
Jenman African Safaris is a family-run business with brothers Garth, Brendan and Andrew Jenman having grown up in Southern Africa and spending well over a decade exploring the region, travelling and working in the hospitality industry. Their camping division, Campwild Tours and Safaris, was created in 1993 . Since then the company has grown at a steady pace and has achieved a reputation for reliability, safety, high service standards and excellent value for money. With time, the brothers diversified their product range and, catering to their customers needs, started running scheduled as well as tailor-made Lodge style safaris. Thus in 1998 Jenman African Safaris was founded as the holding company and Campwild Tours and Safaris became Jenman's camping division. In 2005 the brothers once again saw a gap in the market for exclusive upmarket tailor-made lodge-style safaris and they created African Luxury Hideaways with Andrew Jenman heading up this division.
Their philosophy: To provide comfortable, more personal and interactive, holidays. Jenman African Safaris has positioned itself to be able to provide their customers with the product they require, whether it’s a budget or an upmarket holiday, catering for those who are looking for a value-for-money experience.
What makes Jenman African Safaris different:
- A small-group policy (max 10 clients) on scheduled tours.
- Leaders in tailor-made travel throughout Southern and East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. (No matter how little or great your needs may be)
- Cater for larger groups on customised itineraries.
- Specialists in family holidays (discounts for children on request).
- Cater to everyone's needs from camping, lodge, family, scheduled, tailor-made and special-interest travel.
- More focus on the wilderness and culture.
- A pledge to minimise the intrusion on local cultures.
- A more personal atmosphere than larger group safaris and tours.
- Committed to eco-friendly and sustainable, responsible tourism in all our operations.
- Make use of local qualified guides from the specific regions in which we operate.

Garth Jenman
Born in Durban, South Africa, he has lived in Cape Town as well as Harare, Zimbabwe. After studying economics at university, Garth travelled abroad for two years through South East Asia and Australasia and upon his return to Southern Africa he realised the many opportunities the tourism industry had to offer. He started a lodge in Harare, Zimbabwe, and from here, he ran safaris around Zimbabwe, mainly to the Lower Zambezi valley and Mana Pools areas. He expanded his area of operations to include Botswana and Namibia and at the beginning of 1998, his brother Brendan joined him, and Jenman Safaris (then Campwild) was born. Quite simply, Jenman Safaris offers something unique, and caters for the needs of a market that were previously not met; small-group scheduled tours as well as tailor-made travel.
Read about my exciting adventure in Angola...

Sales Manager
Bettina Wiederkehr
Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans & German
Qualifications: Diploma in Hotel Management. Horse Riding Instructor
History and Experience:After studying and much travelling through Europe, I worked in a few hotels in Austria and South Africa. I still had the travel bug and seized the opportunity to sail to the US where I carried on working on various boats as stewardess and chef until I missed the “braaivleis, rugby and boerewors” too much. Back in SA I was employed by a large Tour Operator because of my German speaking abilities and am still in this industry 11 years later.
Favourite African Destination: I know South Africa’s bushes, beaches and our Winelands best, so at the moment that combination is my favourite. I stand open to be convinced otherwise!

Deborah Stanbridge
Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Diploma in PC Engineering
History and Experience: After I finished studying in Cape Town, I headed overseas for almost five years. I worked for various tour companies in Ireland and Scotland, where I found that I love the interaction with people from all over the world when working in tourism. I have now returned back home to Africa as it’s definitely the place to be!
Favourite African Destination: There are so many fantastic places I still have to discover, but after being away it’s always great coming back to beautiful Cape Town!

Bernelle Strauss
Special Subject: South Africa and Namibian Languages: English and Afrikaans Qualifications: Certificate in Travel and Tourism and Tour Guiding from Cape Technikon.
History and Experience: After completing my studies I travelled abroad for what was supposed to be a year and returned about 8 years later. Upon my return I got involved in the travel industry dealing mostly with overseas destinations…..but with all my travels realised that my heart lays in South Africa and the African Continent and this passion has lead me to Jenman Safaris.
Favourite African Destination: So hard to say…….South Africa is amazing, I love the vastness of Namibia and Madagascar is an absolute gem but there’s still so much to discover on this continent.

