Open-Vehicle Safaris

OPEN-VEHICLE SAFARIS

Zimanga is about so much more than just its world-class wildlife photography hides, and a significant portion of one’s visit will be spent exploring the area on open-vehicle safaris in specially adapted 4×4’s.  An astounding diversity of mammal, reptile and bird species call Zimanga home and spending time on open vehicles perfectly compliments the hours sitting in wait at closed photo hides by actively seeking out the wild residents of the bush.

Each occupant on safari has a guaranteed side seat on the vehicle, and our passionate and expert rangers/photo guides are in radio communication with one another to share current information on animal movements whilst tracking down a magnificent repertoire of African wildlife.  Under certain conditions your ranger has permission to follow animals off-road and to get guests in the ideal position for unsurpassed wildlife encounters.

Our Main Lodge visitors will be making use of 4-seater custom-built photo safari vehicles of which we now have 4 of, specially adapted with opening low-angle photography ports and with loads of space.  We can confidently say there aren’t many other African destinations with such spacious and comfortable vehicles, turning each safari into a mobile hide session.

With the Homestead being booked as a single unit for groups, we still make use of a traditional nine-seater vehicles for its visitors.  Nine-seater game viewers are also used for hide drop-offs and collections.

Zimanga only allows a limit of five safari vehicles out on the entire reserve at any one time, with this ultra-low tourist density and amazing customised vehicles making it one of the most exclusive safari destinations in Africa.