Jenman African Safaris runs this type of safari mainly in East Africa with a maximum of 5 clients on scheduled tours. A guide and a courier/driver will accompany the group. The Crew will be responsible for all the camp duties such as setting up the camp, preparing and cooking the meals and cleaning the camp. We make use of designated campsite either within a National Park, on the banks of a river, or other places of interest. All campsites have shared ablutions facilities with showers, flushing toilets and running water (unless otherwise specified in the detailed itinerary). We make use of spacious 3-person dome tents, allowing two per tent. All tents are complete with Mosquito-screened windows and doors. In addition we provide 5cm thick sleeping mattresses.

* We can also tailor-make your camping safari to a non-participation camping safari level in Southern Africa whatever the group size may be! We also offer camping in Southern Africa on a semi-participation basis (seen below) or an upgraded option.

We also offer a great selection of scheduled Lodge Safaris. These Lodge safaris run with a maximum of 10 clients, accompanied by a guide, who is also normally the driver. Most of the breakfasts and dinners are provided in the restaurants of the Lodges. The guide will prepare lunches and, on certain days (such as when we stay inside a National Park) breakfast and dinner as well. This is a non-participation trip. The scheduled lodge safaris make use of typical mid-rand African lodge accommodation, situated in the National Parks, on the banks of a river, or other places of interest. Lodge Safaris offer accommodation with a mix of lodges, chalets and tented chalets. All of them have a private bathroom with shower/bath and toilet. Some properties are equipped with swimming pools and/or bar areas.

We offer semi-participation upgraded camping safaris throughout Southern Africa. This type of safari also runs with a maximum of 10 clients and a guide, who is both the driver and the cook. This option offers two different levels of accommodation. The group will be a combination of clients booked on a semi-participation Camping Safari as well clients booked on a semi-participation half accommodated Safari.

We make use of properties that have camping facilities as well as chalets, lodges or tented camps. Standard and upgraded clients will travel and enjoy their meals together. The half accommodated option gives the additional comfort of extra-bedded accommodation. The accommodation used is simple, clean, 2-3 star typical African standard, with a mix of shared and private bathrooms. Clients are also asked to help out with the camp duties; setting up and breaking down the overnight camps, tents, chairs, packing and unpacking the vehicle, assisting with preparation of meals and cleaning dishes. The guide will do the cooking and be responsible for all other organisational duties.

Jenman African Safaris operates this type of safari also in Southern Africa. The tour runs with a maximum of 10 clients and a guide, who is both driver and cook will accompany the clients. Clients booked on this type of safari will stay in Lodges, Chalets and Tented Lodges each night of their safari adventure. The tour group will be a combination of clients, who booked one of the above mentioned options.

We make use of properties that have camping facilities as well as chalets, lodges or tented camps. Standard, upgraded and fully upgraded clients will travel and enjoy their meals together. The accommodated option gives the additional comfort of extra-bedded accommodation. Clients are also asked to help out with the camp duties (setting up and breaking down the overnight camps, tents, chairs; packing and unpacking the vehicle, assisting with preparation of meals and cleaning dishes.

Jenman African Safaris offers limited participation safaris. These tours are run similar to our semi-participation safaris but with a maximum of 9 clients. The group is accompanied by a guide and a driver. The crew will take over all camp duties. Clients are asked to put up their own tents. Other than that clients can relax whiles meals are prepared for them and most of the camp duties will be completed without their assistance.

On our scheduled Lodge Safaris we make use of midrange typical African standard lodge accommodation situated either in the National Parks, on the banks of a river or other place of interest. Lodge Safaris offer accommodation with a mix of Lodges, Chalets and Tented Camps. All of them have a private bathroom with shower/bath and toilet. Some properties are equipped with swimming pools and/or bar areas. For tailor-made itineraries Jenman African Safaris also uses a wide range of deluxe Lodges, Chalets and Tented Camps throughout Southern and East Africa.

Jenman makes use of two different types of vehicles in Southern Africa. You will either be travelling in one of our custom-built Toyota Landcruisers or Jenman’s Toyota Quantum Mini Busses. On all tours, highlighted with our 4x4 icon, you will be guaranteed the Toyota Landcruiser. Jenman African Safaris does however reserve the right to make use of different vehicles due to unforeseen circumstances or during high season. Our Landcruisers are unique and specially developed to ensure the best safari experience in the safest manner. We pride ourselves in our safari experience and thus have developed a fleet of Landcruisers that are unrivalled and unsurpassed. Have a look at our vehicle page for further information.

On most of our Safaris a local payment needs to be paid to the guide before the tours starts. Your local payment covers on-the-road expenses such as National Park entrance fees, excursions and activities, as well as, the use of local guides. This provides your guide with the sufficient funds on the road and ensures that your money goes to the African communities directly.

Jenman Safaris also offer expeditions in and around Africa... our specially catered for expeditions attract the well-travelled and experienced traveller! We have structured these tours in such a way that the itinerary is a guideline of activities and that we aim to go to - day to day obstacles and challenges will all be part of your adventure. Those who have experienced a safari before will love this true African expedition, as you will travel with those that have safari experience, are ready for the adventure and the possibilities of the 'unknown'. This is a camping expedition and you will be accompanied with a driver/guide at all times. You will travel in a 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser vehicle throughout your journey - which is naturally the only way to travel on an expedition!

Safaris are never limited to what you can do and how you travel with us... therefore we have developed special interest safaris and tours that are of a slightly different nature, especially catered for those that like to travel with different methods of transport. These special interest safaris include motorbike safaris, mountain bike safaris, walking safaris and more! This type of safari appeals to the energetic and adventurous traveller, providing an exhilarating way to tour Africa. Most of these special interest safaris are non participation camping safaris which are well structured and guided by an experienced tour guide - all special interest safaris can also be tailor-made.

Our motorbike tours are run with a support vehicle with an off - trailer, which carries your luggage and all the camping equipment. The group will consists of a maximum of 10 Bikers plus a personal guide on a motorbike. Our driver and courier will drive the backup vehicle and will meet up with you on the campsite in the evening. All bike riders must be a minimum of 25 years old.

Creating a tailor-made safari is an excellent way to make your African adventure dreams come true. Throughout this brochure you will find numerous small-group, scheduled safaris that Jenman African Safaris runs in Southern Africa, East Africa and Madagascar. You can join one of our scheduled trips or if you’d like, one of our experienced travel consultants can tailor-make a private safari or coach tour to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget. Guided Safaris are most popular, where you have the luxury and added security of a guide to accompany you throughout the safari. Choose from deluxe, lodge, camping, adventure, walking, trekking safaris and family safaris.
Our principal aim on all of our safaris is to make your trip as enjoyable, comfortable, and unforgettable as possible. We have a number of safari vehicles, and for each tour we use the vehicle most suited to group size, tour style, and budget. Any one of our fully equipped safari vehicles shown may be used for your tour.