Elana Tong
Special Subject: Southern African Languages: English and Afrikaans Qualifications: Postgrad Dip in tourism and leisure & BA Social Science Degree in Industrial Psychology and Labour Studies.
History and Experience: I have been very fortunate to work with a reputable Inbound Operator for 3 years before having the opportunity to work and learn at Jenman African Safaris. After completing my degree, I decided I needed to be in a field that is completely different to what I had studied and decided to pursue a career in tourism. It was the best decision that I could have made! Not only have I learnt more about South Africa and our neighbouring countries, I have also met a diverse number of people from all over the world.
Favourite African Destination: My own country - South Africa. Because there is such diversity between the different provinces.
Read about my exciting trip in Zambia and my adventure in Madagascar...

Monica Muzhona
Special Subject: Victoria Falls
Languages: English
Qualifications: National diploma in hotel management, Lcci diploma in public relations, Certificate in hospitality supervision, Certificate in hospitality sales and marketing
History and Experience: After school, I worked for the largest hotel group in Zimbabwe – rising from sales manager, to divisional sales manager and eventual group reservations manager. I have worked both in hotel sales and in marketing and my passion lies in the tourism industry. There is so much to show the world about africa!!!!
Favourite African Destination: I don’t have a favourite African destination yet, because each country is so different from a tourism perspective. But give me a beach and I’m happy!
Read about my holiday as I travelled around Namibia!

Tarisai Mhishi
Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English and Shona
Qualifications: Diploma in Travel and Tourism and Certificate in Customer Care
History and Experience: I grew up in Harare, Zimbabwe and after high School l went to study for a Diploma in Travel and Tourism at private college in Harare. After completing my studies in 1998 l have been working in the Tourism industry and had a great opportunity to work for a reputable International Tour Operator for 4 years until l decided to come to South Africa and joined Jenman.
Favourite African Destination: Well, home is always the best so it will be my home country Zimbabwe.
Read about my World in One Country tour with Jenman!

Amina Akleker
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: First Aid and BTech Degree in Tourism
History and Experience: I grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. After High School I went on to do my studies through Cape Peninsula University of Technology, where I completed my degree in tourism. I have done my internship and worked for 3 years at various airlines. I then realised it was time for a change, September 2007 I joined the Jenman Team.
Favourite African Destination: As they say “home is where the heart is!” So it’ll have to be Cape Town, South Africa!!

Janina Knott
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: German, English, some French, basic Spanish
Qualifications: State recognised certificate in Tourism
History and Experience I grew up in Germany and after working in Hotels and Guesthouses in London, Berlin and Cape Town I knew that I wanted to work in the travel industry and decided to study tourism. During an internship in a travel agency I discovered that I wanted to step “behind the scenes”. After finishing my studies in Germany, I returned to South Africa and started as an intern at Jenman African Safaris, which gave me the wonderful opportunity to join the Jenman Safaris Team.
Favourite African Destination: Hard to say - there are still so many beautiful places to discover on this vast continent!
Read about my wonderful trip to Botswana...

Hilka Voges
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: German, English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: BA (English Language and Literature)
BHCS Honours (Heritage and Cultural Tourism)/
First Aid Certificate
History and Experience I was born and raised in South Africa. After finishing my post-matric at the German School in Pretoria I left for Germany in order to study. I spent a few years in Regensburg, near Munich, after which I had my Bachelors Degree and then returned to South Africa, where I obtained my Honours Degree in Heritage and Cultural Tourism. I am excited to have got the opportunity to work for Jenman African Safaris, which enables me to show interested people from all over the world our unique continent that is so abundant in its diversity.
Favourite African Destination: For now, my adopted home-town, Cape Town. Apart from that, I wish to eventually have travelled to every destination Jenman Safaris has on offer. Then we’ll talk again.
Read about my exciting trip to Madagascar...

