We had the most incredible time touring Swaziland with Bumhi Safaris! Tende and Ivana are two of the most inspiring people we have ever met. We learned so much from them and had an incredible game drive and rhino walking safari, and in addition it was such a joy to learn that a portion of the proceeds from Bumhi Safaris is contributed to Charuma Conservation Initiative, the non-profit they also manage. Tende and Ivana are doing amazing things to make a difference in conservation and community in Swaziland! We will never forget them and the amazing community of people we met at Shewula Mountain Camp, as well as the rhino walking safari they took us on! We were about 30 feet away from wild rhinos! The whole time I felt perfectly safe, but at the same time I wasn't exactly used to a 2.5 ton armour clad unicorn running at us! This was by far one of the most incredible wildlife experiences we've ever experienced and is a must do for anyone visiting Swaziland. We highly recommend Bumhi Safaris and hope we can visit Swaziland again someday soon!

After having now gone on multiple safaris I can say that Bumhi safaris was truly an unforgettable experience. Tense and Ivana are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and they truly went out of their way to make sure that our trip was as comfortable as possible. We did a 1 week safari in the Kgalagadi transfrontier Park. Tende is an excellent driver and we always felt safe in his car. We saw a wide variety of animals including the honey badger, cheetahs, giraffe and of course many lions. The Kalahari is a unique spot for safari as it is more off the beaten path as compared with more popular spots such as Kruger. Nonetheless the scenery was certainly unique and we were not disappointed with the animals we saw. Only small downside is that afternoons were very hot and we did not drive around too much in mid afternoon heat. The campsites we stayed in all had pools which was much necessary. Food was absolutely amazing. Tende and Ivana go out of their way to make excellent home style food that is fresh every day. They even somehow made fresh creme brûlée during the trip which was easily the best dessert I’ve ever had on Safari! They also provided wine/beer for the entire trip which was very welcome. Both of them have eagle eyes for spotting wildlife and we saw waaaay more animals than we would have doing a self drive. Overall Kgalgadi is definitely an area of South Africa worth visiting and I would choose nobody other than Bumhi to take you on your journey!

If you are looking for impeccably organized tailor-made holidays, then Bumhi Safaris is definitely what you need. Ivana and Tende, a charming couple behind Bumhi Safaris organized our stay in the Cape Town region. Well ahead of our trip, they inquired about our interests and sent a lot of useful information and suggestions. Once on the spot, everything was carefully planned and perfectly organized. There was a right balance between various activities, on one hand, and free time, on the other. Ivana and Tende were just great, very professional and very friendly. We really enjoyed their company. Tende is an extremely knowledgeable guide, visits to Cape Point or the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden were a real crash course in the region's biodiversity. And he is also an excellent cook, he kept surprising us with his delicious meals. Wholehearted recommendation for Bumhi Safaris!

We would recommend to all lovers of nature to visit Kalahari. We were reading a lot about it, and what we can find there. But only when you put your feet in the red sand, you can realize what a gem is Kalahari. The animals, the nature, Bushmen tribes.. Wow wow wow! We went in late November when the ground was literally melting under your feet, but Bumhi team with their special treats (cold drinks, fresh fruits and snacks, etc) made us feel like we are staying in a 5 star hotel on 4 wheels. We spent 7 days in Kalahari, changing every few days the location / camp sites. Every spot had its own beauties and benefits. We were accompanied also with the bushman named Honeyboy who was giving us so many information about the flora and fauna in Kalahari. Every night, next to the fire, he was telling us fables. At the last day of Safari, we visited his village and his family, and they showed us their crafts and arts all made by their hands with the natural materials. Watching thirsty animals gathering around water springs and enjoying fresh water under the burning star is something that we will never forget. Also so many different kind of birds and Ivana and Tende knew all about them. Every evening Tende prepared us delecious meals, and Ivana made a lovely romantic setup for watching the stars and moon. We never saw Southern hemisphere constellations before,so Tende taught us so much about them. I was 7 month pregnant and I asked Ivana if she is willing to help me with some exercise and yoga. It was important for me to get stretched after all day game ride. Immediately she said yes! She was the best! Helped me a lot! Like I had a personal trainer. Every day doing yoga and watching sunset or sunrise, is something that I could only dream of. It was a lifetime trip and we owe huge Thank you to Bumhi Safaris team. It is not always about destination, but it's who you travel with that makes it special. In our case it was great combo! See you soon!

