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Madagascar, Tana – all is quiet.

May 11, 2017Feb 5, 2009 by Kristan

We are sure that you have heard the bad news about the riots in Madagascar lately, and a few countries have already advised people to avoid travelling to Madagascar. However, this is the current report on the Madagascar riots, and we are pleased to report that there has been no violence there recently and everything is calm – the Malagsy people and the military are working hard at maintaining the peace.

Currently the situation in Antananarivo is calm, there have been no reported incidents since last Thursday. Since the 2 days of rioting there has been a curfew in place which has been respected by all inhabitants in Tana. There have been a few political demonstrations which have attracted many in support – all of them have been peaceful.

Gone Fishing: Viva La Madagascar

May 1, 2017Feb 3, 2009 by Kristan

Sunday December 28,2008
By John Wilson, Source: Daily Express

SITUATED off the eastern coast of Southern Africa in the rich, incredibly warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and actually slightly larger in land mass than France.

In addition to chameleons, fruit bats, lizards, tree frogs and snakes found nowhere else on this planet [there are 80 species of snakes alone and strangely not one of them is poisonous] the salt water sports fishing both off shore and around the countless jungle-clad islands that comprise this huge archipelago are quite phenomenal.

Gone Fishing: Landing the Monsters of Madagascar

May 1, 2017Jan 29, 2009 by Kristan

Sunday January 4, 2009
By John Wilson, Source: Daily Express

The exotic island of Madagascar off the eastern South African coastline was where our party of nine were on a research trip to the remote island of Kalakajour which lies over 40 miles south of Nosy Be just off the north western tip of Madagascar.

A most humid, jungle-clad island full of colourful birds and lizards, where a myriad of weird and wonderfully coloured salt water species from the fast moving and acrobatic sail fish, to heavyweight, deep water reef dwellers, provide continuous arm-wrenching battles in crystal clear blue waters.

The Madagascar Cyclones!

May 1, 2017Jan 27, 2009 by Kristan

I am sure most of you have heard about the Madagascar Cyclones and the destruction on the news…. Madagascar is a tropical island in the Indian ocean and therefore tropical cyclones are expected around the beginning months of the year – even though are expected they are still shocking when they do ‘hit’ this wonderful red-island. Madagascar, unfortunately, experienced a double hit last week when Cyclone Eric hit the island and shortly after Cyclone Fanele hit the island…. These cyclones brought forth rains, injuries, fatalities and destruction.

Madagascar Educational – Amina explores Madagascar!!!

May 1, 2017Jan 23, 2009 by Kristan

I departed Cape Town at 10am on the 13 November. Upon arrival at OR Tambo, I made my way to the International terminal where I headed straight to the Air Madagascar check-in counters. I was informed that our flight was delayed by a bit …. Air Madagascar made this few hours a bit more bearable as myself and the rest of the group were invited to the Premier Lounge! The rest of the group consisted of agents from Explore Plus, Jambo Safari, Self Tours, African Encounters, The Journey, Animal Tracks, Unusual Destinations and last but not least Air Madagascar (the educational was arranged by the airline).

The beginning of the end … Hoerikwaggo Hike – The final leg!

Mar 26, 2018Jan 20, 2009 by Kristan

On Wednesday, 14 January at 08h45 sharp, Hilka, Amina, Babes, Sydney and myself braced ourselves for the last stretch of … Read more The beginning of the end … Hoerikwaggo Hike – The final leg!

Our Jenman Clients tell us all about their holiday’s in Madagascar!!

Mar 26, 2018Jan 13, 2009 by Kristan

Over the years we have sent many families, clients and even Jenman staff members to the warm and tropical areas … Read more Our Jenman Clients tell us all about their holiday’s in Madagascar!!

The 3rd leg of the Hoerikwaggo Trail – Table Mountain Hike

May 1, 2017Jan 9, 2009 by Kristan

After “bunking” one week of hiking (due to our year-end function last Wednesday), a few members of the Jenman Team set out to do the 3rd leg of the Hoerikwaggo Trail this past Wednesday. This time the team consisted of Garth, Patti, Hilka, Nadia and myself (Wiebke). We met up with “Babes” (the guide from the previous hike) and Sydney from SA National Parks at Silvermine Dam early in the morning and started our journey of the day – we had 18km ahead of us and boy, can I tell you, they were filled with fun, falls and, as per usual, lots of laughter.

