Explore the Heart of Africa with Discover Safaris
Unforgettable Victoria Falls Activities
Victoria Falls Safaris: Adventure Awaits
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the wild heart of Africa with Discover Safaris. We offer a diverse range of Victoria Falls safaris that ensure unforgettable experiences and world-class service. Whether you're an avid adventurer or a first-time explorer, we have something for everyone. Experience the thrill of our tailored safari excursions, designed to immerse you in the untamed beauty of Victoria Falls and its surrounding wilderness. Witness majestic wildlife, explore diverse habitats, and connect with nature like never before.
Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
Embark on a thrilling game drive in the sprawling Zambezi National Park. Experience the raw power and beauty of African wildlife in their natural habitat. Encounter majestic lions, magnificent elephants, and more.
Half-Day Walking Safari
For those yearning for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience, join our half-day walking safari. Walk the path less travelled and witness the survival and cycles of African flora and fauna, guided by our experienced guides.
Bird Watching Safari
Venture into diverse habitats teeming with over 415 bird species. Witness the spectacle of the African Skimmer, Dickinson’s Kestrel, and many more as they grace the African skies. Ideal for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Siduli Hide: A Unique Photographic Experience
Immerse yourself in the unparalleled Siduli Hide photographic experience. Nestled on the edge of a waterhole, the hide offers a unique vantage point for observing and capturing wildlife. A haven for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Dive headfirst into the best Victoria Falls activity: Wild Wanderings with Discover Safaris! Join award-winning conservationist and professional safari guide Charles Brightman on a life-changing journey through the untamed beauty of Zambezi National Park.
With 37 years of experience, Charles crafts an unforgettable adventure filled with thrilling sights, the secrets of the African bush, and lasting memories. Answer the call of the wild and prepare to be transformed. Explore our main Wild Wanderings page for more details!
At Discover Safaris, we offer experiences that go beyond the ordinary. Our expertly curated safaris offer an immersive dive into the heart of Africa's vibrant wildlife and landscapes.
Expert Guidance
With Discover Safaris, you’re in the hands of professionals. Our founder, Charles Brightman, is an award-winning guide with over 37 years of experience. His extensive knowledge ensures an enriching and insightful safari experience.
Tailored Experiences
We specialise in Private Guided Safaris, customising every aspect to suit your interests. Whether it’s bird watching or tracking elephants, we create a safari that aligns with your passion for wildlife.
Conservation Impact
When you embark on a safari with Discover Safaris, you’re supporting crucial conservation efforts. Charles Brightman founded the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit, and your participation directly contributes to their work.
Diverse Wildlife Encounters
Nestled in Victoria Falls, a World Heritage site, Discover Safaris offers the chance to witness an array of “big game” and other wildlife species in their natural habitat. From buffalo herds to crocodiles, the wildlife encounters are unparalleled.
About Us
Welcome to Discover Safaris, your gateway to the breathtaking Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Owned and operated by Charles Brightman, a respected local guide with an extraordinarily vast knowledge of local flora and fauna, we specialise in privately guided safaris and customised accommodation. Charles is also the founder and is actively involved in the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU), making each safari with us a contribution to crucial anti-poaching initiatives. Learn more about our commitment to conservation and the community on our About Us page.
Client Testimonials
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We had an amazing safari drive with Charles from the VFAPU. He was knowledgeable, passionate and very willing to share his insights with us. This is a very worthwhile activity… read more because as well as experiencing the amazing wildlife of the Zambezi National Park you get to give back by assisting the Anti-Poaching Unit to check out an area of the Park for any poaching activity. Thank you Di and Steve
October 14, 2023Fantastic experiences with Charles Brightman!! – Charles expertise and customer care are incredible. We recently did two wildlife tours with him in the Vic Falls area. We loved these experiences and learned a great… read more deal about the mammals and birds in this area. Fantastic! We highly recommend Charles as as a local expert.
