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Jenman African Safaris is a family-run business with brothers Garth, Brendan and Andrew Jenman having grown up in Southern Africa and spending well over a decade exploring the region, travelling and working in the hospitality industry. Their camping division, Campwild Tours and Safaris, was created in 1993. Since then the company has grown at a steady pace and has achieved a reputation for reliability, safety, high service standards and excellent value for money. With time, the brothers diversified their product range and, catering to their customers needs, started running scheduled as well as tailor-made Lodge style safaris. Thus in 1998 Jenman African Safaris was founded as the holding company and Campwild Tours and Safaris became Jenman's camping division. In 2005 the brothers once again saw a gap in the market for exclusive upmarket tailor-made lodge-style safaris and they created African Luxury Hideaways with Andrew Jenman heading up this division.
Their philosophy: To provide comfortable, more personal and interactive small group safaris. Jenman African Safaris has positioned itself to be able to provide their customers with the product they require, whether its a budget or an upmarket safari, catering for those who are looking for a value for money African Safari experience.
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"We would like to share what we've discovered and be involved in the renaissance of the region. We're committed to creating outstanding experiences of Southern and East Africa for our clients"
(Garth Jenman)
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What makes Jenman African Safaris different::
- A small group policy (max 10 clients on safari) on scheduled safaris.
- Leaders in tailor made travel throughout Southern and East Africa.
(No matter how small or large your needs may be)
- Cater for larger groups on customised itineraries.
- Specialists in family safaris and tours (discount for children on request).
- Make use of comfortable 4x4 safari vehicles designed for African conditions,
safe equipment (click here to read more).
- Cater to everyone's needs from camping, lodge, family, scheduled,
tailor-made and special interest tours and safaris.
- More focus on the African wilderness and culture.
- A pledge to minimise the intrusion on local cultures.
- A more personal atmosphere than larger group safaris and tours.
- Committed to eco friendly and sustainable tourism in all our operations.
- Make use of local qualified guides from the African regions we operate in
(see below for more information)
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Management
Team
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 Managing Director
Garth Jenman
Born in Durban, South Africa, he has lived in Cape Town as well as Harare, Zimbabwe. After studying economics at university, Garth travelled abroad for two years through South East Asia and Australasia and upon his return to Southern Africa he realised the many opportunities the tourism industry had to offer. He started a lodge in Harare, Zimbabwe, and from here, he ran safaris around Zimbabwe, mainly to the Lower Zambezi valley and Mana Pools areas. He expanded his area of operations to include Botswana and Namibia and at the beginning of 1998, his brother Brendan joined him, and Jenman Safaris (then Campwild) was born. Quite simply, Jenman Safaris offers something unique, and caters for the needs of a market that were previously not met; small-group scheduled tours as well as tailor-made travel. |
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 Brendan Jenman
Marketing Director
After completing his Bachelor of Science degree with Zoology and Environmental and Geographical studies as majors, he spent two years travelling abroad. On his return to Southern Africa he undertook a botany project in Mozambique for 8 months and later joined his brother at his lodge in Zimbabwe. It was here that the Campwild concept was born. It would allow him to combine his passion for Africa with its environment and its ability to share all of its wonders. He returned to South Africa to do a postgraduate course in Business and Marketing Management and Jenman Safaris (then Campwild) has not taken a step back since. |
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 Andrew Jenman
Managing Director of African Luxury Hideaways - a division of Jenman African Safaris
After finishing his studies in social science at the university of Cape
Town Andrew went to work with a leading UK tour operator in London. He
then returned to South Africa to set up their South African Branch.
After this Andrew was looking for a new and challenging opportunity and
joined Jenman African Safaris to head up a new and exclusive lodge
division, African Luxury Hideaways. Andrew has travelled most of
Southern and East Africa since 1993 and regularly does inspection trips
to make sure the lodges we employ for African Luxury Hideaways meet the
highest standards. All of our lodges are committed to the eco friendly
standards and sustainable tourism levels that our clients expect.