Responsible Tourism in Madagascar. How to travel with respect in Madagascar.

May 1, 2017Dec 24, 2008 by Kristan

Catching her smile just before embarrassment kicked in, I snapped the shutter. I anticipated the phrase so common to a tourist – “Bonbon, Stylo, cadeaux, CADEAUX….” yet it didn’t come.
Tourism innocence still prevails in the south of Madagascar, be it from lack of exposure or from a higher awareness of responsible tourism. Parts of Madagascar may have been spared the fate of other well travelled countries due to lack of exposure, but with more and more people coming to Madagascar to enjoy the countries extensive offerings, we must act responsibly to ensure the destination is not spoilt.

JENMAN CHRISTMAS PARTY… At Orange Kloof – Part of the Hoerikwaggo Trail… Jenman African Safaris celebrates a successful year!

Mar 10, 2017Dec 24, 2008 by Kristan

Jenman African Safaris staff members, agents, guides and clients were all lucky to get the official Jenman End of year party invite! As one can imagine this caused a lot of excitement around the office – well especially in the Marketing department! This was to be my first Jenman Christmas party and I couldn’t wait! I was lucky enough to get to design the email-invite so; I had a sneak preview of all the important details: food, venue and drinks… The venue was to be the Orange Kloof Tented Camps in Hout Bay.

Are there any Elephants up there? A Table Mountain tour guide shares the joy he experiences taking visitors around.

May 1, 2017Dec 24, 2008 by Kristan

Source: Cape Times – 21 November: Sydney Alexander

Sydney Alexander received mountaineering training, which entails skills like night navigation, how to work with the ropes in case of emergency and emergency management training in case someone gets lost on the mountain. That entails knowing what you need to do, what equipment you need you need to have and general mountain safety.

A whirlwind tour of the best shopping market in Antananarivo – Madagascar!

Mar 26, 2018Dec 24, 2008 by Kristan

If I were a rich man….. goes the song as I lazily stroll down the alleys of the Marché l’Artisan … Read more A whirlwind tour of the best shopping market in Antananarivo – Madagascar!

Firing away on the Caprivi on Educational, Botswana and Zambia

Apr 30, 2017Dec 23, 2008 by Kristan

We (Elana from the Sales Department and Wiebke from the Product Department) were very privileged to recently embark on an educational journey highlighting the Caprivi Strip in Namibia, the Western Okavango Delta in Botswana, as well as Livingstone in Zambia. Together with our trusted tour guide, Thomas Dhilwayo, this proved to be an awesome and eventful experience…

Bright and early on Friday morning (21 Nov) we met up at Cape Town Airport (well, one of us was a little late due to oversleeping) for our flight to Johannesburg. We then boarded the aircraft to Livingstone, where we arrived just after lunchtime. Thomas and our trusted vehicle, Endesha (and we will get back to this later), met us at the airport and off we went for our first three site inspection of this trip.

Hoerikwaggo hike… Jenman Safaris on Day 2 of the Hoerikwaggo Hike! Constantia Nek to the Silvermine Dam…

Apr 30, 2017Dec 19, 2008 by Kristan

Not so long ago a few Jenman African Safari Staff members went on the ‘Day 2’ part of our exclusive Hoerikwaggo Trail. Unfortunately, I was not able to go as I was working on the ever-popular and demanded Jenman Safaris Newsletter! However, when the group came back bursting with stories and fun-filled tales it felt as if I was there too… This week’s hike included Garth, Wayne, Patti, Nomsi and Hilka – and by the sounds of it they ALL had a wonderful time! Due to time constraints, this Hoerikwaggo Hike started at Constantia Nek (usually it starts at Orange Kloof Camp) and ended at the Silvermine Dam.

Table Mountain Guides for hire… Hoerikwaggo Trail

Apr 30, 2017Dec 15, 2008 by Kristan

Source: Cape Argus ‘December’ – Melanie Gosling (Environment Writer)

Table Mountain National Park and provincial Department of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism have forged a three-year partnership that will enable tourists and South Africans to hire personal guides to take them hiking on the mountain.

The programme , launched yesterday, is aimed at increasing the safety of visitors on the mountain and broadening the base of black economic empowerment in tourism.

Why I adore the Red Island…. Madagascar with Becks!