September 25, 2023Stunning – Charles knowledge of the area, bird and animal life is invaluable. We had an an excellent morning watching bird life along Victoria falls and the Zambezi National Park. So… read more good we booked him again for the following week 😊
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Birding at its best in Victoria Falls area. – Charles Brightman’s expertise, knowledge and friendly attitude ensured that we had an outstanding birding experience at Victoria Falls. Saw 3 new lifers plus parrots – highly recommended.
May 30, 2023leopard on a kill! – highly recommend for anyone looking for an authentic safari experience whilst in Victoria Falls. We had a fantastic afternoon game drive into Zambezi National park, saw herds of buffalo, hippos,… read more giraffe, kudu, though the highlight was a leopard on a kill! Amazing!
November 15, 2022We saw Lions! – Ellimon was our wonderful guide. His knowledge of the bush was exceptional! He went above and beyond in making this Safari a memorable experience. We saw lions, impala, baboons and… read more Kudu plus many species of birds!
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Did a morning safari walk with charles and then a morning safari drive with one of his colleagues. Both were excellent and we would highly recommend it as he knows… read more what he’s talking about so can educate you properly on some things even a seasoned safari goer doesn’t know!
July 24, 2022Awesome birding trip – I was lucky enough to go on a birding day trip with Charles Brightman and Discover Safaris just before the Covid 19 outbreak. We departed the Victoria Falls Hotel at… read more 6 am, in time for a beautiful sunrise over the Zambezi River. Against this awesome backdrop I was able to take a number of gorgeous photographs. We then drove through the National Park, seeing giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife. I was lucky to have this experience as subsequent stops in Botswana and Kruger were abruptly cancelled due to the epidemic.
Charles was a great guide, knowledgeable, personable….when this is all over I plan to hit the reset button, return to Vic Falls, and take a walking safari with him. Highly recommended!
April 24, 2020A mornings (half day) bird safari. – I contacted Charles before leaving the UK with a specific request for bird photograpghy opportunites; not general birding/sightings. Charles was an excellent guide with both a great deal of knowledge… read more regarding the bird life of the Vic Falls area, but also what is required to get good bird photo opportunities. We saw many different birds including a beautiful Orange Breasted Shriek, Jacobin Cuckoo, Cut Throat Finch and many others. I would highly recommend Charles to anyone visiting Zimbabwe.
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Awesome guide, awesome experience – We booked some trips through VictoriaFallsguide.net and they in turn facilitated the various bookings with the different providers, who of which were with Discover Safaris: the Siduli Hide and… read more a Game Drive in Zambezi National Park.
On both occasions we were the only two on the tour, and both times driven and guided by Clever.
What an amazing chap Clever is, with a wealth of knowledge, taking time to explain tracks, sightings, animals, trees. Loved the coffee and muffins we stopped for, along the banks of the Zambezi, during our early morning game drive in the Zambezi National Park.
Will most certainly book with these guys again when next in Victoria Falls.
Anyone considering booking a tour through them can rest assured, their service and attention to detail is impeccable!
Well worth it.
On a side note, if you do find Victoria Falls Guides.net on the web and want to book tours through them, go right ahead, it takes the pain out of trying to do individual bookings, and their organisation is seamless, co-ordinating everything with the individual tour operators for you.
Not one of the tour operators we were booked with were late in collecting us or dropping us off at our lodge. Most of them will pick you up at your lodge and have you safely back there after the tour.
January 29, 2020Outstanding afternoon game drive with Clever – After reading reviews about Charles / Discover we contacted Charles for an afternoon game drive. He was helpful throughout and extremely open and thoughtful in his reflections on what… read more the changeable weather might mean for our experience, including leaving the option to pull out. A rare client-centric orientation, in our experience. As Charles was unavailable at the time we chose to undertake the drive, we were delighted to have Clever, his associate, as our driver-guide. Clever’s knowledge, attentiveness and engagement was superb. "A legend", said our son. Luck went our way too, with some outstanding elephant sightings.
January 2, 2020Just wonderful – Charles is an extremely knowledgeable guide and we saw 60+ birds including the first sighting in Zimbabwe of pink backed pelican chicks which was incredible. He is also a… read more renowned conservationist, running the anti-poaching unit. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
November 6, 2019