Laurina Vercueil
Special Subject: Namibia and Botswana
Languages: Afrikaans, English
Qualifications: BSc Honours Zoology FGASA
History and Experience:I started off studying Zoology and my passion for animals, travelling and people led me to become a guide. Jenman Safaris employed me as a tourguide on various occasions which gave me the opportunity to see quite a few of the African countries. Now I am enjoying putting my knowledge to practice in the office environment. I have best of both worlds!!
Favourite African Destination: Namibia and South Africa

Nadia Ismail
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Tourism Management Diploma from Cape University of Technoligy
History and Experience: I fell into tourism completely by accident.I dabbled in other unrelated things before that. I studied Medicine at the University of Cape Town. However the appeal of the Tourism Industry was too strong and I was completely drawn to it. I then went on to study Tourism Management at the Cape University of Technology. My tourism career started at our National Carrier SAA. I also had a two year stint at 1 Time. I then decided to pursue a career as a travel consultant. I can can truly say it a great job , where I learn something new evryday ..not many people can say that. But I am happy to say I can!!
Favourite African Destination: At the moment I feel that Cape Town is the most beautiful city in Africa and the world. But I do plan on broadening my horizons so watch this space……!

Receptionist
Robyn Van Reenen
Languages: English
Qualifications: Diploma in Office Administration and Travel and Tourism
History and Experience: In 2006 I completed high school and from there onwards I wanted to study travel and tourism. In 2007 I went to Montrose Business College where I did a diploma in Office administration and Travel and Tourism. After graduating I got the opportunity to work for Jenman African Safaris.
Favourite African Destination: Cape Town – it is still the most beautiful place!

Marketing Director
Brendan Jenman
After completing his Bachelor of Science degree with Zoology and Environmental and Geographical studies as majors, he spent two years travelling abroad. On his return to Southern Africa he undertook a botany project in Mozambique for 8 months and later joined his brother at his lodge in Zimbabwe. It was here that the Campwild concept was born. It would allow him to combine his passion for Africa with its environment and its ability to share all of its wonders. He returned to South Africa to do a postgraduate course in Business and Marketing Management and Jenman Safaris (then Campwild) has not taken a step back since.

Managing Director - African Luxury Hideaways
Andrew Jenman
After finishing his studies in social science at the university of Cape Town Andrew went to work with a leading UK tour operator in London. He then returned to South Africa to set up their South African Branch. After this Andrew was looking for a new and challenging opportunity and joined Jenman African Safaris to head up a new and exclusive lodge division, African Luxury Hideaways. Andrew has travelled most of Southern and East Africa since 1993 and regularly does inspection trips to make sure the lodges we employ for African Luxury Hideaways meet the highest standards. All of our lodges are committed to the eco friendly standards and sustainable tourism levels that our clients expect. Having travelled extensively to most continents in the world, Africa is one of the few you can just keep going back to.

Marketing Manager - European Market
Katja Quasdorf
Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: German, English, French
Qualifications: Tourism Management Studies (different seminars in presentation, rhetoric, personal-, project and airline management, Group leader seminar)
History and Experience: Growing up in Germany, and having a love for travel and meeting different people, I decided to study tourism management. During my studies I worked in promotional and sales jobs throughout Germany. My breaks and free time were spent working in France, Spain and Austria. In July 2003 , my studies brought me to South Africa for 8 months to do an internship at Jenman African Safaris. After my internship, I completed my studies in Germany, and returned to South Africa to work for Jenman Safaris as the German Marketing Manager.
Favourite African Destination: Okavango Delta - with its open spaces and diverse African wildlife.
Read my blog about the Cape Town Storm!

USA Marketing Representative
John Moody
Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: English
History and Experience: I was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in South Africa. Currently I am living in the U.S. where I assist others in the pursuit of an incredible holiday experience in Southern or East Africa. I have followed my passion to assist others in planning the trip of a life-time to a destination that is so beautiful and diverse that it will take you back again, and again... Go see for yourself!

Local Sales & Marketing Representative
Patti Brockmann
Special Subject: Southern Africa
Languages: English, German, Afrikaans, (Kitchen) Xhosa and a smattering of French.
Qualifications: Secretarial and Public Relations Diploma. Travel Agents Certificate
History and Experience: … it all started 32 years ago as air hostess for SAA and I’m still going strong! From SATOUR London and Frankfurt to amongst others managing a lodge in Botswana, marketing camping safaris, doing client liaison and
more – so much to do and so little time …the cliché that life is a journey is so true and I hope this journey never ends!!
Favourite African Destination: Definitely Namibia! Nothing comes close to the breathtaking sight of a pelican flying over the sand dunes or the awesome night skies. Besides, Namibia has the best biltong, beer and sunsets!
Click here to read about my fantastic holiday in Madagascar... Or read about the DSTV Getaway show
Web-Editor
Lisa Ronaasen
Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: English and a little bit of Afrikaans
Qualifications: IMM Diploma and a BBA Degree in Marketing Management.
History and Experience: After School I decided that Marketing was for me and went to Varsity College and completed my IMM in Marketing and my BBA Degree in Marketing Management. With all my qualifications I was ready to get started in the working world. I started working for an IT company – marketing and managing their travel websites… This started my fascination with travel and tourism and before I knew it I was given the great opportunity to join to Jenman Team!
Favourite African Destination: I have travelled around the world - Italy, Mauritius, UK etc… but my travels in Africa are limited… for now! But I’m a true Capetonian and therefore Cape Town will always be my Favourite.

