions or food allergies, ensuring stress-free travels for all of our guests. We understand that certain travelers may feel inhibited due to their dietary needs. Our goal is to provide the same quality experience for each and every one of our guests. Enjoy beautifully-cooked meals that prepare you for the adventure ahead.
OUR FOUNDER
Our founder and head nature guide, Wallace Gwatidzo, was born and raised in a Zimbabwean village. His childhood experiences with herding his family’s cattle blossomed into a passion for wildlife that drove his desire to learn more about the incredible organisms that inhabited his home. After completing university for wildlife and tourism here in Zimbabwe, Wallace pursued his passion as a professional nature guide in his home country as well as throughout the Southern Africa region.
Wallace now has over 20 years of experience working with internationally-renowned tour companies from around the globe. He also spent five years as a logistical planning manager, gaining the experience needed to structure custom tours and create convenient travel itineraries for all his guests. His continued passion for wildlife and the complex ecosystem exclusive to Southern Africa inspired him to create his own travel and tour company in order to educate and share these treasures with travelers from around the world. When Wallace isn’t out on a safari drive or hosting guests at a local village, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and reading about nature, wildlife, and the history of the world.
Book Your Africa Safari Today!
The Africa at Heart Travel & Tours team is happy to answer any questions you may have! We’re always happy to share more information regarding our dedicated team members. Contact us today to book your wildlife safari!