Having travelled extensively to most continents in the world, Africa is
one of the few you can just keep going back to. |
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 Frans Coetzee
Jenman Workshop
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Code 14, PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit)
History and Experience: I’ve been a long distance driver, a fitter and an electrical operator, helped with maintenance of vehicles. I travelled throughout South Africa and I love the outdoors.
Favourite African Destination: Northern Cape, South Africa.
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 Angela Bryant
HR Manager
Languages: English / Afrikaans
Qualifications: Human Resources
History and Experience: Born and bred Capetonian! I found my passion for HR about 10 years ago. HR positions held: Branch Manager for a leading recruitment company, HR Manager for a large retail company, Freelance HR/Recruitment consultant. I joined Jenman African Safaris in August 2007 as their HR Manager, in a half day position. I thoroughly enjoy working with people and it gives me great pleasure knowing that I touch people’s lives in a positive way. I am by nature a curious person and love to travel to new places.
Favourite African Destination: Other than South Africa, I have unfortunately not traveled into any other African countries as yet. I only recently had the pleasure of traveling to Italy for an amazing 3-week holiday. We own a farm on the outskirts of Napier which we try and get to at least once a month. I love the feeling of being close to nature and my favourite pastime at the farm, besides just chilling out with my husband, is watching hundreds of weaver birds come to their nests at 6 in the evening and the sounds of the frogs chattering and calling their mates about 1 hour later. We usually end the day off watching the stars and satellites passing overhead (weather permitting ofcourse!). There is nothing more beautiful! |
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 Jennifer Galley
Accounting Manager
Special Subject: Accounting and Administration
Languages: English, Afrikaans
and French
Qualifications: BA (Honours) Hotel and Hospitality Management, Pitman Computer Keyboard, First
Aid & CPR Certificate
History and Experience: Born in Botswana and
educated in South Africa, I decided I wanted to travel and work in the Hospitality Industry so I went to study Hotel &
Hospitality Management in Scotland. During my breaks I worked in various areas and gained valuable experience in hotel
operations. Upon graduating I got a job in Florida working at a 5 Star resort as a Trainee Manager. I then went on to become
an Assistant Front Office Manager, where after I was promoted to Hotel Controller. In 2006 after sailing the Bahamas, my
husband and I decided to return to Africa and haven’t looked back since!
Favourite African Destination: After having experienced many other
countries, there is nowhere like South Africa with its diverse scenery and
people. |
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 Lizette Olivier
Junior Bookkeeper
Special Subject:Accounts
Languages:English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Matric, Pastel Accounting Certificate
History and Experience:: I love meeting new people from different Cultures and experiencing new things and travelling. I would like to experience more of Africa, which is why I chose to work in travel. I enjoy photography and reading in my spare time.
Favourite African Destination: I have not travelled further than the Eastern Cape but I enjoy the Garden Route and would love to see Madagascar and Victoria Falls |
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 Wiebke Priilaid
Product Manager
Special Subject: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia
Languages: German, English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: National Diploma Marketing Management, Btech: Tourism Management
History and Experience: I grew up in Namibia and moved to Cape Town in 1999 to study at the Cape Technikon. Throughout my studies I helped out at travel companies, which made me decide to work in the tourism industry. I have been in the tourism industry ever since and have been loving every moment for the last 6 years.
Favourite African Destination: Namibia |
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 Rebecca Marshall
Product Manager of Madagascar & Angola
Special Subject: Angola, Namibia, Zanzibar and Madagascar
Languages:
English and Traveller's French
Qualifications:
Batchelor of Music - University of London;
Fitness for Industry qualification - Gym
instructor
History and
Experience: I fell in love with Africa from
the minute I plonked 2 feet on her soil – coming
from London, what could be more different! 5 years
on & I have travelled intensely through 23 of her
54 countries, enjoying the glorious red earth of
Kenya, the turquoise seas in Zanzibar & diving with
the colourful fish in Egypt. I’ve driven from
London to Cape Town through North; West & Central
Africa over 8 months and Africa’s hold just gets
stronger. Cape Town has become my new home where I
am exploring the joys of South Africa’s weekend
getaways. I adore Africa and take every
opportunity to help others experience her
unrivalled
wonders!
