About us | Cletus & Joe Safaris

The Genesis

Cletus & Joe Safaris was established in 2015 by Cletus Dlamini and Joseph Chitambwe, both of whom are ardent advocates for wildlife conservation and sustainable hunting practices. With a shared vision, they founded a company that adeptly integrates the imperatives of conservation with the socioeconomic needs of local communities.

Their efforts aim to promote both ecological and economic sustainability in the regions where the company operates. The founders' combined 40 years of diverse experience in wildlife conservation, trophy hunting, tourism management, and community development. This extensive expertise allows us to offer unparalleled hunting safaris that not only prioritize sustainability and ethical practices but also contribute to the conservation of wildlife and the empowerment of local communities.

Our deep understanding of these interconnected areas ensures that each safari is meticulously planned, delivering a unique and responsible experience that few can match.

Cletus Dlamini

Meet the Founders

Cletus Dlamini is a distinguished conservationist and the co-founder of Cletus & Joe Safaris. He holds a BSc (Hon) degree in Wildlife Management (University of Pretoria), as well as a Master Degree in Tourism Management and Planning from the College of Wildlife Management Mweka. His extensive expertise is reinforced by multiple professional nature guiding licenses for East Africa, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, along with a Professional Hunting license for Zimbabwe. Over the years, Cletus has played a pivotal role in establishing and developing wildlife reserves across South Africa, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is currently overseeing the development of the 600,000-hectare Zambezi Tambara Conservancy in Mozambique. He is also the Chairman of the Savannah Biome Foundation.

CEO- Co founder

Joseph Chitambwe

Operations Director

Joseph Chitambwe is the co-founder of Cletus & Joe Safaris and one of Zimbabwe's pioneering black professional hunters. With innate skills, hereditary hunting instinct and extensive experience in the bush, he is highly skilled in hunting, skinning, and animal tracking, making him an exceptional all-rounder in the bundu. His career began in the early 1970s with AB &C Safaris, Zambezi Safaris, and he later led Big Five Safaris to prominence as a leading hunting company in Zimbabwe, serving as the operational director and head Professional Hunter under the business expertise of Billy Rautenbach. Since 2000, Chitambwe has been freelancing for various hunting outfitters while also conducting his own hunts. He was born a hunter!