ZIMBABWE · NATURAL WONDER
Victoria Falls
Hydrology, geology, heritage and the living ecosystems of the Zambezi.
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Built for bold learning and unforgettable journeys.
We design immersive travel, outdoor education and leadership experiences for schools, youth groups and teams that want more than a trip — they want transformation.
8+
travel and learning themes
100ha
campus vision in Mazoe
3
founders with field expertise
WHO WE ARE
Travel, learning and leadership designed around real outcomes.
Headquartered in Harare with representation in Dubai, Takaenda curates immersive journeys across Zimbabwe and beyond — pairing extraordinary landscapes with meaningful learning, leadership development and practical skill-building.
Whether it is a school field study, a youth leadership camp or a purpose-driven corporate retreat, every itinerary is shaped to help your group learn, connect and return changed.
OUR VISION
Zimbabwe’s premier adventure, tour and vocational skills hub.
OUR MISSION
Safe, reliable, high-impact travel and outdoor education that empowers youth through adventure, learning and leadership.
LEARNING HAS NO BOUNDARIES
Journeys that open up the world.
Every route is shaped around curriculum themes, curiosity and real-world learning outcomes — from quiet field study to full-scale team challenge.
ZIMBABWE · CONSERVATION
Hwange & Gonarezhou
Wildlife ecology, conservation practice and the people shaping protected landscapes.
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ZIMBABWE · WATER & WILDERNESS
Kariba
Water systems, energy, biodiversity and community life beside an inland sea.
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ZIMBABWE · MOUNTAIN COUNTRY
Nyanga
Mountain geography, climate, hiking skills and highland heritage.
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ZIMBABWE · CULTURE & GEOLOGY
Matobo / Matopos
Rock formations, biodiversity, cultural landscapes and local histories.
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UAE · SEVEN EMIRATES
United Arab Emirates
From heritage and desert ecology to architecture, logistics and future-facing industries.
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GLOBAL CLASSROOM
France · China · Egypt
Art, history, language, technology, innovation and global citizenship.
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AFRICA & ISLANDS
Zanzibar · Cape Town · Namibia
Marine environments, cultural exchange, sport, leadership and career exposure.
View journey detailsAlso available: tailored routes and other suitable destinations, subject to itinerary design and operating arrangements.
ONE PARTNER · MANY WAYS TO GROW
Experiences with something to say.
Field learning journeys
Educational trips, field studies and outdoor learning experiences built around curriculum outcomes.
Leadership in action
Prefect training, communication, responsibility, teamwork and student leadership camps.
Teams that move forward
Corporate team building, leadership development, strategy retreats and workplace wellness.
Gather with purpose
Conferences, meetings, CSR experiences and team events shaped to your brief and venue needs.
OUR INTEGRATED MODEL
Five connected ways to create impact.
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Safaris, tours & destination services
Guided wildlife, cultural, youth and corporate travel of real value.
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Outdoor education & youth development
Hiking, camping, bushcraft, ropes, river experiences and confidence-building programmes.
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Field studies & environmental literacy
Learn from ecosystems, landscapes and community contexts in ways that stick.
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Vocational skills & conservation
Exposure to eco-lodge operations, catering, solar systems, biodigesters and practical skills.
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Mazoe Youth Adventure & Skills Campus
A flagship campus vision bringing adventure, learning and skills together in one place.
SAFETY, VALUES & PARTNERSHIP
Confidence is built into the plan.
Each programme is developed with attention to the group, activity, location and operating context. Planning may include documented risk assessments, operating procedures, equipment checks, child safeguarding, heat and hydration measures, evacuation planning and incident reporting appropriate to the activity.
Safety
Professionalism
Integrity
Environmental stewardship
Community impact
Innovation
Why partner with Takaenda?
Zimbabwe + UAE reach · Open-book costing approach · Safety-led programme planning · Partnership-ready proposals
THREE FOUNDERS · ONE SHARED VISION
People who know the outdoors.
Terry Manzini
Hospitality · Adventure · Fitness
Diploma in Hospitality Management · ERCA High Ropes Instructor · Certified Fitness Trainer · DoE Level 1
+263 783 241 830Jacob Katinji
Outdoor Leadership · Youth Development
Advanced Diploma in Child Psychology · British Canoeing 2 Star · CBI Climbing · ERCA High Ropes · River Guide · Mountain Leader · DoE Level 2
+971 50 411 3471Tafara Ngundu
Water Adventure · Wilderness Safety
ACA SUP L2 · WAFA Advanced First Aid · DoE Assessor L1 · LaMB Trauma Competent Care Giver
+263 774 092 743YOUR BRIEF, YOUR JOURNEY
Let’s make it mean something.
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll turn your brief into a practical conversation about the right destination, programme and operating plan.
No instant pricing or booking is generated. Your details are placed into a WhatsApp enquiry for the contact you select.
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