Welcome to ZS-Safari Admin!
Your Dreams, Our Adventures, Realised!
Photo by Hu Chen
Photo by Hu Chen
Your Dream Adventure, Realised!
For over six years, I have immersed myself in the self-fly safari industry, forgoing unforgettable memories and connections with remarkable individuals along the way. Now, it’s time for me to embark on my own journey and share my passion for safari planning with you.
The vision of helping you realise your dreams has inspired the creation of ZS-Safari Admin. Africa, a continent of unparalleled beauty and diversity, offers a truly memorable experience for those who plan their visit with care. This is where my expertise comes in.
Photo by Damian Patkowski
Your Adventure, Perfectly Planned
Whether you envision exploring Africa by riding, driving or flying, I am here to assist in crafting an adventure you will never forget. My comprehensive services include:
Route Planning – Detailed and customised itineraries to suit your preferences and ensure you experience the best of Africa.
Accommodation Bookings – Arranging stays at carefully selected lodges and camps to enhance your journey and suit your budget.
Transport Coordination – Ensuring seamless transfers and transportation throughout your trip.
I handle all the logistics and liaise with various suppliers, providing you with a single point of contact covering everything needed for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Note to Pilots
For those interested in self-flying, please note that a licence validation is required to fly a ZS-registered aircraft. This process can take up to three months to complete and must be pre-arranged. I offer assistance with both new validations and validation renewals. Feel free to reach out for detailed information and support throughout this process.
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Recent Tours
I have had the pleasure of working with numerous lodges throughout Africa. Here are a few highlights from recent tours completed.
- Trips to the Okavango Delta: A breathtaking journey through one of the world’s largest inland deltas, rich with wildlife and stunning landscapes.
- Namibia Desert Expeditions: Exploring the vast and picturesque deserts of Namibia from the towering dunes of Sossusvlei to the rugged beauty of Damaraland.
- East African Adventures: A thrilling safari through Kenya and Tanzania, featuring iconic destinations like the Serengeti, Maasai Mara and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Victoria Falls Experience: Witnessing the majestic Victoria Falls and enjoying activities like river cruises, wildlife safaris and cultural tours.
- Malawi Lakeside Safari: Discover the beauty of Lake Malawi, with crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life and charming lakeside villages
Let ZS-Safari Admin take the stress out of planning, so you can focus on the excitement of your upcoming adventure. Contact me today to start planning your unforgettable journey through Africa!
TANZANIA 2024
The tour took place during September and October 2024 – the trip started in Pretoria and travelled to Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya and returned along the same route.
Photos: Danielle Rentsch
Comments on the Tanzania Tour from Georg Schlatter...
We have just returned from a 6-week flying safari with stops in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. Once again, Zelda showed her strengths. She ensured the timely acquisition of overflight and landing permits and provided clear, organized documentation for each country, including relevant telephone numbers and copies of all permits. This thorough preparation is second nature to her. Beyond that, Zelda was always available to assist, whether it was helping to avert a fine due to a last-minute route change, arranging the forwarding of a forgotten item from our accommodation, or even helping with non-flight deposits when we struggled with internet connections. We are more than happy to entrust her with our accommodation bookings and back-office support for next year’s flights as well.
Testimonials
Photo by Birger Strahl
I am a greenhorn safari organizer but together with Zelda’s help, everything comes easy. She supports me in all matters and when it ‘s time to head out, she presents a folder with all the information I need on the go. If I need any help on the way, Zelda is always available and sorts out any problems that may arise. She is my guardian angel.
Danielle from TravelAirSafari, Switzerland
Since 2012, we have been regularly organizing touristic flying safaris in Africa – on one hand flights from Europe to Cape Town (taking into account the main tourist attractions on the way) and to Madagascar, on the other hand, round trips as well from South Africa to and across the equator. 2018 I got introduced to Zelda Smit, which led me to hand over more and more organizational tasks to her: it started with the reservation of accommodations, but subsequently also the obtaining of overflight and landing permits, and for the last 15 flights she has become the sole contact person for all related matters.
The requirements to satisfy all the needs of up to 9 passengers per flight (and the crew members) and of all the officials involved are very challenging. Zelda met these requirements at all times thanks to her extensive knowledge of local conditions, her ability to anticipate potential conflicts and her persistence in clarifying uncertainties.
I can recommend her without hesitation. Are you planning a trip? Zelda Smit will keep any stress away from you.
Georg Schlatter, Switzerland
Your Dreams, Our Adventures, Realised!
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