Favourite African
Destination: With 32 countries left to visit
on this vast continent I can’t pick a favourite
until I’ve experienced them all! Every single
country is wonderfully different & diverse, but the
rawness of Angola & the trekking in Mali stand out
as top so
far.
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 Danielle O’Neill
PA to Garth Jenman
Languages:English, some French
Qualifications: Business Studies Certificate
History and Experience:I grew up in Ireland and after college I went travelling and one of my favourite places along the way was Cape Town, which was one of the reasons for my move here at the end of 2006. It has been a great move so far and I look forward to learning more and more about my new home.
Favourite African Destination: I have not explored enough yet to have a favourite one but my trips around South Africa and Mozambique have been great and I look forward to discovering more. |
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Sales & Marketing
Team
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 Katja Quasdorf
Marketing Manager - European Market
Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: German, English, French
Qualifications: Tourism Management Studies (different seminars in presentation, rhetoric, personal-, project and airline management, Group leader seminar)
History and Experience: Growing up in Germany, and having a love for travel and meeting different people, I decided to study tourism management. During my studies I worked in promotional and sales jobs throughout Germany. My breaks and free time were spent working in France, Spain and Austria. In July 2003, my studies brought me to South Africa for 8 months to do an internship at Jenman African Safaris. After my internship, I completed my studies in Germany, and returned to South Africa to work for Jenman Safaris as the German Marketing Manager.
Favourite African Destination: Okavango Delta - with its open spaces and diverse African wildlife.
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 Paul Shields
UK Marketing Representative
Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: English
Qualifications: Degree in Business & Finance (major fields of study: Tourism)
History and Experience: Born in Cape Town and having lived in East London and Port Elizabeth, I moved to the UK
in the mid 1980's where I completed my education at Bristol Polytechnic having
studied Business & Finance specializing in Tourism. I then led soft
adventure tour groups around Egypt, Turkey and Morocco before completing a
10.000km trip around Southern Africa
by Kombi (and only one puncture!). My career in the travel business took off
whilst working for a tour operator as Product Manager for Africa, which was
followed by becoming Senior Product Manager for their Caribbean and Mexico
programs. In 2004 I set up my own representation company to provide a range of
sales, marketing and representation expertise to overseas hotels, resorts and
destination management companies.
Favourite African Destination: All the places I've seen in Africa are amazing and I'm sure there are many more beautiful locations I'd love to explore!
Email me. |
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 John Moody
USA Marketing Representative
Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: English
History and Experience: I was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in South Africa. Currently I am living in the U.S. where I assist others in the pursuit of an incredible holiday experience in Southern or East Africa. I have followed my passion to assist others in planning the trip of a life-time to a destination that is so beautiful and diverse that it will take you back again, and again... Go see for yourself!
Email me.
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 Deborah Stanbridge
Travel Consultant
Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Diploma PC Engineering
History and Experience: After
I finished studying in Cape Town,
I headed overseas for almost five years. I worked for various tour companies in Ireland and Scotland, where I found that I
love the interaction with people from all over the world when working in
tourism. I have now returned back home to Africa,
as it’s definitely the place to be!
Favourite African Destination: There
are so many fantastic places I still have to discover, but after being away its
always great coming back to beautiful Cape
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 Bernelle Strauss
Travel
Consultant
Special
Subject: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Madagascar
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications:
Certificate in Travel and Tourism and Tour Guiding from Cape
Technikon
History and Experience: After completing my studies I travelled abroad for what was supposed to be a year and returned about 8 years later. Upon my return I got involved in the travel industry dealing mostly with overseas destinations…..but with all my travels realised that my heart lays in South Africa and the African Continent and this passion has lead me to Jenman Safaris.