Marketing Assistant
Zaheera Ismail
Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: English & Afrikaans
Qualifications: BA Degree in Tourism, Geography & Anthropology
History and Experience:I was born and brought up in Cape Town, South Africa. After I completed school I studied at the University of the Western Cape for three years. Once I finished at UWC i was fully qualified with a Bachelors Degree in Tourism, Anthropology and Geography. I then worked for an airline company for more than a year. After the airline company I was given the great opportunity to join the Jenman African Safaris team.
Favourite African Destination: I do not have a favourite African destination as I have not travelled Africa as yet- I do however plan on travelling Africa and experiencing its beauty.

Product Manager
Wiebke Priilaid
Special Subject: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia
Languages: German, English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: National Diploma Marketing Management, Btech: Tourism Management
History and Experience: I grew up in Namibia and moved to Cape Town in 1999 to study at the Cape Technikon. Throughout my studies I helped out at travel companies, which made me decide to work in the tourism industry. I have been in the tourism industry ever since and have been loving every moment for the last 6 years.
Favourite African Destination: Namibia
Read about my holiday in Zambia!

Product Manager of Madagascar & Angola
Rebecca Marshall
Special Subject: Angola, Namibia, Zanzibar and Madagascar
Languages: English and Traveller's French
Qualifications: Batchelor of Music - University of London; Fitness for Industry qualification - Gym instructor.
History and Experience: I fell in love with Africa from the minute I plonked 2 feet on her soil – coming from London, what could be more different! 5 years on & I have travelled intensely through 23 of her 54 countries, enjoying the glorious red earth of Kenya, the turquoise seas in Zanzibar & diving with the colourful fish in Egypt. I’ve driven from London to Cape Town through North; West & Central Africa over 8 months and Africa’s hold just gets stronger. Cape Town has become my new home where I am exploring the joys of South Africa’s weekend getaways. I adore Africa and take every opportunity to help others experience her unrivalled wonders!
Favourite African Destination: With 32 countries left to visit on this vast continent I can’t pick a favourite until I’ve experienced them all! Every single country is wonderfully different & diverse, but the rawness of Angola & the trekking in Mali stand out as top so far.
Read about my exciting trip to Madagascar, my adventure in Angola and my experience at the DSTV Getaway Show!

Product Assistant
Leah Mukundu
Special Subject: Madagascar
Languages: English
Qualifications: Secretarial Diploma, Fares and Ticketing, Amadeus.
History and Experience: I was born in Somerset West, South Africa. We then moved to Zimbabwe in 1979, where I did my schooling from primary to professional qualifications. I have just returned to Cape Town and currently studying Travel and Tourism.
Favourite African Destination: All the countries I’ve been to are ALL beautiful in their own way.

HR Manager
Angela Bryant
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Human Resources
History and Experience: Born and bred Capetonian! I found my passion for HR about 10 years ago. HR positions held: Branch Manager for a leading recruitment company, HR Manager for a large retail company, Freelance HR/Recruitment consultant. I joined Jenman African Safaris in August 2007 as their HR Manager, in a half day position. I thoroughly enjoy working with people and it gives me great pleasure knowing that I touch people’s lives in a positive way. I am by nature a curious person and love to travel to new places.
Favourite African Destination: Other than South Africa, I have unfortunately not traveled into any other African countries as yet. I only recently had the pleasure of traveling to Italy for an amazing 3-week holiday. We own a farm on the outskirts of Napier which we try and get to at least once a month. I love the feeling of being close to nature and my favourite pastime at the farm, besides just chilling out with my husband, is watching hundreds of weaver birds come to their nests at 6 in the evening and the sounds of the frogs chattering and calling their mates about 1 hour later. We usually end the day off watching the stars and satellites passing overhead (weather permitting ofcourse!). There is nothing more beautiful!