Apr 30, 2017Dec 12, 2008 by Kristan

As the Madagascar product manager for Jenman African Safaris, I regularly find myself on a plane to Madagascar (as it happens, I’m 32,000 m above the Indian ocean right now). So far I’ve seen the north, south, east & central highlands of Madagascar in my quest for knowledge, good hotels & interesting things for our clients to do. I’ve built wonderful relationships with hotel owners around Madagascar, & have lost my heart to this vast & varied country.

I’m incredibly fortunate to have travelled independently around Africa, passing through 24 of the continents 53 countries. Many of these destinations stick out as memorable or incredibly beautiful, but for some strange reason, none hold my heart captive like the enchantment of Madagascar.

Update from Jenman Safaris – Real Zambian Adventure Itinerary Changes….

Apr 30, 2017Dec 10, 2008 by Kristan

Jenman Safaris has updated the Real Zambian Adventure, simply put the Real Zambian Adventure includes another day in the Kafue National Park… Our real Zambian Adventure Safari is 14 days from Livingstone to Livingstone… Vast tracts of wilderness and sensational wildlife: these are the hallmarks of Zambia and what you’ll experience on this 14-day camping safari in the heart of Southern Africa. Spot magnificent game and birdlife in the North Kafue and South Kafue National Parks, witness the unbridled power of Victoria Falls, relax at Kariba and canoe the Zambezi River in the company of hippos….

Hoerikwaggo trail Day One… Table Mountain to Orange Kloof – Jenman Safaris goes hiking!

Apr 30, 2017Dec 2, 2008 by Kristan

Bright and early on Wednesday morning a few of us set off to test out the Hoerikwaggo Trail that we are running in conjunction with SANParks. Garth, Patti, Wayne, Debbi, Nomsi, Hilka and myself (Lisa) set off early to start this adventure. We were all equipped with water (which weighed way too much!), food, hats, sunblock, cameras etc… We looked like a group of serious hikers. Patti even had a pair of proper hiking boots that were about 20 years old… I will come back to these hiking boots a bit later on. Our route was Table Mountain to Orange Kloof – which works out to be about 13kms… a very LONG way for some of us!!!

Charity Challenge… Raising money for breast cancer with Jenman African Safaris!!!!

Mar 26, 2018Nov 27, 2008 by Kristan

A couple of months ago I was approached by my boss, Garth Jenman who gave me the opportunity to help … Read more Charity Challenge… Raising money for breast cancer with Jenman African Safaris!!!!

Jenman African Safaris Staff takes some time out and relaxes at Yoga…….. Zzzz!

Apr 30, 2017Nov 25, 2008 by Kristan

As most of us have heard yoga is great for the body, mind and soul… Sounds like a Red-Bull Advert! But as the year is near the end… and the stress levels are calming down… A few of us at the Jenman African Safaris office have taken up Yoga – courtesy of our boss! Somewhere upstairs (where HR and our boss work…) they decided to offer us (downstairs people) the chance to relax and stretch out our bodies by doing yoga in the boardroom once a week during our lunch break! As you can imagine the whole office was ‘buzzing’ with excitement. Everyone wanted to do yoga – well all the girls that is! But with limited space in the boardroom only a few of us where selected….

Jenman African Safaris continues with reviews… Read this review on our accommodation, highlights and meals!

Apr 30, 2017Nov 20, 2008 by Kristan

The second part of the review is here! This is by the same client (Marden Phelps) as our prior blog and was also featured on African Safari Journals! This part contains all the reviews about the accommodation, the meals and their disappointments AND highlights of the tour with Jenman Safaris. Read the unedited review below…

Accommodation

Pioneer Camp near Lusaka, Zambia. Nice chalet with well kept grounds. A variety of fruit trees and flowers…..

Jenman African Safaris gets reviewed by a Client… on African Safari Journals!

Mar 7, 2017Nov 18, 2008 by Kristan

During the evening boat ride at Chobe we saw over two hundred elephants at one time. It was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. They would come down the hill and into the river in herds of twenty to fifty and just frolic and play.

There was one young calf that kept plopping down in the mud and getting stuck. The older elephants would help him out and he would run right back in and get stuck again. We watched the sun go down and took some amazing photos of elephants against the setting sun.

Jenman African Safaris went up the West-Coast! No swimming in the Atlantic for Wayne though….