Favourite African
Destination: So hard to say…….South Africa is amazing, I love the vastness of Namibia and Madagascar is an absolute gem but there’s still so much to discover on this continent.
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 Elana Tong
Travel Consultant
Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications:
Postgrad Dip in tourism and leisure & BA Social Science Degree in Industrial Psychology and Labour
Studies
History and Experience: I have been very fortunate to work with a reputable Inbound Operator for 3 years
before having the opportunity to work and learn at Jenman African Safaris. After completing my degree, I decided I needed to
be in a field that is completely different to what I had studied and decided to pursue a career in tourism. It was the best
decision that I could have made! Not only have I learnt more about South Africa and our neighbouring countries, I have also
met a diverse number of people from all over the world.
Favourite African Destination:
My own country - South Africa.
Because there is such diversity between the different provinces. |
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 Hilka Voges
Travel ConsultantSpecial Subject: South Africa
Languages: German, English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: BA (English Language and Literature)
BHCS Honours (Heritage and Cultural Tourism)\
First Aid Certificate
History and Experience I was born and raised in South Africa. After finishing my post-matric at the German School in Pretoria I left for Germany in order to study. I spent a few years in Regensburg, near Munich, after which I had my Bachelors Degree and then returned to South Africa, where I obtained my Honours Degree in Heritage and Cultural Tourism. I am excited to have got the opportunity to work for Jenman African Safaris, which enables me to show interested people from all over the world our unique continent that is so abundant in its diversity.
Favourite African Destination: For now, my adopted home-town, Cape Town.Apart from that, I wish to eventually have travelled to every destination Jenman Safaris has on offer. Then we’ll talk again. |
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 Monica Muzhona
Travel Consultant
Special Subject: Victoria Falls
Languages:English
Qualifications: National diploma in hotel management, Lcci diploma in public relations, Certificate in hospitality supervision, Certificate in hospitality sales & marketing
History and Experience:After school, I worked for the largest hotel group in Zimbabwe – rising from sales manager, to divisional sales manager and eventual group reservations manager. I have worked both in hotel sales and in marketing and my passion lies in the tourism industry. There is so much to show the world about africa!!!!
Favourite African Destination: I don’t have a favourite African destination yet, because each country is so different from a tourism persepctive. But give me a beach and I’m happy! |
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 Tarisai Mhishi
Travel Consultant
Special Subject:Southern Africa
Languages:English and Shona
Qualifications: Diploma in Travel and Tourism and Certificate in Customer Care
History and Experience:: I grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe and after high School l went to study for a Diploma in Travel and Tourism at private college in Harare. After completing my studies in 1998 l have been working in the Tourism industry and had a great opportunity to work for a reputable International Tour Operator for 4 years until l decided to come to South Africa and joined Jenman.
Favourite African Destination: Well, home is always the best so it will be my home country Zimbabwe. |
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 Janina Janas
German Travel ConsultantSpecial Subject: South Africa
Languages: German, English, some French, basic Spanish
Qualifications: State recognised certificate in Tourism
History and Experience I grew up in Germany and after working in Hotels and Guesthouses in London, Berlin and Cape Town I knew that I wanted to work in the travel industry and decided to study tourism. During an internship in a travel agency I discovered that I wanted to step “behind the scenes”. After finishing my studies in Germany, I returned to South Africa and started as an intern at Jenman African Safaris, which gave me the wonderful opportunity to join the Jenman Safaris Team.
Favourite African Destination: Hard to say - there are still so many beautiful places to discover on this vast continent! |
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 Amina Akleker
Trainee Consultant
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: First Aid and BTech Degree in Tourism
History and Experience: I grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. After High School I went on to do my studies through Cape Peninsula University of Technology, where I completed my degree in tourism. I have done my internship and worked for 3 years at various airlines. I then realised it was time for a change, September 2007 I joined the Jenman Team.
