ACERCA DE NOSOTROS

GARTH JENMAN

“I founded Jenman African Safaris in 1993 with one vehicle, guiding walking safaris in the lower Zambezi, Mana Pools. Since then Jenman Safaris has expanded into 14 African countries, we have employed many more staff, and today most of our partners know me personally around the globe.

Travel in Africa has always been a passion of mine, and fortunately my personal interest and work life are combined. Nevertheless, my team and I never forget that we are arranging your holiday – often a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you have looked forward to, for years in some cases. Hence our company slogan is; Africa: Your Adventure, Our Expertise.

Every season the positive feedback from our clients and agents around the world overwhelms me and motivates all of us at Jenman Safaris to carry on, setting our quality standards higher each year. Today, we not only offer affordable solutions for your once-in-a-lifetime Africa experience, but operate lodge safaris, custom-made honey-moon packages and most other travel related arrangements in Southern Africa, East Africa & Madagascar.”

I look forward to many more years of welcoming you on an African experience you will never forget.”

Reservations Manager
JOHAN PFAHL

Special Subject:Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and Tanzania
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Post graduate diploma in business administration
History and Experience: After spending time exploring the vast plains of East Africa, the deserts of Namibia and the hidden gems of Mozambique (to name a few), I decided that I wanted to help other people experience Africa in the exciting and authentic manner that I enjoy. This meant relocating to East Africa to explore its natural wonders... Having grown up close to nature, and spending a significant part of my early years in the vicinity of the famous Kruger National Park the likes of the Serengeti and Selous proved irresistible… After a few more years I moved to South Africa and found Jenman Safaris where I became the Reservations Manager for a team of enthusiastic consultants… And so a new journey begins
Favourite African Destination: Travelling around East Africa and Southern Africa offers so much diversity that it’s hard to choose. However, if you are interested in Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania or anywhere else to go… I can tell you where the gems are and the best places to go in each country… Favourite African Destination? All over!

Senior Sales Consultant
ELANA TONG

Special Subject: Madagascar, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa
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...

Sales Consultant
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!

Sales Consultant
HILKA VOGES

Special Subject: Madagascar, 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...

Sales Consultant
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……!

Sales Consultant
ALINE BAENSCH

Special Subject: South Africa, Botswana and Namibia
Languages: English & German
Qualifications: Diploma Hotel Business Management, Tourism Tour Guide Certificate
History and Experience: After completion of my hotel management diploma in Munich, my passion for travel drew me to South America. Once arrived, I got introduced to the country and its inhabitants on extensive journeys throughout. In 2008 I ventured to the wonderful city of Cape Town, where I made use of my acquired hotel management knowledge by running a guest house. I realised that I found great pleasure in conveying my travel suggestions to the guests and therefore decided to try my luck at travel consulting. After completing several trips as well as a very interesting tour guide course, I worked at 2 local travel agencies in Cape Town. Now I am part of the Jenman Team and am looking forward to extend my knowledge and experience to my colleagues and our clients.
Favourite African Destination: Mhhh – I have so many favourite places..One of my highlights is definitely the Okavango Delta with its intense colours and distinct scenery.

Sales Consultant
REHANA GORDON

Languages: English & Afrikaans
Qualifications: BA (Honours) Tourism & Geography (UWC)
History and Experience: I started my first job in the tourism industry at Jenman Safaris in January 2010 as an intern. I have previously worked as a bank teller and a promotions consultant.
Favourite African Destination: I adore my hometown – Cape Town, though in terms of African countries Namibia is my favourite thus far. Would love to travel to Madagascar and Ethiopia.

Marketing Manager
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.

E-Marketer & 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 the 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
SARAH SADLER

Special Subject: Marketing
Languages: English and a little bit of Afrikaans
Qualifications: A degree in LOPHRM (Labour, Organisational Psychology and Human Resource Management) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management, both completed at the University of Cape Town.
History and Experience: After studying I worked as a research assistant for several months, and then this amazing opportunity presented itself at Jenman African Safaris. I’m loving every second of it!
Favourite African Destination: I couldn’t possibly choose one place, but I definitely love my home town – Cape Town.

Product Manager of Madagascar, East Africa & Angola
REBECCA MARSHALL

Special Subject: East Africa & Zanzibar, Madagascar & Angola
Languages: English and Traveller's French
Qualifications: Bachelor 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 31 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!

