Lin Goncalves Tour Consultant Sikiliza

05/08/2025

Come home to Zimbabwe....and experience THIS!
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01/08/2025

In Loving Memory of Alan Elliott
October 24, 1938 - August 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the Elliott family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Alan Elliott - a titan of conservation and a father of Zimbabwe's safari industry.

From founding Touch the Wild Safaris and the Presidential Elephants, Alan transformed how the world experiences Zimbabwe's wilderness. His legacy lives on through the thriving elephant herds he protected and the countless lives he inspired.

We are deeply moved by the messages from around the world celebrating his extraordinary life.

Your stories and tributes are a testament to the impact of his life's work.

MEMORIAL SERVICE - A Celebration of Life

📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Matobo Hills Lodge, Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe

All who knew Alan are warmly invited to join us in celebrating his remarkable journey.

Light refreshments will follow the service.

For those traveling from afar: Accommodation available at Matobo Hills Lodge

RSVP & Inquiries: Josh - 0775657754

Thank you for your tremendous outpouring of love and support during this time. Your kindness brings comfort to our family.

22/07/2025

Email me at [email protected] to plan your next trip! En français ou en English!

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03/07/2025

COME HOME - COME BACK - TO ZIMBABWE!

I recently returned from a 3-night stay at KAVINGA SAFARI CAMP. Situated at the southern side of the Mana Pools National Park and almost up against the escarpment, makes this the most ideal camp to spot leopard, not to mention the rest of the exciting wildlife in this area.

Every day and every evening game drive and walk brought us surprises, some never seen before, having lived my entire life in this country. One night we were in the hide and were surprised by a creature far larger than I had imagined one to be - a civet. And that after our evening game drive where came across not one, but TWO porcupine - clearly a couple, out on their own evening stroll!

Excitement and awe struck us all one evening when a herd of some 300-400 buffalo came to the camp waterhole, having been lurking about for a day or so beforehand. The noise and the atmosphere were both like something totally surreal - dust flying and animals bellowing and grunting whilst jostling for a spot at the poolside - this went on for HOURS during the night whilst every animal in the herd quenched its thirst in turn.

Camp guide Mthuli was brilliant on every drive and walk and incredibly knowledgeable with all the birds, trees and wildlife and really excelled with tracking a lioness and her single remaining cub until we spotted them - he literally TRACKED them - following the spore this way then that until they appeared in the track up ahead of us. Quite a story - she started off with 3 cubs and had been seen with two just the day before, and one on this day - the guides assumed that the lionesses had been disturbed on a kill by hyenas who had run off with the cubs and this particular lioness had been separated from her two 'sisters' on the previous day and was clearly distressed and distraught - not only calling for her little cub to keep up with her, but also calling for her 'sisters'.

Relief came when we spotted all three lionesses the following evening, WITH the little lone cub looking a bit more rested and stronger - in spite of being a very LONG way from where we had spotted them the previous day!

Nature and the 'wild' can be relentless both in cruelty and generosity, giving us mere humans an opportunity to gain an insight into the sounds and sights of her all-giving, all-taking life!

It does a human being an immense amount of GOOD to be in this wilderness...to return home looking at life through different eyes and a cleared-from-the-clutter mind!

Kavinga never ceases to amaze and give - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for its warm and friendly welcome, service, knowledge, generosity of time and effort for the guests and great cuisine!

Thanks to Clyde and Leah and to Blade and Jade and our 'personal' guide, Mthuli!

P.S. Standing joke - I never mentioned the word PLATYPUS, neither in French, nor in English, whilst at the water-hole!

11/05/2025

Come home to our Zimbabwe!!

Congratulations to Kavinga!!!

14/03/2025

12/03/2025

There is NOTHING that makes me happier on a day when I have messages from a client who is transferring from one safari camp to another safari activity and who takes the time to send me photo's and messages of sheer joy and exhilaration with her trip - loving every minute of the itinerary I have built for them!

It makes waking up in the morning worthwhile!!!

I do build personal travel itineraries to suit every client's wishes, whether it's budgetary or interest, and the satisfaction with a successful trip is like the pop of a champagne cork!

I might have a few sleepless nights planning the trip for you but once it all comes together it's sheer joy!!!

12/12/2024

Come home to our Africa - for all your destination enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me through Sikiliza Travel and I will be thrilled to ensure that you have THE most amazing safari adventure of a lifetime!!

Nanzhila Safaris operates in the closest true safari area in Zambia to the Victoria Falls and enjoys nearly 3000 sqkm almost to itself. An incredible variety...

29/07/2024

SPOIL THE LADY IN YOUR LIFE!!!!

Robins Camp, Hwange, has the best offer on - right up to the 4th January 2025!
And it doesn't end right there......book to stay AFTER that date and it gets even better!
Up to 4/1/2025 - $140 per person, per night, sharing, on FULL BOARD basis (all meals)
From 5/1/2025 - $105 per person, per night, sharing, on FULL BOARD basis
Nightly Rate Excludes: Park Fees, Game drives, optional game walks, drinks, laundry, transfers and travel insurance.

Please contact me for further details and booking arrangements!

[email protected]
Whatsapp +263 772 359087

02/06/2024

From dinosauer fossils to this!!!! How awesome is this experience?
Happy to make your reservations for your very own ringside seats!

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W/A +263 772 359 087

01/06/2024

Look at this GREAT FIND at Spurwing!!!!
Imagine being out on a game walk with your guide, just KNOWING that this great beast had walked right there, a bit longer ago than last week!!!!!
Step into the very same places that these ancient beasts have roamed, with modern day amenities - lovely chalets and super food and great company!
[email protected]
Whatsapp - +263 772 359087

01/06/2024

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