Heart of Africa Tours

Our Guides

Our Guides

The people who turn a good safari into a great one.

Local Knowledge

Guided By People Who Know The Land

A good guide reads tracks, weather and animal behaviour, and turns what you see into a story. In Botswana and Zimbabwe, safari guiding is a trained profession built on years in the bush.

At the camps we work with, you will usually spend your stay with the same guide, so they get to know what you most want to see.

Sun setting over water and trees in the Okavango Delta

What A Guide Brings

More Than Spotting Animals

Tracking And Reading Signs

Footprints, alarm calls and the mood of the bush tell a guide where to go and what to expect.

Natural History And Stories

From the smallest insect to the largest elephant, a guide helps you understand what you are seeing.

Safety And Calm

Knowing how to place a vehicle, read an animal and keep everyone relaxed is a core part of the job.

Warthogs grazing beneath trees in a sunny Okavango landscape

In The Field

Drives, Walks And Boat Trips

Depending on the camp and area, your guide may lead game drives, bush walks or boat trips. We will tell you what is possible where you are staying, so you can choose the activities that suit you.

Getting The Best From Your Guide

A Few Simple Tips

Tip 01

Tell Them What You Love

Birds, big cats, photography or just the quiet: say so on your first drive.

Tip 02

Ask Questions

Guides enjoy sharing what they know, so ask about anything you notice.

Tip 03

Follow Their Lead

Their instructions keep you safe and give you the best chance of good sightings.

Plan Your Safari

Let us match your trip to camps with great guiding.