Favourite African Destination: As they say “home is where the heart is!” So it’ll have to be Cape Town, South Africa!! |
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 Leah Mukundu
Database Admin
Special Subject: Madagascar
Languages: English
Qualifications: Secretarial Diploma, Fares and Ticketing, Amadeus.
History and Experience: I was born in Somerset West, South Africa. We then moved to Zimbabwe in 1979, where I did my schooling from primary to professional qualifications. I have just returned to Cape Town and currently studying Travel and Tourism.
Favourite African Destination: All the countries I’ve been to are ALL beautiful in their own way. |
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 Miriam Mnyengeza
Special Subject: Office Maintenance
Languages: English, Xhosa
History and Experience: I have been a part of Jenman Africa Safaris for several years, providing cleaning services and maintaining management to the head office as well as off-site locations. I really enjoy the office environment at Jenman Safaris, working with great colleges to help them give the best service possible to our clients. |
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Guiding
Team
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 Riaan Barnard
Guide
Special Subject: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Garden Route
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: FGASA Guide Level 2, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit), Business Administration and management.
History and Experience: I have been a tour guide for several other tour companies. My specialisations are nature guided tours and walks along the Garden Route.
Favourite African Destination: Zimbabwe (Matopos) and Mozambique. |
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 Dorran Bungay
GuideSpecial Subject: National History of South Africa, Birds and Botany.
Languages: English, Afrikaans and a fair amount of Zulu.
Qualifications: SPECTRA Ventures Guiding Diploma. Electrical (heavy current) Technologist, FGASA, THETA, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit) and EC driver.
History and Experience: I grew up in Zambia and northern Zimbabwe. Married in Zimbabwe and have raised five children. For more then 30 years I was working in the electrical and agricultural field; and lived very close to the bush. I have worked for more then 6 years as a tour guide for several tour companies
Favourite African Destination: The east side of Southern Africa.
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 Klaus Pieper
Guide
Special Subject: Garden Route, Western, Eastern and Northern Cape.
Languages: German and English.
Qualifications: FGASA, First Aid and PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit).
History and Experience: I grew up in Germany and then moved to South Africa in the late eighties. I work as a Development Engineer. I’ve been guiding since 2000 in South Africa. I love wildlife culture and the people.Favourite African Destination: South Africa and the rest of Africa! |
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 Hennie van Wyngaard
Guide
Special Subject: Western Cape, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Qualified and Registered Tour Guide, Professional Tour Guide, Qualified and Registered Hunting License, Qualified Safari Guide
History and Experience: Beside Africa, I learned a lot about Europe by travelling there for 2.5 years on two occasions. Because I like to meet different kind of people and want to show foreign people the beauty of this amazing continent, therefore l decided to become a guide. I started guiding 6 years ago and travelled all over South Africa. I am also specialised in Wine Tours in Western Cape.
Favourite African Destination: Kalahari – a desert, which is part of the huge sand basin that reaches from the Orange River up to Angola, and Mozambique with its Southern Coast – are marvellous places to explore the African continent!
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 Warren Gedye
Guide
Special Subject: Southern and East Africa, Diving
Languages: English & Afrikaans, and a dialect of mixed local linguistics
Qualifications: Professional qualified and registered safari guide. Qualified PADI Divemaster
History and Experience: Africa is my passion. Her beauty, her cultures, her many faces, her craters, mountains, bushveld, deserts and plains, her tears, her smiles, her wide open arms, clutches and holds my psyche in her captivating palms. -This is what led me to interpret her, the best I could, proudly born and bred in South Africa. Allow me to guide the foreign hand into this land of the great African continent. My most exhilarating experience was a 2 month trek in a 1976 VW Beetle, from Cape Town over the equator to Uganda and back to Nairobi, Kenya. Rock-on VW’s!!