Accounting Manager
Jennifer Galley
Special Subject: Accounting and Administration
Languages: English, Afrikaans and French
Qualifications: BA (Honours) Hotel and Hospitality Management, Pitman Computer Keyboard, First Aid & CPR Certificate
History and Experience: Born in Botswana and educated in South Africa, I decided I wanted to travel and work in the Hospitality Industry so I went to study Hotel & Hospitality Management in Scotland. During my breaks I worked in various areas and gained valuable experience in hotel operations. Upon graduating I got a job in Florida working at a 5 Star resort as a Trainee Manager. I then went on to become an Assistant Front Office Manager, where after I was promoted to Hotel Controller. In 2006 after sailing the Bahamas, my husband and I decided to return to Africa and haven’t looked back since!
Favourite African Destination: After having experienced many other countries, there is nowhere like South Africa with its diverse scenery and people.

Junior Bookkeeper
Lizette Olivier
Special Subject: Accounts
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Matric; Pastel accounting Certificate
History and Experience: : I love meeting new people from different Cultures and experiencing new things and travelling. I would like to experience more about Africa that is why I chose to work in travel. I like doing Photography and Reading in my spare time.
Favourite African Destination: I have not travelled further than the Eastern Cape but I enjoy the Garden route and would love to see Madagascar and Victoria Falls.

Operations Manager
Wayne Powell
Special Subject: Southern and East Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans, some Swahili, some Shona, some Ndebele.
Qualifications: Licensed Professional Hunter and Safari Guide Zimbabwe. Licensed Canoe guide Zimbabwe. Launchmaster Zimbabwe. Coxwain Kenya.
History and Experience: After having grown up in the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe, and finishing school in South Africa, I spent the next ten years as a Professional Hunter and Safari Guide operating mostly in the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe. I eventually reformed - gave up hunting and turned my hand to Game Ranching, but due to political turbulence in Zimbabwe, I moved up to East Africa where I spent the next seven years; initially running lodges in both Tanzania and Kenya and finally running a small Tourism Company in Kenya.
Favourite African Destination: The mighty Zambezi Valley is my home, and holds a very special place in my heart, but I love the diversity of Africa and the whole continent is fascinating to me. The people, cultures and the wilds of Africa are like no other place on Earth.

Operations Assistant
Candice Henry
Special Subject: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Diploma in Tourism Management, NAUI level 1
History and Experience: I grew up in a 4x4, outdoor, adventure family which instilled in me a deep respect for nature, wildlife and other cultures. I love the outdoors and my hobbies include diving, mountain biking and kayaking.
After working in the tourism industry for two years as a tour guide I completed my degree in tourism management. I joined the Jenman Safaris team in December 2007. Working in operations combines all my acquired strengths and experiences and I apply my knowledge to my work everyday
Favourite African Destination: My favourite destination is Botswana for its many beautiful National Parks and wildlife, Namibia for its landscape. I am in love with our continent and our beautiful country. I think Africa has something to offer for everyone – no matter what you are looking for.

Jenman Workshop
Frans Coetzee
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications: Code 14, PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit)
History and Experience: I’ve been a long distance driver, a fitter and an electrical operator, helped with maintenance of vehicles. I travelled throughout South Africa and I love the outdoors.
Favourite African Destination: Northern Cape, South Africa.

Operations Driver and General Hand
Yamikani Dzaipa
Special Subject: Malawi
Languages: English and Chewa
Qualifications: Matric, and Marketing course. Computer literacy course
History and Experience: I was born and raised in Malawi and completed High School in Blantyre. After some extra studies (Marketing) I worked with my father in the family transport business. I moved down to South Africa where I took up work with a delivery company in Johannesburg. I also worked with a chain of boutiques as an assistant stock controller. I’m delighted to join Jenman African Safaris.
Favourite African Destination: I think Mauritius, but I still have to go there!