Great experience!!! Everything organized perfectly!! My wish was for a long time to visit Kalahari. I had better experience than I expected and all thanks to Tende and his team!! I believe that every person should experience safari in Kalahari. The nature is in harmony with animals and Tende is full of knowledge to present you all of that and make your experience even better!! Looking forward for our next adventure!! For sure I will be back!!

My husband and I have spent the most amazing end of year holidays with the Bumhi team. Being big “cats” lovers and fans, they suggested bringing us to the Kalahari for the utterly unique red-sand open-sky experience. We’ve been dreaming of Kalahari through movies and books, so we knew instantly – we had a winner! And still, we could not have imagined what was yet to come… The scenery, the sightings, the learnings, the beauty of silence and beauty of sounds, those of the desert and those of animals, the sunsets, the moonrises, the little details throughout the day… and the food, ah the food! Pure bliss. We were super lucky to be accompanied by both Tende and Ivana, which gave the trip a whole another dimension. Their passion for the world, wildlife, nature, local tribes and culture, and their general joy of life was priceless. The only downside was having to leave…

We were newly married couple and we were thinking where to go for our honeymoon. We wanted to have active vacation with a dose of romantic. We have always wanted to visit Africa, it was our big dream. When we found Bumhi Safaris, and read all the activities they are offering, we booked them straight away! Tende and Ivana are such a great team, every day spent in Kalahari desert they made it special. Tende is like open book, live encyclopedia. He knew to tell us all possible details about flora and fauna. Also he is great cook, food was like in a 5 star hotel. I believe he is the best tour guide you will find! Ivana is the one who is organizing all the activities and adventures. She was always with a huge smile, she has great passion for the nature and super positive energy. Imagine, at the time we were in Kalahari, my wife was 7 months pregnant. But with them, we felt so safe. They took care of us, especially of my wife. Now we have small baby, but for sure soon we gonna come back and try something new with Bumhi Safaris. Can't wait to enjoy Africa's sunsets again...

I had previously been on safari in the Masai Mara in Kenya, Ngorongoro crater and the Serengeti in Tanzania I had missed seeing any rhinoceros in those game parks. After a bit of research on the Internet I concluded the best place to see rhinoceros in the wild were Hlane Royal National Park in Swaziland [Eswatini] and Kruger National Park in South Africa. After a bit more research and I decided on safari guide Tendekayi Guni of Bumhi Safaris. He was easily the top choice of many rave reviews. I was very happy with my choice and my safari[s] turned out to be superb. My main goal was to do a walking safari in Swaziland to see rhinoceros afoot. What an experience. I was in a small party and we did a 2 hour walk in Hlane and saw probably 6-8 white rhinos including some up close - perhaps 30' away. My safari was supposed to have been 4 days, 3 nights in Hlane Park and 4 days, 3 nights in Pestana Kruger in Kruger National Park. Unfortunately I arrived Hlane Royal National Park and spent one night before we were advised the Swaziland-South African border was closing so I cut my Swaziland visit to just 2 days, one night and we crossed the border into South Africa where I spent two nights in Skukuza Rest Camp and then on for my last 3 nights in Pestana Lodge and game park. If your time is limited and you want to see everything you could not do better. We saw several leopards, hippos, lion, buffalo, zebra, elephants, impala and even a pack of wild dogs. Surprisingly we only saw one hyena but we heard them every night. I couldn't have been more pleased with the safari and my excellent guide, Tende. My safari was supposed to end with my guide dropping me off back at the Mozambique-South Africa border but because the border was closed stop to the Corona virus, Tende drove me five hours to the Johannesburg Airport. THAT is going the extra mile for your clients. Tende is a superb guide, I would highly recommend him.

