Batoka Africa
Batoka Africa is an African-owned hospitality and ecotourism group creating meaningful luxury travel experiences while supporting local communities and conservation.
Brand Story
Batoka Africa is a Zimbabwe-based hospitality and ecotourism company offering carefully designed African adventures, luxury accommodation and community-connected travel experiences.
The company operates destinations in and around Victoria Falls, including Zambezi Sands by Batoka and Gorges Lodge by Batoka. These properties allow guests to experience wildlife, landscapes, local culture and the natural beauty of the Zambezi region.
Batoka Africa combines African hospitality with thoughtful adventure planning. Guests can enjoy luxury accommodation while taking part in guided game drives, walking experiences, cultural activities and river-based adventures.
The brand is built around a belief that tourism should create value for guests, employees, local communities and the natural environment.
Why It Exists
Batoka Africa exists to use hospitality and tourism as a catalyst for community development, conservation and sustainable economic growth in Africa.
The company was created to offer an authentic and grounded form of African luxury that remains connected to the people, culture and landscapes surrounding its destinations.
Batoka Africa supports local employment, skills development and community-led initiatives while encouraging visitors to experience Africa with greater respect and curiosity.
To create unforgettable African hospitality experiences that empower communities, protect natural environments and contribute to the growth of responsible tourism.
Founder & Key People
Vimbai Masiyiwa
Co-Founder & CEOVimbai Masiyiwa is the co-founder and CEO of Batoka Africa. She launched the company with her mother, Tsitsi Masiyiwa, with a vision of building an African hospitality group focused on community-first tourism.
Vimbai leads the company's strategy, brand development and hospitality operations, helping position Batoka Africa as a purpose-driven African luxury travel business.
Tsitsi Masiyiwa is the co-founder of Batoka Africa and contributes to the company's community development, social impact and empowerment vision.
Achievements & Recognition
Batoka Africa has earned recognition for its contribution to African hospitality, ecotourism and community-focused tourism development.
2024 Top SADC Brand
Batoka Africa was recognised as the Top SADC Brand at the 2024 Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards.
Community-First Ecotourism
The company uses hospitality and tourism to support local economic growth, conservation and community empowerment in Southern Africa.
What They Do
Batoka Africa provides luxury accommodation, safari experiences, guided wildlife activities, cultural tourism and tailor-made African adventures.