The Sikiliza Difference

The Story of Sikiliza

By Nathalie Calonne

The beautiful stories that my parents told me about Africa have always inspired me. They had both lived on the African continent and the stories of mystery and wonder they told kept me waiting to one day set foot in Africa. I was not born in Africa, rather in Latin America – Peru to be exact and I lived in different parts of the world. I learnt about the magic the world had to offer during my days in Mexico and Brazil, and the difficulties of life and education in today’s society from Belgium. I had these brilliant images in my head of what Africa would be like, and in 1984 I finally discovered what it was. It was in the Congo that I met my future husband, and together, having found the true essence of the African Continent, we began to introduce Southern and Eastern Africa to our adventure guest from a safari company in South Africa. And then in 1996 we found ourselves in Zimbabwe – the warm and vibrant culture of the country welcomed us and it soon became home. I began to experience Africa in so many different ways, and soon, along with my husband, Bernard, we decided to create our own tourism company and give to everyone the experiences that I had gained over the years of living on the continent.

In 1999 our dream came true. Sikiliza was born.

We are a small team of dedicated staff who are passionate about the African continent and ready to make you feel at home with our personalized service which includes communication that extends to Skype as well as WhatsApp phone calls for efficient correspondence.

Understanding that every person is different, it is our core mission is to develop tailor made tourism that suits every individual’s needs, be it a romantic get away under starry skies, a family vacation or solo trips for adventure seekers. Your passion is our priority, and we work hard to ensure that all your expectations are met whether your trip is for photographic, historic or personal reasons.

With 25 years of experience, we can guarantee you an experience with memories that will last you a lifetime.

We also have 24-hour service 7 days a week for clients during your safari adventures to make sure that your stay is as comfortable and accommodating as possible.

Our work reaches past the grassy plains of the African Safari and into pressing issues affecting our community. Having realized that we have a responsibility to the people around us, we support projects such as:

ZAMCON: Zambezi Conservation Unit

A Non-Profit conservation unit working in the Zambezi Valley in an area of around 200 square kilometers with 60 kilometers of river frontage along the Zambezi River.

ZamCon is based at Chimutsi Dam in the Zambezi Valley. From there they conduct, in conjunction with National Parks, foot patrols, river patrols and air patrols with drones. They are involved heavily with animal rescue, biodiversity monitoring and general conservation.

They also take part in community projects such as chili blocks as a deterrent to wildlife entering crops, bees as a source of income and education at schools on general conservation and the importance of wildlife.

Facebook: ZamCon - Zambezi Conservation Unit

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A preschool in Hatclife, Harare that aims to provide quality education to young children in the area. This initiative is vital for early childhood development and sets the foundation for future learning.

Suggested Donations for Our Preschool

Travellers are warmly invited to support the preschool by donating small, lightweight educational items that are easy to pack. These may include children’s storybooks, colouring and activity books, crayons, pencils, flashcards, puzzles, educational toys, and basic classroom supplies. Practical items such as small backpacks, lunchboxes, and reusable water bottles are also greatly appreciated. Every contribution helps enhance the children’s learning experience and makes a meaningful difference.

You will make a positive impact.