It was my very first safari & I can tell you that it has been an AMAZING one thank to Tende & Ivana (Bumhisafari). Everything was just PERFECTLY organized. The life in the camp was just incredible, better than what I expected. Superb meals (Tende cooks every day different meals adapted to what you prefer & you will even discover African fish, meat or wines), super comfortable bed. I have learned a lot with Tende who perfectly master everything about the wild ecosystem & all living being. He really respect the nature & is totally part of the wild. He shares his passion with pleasure and a touch of humor. It was an experience full of discovery, dazzle, relaxation and learnings. I highly recommend you to life at least one experience with them if you are looking for a high quality experience, perfectly organized and only for small groups. Really individualized you won’t find more unique. A huge THANK YOU to Tende & Ivana for this safari. I can’t wait for the next one and for sure it will be with you.

I have been on many safaris throughout Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia and South-Africa. In October we did a safari in Zambia and Botswana and I can honestly say that this is the most authentic safari I have ever done! We've travelled the national parks in two weeks and saw amazing sceneries and wildlife. Tendekay is an amazing guide with extensive knowledge about the wildlife. He is an excellent chef as well, it's amazing what he can prepare on a bushfire!

Visiting the Kalahari will be one of the best decisions you’ve made. It is a low key hotspot, with incredible wildlife sightings but with a fraction of the human sightings that you would have to otherwise deal with at more popular parks like Kruger. During our week there, we saw a honey badger, cheetahs, giraffes, oryx, and over 20 lions. An essential part of your safari experience, aside from the animals, will be the guides that can make or break your experience. You will not find a cuter couple or a better pair of guides than Tende or Ivana. They work incredibly well together and went to the utmost lengths to make sure that all of our needs and comforts were met. My mom and myself are vegetarian and Ivana and Tende made delicious vegetarian meals everyday that were of different varieties and all very delicious! Whether you’re craving Italian, Mexican, Asian or traditional African Ivana and Tende have it covered! They even made a different dessert each day and provided more than ample amount of wine and beer to provide a perfect ending to the night. Overall, by the end of the trip Ivana and Tende felt like family and I cannot wait to come back to Africa to experience another adventure with them!

This was an amazingly beautiful trip. Carefully planned and carefully prepared for by Tendi and the team.It was faultless in every level and the guides are so knowledgable. The wild life didn’t disappoint either.

Tende and Mousa and all the team created an amazing experience for our group. Really kind, attentive and seriously fun. Both walking and vehicle safaris were beautiful in the Hlane National Park. Tende has a massive amount of experience and is a total legend!

In November, my two friends and I visited Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park with Bumhi Safaris for 7D/6N. It was an EXCELLENT experience and I have nothing but positive remarks about Kgalagadi and Bumhi Safaris. Specifically, the wildlife sightings were plentiful. We saw lions every morning and evening, many kills including cheetah kill and unsuccessful lion hunt at the waterhole at night, several rare sightings such as honey badger, and many special and unique sightings. We stayed at a combination of Matta Matta, Nossob, and Twee Rivieren. We camped at all locations. Bumhi Safaris was excellent. Very professional, courteous, thoughtful, they always went the extra mile and never cut corners. I do not have any complaints. The food they cooked was restaurant quality. Creme brulee desert, etc. They accommodated all of our requests during the trip and beforehand. I thought the price paid for the safari experience was a good value. When I visit Kgalagadi in the future, I will book with Bumhi Safaris again. Their vehicle was comfortable, reliable, Tende spotted everything we could hope to see including some very majestic lion sightings in the distance allowing us to follow him as he approached the road at a later point in time. Their team of two is very professional, honest, and cares about the environment/animals.

Had the pleasure of using Tende and his company for a ride through Zanzibar and Tanzania. Very well organised and looked after. You feel so at home and secure, Tende’s character and his smile makes you so welcomed Definitely recommend