Garth and Kim at the LA Times

Garth Jenman (managing director) and Kim Sykes (North American marketing rep) were at the busy LA Times travel show last weekend... After what sounded like an incredibly successful show they jetted off to San Diego to continue their "road- trip". If you didn’t have the chance to pop in and visit them at the LA Times travel show this year then you are more than welcome to email them on garth@jenmansafaris.com or kim@jenmansafaris.com for any information on Southern Africa, East Africa and even Madagascar!

East Africa - Guaranteed departures!

We have guaranteed departure dates for East Africa - a first for Jenman Safaris!

The dates are below but please remember that there are only a few seats available for each departure (7 to 12) so it’s best to secure your seat soon.

Tanzania Wildlife & Cultural Explorer:4 June, 4 July and 10 August
East Africa Migration Discoverer: 14 June, 17 July, 1 August, 1 September and 2 October
Tanzania Wildlife Breakaway: 29 June, 30 July and 23 August

To find out anything more or to book onto one of these departures please email Johan (Operations Manager East Africa) on johan@jenmansafaris.com

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SURVEY: Tell us what you really think about us!

We are running a super quick (about 8 questions) survey to find out what you really think about us - what you like and what you think we should improve on... It will only take a few minutes and it is completely anonymous.

Please click on this link or the survey button and let us know what you really think.

Thank you - we really appreciate the feedback.

The life of a tour consultant at Jenman...?

Ever wondered what it is like to work at Jenman Safaris? We asked Yael (one of our passionate Senior Sales Consultants) a few questions about life at Jenman Safaris...

What is a normal day like? On a normal day I organize trips down to the tiniest detail. I suggest, research, correspond with travel agents, travellers and suppliers. I check availability, timing, routes, destinations, accommodations, transfers, day trips and everything in between. One small missed detail could make or break someone's hard-earned holiday so I must keep on my toes at all times!

What is your favourite part about being a consultant? Travel is my passion and people trust me to plan a holiday that they may very well have been dreaming of for years. I love that I get to make people's dreams a reality. How many people can say that they make dreams come true for a living?

What is the most interesting client question you have ever had? I can't think of one in particular but I very much enjoy it when people do their research and come up with questions that challenge my skills and knowledge. A funny question that I get asked sometimes is if a remote lodge in the wilderness has a hair-dryer in the room.....I don't think the lions will mind if you're having a bad hair day!

What kind of personality do you think you need to have to be a consultant? You have to be a people person most definitely. You have to think of every trip you organize as if it were your own. This way it is as important to you as it is to them.

If you were planning your own trip, where would you go? I am constantly planning my own trips. The next trip must be Madagascar...the elusive 8th continent with dense forests, baobab trees, wildlife that you can't find anywhere else on the planet and the pristine beaches are the icing on the cake. It's like the Amazon, the Caribbean and the vision of Africa all rolled into one. The best part? Few visitors means no crowds, maybe that's why the lemurs always have that surprised look?

Thanks for sharing this Yael! So, are you sure that no hair-dryers are needed...?!

Team Building in De Hoop!

The product and marketing department decided to venture off along the Garden Route for a team building weekend away... And what better place to go then to the De Hoop Nature Reserve?!

De Hoop is only about 3 hours away from Cape Town and boasts a stunning beach, a gorgeous vlei (lake) and a lovely animal-filled nature reserve. Our Team building weekend away included a 17 km nature walk, a 2 km marine walk and tidal pool swim, a 2 hour quad biking tour and more... So much fun!

Since a picture tells a thousand words - click here to see some of our weekend pictures away!

Kruger National Park Flooding - good news!

Over the past few weeks we have heard the numerous reports about flooding in the popular Kruger area - roads closed, trips cancelled, tourists airlifted out and vehicles been stuck. Strangely a few years the same thing happened when the heavy rains caused many rivers to overflow causing chaos …However in comparison this year seems far worse than before.

The good news is that it’s almost all over. A lot of the flooding has dried up…. Some of the establishments are still closed due to the water damage and a few roads are waiting to be repaired before travellers can drive over them safely. But, if you are on your way to Kruger or planning a trip there in the next few months you can now officially breathe a sigh of relief! If you have any pictures or recent updates you want to share please comment on our Facebook Fan Page.

Tripadvisor 2012: Cape Town a top city to visit!

The 2012 Tripadvisor recommendations are here! And you guessed it; Cape Town made it into the top 15 again ... It’s no wonder that our main Jenman Office is located in Cape Town?!

"There is much to do and see in the city of Cape Town, with its gorgeous beaches, scenic natural settings, impressive architecture, and booming nightlife. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike up the rugged trails of Table Mountain. For the less adventurous, there is the Table Mountain Cableway. The beaches are favoured by residents and visitors alike, and the historical Cape Dutch buildings are worth visiting..." - Tripadvisor.

To explore this stunning city please visit out Cape Town Safaris website where we have everything you need to know about Cape Town! Plus if you are looking for a daytrip you can book and pay online - simple as that!

Things you should know:

- Next year it will be 200 years since the birth of David Livingstone, who was born in Blantyre, Scotland, on March 19, 1813. He went on to become famous for his expeditions in Africa as a medical missionary and was the first European to set eyes on the Victoria Falls in the mid-1890s, which he named after Queen Victoria. To commemorate the bi-centenary, a selection of cultural and sporting events, along with an international arts exhibition is being planned in Livingstone between March and October 2013!

- Rwanda is proposing to up their permits from $500 to $750, starting in June, 2012. All permits purchased forward between now and 2 years in advance will fall under the old prices.

- BA Comair has suspended its Maputo flights.

- EMIRATES’ introduction of services to Zimbabwe on February 1 will offer the country’s tourism businesses some relief in terms of international in-bound visitor numbers. Its flights will operate five times a week through Lusaka

- The Table Mountain Cableway will be closed for annual maintenance from July 23 to August 5 and will reopen on August 6 if weather permits.  

- As many people are travelling from all over Africa to Indaba in Durban in May, please note the new Yellow Fever requirements for South Africa. As of 1 October 2011, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age arriving from the following countries in Africa considered as having risk of yellow fever transmission:
- Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi,
- Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire,
- Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia,
- Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,
- Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria,
- Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan,
- Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia.

World Wide Reservations
South Africa
Toll Free: 0861 JENMAN (0861 536 626)
USA and Canada
Toll Free: 1866 487 4323
Australia
Toll Free: 1800140 835
United Kingdom
Tel: 0871 284 5010 Fax: 0871 284 5011
Rest of World
+27 (0)21 683 7826

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