My name is Garth Thompson. I’ve been fortunate to be in the safari industry as a guide for the past 40 years, continuously guiding in Zimbabwe and all over Africa. In that time, I’ve come across many safari operators and…
In my work with CEOs and business leaders, I often ask them “What’s your purpose - why are you in business?” (Spoiler alert: the answer is not “To make money!” Making money is the outcome of doing your business well.)…
If you were asked “What’s your totem?” you’d probably have no idea – unless you’d been on a Tasimba safari. But if you asked that same question to a local Zimbabwean, they would proudly tell you what theirs is. Totems…
Tasimba is an inspiring journey of personal growth that stimulates your innate curiosity, your self-awareness and your sense of discovery. It will engrave indelible memories of Africa on your heart and soul. The “Tasimba – It’s Time” video captures the…
Four years ago, when we were starting Tasimba, we needed to find a name. We wanted it first of all to be authentically African and, second, relevant to the unique safari experience that we were planning. There was one other…
There are many unique aspects to the Tasimba safari that make it a life-changing experience for our guests. There’s exclusive occupancy of our luxury camp. The Keystone Experts we bring in to inspire you. Teeming wildlife in a vast, private…
Salibonani (Hello) from Africa! We often tell our guests that as many times as we’ve been to Africa – each day is different. Sunday, we waved good-bye to our latest wonderful group of guests, the Jabulani Clan, having just shared…
I had a farm in Africa.” – Isak Dinesen a.k.a. Karen Blixen I, too, had a farm in Africa. Except they didn’t make a movie about it! My farm wasn’t in the Ngong Hills in Kenya but rather in the…
Who Needs to Be Inspired? You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." – Alan Alda Spoiler alert: the title…
The only man I envy is the one who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.” – Rich Mullins Going on safari in Africa for you, like most people, is probably…
You have to see safari sunsets for yourself. The sun gives up its day in a spectacular blaze of fiery glory as if to say “I won’t let you forget me!” And you won’t. Long after your safari is over,…
If you’re reading this, it’s a fair guess that you’re interested in going to Africa. Wonderful! You’ll never regret it. We have one bit of advice for you when you do go: Immerse yourself in Africa. Deeply. Take the time…
On our recent safari, deep in the heart of the vast wilderness that surrounds Tasimba’s home camp Linkwasha, we met up with Bhubezi, a legendary lion in the area. But this was not the Bhubezi who had dominated this area…
We are often asked what makes Tasimba so unique in a world in which almost every African safari leaves guests with memorable experiences. In the next few weeks, we’ll share with you a few of the special benefits that separate…
A heavy rainstorm certainly did not dampen the fun at our third annual Wine & Cheese event, held on January 16th in San Francisco. We were delighted to welcome back Clan members from all 4 previous Tasimba Safari Experiences and…