Favourite African Destination: Lesotho & Uganda |
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 Mike Miles
Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English
Qualifications: FGASA, THETA, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit)
History and Experience: In 2000, I started guiding and have been working with Jenman African Safaris for many tour seasons. I have travelled extensively through the countries of Southern and East Africa as well as various other areas of this amazing continent. I love Africa, its diversity, people, beauty and wildlife. I am passionate about sharing it with travellers to Africa.
Favourite African Destination: All of Africa, but my favourite place is still the Okavango Delta.
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 Ian Morgan
Tour Guide
Special Subject: Namibia, Botswana
Languages: English, Afrikaans, Nsotho
Qualifications: Level 3 First Aid, Trip Leader, Technician, Chef, PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit)
History and Experience: I worked as a technician and a chef before I decided to combine my previous knowledge and my love for people and nature. I’ve always liked tourism and showing foreign people the beauty of our country. I completed several courses and became a professional trip leader, also specialising in Astronomy, Birding and Geology. I’ve worked as a freelance Tour Guide for 8 years now and I’m still enjoying every second!
Favourite African Destination: Anywhere out there! |
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 Spike Lister
Trainee Guide
Special Subject: Western Cape
Languages: English, Spanish
Qualifications: Guiding course for the Western Cape
History and Experience: I was born in the Natal Midlands, but grew up in Chile where we lived for 10 years. I returned to South Africa with my family in 2004 and completed the last 2 years of school. I love horse riding and helped my parents with our riding school and guided outrides with clients in Chile. I enjoy being outdoors and travelling, which attracted me to tourism, especially guiding, which I am exploring as a career.
Favourite African Destination: I’m still exploring but I like the Cedarberg and Table Mountain very much. I also enjoy extreme sports; a highlight was bungee jumping at Bloukrans – awesome! |
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 Chantél van der Linde
Tour Guide
Special Subject: Lowveld and Namibia
Languages: Afrikaans, English
Qualifications: FGASA, THETA, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit)
History and Experience: I fell in love with the African bush and started working in the travel industry when I spent time on a private game reserve in the lowveld. I feel honoured to be in a position to show people from all over the world the beauty of Southern Africa and the country where I grew up.
Favourite African Destination: Vic Falls and Okavango Delta. Can't beat heading through the waterways of the Delta on a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe).
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 Warren Marks
Special Subject: The whole of Southern Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: FGASA, THETA, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit)
History and Experience: For me,
Africa is the most amazing continent. Travelling
is my passion and that’s the reason why I decided to become a guide. Since many
years I’m working together with Jenman Safaris and still enjoy every single day
of being out in the bush and showing the people who join me the beauty of the African nature,
culture and wildlife.
Favourite African Destination: There
are so many amazing places that it’s hard for me to decide which one would be
my favourite. |
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 Farai Chigwada
Special
Subject: Southern Africa
Languages:
English, Shona, Ndebele, Zulu
Qualifications:
Registered Guide, APA River Guide, First Aid
History and
Experience: I grew up in
Malawi and Zimbabwe. After finishing my schooling, I
worked as a canoe guide on the Zambezi River, which
I loved doing. A couple of years back, I came to
South Africa and got the opportunity to work as a
South African guide, which I am passionate
about.
Favourite African Destination:
Every country
in the sub-Southern Africa Region has its own
beauty, which is unique to it, in its own
way. |
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 Cyrintha Barwise
Guide and Operations Assistant
Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Diploma in Nature Conservation, FGASA, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit)
History and Experience: I grew up in Cape Town, where I studied Nature Conservation at university. Loving nature and being out and about in the bush is the reason why I was working in various National Parks and Nature Reserves. I’ve completed different ranger courses to learn more about fauna and flora. I decided to become a guide, so I get the possibility to travel through different countries and show foreign people the beauty of this amazing continent.
Favourite African Destination: Namibia – wildlife in Etosha National Park, sand dunes of the Namib Desert… are just most amazing thinks ever!
