Meet the Zingela Team

Dawie’s passion for the outdoors was fuelled from childhood on their family farm near Vaalwater Limpopo. It is here where he spent his school holidays as a boy, fishing and hunting small game. He has been guiding professionally for the past 10 years and his patience and calm personality makes him an excellent guide in all situations.

Kevin grew up in the Limpopo bushveld and Zambian woodlands. He studied and completed his Diploma on Game Ranch Management and completed his apprentice student year with Zingela Limpopo Safaris during 2020. Kevin has been with us since 2021, assisting in managing the reserve and guiding clients. Kevin’s passion and knowledge of animals and the environment together with his love for bowhunting, makes him a very knowledgeable guide.

Servious grew up in the Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe. He completed his Chef training at in Bulawayo in 1996. After working at safari lodges in Zimbabwe he came to South Africa in 1999, where he is now residing. He is happily married with 7 children. Servious prepares the most fabulous venison dishes, adding to your truly African experience. His humble personality makes him an intricate part of the team

Frans is our local Chef who grew up in the Limpopo Province. When he started working for Zingela Limpopo Safaris, his passion for food and people did not go unnoticed, he was sent for further education as a chef. Frans has been working on the reserve for more than 10 years, therefore, his family has a long relationship with us.

Joel grew up in the Limpopo province, adjacent to Zingela Limpopo Safaris. He has been working for Zingela Limpopo Safaris for over 10 years and knows the 60,000 acres like the back of his hand.He has a great sense of humor. His tracking and skinning skills are excellent and most importantly he loves and respects wildlife

Josef grew up with Nico on their family farm in North West and under Nico’s father’s guidance, he was taught and apprenticed the finer skills of tracking and skinning. Josef has a vast knowledge of the indigenousness of fauna and flora which contribute to an unforgettable hunting experience.