Apr 30, 2017Nov 13, 2008 by Kristan

Having moved to Cape Town fairly recently, I’ve not seen much of the Western Cape and of course was delighted when an opportunity presented itself to join a ‘recce’ trip up the West Coast to have a look at a privately-owned game reserve up there. The trip was planned for the 5th of November, and four of us were lucky enough to escape the office; Garth Jenman, Patti Brockmann from the Jenman Safaris Marketing Department, Hilka Voges from Sales and myself from Operations.

Jenman African Safaris ventures out of Cape Town to the CEDARBERG!

Apr 30, 2017Nov 11, 2008 by Kristan

Very early in the morning, on October 22nd, I made my way to the Jenman African Safaris office to meet up with Garth (the boss!), Patti and Wayne. At 6am we were already on our way to explore the greater Cedarberg region – also known as South Africa’s best kept secret – an area featured in our Cape Town Wildlife Safari, and a region that was up until that day completely unknown to me… This area and tour can be found on most of our websites, including CapeTownSafaris.com!

After a long and picturesque drive we stopped (en-route of course) to have some breakfast… At that time I was already quite fascinated by the gradual but also drastic change in the surroundings.

HOERIKWAGGO TRAILS – The rumours are true… SANParks and Jenman are launching the first complete 7-day hike from Table Mountain to Cape Point!

Apr 30, 2017Nov 6, 2008 by Kristan

Patti – our Local Sales and Marketing representative went on this hoerikwaggo hike a awhile ago! This is what she has to say about the experience….

ON TOP OF THE WORLD!!

… fancy a hike to “the top of the world?” Yep, it can be done – ask me, and it’s definitely one of the things to add to your “bucket list”!!! Hiking up Table Mountain on the famous hoerikwaggo trails has always been something that I have wanted to do, and when the opportunity presented itself I grabbed it with both feet, literally :~) …

Behind the Scenes of the Travel Workshops in PE and East London…from both sides

Apr 30, 2017Nov 3, 2008 by Kristan

I recently joined Lynne Madgin and her team at Travel People for a series of workshops in East London and Port Elizabeth. Lynne, congratulations on a job well done. The workshops were professionally coordinated and organized and well attended – approx. 50 attendees per session. I was representing Jenman African Safaris and our Madagascar Product!

In total, we were 18 presenters ranging from Rovos Rail, to various types of accommodation, tourism associations and tour operators. Each one of us was assigned a table with a number. The attendees had to move from table to table on a rotational basis and we had a total of 8 minutes to strut our stuff, sweat sweat!! Attendees comprised travel agents, tour operators, corporate’s, car hire, government etc.

Skinnymarinky dinky doo – Memories of the Great-Trans African Safari with Laurina and her safari group! PART 2…

Mar 26, 2018Oct 30, 2008 by Kristan

Finally… here is part 2 of the Great Trans African Safari (that Laurina took a group of safari travellers around … Read more Skinnymarinky dinky doo – Memories of the Great-Trans African Safari with Laurina and her safari group! PART 2…

Skinnymarinky dinky doo – Memories of the Great-Trans African Safari with Laurina and her safari group! PART 1…

Apr 30, 2017Oct 27, 2008 by Kristan

Almost 1 year ago to the day, Laurina (one of our sales consultants/tour guide) took a fabulous group of travellers on safari – on the Great-Trans African Safari … which took them all around Namibia, Botswana and Zambia on a 22 day adventure. Down the line, this group decided to email Laurina day-by-day accounts of their safari – exactly one year ago to the day it turned out to be! You may be asking why the title has ‘Skinnymarinky dinky doo’ in it…. Well you will read about some of it in this blog – but read Part 2 to find out why this song is so special to Laurina!

Read their email snippets of their holiay safari with Laurina!

Our Jenman Guide Goes Swimming with Hippos

Mar 26, 2018Oct 24, 2008 by Kristan

On Wednesday 13 August a whole bunch of guides (which included Chantal – one of our treasured Jenman African Safari … Read more Our Jenman Guide Goes Swimming with Hippos

Jenman Tigers Rooooaaaar themselves to victory!

Mar 26, 2018Oct 22, 2008 by Kristan

Only 4 weeks into our Jenman team thing, we continue to astound ourselves by thrashing our opponents. Last week we … Read more Jenman Tigers Rooooaaaar themselves to victory!

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