General Cleaner
VALENTIA POSWAYO

Languages: English and Xhosa
History and Experience:  I have worked at Wembley Foods as a kitchen assistant serving clients and preparing foods. I then worked at IBO Islands as a cleaner and then moved to Jenman Safaris in 2008!
Favourite African Destination: I would LOVE to go to Victoria Falls and experience their culture and see the ‘falls’!

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
SANDY ROSIANNE JOHNSON

Special Subject: Accounts
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Qualifications:  BA Degree (Tourism), Some subjects in Environmental Management (BA Honours) and a course in Accounting.
History and Experience: : I love the Tourism Industry and working with people.  I worked at a Tourism Info Centre and a Guest House where I gained a lot of experience about this industry and our fabulous country.
Favourite African Destination: I’ve never travelled outside out South Africa but if the opportunity would come I’ll definitely go to Mozambique and Botswana.

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 Manager Zimbabwe
CHARLES BRIGHTMAN

Special Subject: Zimbabwe
Languages: English
Qualifications: Zimbabwe Professional Safari Guide
History and Experience: Having been born and bred in Zimbabwe and thus developing a passion for the bush, I chose to pursue a career involving the outdoors and wildlife of our unique region. To date, I have been involved in the safari industry for the last 23 years and have guided and explored many of the national parks in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. As an obligation to put something back into what one loves, I founded the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit in 1999. Working together with other stakeholders, we combat the menace of poaching in the region for the benefit of generations to follow.
Favourite African Destination: Any of the National Parks in Zimbabwe – for the truly wild experience.

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.

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.

Driver
MUCHANYARA KUFANDADA

Special Subject: Zimbabwe.
Languages: English, Shona, Ndebele, Zulu.
Qualifications: National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Accounting, class 4 driving licence and international driving permit.
History and Experience: Finished college in Zimbabwe 2004 and worked for the dairy industry as an accountant for a period of two years. Moved to South Afrika and joined Jenman African Safaris.
Favourite African Destination: Mozambique.

JAN MECKLENBURG

Special Subject:  South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Kruger National Park Specialist
Languages: German, English, Afrikaans, Si Lozi
Qualifications: National Diploma in Nature Conservation and Tourism. FGASA 2, GP, Mpumalanga, Limpopo
History and Experience: I have extensive experience as a Game Ranger in a ‘Big 5 Game Reserve’. I was able to gain 5 years of experience there by leading nature trails on foot which added to my love for the outdoors. I also have many years of Overland Safari experience – leading tours into 22 African Countries! I also have experience in leading different types of groups ranging from a German television crew to overseas groups. I am currently the Operations Manager in the Jenman Zambian office and am also guiding here - and loving it.
Favourite African Destination: Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda.

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.

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.. 

JORGE NDAWA

Special Subject: Animal habits & habitat, ornithology, trees, flowers & fauna.
Southern African countries – Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia.
Languages: English, Shona & Nyanja. Learning German.
Qualifications: River Guide – Zimbabwe/ Zambia, professional guide, first aid.
History and Experience: I started in the industry in 1995, as a river guide and completed my Guides training in 1995. I was based in Kariba – Zimbabwe, running tours through Mana Pools. I moved to Livingstone, Zambia and continued as a senior guide at Tongabezi lodge, within the lodge I moved up as operations manager of the Upper Zambezi operations. Guided in the Lower Zambezi National Park, with Savsage Tree Lodge. Senior/ Manager of Sindabezi Island Lodge. Livingstone Island guide/ manager. Kafve National Park (north/south). Tokaleya Lodge (Wilderness safaris) – Manager/ guide. Freelance guide for Jenman, African Hinterland and lodges in Livingstone.
Favourite African Destination: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, North Kafve – different antelope species, Okavango, Delta Makoro trip and definitely Mana Pools National Park.
Most memorable moment on tour: Guiding on the Upper Zambezi River, on a boat cruise when the sun was almost setting, an Impala raced into the water and behind him was 3 painted dogs chasing after him. Guests were so excited at seeing this rare moment. We floated past the Impala slowly congratulating him on his great escape. On getting back to land a crocodile just nipped at his ankles and he raced back into the bush, to live and tell another tale. One of those rare experiences.

