Is it lunch time?

Have you ever wondered what "a picnic spot en-route" (mentioned on our itineraries) is really like? Click on the below video (or here) to truly experience what it's all about...

Besides getting hungry and seeing the nice food you will also be able to witness that the picnic spots chosen en-route are always far enough away from the road, in safe locations and are always, without a doubt, breath-taking!

Launching Value Adds on our Safaris!

Jenman Safaris has teamed up with a number of partners to bring you some fabulous value adds if you are visiting Cape Town or the Garden Route on one of our tours or packages.

These include discount vouchers for restaurants at the V&A waterfront, Helicopter flights, shopping vouchers, and various activities and adventures along the Garden Route.

We hope to be adding more value adds in the future to the other destinations we sell...
If you are travelling with us or have any clients travelling with us around the Cape Town and Garden Route areas please contact us on info@jenmansafaris.com so that we can ensure that they get a fantastic value add!

Heart-warming feedback: this makes it all worth it!

Dear Garth,

I just wanted to say what a great time Big Mike (who has Down's syndrome) and I had on our recent holiday - it was more than we could have hoped for. And to thank you for your belief in a person with disabilities...

Of more importance we would also like to commend to you the tour leader Ntando Hlabangani for his professionalism, his knowledge and especially his kindness to Mike and myself. Nothing was ever too much trouble and he always had a kind word or encouragement for Mike when he was a little restless (thankfully this wasn't often). Also our driver BMan was likewise knowledgeable, kind and helpful especially in his ability to see animals far beyond my eyesight and his tracking ability.

We will not hesitate to recommend your tour group to our friends.

With kindest regards
Jo and Big Mike

Brochure 2012 RELEASE

It's that brochure time of the year again; in fact it's actually earlier than last year - thanks to all the hard work from our Marketing Manager (Katja) and our Product Managers (Rebecca and Kirsty).

As usual our brochure is jam-packed with new safaris (including our new East Africa packages, a Walking in Style Southern Africa Safari and some new Madagascar packages!), 2012 rates, and scheduled departures, as well as some fantastic updates to our popular scheduled safaris and lots more!

Our brochure is also a double one this year - Southern Africa on the one side and East Africa on the other!

If you would like a copy of our latest brochure please email us on info@jenmansafaris.com and we will post you a copy!

Mozambique Island dhow hopping; the perfect getaway

It's that time of the year when the travel bug is about to bite... when you start thinking about your next trip and wishing that it was sooner rather than later! Not to mention that this year has been a very busy year for everyone - maybe you need some relaxation? We think an 8-day tropical island hopping dhow trip is the perfect option! And to make it even more appealing - if you book with us for a December or Janurary dhow trip we will treat you to a relaxing 20-minute massage or a stunning piece of silver Mozambique jewellery... Our treat!

Priced from USD 1495 per person (for 4 travelling) including: your free massage or piece of jewelry at Ibo Lodge, Light aircraft transfer from Pemba to Ibo Island, 2 nights at Ibo Island Lodge in standard rooms, 2 guided tours of Ibo Island with local guides, 6 days pristine island hopping by traditional Dhow (motorized), all meals as per itinerary, experienced English- and Portuguese-speaking crew, all camping & catering equipment (sleeping bag and sleeping mat not included), vehicle transfer to Pemba.

Check out our availability for December and January below. Click here to read more or email us on info@jenmansafaris.com to secure your space!

December 2011: 4th, 7th, 11th or the 14th
January 2012: 4th, 8th or the 15th

Voluntourism - make a difference while you travel through Africa!

Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend time in Africa? Would you like to do more than just be a sightseeing visitor? Is there some way to get involved in the local communities in Africa, even just for a day or two or three?

If you are looking for an opportunity to help out, create change, and be part of something during your trip to Africa, we offer these unique day-trips, as optional excursions in "Voluntourism".

Day One, Cape Town: We support a local township school in Khayalitsha. This project promotes social change and activism among the most impoverished - kids in the townships. Here we spend the day, helping the kids in their school vegetable garden, participating in their yoga classes, or joining the group for regular story-telling.
Day Two, Swakopmund: We assist in teaching fire awareness and safety in the local township. Fire prevention has become a huge priority in this township, as fires have caused enormous damage and many tragic deaths.
Day Three, Victoria Falls: We promote Wildlife Conservation and anti-poaching efforts in the Zambezi National Park with the Rhino anti-poaching unit; help find snares and make a difference....

* Please note that this is an add-on to our Northern and Southern Experience safaris. If you would like to find out more please email us on info@jenmansafaris.com or click here. If you would like to get involved and you are travelling on a different safari then please chat to us - we have some great ideas!

Things you should know...

1. The Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge at the V&A Waterfront will reopen its doors on October 1 after undergoing a renovation worth more than R50m. The hotel's rooms, suites, and public areas have been transformed from a utilitarian business hotel to feature a modern design.
2. AIR Zimbabwe has confirmed the resumption of its flights following the resolution of an industrial dispute with its pilots.
   Domestic
   - Harare/Bulawayo/Harare: daily
   - Harare/Victoria Falls/Harare: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays.
   Regional
   - Harare/Johannesburg/Harare: Mondays & Wednesdays in the morning out of Harare and will day-stop in Johannesburg. Fridays and Sundays will have two flights in the mornings and evenings.
   - Harare/Lusaka/Lubumbashi: Flights will operate on Fridays and Sundays only
   International
   - Harare/London/Harare: Flights will operate on Sundays only out of Harare and Mondays only out of London.
   
3. The FCO has changed its Travel Advice to Kenya to advise against all but essential travel to coastal areas within 150km of the Somali border. They previously advised against all but essential travel to coastal areas within 60km of the border. The Travel Advice now states: FCO advise against all but essential travel to coastal areas within 150km of the Somali border, following two attacks by armed gangs in small boats against beach resorts in the Lamu area on 11 September and 1 October 2011. This advice will be kept under review. Both attacks were on beach-front properties, with two Westerners kidnapped and one murdered. Beach-front accommodation in that area and boats off the coast are vulnerable.
   

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