Owner-operated safaris in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe,
from the inside.
Private safaris from Victoria Falls to the Matobo Hills, planned by hand in Bulawayo. You write to Josh and Josh writes back.
- 5th-generation Zimbabwean
- Owner-operated
- One local point of contact
Matobo Hills · Zimbabwe · 20°34′S 28°32′E
The promise
Built by Josh himself.
One local point of contact: Josh writes the route himself, hand-picks the guides and camps, and answers his own phone, from your first message to your last sundowner.
- Fifth generationBorn here, raised in the bush, still here.
- Owner-operatedYou plan with Josh, not a call centre.
- Every style of travelA $69 half-day in Bulawayo or a 14-day safari across three countries.
- Vetted in personEvery guide, camp and vehicle. No exceptions.
“I read every enquiry myself and reply within one working day, usually much sooner.”Josh Elliott
You’ll speak directly with Josh.
Where in Zimbabwe first?
Itineraries built from local knowledge.
Not sure where to begin?
Start with the kind of journey you want, and we’ll guide you to the right way through Zimbabwe.
Start here
First time in Zimbabwe
The clearest, strongest way to begin your first journey through Zimbabwe.
Multi-day
Safari + culture
Wildlife, ancient places, deeper stories.
Fly-in
Luxury fly-in safari
Remote camps, lighter logistics, seamless.
Families
Family safari
Well-paced, and deeper than standard.
3 to 5 days
Short 3 to 5 day escape
A few days, properly planned.
Day trips
Already in Victoria Falls?
The best day trips, short excursions, and add-on experiences from the Falls.
Our Story
Other operators research Zimbabwe.
We were raised by it.
A father who guided legends
Alan Elliott founded Touch the Wild and created the Presidential Elephants programme. He read the bush the way others read a newspaper.
A childhood in camp
Josh was carried into a tent at Makalolo, Hwange, before he could walk. He learned to track before he could read.
Routes no database holds
Lodges we own, guides we have walked beside, corners we grew up in. None of it sits on another operator’s website.
Five generations · One family · Born here
Our storyAlready in Zimbabwe?
Half-day and full-day experiences for travellers already on the ground. Perfect as stand-alone excursions or add-ons to a longer journey.
No day experiences in this region yet. Ask Josh to create one for you.
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Discover Zimbabwe
Eleven regions. One extraordinary country.
Your journey starts with one conversation
We keep it simple. Tell us what you want — we handle everything else.
Tell us where you want to go
Browse experiences across 11 regions, or simply tell us how you want to feel. We'll suggest the right route.
Josh designs your itinerary
Share your dates, travel style, and budget. Josh builds your journey personally — using lodges and guides he's worked with for years.
Refine & confirm
We fine-tune every detail together, then secure your trip with a deposit. Permits, transfers, and internal flights — all handled.
We're with you from landing to departure
Hand-picked guides and the kind of access only locals can arrange. From the moment you land, our team is with you.
Tell me when you want to travel. I'll handle the rest.
I'm Josh. I was born in Zimbabwe, raised in its bush, and I've spent my life building relationships with the finest guides, lodges, and communities across this country. Every itinerary I create is personal — built from decades of local knowledge, not a database.
Share your dates and how you want to feel. I'll design a journey you couldn't find on any other website — because it doesn't exist until I build it for you.
Peak season is May–October. The best lodges and guides book out 6 months ahead.
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