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Our Guides in Zimbabwe

Between all of our guides, we have a combination of 240 years of qualified professional guiding experience. Its their passion that is at the core of Africa Bush Camps.

Zimbabwe Guides

Dophas Tshaba

Dophas grew up in Hwange and decided to become a guide so that he could showcase his homeland's Flora and Fauna with people from different parts of the world while raising awareness of the importance of conservation. He is passionate about observing animal behavior and is favourite animal is the elephant.

Bheki Ncube

Bheki started guiding through a pure passion for wildlife and human interaction. He aims to bring guests face-to-face with all the amazing wildlife Hwanage has to offer.  Bheki doesn't have a favourite animal, he loves all animals equally!

Mariet Mashonganyika

Mariet, also known as Mash, grew up on his family farm which was full of plains game, this allowed him to grow up exposed to wildlife, he developed a love and passion for nature at a very young age. Mash has a passion for photography and specializes in walking safaris and birding. His favourite animal is a leopard.

Cloud Magondo

Cloud became a guide because he loves sharing his knowledge and love for nature with everyone he meets. He is a professional River Guide with his passions being canoeing, star gazing, insects, flowers, shrubs, grass, birds, trees and animal behaviour. While his favourite animal is the honey badger.

Godwin Dhure

Godwin has a love for sharing his knowledge and passions with others. He loves meeting new people and watching animal-human interactions. His favourite animal is the wild dog and he is an avid birder.

Calvet Nkomo

Calvet started guiding in 1995 and brings a wealth of knowledge and a love for nature. Calvet's favourite animal is the lion and has an interest in the research and studies done on them. He is a natural born storyteller and keeps the history and culture of his homeland alive through this skill.

Micheal Padiwa

Micheal grew up just outside Hwange National Park, so his love for animals and the bush comes naturally. Michael’s career has seen him work for many reputable wildlife entities in Zimbabwe, including Painted Dog Conservation. Magic Mike, as guests know him, has a love for nature and a desire to keep learning. He takes every opportunity to share and exchange cultures with people across the globe. His favourite animal is a baboon.

Reggie Mafa

Reggie started as a camp hand in Matusadonha National Park and worked his way up to assistant guide. Since then he has worked in various areas in Zimbabwe, continuing his training.

Maxwell Siadembe

Maxwell fell in love with guiding from an early age when guides from Bumi Hills Lodge would visit his primary school on community excursions. Now with over 18 years of guiding experience, he is a fabulous and knowledgeable guide at Bumi Hills.

Clement Siafunda

Clement was raised in a small village in the Zambezi Valley. Being exposed to the natural world fostered a deep passion and respect for wildlife and inspired him to pursue a career in guiding.

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