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Botswana Safari with the Bushmen and Arno…

April 30, 2017September 29, 2008 by jenman

Just a note before the excitement wears down. We had an incredible adventure on the trip through Southern Africa. We covered a lot of kilometres but we experienced so much variety. Just when we had a very long hot day in the vehicle, the lodge at the end of the day was delightful.

The lodge staff was always very accommodating. The trip crisscrossing the countries gave us a lot of insight to how people live, what the countryside looks like, wild animals on the side of the road as we see cattle at home. The vehicle was comfortable.

Our Africa Safari Do’s and Don’ts!

March 26, 2018September 23, 2008 by jenman

Jenman African Safaris has extensive knowledge and experience in most African Countries… And throughout the many years we have learnt about a few ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ while travelling in and around Africa. We have therefore developed this list for you to read at your leisure. All tips are not always relevant to all the areas … Read moreOur Africa Safari Do’s and Don’ts!

Exploring Madagascar South - from Fort Dauphin to Berentry…

March 2, 2017September 17, 2008 by jenman

Stunning empty beaches, remote villages and dancing lemurs – that’s what I’ve heard about the region of Fort Dauphin and Berentry Reserve – and that’s what I really wanted to go and see!!! Jenman Safaris allowed my colleague and me to venture to this part of Madagascar for 5 days. Our adventure started in Tana where we started to make our way to Fort Dauphin. Fort Dauphin airport is just as chaotic as any other airport in Madagascar – here you have to learn your luggage tag number in French as they call it out to the masses and you have to run to the front to grab your bag – or just do it like we did – spot your bag and grab it from the guy who is shouting something in French.

Climbing Kilimanjaro Summit - Happy 27th Birthday Matthew!

April 30, 2017September 12, 2008 by jenman

Basically, WE LOVED IT! The climb up Kilimanjaro was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. We all made the summit and even on Matthew’s 27th birthday - how special - so we sang Happy Birthday to him on the rooftop of Africa. Our guides - Bruno and Christopher – were excellent and really encouraging when we needed it most. I cannot say enough nice things about them. However, the team of porters was also wonderful - very supportive, very nice. As we were a small group, we got to know them fairly well and had a couple of really nice sessions of singing and dancing together, especially on the last morning. The porters and cook, etc. also sang to Matthew. Seeing their smiling faces every day, even when carrying the heavy loads, was amazing.

Peter uncovers Madagascar on a FAM trip!

April 29, 2017August 18, 2008 by jenman

This is the fourth largest island in the world (after Greenland, Papua New Guinea and Borneo for those quiz fans amongst us) and truly is a unique destination. While it is only 250 miles from the coast of Africa but might as well be ten times that distance if you are looking for comparisons.

Madagascar has some of the highest endemicity on the planet with nearly 80% of its flora and fauna being endemic. There are 30 species of lemurs that are only found on the island and another 100 mammals that are endemic to Madagascar.

Monica discovers Namibia!

April 29, 2017August 14, 2008 by jenman

We arrived in Namibia on a scorching hot day at Hosea Kutako Airport, Windhoek. I had been unsure of what to expect as I knew very little about Namibia, other than it is famed for its red sand dunes… but I was soon to learn that Namibia has so much more to offer then the dunes!

On arrival we were met by our guide and driver who took us on a very brief tour of Windhoek…We then began our long trek down south to the Kalahari region - after this long drive, it was such a relief to arrive at this Bagatelle Kalahari Ranch ‘oasis’ where we were greeted with ice cold beverages! Nothing better then an ice cold drink after a long hot drive!

‘World in One Country’ with Tarisai!

April 30, 2017August 5, 2008 by jenman

From the time l started working for Jenman Safaris I have been keen to join one of the safaris Jenman has to offer - especially the South Africa tour best known as “World in one country.” All my life l have never had the chance to explore all the different provinces of South Africa one after another like l did on this tour!

The Heights of Kilimanjaro!

February 28, 2017August 1, 2008 by jenman

A Jenman African Safaris’ employee Debbie braved the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, situated in the Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro, a now-dormant volcano, rises to 5895 metres and is both the highest point in Africa and one of the highest mountains in the world.

The climb takes six days and the routes can vary, according to your preference. Debbie says that one should be careful which route one chooses, as each has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Exploring Botswana with Janina!

April 29, 2017July 22, 2008 by jenman

When I arrived at the small airport of Livingstone I could immediately feel the change of climate. The air was hot and humid and I felt like I had stepped into another world! From the airport, I was transferred to the Zambezi Waterfront Lodge, which is only a few km’s away. The very next morning we departed from the Zambezi Waterfront at 9am on the dot - we quickly left Livingstone behind us and were off to Botswana Wildlife Breakaway Adventure!

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