Equipment Maintenance
Alse (Ocean) Mhlanga
Special Subject: Equipment Maintenance.
Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu and N'debele.
History and Experience: I have worked for Jenman African Safaris since its inception in the early 1990's. I am originally from Zimbabwe, but have lived in South Africa for many years. My principal duty at Jenman African Safaris is to take care of all the equipment used on our safaris. Before each tour starts, I prepare the vehicle and equipment and make sure that everything is in order before our guides go on safari. Making sure our guiding teams have the right equipment on safari is what is important to me.

Riaan Barnard
Special Subject: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Garden Route
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: FGASA Guide Level 2, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit), Business Administration and management.
History and Experience: I have been a tour guide for several other tour companies. My specialisations are nature guided tours and walks along the Garden Route.
Favourite African Destination: Zimbabwe (Matopos) and Mozambique.

Klaus Pieper
Special Subject: Garden Route, Western, Eastern and Northern Cape.
Languages: German and English.
Qualifications: FGASA, First Aid and PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit).
History and Experience: I grew up in Germany and then moved to South Africa in the late eighties. I work as a Development Engineer. I’ve been guiding since 2000 in South Africa. I love wildlife culture and the people.Favourite African Destination: South Africa and the rest of Africa!
Read about my exciting trip to Zambia...

Hennie van Wyngaard
Special Subject: Western Cape, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Qualified and Registered Tour Guide, Professional Tour Guide, Qualified and Registered Hunting License, Qualified Safari Guide
History and Experience: Beside Africa, I learned a lot about Europe by travelling there for 2.5 years on two occasions. Because I like to meet different kind of people and want to show foreign people the beauty of this amazing continent, therefore l decided to become a guide. I started guiding 6 years ago and travelled all over South Africa. I am also specialised in Wine Tours in Western Cape.
Favourite African Destination: Kalahari – a desert, which is part of the huge sand basin that reaches from the Orange River up to Angola, and Mozambique with its Southern Coast – are marvellous places to explore the African continent!

Chantél van der Linde
Special Subject: Lowveld and Namibia.
Languages: Afrikaans, English.
Qualifications: FGASA, THETA, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit).
History and Experience: I fell in love with the African bush and started working in the travel industry when I spent time on a private game reserve in the lowveld. I feel honoured to be in a position to show people from all over the world the beauty of Southern Africa and the country where I grew up.
Favourite African Destination: Vic Falls and Okavango Delta. Can't beat heading through the waterways of the Delta on a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe).
Read more about my exciting trip to Zambia...

Farai Chigwada
Special Subject: Southern Africa.
Languages: English, Shona, Ndebele, Zulu.
Qualifications: Registered Guide, APA River Guide, First Aid.
History and Experience: I grew up in Malawi and Zimbabwe. After finishing my schooling, I worked as a canoe guide on the Zambezi River, which I loved doing. A couple of years back, I came to South Africa and got the opportunity to work as a South African guide, which I am passionate about.
Favourite African Destination: Every country in the sub-Southern Africa Region has its own beauty, which is unique to it, in its own way.

Gregory Aloys Shetui
Special Subject: East Africa.
Languages: English, Kiswahili.
Qualifications: Transworld Wildlife Services Ltd., Driver/Guide Courses, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit).
History and Experience: I grew up in the Tanga region Lushoto where I studied at Dar Technical College and got a certificate in engineering. I was working as an engineer for several years until I moved to Arusha. I attended various tour guide courses and training sessions. Since 1999, I have been a professional guide and enjoy showing people from all around the world the beauty of the African continent.
Favourite African Destination: Tanzania. The Serengeti with its tree climbing lions - try beat that!

Hely Rakotomanantsoa
Special Subject: Madagascar.
Languages: French, English.
Qualifications: Degree in Tourism Management (Brussels), Master Degree in English at University of Madagascar, Driver/Guide Courses, First Aid, PDP (Professional Driver's Permit).
History and Experience: Since I completed various tour guide courses, I have become an experienced guide and know the island of Madagascar very well. Additionally I attended trainings on group leadership in order to develop my skills as a professional guide. Guiding is my passion and I really enjoy providing our guests an unforgettable time and holiday in Madagascar.
Favourite African Destination: Madagascar; I've lived here my whole life and it has to be one of the most unique ecosystems in the world.

