New website design for jenmansafaris.com!

If you haven't visited our www.jenmansafaris.com website in the past week then you are missing out on our brand new design, look and feel! We decided that it was time to change our popular Jenman African Safaris website by giving it a complete revamp! But, don't worry all the same information is still on the website - our popular safaris, our well-known country information, our online chat and our useful travel tips! There are also some great new developments that we have launched - an awesome search function (plan your own safari), quick contact forms all over the website, our most popular safaris (home page) and lots more...

Have a look at the website to discover all of the exciting new developments. We hope you like it as much as we do... Let us know what you think - info@jenmansafaris.com

12-seater 4x4 = first in Southern Africa!

Our Operations team (lovingly referred to as 'Ops') has been working extremely hard to bring you some exciting new developments & upgrades to our safari equipment and custom-built Land Cruisers... While they are still working hard on upgrades and keeping very quiet about it (watch this space) we were allowed to share this exciting new development with all of you... our latest 12-seater 4x4 safari vehicle with pop up roofs for maximum game viewing:

This is a first in Southern Africa - offering clients maximum game viewing with comfort while still bringing travellers the true African safari 4x4 experience! This stunning vehicle has already been on its first safari and we are looking forward to getting some lovely safari pictures of this 4x4 tackling the diverse African terrain on its next adventure! If you want to travel on this vehicle email us on info@jenmansafaris.com to see when you can join one of our adventure safaris!

New Staff members join our team!

Welcome to Michela, Aline and Candice who all joined the Jenman consultants' team recently. They have already made a great impact on us with their friendly natures, hard working skills and funny stories!

Welcome to the team girls!

Experience the best

If you are looking for that dream safari - the one that takes you to the best places in Southern Africa then you have to join one of our Northern Experience Safari's... And this is why:

22 days from Cape Town to Victoria Falls... Your journey starts in Cape Town, with spectacular scenery by day and bustling city vibes by night. Head through the Cederberg Mountains, explore the Orange River by canoe and marvel at the Fish River Canyon. Experience breath-taking sand dunes in Sossusvlei and follow the tracks of the elusive desert elephant, after encountering animated creatures at Cape Cross Seal Colony. Continue in a northerly direction to Etosha for wonderful game viewing. Practice your wildlife spotting in the outstanding Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in Botswana, before ending your safari at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe!

Sounds perfect? Priced from USD 2365 / EUR 1595 with a local payment of ZAR 1950 (for the camping version)... This is also available in an upgraded or an accommodated option! Click here or email us on info@jenmansafaris.com

2011 safari updates

Indaba (Africa's largest travel show) always signals to us that all of the 2011 safari updates, upgrades and potential price changes must be done. And with Indaba starting this week our product, marketing and operations managers have been working extremely hard to get this all completed in time, before they go off to the travel show!

Thanks to all their hard work and dedication we are ready and eagerly awaiting the 2011 safari season... which we are expecting to be one hectic year based on the exciting new safari changes for 2011.

A sneak peak at the changes for 2011:

Botswana Wildlife Breakaway: Our famous & popular 14-day Botswana Tour will now also include Hwange National Park and we have also incorporated the feedback from our clients and have therefore moved Chobe National Park as a highlight of the trip to the end of the tour.

Botswana Untouched Mobile Safari: This is a classic Botswana Safari - starting in Johannesburg and travelling via Limpopo, Khama Rhino Sanctuary and Makgadikgadi Pans through Botswana's most famous National Parks: Moremi, Savuti and Chobe to Victoria Falls. Jenman African Safaris will in 2011 be one of the first operators, offering this tour as a fully accommodated safari... but most importantly still as an affordable safari.

Pure Namibia: Our 14-day Pure Namibia Safari will now travel through the Western Corridor of Etosha. This area has only recently been opened for tourists and we thought our clients would love to be one of the first to experience this untouched part of Namibia.

World in One Country: This famous safari traversing South Africa within 19 days has now been changed to a Lodge Safari, allowing clients more comfort and more time to marvel at the different attractions instead of setting up camp and preparing meals!

We will update you with more information in the next Newsletter and final rates will be released by the beginning of July. Watch this space.

Indemnity forms

Jenman African Safaris CC is a professional Tour Operator, registered in South Africa. We have been operating since 1993 and are proud of our safety record.

Jenman African Safaris safety standards include that all vehicles are built to the SABS Safety standards and are serviced at their required intervals. All of our guides are qualified and registered field guides with the appropriate driving permits. We carry full passenger liability insurance, general public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance, underwritten by Lloyds of London. In order for our passengers to be covered by the above mentioned insurance, Lloyds of London requests that they sign an indemnity form.

The above is a standard practice in Southern and East Africa and is followed by all reputable Tour Operators, Safari Lodges and activity operators. Please be informed that signing this document before tour start is necessary in order for you (our clients) to participate on our safaris and to be covered by our insurances.

