
Botswana · Zimbabwe
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In the field since 2006
We run safaris across 15 countries. Savannah, jungle, desert, delta. No two trips are the same, and that is the point.
Whether you want to camp under a sky full of stars, stay in comfortable lodges, or travel in full luxury, we work to every style and budget. Private tours are available on request, with pricing tailored to your group.
Every stop supports the communities we travel through. From roadside lunches to locally-made souvenirs, the money stays where it belongs.

Botswana · Zimbabwe

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Dates don't work? Want a different country, route, or duration? Doctor builds your itinerary from scratch, just for your group.
Your Expert Guide
Born & raised in Zimbabwe · Known as Doc, or Big DOC to fellow guides
20+
years guiding
10+
countries
12
local languages
"Safaris aren't his job. They're his lifestyle."
Before guiding, Doctor spent years as an anti-poacher, walking the bush paths to protect the very wildlife you'll encounter. When he's not guiding, he patches up his tent and heads back into nature anyway, just because he loves it. You feel that on tour, every single day.
Ask him about any animal, tribe, or national park and he'll give you the full story. He knows every dirt road, and more importantly, he knows the people along the way. He speaks 12 local languages, which opens doors that most guides never find. Leopard spotted in the park? Doc's phone rings before anyone else's. In Africa, who you know matters as much as where you go.
His career started in 2006 and spent two decades leading expeditions for some of the industry's biggest overlanding operators across Eastern and Southern Africa. Eventually he launched POA Safaris to do it on his own terms: smaller groups, deeper access, no corners cut. His network of park rangers, local chiefs and fellow guides across more than ten countries is something no booking platform can replicate.

How We Travel
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We believe travel should leave places better than we found them. Every roadside lunch, souvenir and activity supports local communities directly: the money stays where it belongs, and Africa is better for it.
02
With 20+ years in the African bush and a background as an anti-poacher, Doctor ensures you're always in safe hands, guided by deep knowledge and a commitment to ethical travel.
03
Groups of 6–12 people only, intimate enough to go where the buses can't. No tourist traps, no rushed itineraries. What's included is clearly listed upfront: no surprises on the road.
You are in good hands. He has done this before.






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Doctor is incredibly knowledgeable about the culture and history of every country we visited. We really drilled him with thousands of questions, and he was always happy to answer them all. Each night around the campfire, he shared stories about local tribes, cultural traditions, and economic developments across Africa. You could feel how passionate he was, and how much he enjoyed sharing his knowledge.
Start Your Journey
Four departures next year. Private tours on request. Camping, lodge or luxury: your safari, your style. We're always open to talk about your next African adventure.
40% deposit secures your place · 40% 30 days before departure · 20% USD cash at the Welcome Meeting · Runs with 4+ travellers, or full refund · Travel insurance compulsory
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