Gary Webber
Special Subject: Birding
Languages: English, Afrikaans and Xhosa
Qualifications: South African Registered guide.
History and Experience: I have four years guiding experience in Namibia and lead tours through Africa. I was also manager of a game farm for 3 years.
Favourite African Destination: Okavango Delta, Sossusvlei.

Todd Leonard Mentz
Special Subject: Southern Africa (Wildlife and History of San Rock Art)
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Registered field guide level 1, Kenyan Wildlife Association (Field guide)
History and Experience: I have 11 years of overland experience and have been part of a few expeditions. I also did a Zambezi Wakka Expedition to raise money for anti-malaria campaign.
Favourite African Destination: Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. However every African destination is a favourite.

Charlotte McClughan
Special Subject: Southern Africa (Wildlife and Namibia)
Languages: Afrikaans, English and conversational German.
Qualifications: I am a Registered Field Guide and have a National Diploma in Hospitality and Catering.
History and Experience: I grew up in a small Namibian town, Walvis Bay. Since I can remember, I wanted to be in nature and have the opportunity to cook. I went into hospitality and catering but four walls don’t do it for me. A couple of years ago I found that these two can be combined and saw the window of opportunity and took it with both hands. AND GUESS WHAT, I’ve never looked back. People, places, cultures, experiences- What more can I ask for?
Favourite African Destination: Everywhere that I go to, I enjoy. If you really want to know Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique!!

Christine Lausanne Rauch
Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Graphic design Diploma. Tour guide for Western Cape and Garden Route.
History and Experience: I completed my studies in East London. Worked in Cape Town as Traffic controller then went off to London and got back in 2000. Started my own photo portrait studio. Decided to spread my wings and therefore did the tour guide course and after that I haven’t looked back.
Favourite African Destination: Everywhere!!

Rhino E. Grohmann
Special Subject: Botswana, Namibia
Languages: English and German
Qualifications: FGASA Level 2
History and Experience: After 15 years in the motorcar industry, I have discovered my true calling and started a career as a Safari guide.
Favourite African Destination: Kalahari Desert.
Nico Jurgensen
Special Subject: Overland tours in Southern Africa, Nature guiding, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa
Languages: Afrikaans, English, Sesotho and understanding Flemish
Qualifications: N.Dip Tourism Management, Western Cape & Overland Tour Guide, Nature Guide level 2, First Aid 2, Galileo, International Airfares & Ticketing (DTT)
History and Experience: I have been guiding overland tours in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique for the last four years. It’s a passion to share my experiences of Africa with you and to learn even more about this beautiful continent.
Favourite African Destination: Every African Destination has got its own special place!! Come and see for yourself...
Martin Drechsler
Special Subject: SA History, Economy
Languages: German, English
Qualifications: Accredited Tour guide, advance truck driving training, long distance trucking management.
History and Experience: Born 21/8/1957 matric 1977, truck driver, joined relevant trade union, co-owner of company 1981, job offer to SA via trade union as pre training project manager, tour guide since 2001
Favourite African Destination: Anywhere!

Will Jansen
Special Subject: Photography, Horseman, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa
Languages: Afrikaans, English Flemish and a bit of Dutch
Qualifications: Maths and History Teacher, SA Tour Guide, Field Guide level 1
History and Experience: Been a horse guide for over 7 years with a passion for horses and riding with wildlife i.e. the big 5 and plains game. I have been guiding since 1998 and have been travelling all over the Southern Africa region, Middle East, the UK and America. I specialise in Riding and overland wildlife safaris with the emphasis on photography and inter culture focus of regions we visit. The complete passion for our continent helps me to live a dream and share that with my guests.
Favourite African Destination: Namibia

Thomas Dhliwayo
Special Subject: Botswana ,Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Languages: English
Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management
Diplomas and Certificates in Wildlife Management ,Game Ranching, Game Ranch Economics Game Lodge Management, Tourism Management, Business Management/Administration ,Basic and Industrial First Aid, Tour Guiding, as well as Professional Tour Guiding.
History and Experience: Born and bred in a tourist resort in Zimbabwe, I grew up in tourism while tourism grew in me to such an extend that I studied the various facets of tourism till University. Furthermore my work in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and Botswana equipped me with vast knowledge, multi-skills and experience in the tourism industry where I work from the heart.
Favourite African Destination: Cape Town, SA
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