Should you wish to see this indemnity form beforehand, please feel free to ask your consultant to send you a copy.

Zimbabwe - Garth Jenman answers some tough questions (FINAL part)

This is our final part of the Zimbabwe questions & answers section ... We hope you have been enjoying all the news about Zimbabwe and we hope that this has answered all your queries. Thanks to everyone who has asked us questions, encouraged travel to Zimbabwe and shared their amazing stories with us.

Don't forget to comment on our blog/s about Zimbabwe (click here) if you have any opinions!

Is there international news & TV available? And are your guides/clients kept up-to-date with any important news affecting Zimbabwe while on safari?
Yes, there is international news available and we also have operational offices in Zimbabwe which we use to relay any important information onto our guide. We also (from Cape Town) keep in contact with the happenings in Zimbabwe with lodges and camps continuously as well as with our sources and press-releases to make sure that any important information is passed onto our safari guide as well as the clients immediately if need be.

Because of poverty, what is the state of hygiene there?
In general Zimbabwe is a hygienic area. Obviously, in the more crowded parts (shanty towns) and cities like Harare there are some areas that have poor hygiene. Our safaris only go to/visit places that have suitable hygiene levels for our clients. We go to places that have running water, are clean and are well looked after.

Is there decent public transport?
No, there unfortunately isn't decent public transport, the transport is very sporadic and can't be relied on. The government is working on rebuilding the transport systems in Zimbabwe, but in general we only recommend transport do be done on an organised tour/safari or self-drive.

If you want to know more about Zimbabwe or would like to join one of our exciting Zimbabwe safaris (we have lodge and camping options) then please contact us on info@jenmansafaris.com

Namibia Border fees

Namibia has increased the rates for foreign vehicles crossing into the country from South Africa. These fees are now:
- R130 for motor cycles, motor tricycles and motor quadricycles as well as caravans and light trailers.
- R200 for all passenger cars, station wagons, S/C and D/C bakkies, 2x4 and 4x4 bakkies, combis, microbuses and minibuses (fewer than 25 passengers).

If you have any questions about Namibia please feel free to email us on info@jenmansafaris.com and one of our friendly consultants (who have traveled all over Namibia) will get back to you.

Host City 2010: Polokwane (June/July)

Polokwane (within the Limpopo Province) is often described as South Africa's very own Eden with fertile lands boasting the most amazing scenic opportunities around. Polokwane is known as the jewel of the Limpopo Province and is located close to Zimbabwe - offering travellers to opportunity to visit Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls quickly and easily!

What to do? The Polokwane Game Reserve offers a safari experience with over 52 types of game & 200 bird species and for the more adventurous there are hiking & biking trails within the reserve! For the golf lovers out there the Polokwane Golf Course is a must! And finally, the best attraction in Polokwane is the 'Bird and Reptile Park' with snakes, lizards, crocodiles and more - a great family treat!

Where to stay? The Wildthingz Self-Catering Lodge is located within a private reserve and offers luxury self-catering accommodation making it the perfect option for nature lovers! The Protea Hotel 'The Ranch' is also located within a malaria-free reserve and is the leading leisure resort in Limpopo and has therefore made it the ideal option for young couples looking for relaxation and romance. The Fusion Boutique Hotel is found within the buzz of Limpopo and offers luxury, personal attention and plush accommodation and is suitable all ages and all types!

Where to eat? Basil's offers fine dining ranging from oysters to steaks and offers clients decadent and affordable meals. The Deck is a vibrant and lively place and perfect for groups of friends and families, with great meals and cocktails its one of the most popular places in Polokwane. Café Pavillion is well known for its buffet lunches (Tues - Sun) where you are welcome to enjoy as much of their mouth-watering fare as your appetite will allow!

If you need some help planning your trip to South Africa this year please don't hesitate to contact us!

Meet Adele - get to know one of our consultants

This month we are featuring Adele - one of our direct consultants. Adele has been with Jenman Safaris for just over a year and has been great addition to the consulting team... Adele is fluent in English, Afrikaans and German (Namibian-German) and she has extensive knowledge about South Africa and Namibia.

My favourite destination in Africa would definitely be Inhambane, Mozambique. I absolutely loved it; the warm water, sun and the culture was fantastic! Mozambique also has plenty of prawns which happens' to be my absolute favourite food! I was also able to tick one thing off my list of things I wanted to do - horseback riding along the beach! It was absolutely amazing... I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.

We asked Adele to let us know what her favourite restaurant in Cape Town is - for all those thinking of coming to Cape Town or for those that stay here - this is what she had to say:

Where and why? My favourite restaurant and coincidently favourite place in Cape Town would be Moyo Blouberg as it has the most amazing views of Table Mountain and the best part of it is that its one of the few restaurants that has direct access to the beach - finish off your meal with a walk along the beach... The menu includes scrumptious African dishes, tasty seafood's, breakfasts and awesome wines! Tel +27 21 554 9671

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