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 Gregory Aloys Shetui
Special Subject: East Africa
Languages: English, Kiswahili
Qualifications: Transworld Wildlife Services Ltd., Driver/Guide Courses, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit)
History and Experience: I grew up in the Tanga region Lushoto where I studied at Dar Technical College and got a certificate in engineering. I was working as an engineer for several years until I moved to Arusha. I attended various tour guide courses and training sessions. Since 1999, I have been a professional guide and enjoy showing people from all around the world the beauty of the African continent.
Favourite African Destination: Tanzania. The Serengeti with its tree climbing lions - try beat that!
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 Hely Rakotomanantsoa
Special Subject: Madagascar
Languages: French, English
Qualifications: Degree in Tourism Management (Brussels), Master Degree in English at University of Madagascar, Driver/Guide Courses, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit)
History and Experience: Since I completed various tour guide courses, I have become an experienced guide and know the island of Madagascar very well. Additionally I attended trainings on group leadership in order to develop my skills as a professional guide. Guiding is my passion and I really enjoy providing our guests an unforgettable time and holiday in Madagascar.
Favourite African Destination: Madagascar; I've lived here my whole life and it has to be one of the most unique ecosystems in the world.
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 Gary Webber
Tour Guide
Special Subject: Birding
Languages: English, Afrikaans and Xhosa
Qualifications: South African Registered guide.
History and Experience: I have four years guiding experience in Namibia and lead tours through Africa. I was also manager of a game farm for 3 years.
Favourite African Destination: Okavango Delta, Sossusvlei. |
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 Alse (Ocean) Mhlanga
Special Subject: Equipment Maintenance
Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu and N'debele
History and Experience: I have
worked for Jenman African Safaris since its inception in the early
1990's. I am originally from Zimbabwe, but have lived in South Africa
for many years. My principal duty at Jenman African Safaris is to take
care of all the equipment used on our safaris. Before each tour starts,
I prepare the vehicle and equipment and make sure that
everything is in order before our guides go on safari. Making sure our
guiding teams have the right equipment on safari is what is important
to me.
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 Todd Leonard Mentz
Tour Guide
Special Subject: Southern Africa (Wildlife and History of San Rock Art)
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Registered field guide level 1, Kenyan Wildlife Association (Field guide)
History and Experience: I have 11 years of overland experience and have been part of a few expeditions. I also did a Zambezi Wakka Expedition to raise money for anti-malaria campaign.
Favourite African Destination: Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. However every African destination is a favourite. |
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 Charlotte McClughan
Tour Guide
Special Subject: Southern Africa (Wildlife and Namibia)
Languages: Afrikaans, English and conversational German.
Qualifications: I am a Registered Field Guide and have a National Diploma in Hospitality and Catering.
History and Experience: I grew up in a small Namibian town, Walvis Bay. Since I can remember, I wanted to be in nature and have the opportunity to cook. I went into hospitality and catering but four walls don’t do it for me. A couple of years ago I found that these two can be combined and saw the window of opportunity and took it with both hands. AND GUESS WHAT, I’ve never looked back. People, places, cultures, experiences- What more can I ask for?
Favourite African Destination: Everywhere that I go to, I enjoy. If you really want to know Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique!! |
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 Christine Lausanne Rauch
Tour Guide
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Graphic design Diploma. Tour guide for Western Cape and Garden Route.
History and Experience: I completed my studies in East London. Worked in Cape Town as Traffic controller then went off to London and got back in 2000. Started my own photo portrait studio. Decided to spread my wings and therefore did the tour guide course and after that I haven’t looked back.
Favourite African Destination: Everywhere!! |
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 Rhino E. Grohmann
Field Guide
Special Subject: Botswana, Namibia
Languages: English and German
Qualifications: FGASA Level 2
History and Experience: After 15 years in the motorcar industry, I have discovered my true calling and started a career as a Safari guide.
Favourite African Destination: Kalahari Desert. |
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