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!

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!

WARREN GEDYE

Special Subject: Southern and East Africa, Diving.
Languages: English & Afrikaans, and a dialect of mixed local linguistics.
Qualifications: Professional qualified and registered safari guide. Qualified PADI Divemaster.
History and Experience: Africa is my passion. Her beauty, her cultures, her many faces, her craters, mountains, bushveld, deserts and plains, her tears, her smiles, her wide open arms, clutches and holds my psyche in her captivating palms. -This is what led me to interpret her, the best I could, proudly born and bred in South Africa. Allow me to guide the foreign hand into this land of the great African continent. My most exhilarating experience was a 2 month trek in a 1976 VW Beetle, from Cape Town over the equator to Uganda and back to Nairobi, Kenya. Rock-on VW’s!!
Favourite African Destination: Lesotho & Uganda

DAVID MUSANGU KAUNDA

Special Subject: Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Garden Route, Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls area)
Languages: German, English, Afrikaans, Local Languages (in Zambia, Namibia, Botswana)
Qualifications: Diploma in Travel and Tourism, German Language Certificate, Electrical Certificate.
History and Experience: I have done my Primary and Secondary Schooling in Zambia. British Diploma Travel and Tourism. Stayed in Germany for 5 years whilst studying electrical and German language at the Institution.
I have 10 years experience in the tourism industry with various companies: - A&K, A.T.C, Wild Horizons, Bushtracks Africa, African Eagle & SATS.
Favourite African Destination: Botswana and Zambia
Most memorable moment on tour: My memorable moment on tour was in 2007 July/August when I did back to back, Livingstone to Livingstone with 2 couples - 4 clients. It was a miracle tour, because every evening before sleeping the clients would demand that we come together and conduct a prayer for God’s protection including opportunity to see the Big 5 because we told the clients that a Rhino would not be easily seen. To my surprise and to that of the clients, at the end of the tour, we managed to see the Big 5. Clients were happy and since 2007, they communicate at least twice a year – end of year and beginning of year. This year 2010, they communicated last in February.
This is my memorable tour.

IAN MORGAN

Special Subject: Namibia, Botswana.
Languages: English, Afrikaans, Nsotho.
Qualifications: Level 3 First Aid, Trip Leader, Technician, Chef, PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit).
History and Experience: I worked as a technician and a chef before I decided to combine my previous knowledge and my love for people and nature. I’ve always liked tourism and showing foreign people the beauty of our country. I completed several courses and became a professional trip leader, also specialising in Astronomy, Birding and Geology. I’ve worked as a freelance Tour Guide for 8 years now and I’m still enjoying every second!
Favourite African Destination: Anywhere out there!

CHANTEL VAN DER LINDE

Special Subject: Namibia (desert, great geology) and Botswana (delta, Chobe)
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.My real love in life is people and the privilege for me to meet travellers from all over and to be the one to introduce them to the splendour of Africa is awesome.
Favourite African Destination: Vic Falls and Okavango Delta. Can't beat heading through the waterways of the Delta on a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe).
Most memorable moment on tour: Being charged by a female lion in Okavango delta… April 2004 – My first tour ever, we were walking on an island in the Okavango delta. We heard some lions roaring in the distance; soon we found their tracks and set off in pursuit. After about 20min trekking through the tall grass we came into a small clearing, when I saw movement on my left, as I turned I saw a large female lion came, running in my direction. Somehow I managed to stand my ground. She stopped about 20metres away from us and gave a low growl, before she turned slowly back into the grass. We regrouped and slowly made our way in the opposite direction. We found a large termite mound where we could get a better view and saw the female under a large Marula tree with a big male and 3 cubs of about 3 months old. The mother very kindly came and warned us that we were getting too close to her precious cubs. We were all too happy to give the family their privacy and we all have a wonderful story for the rest of our lives.

Read more about my exciting trip to Zambia...

SAM KADONZVO

Special Subject: Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana
Languages: English and Shona
Qualifications: 0’Level certificate, first aid, FGASA 3 certificate, customer care certificate.
History and Experience: Since 1992 I have been on the road - over 18 years now and I am still enjoying it! 
Favourite African Destination: RSA, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Mozambique
Most memorable moment on tour: One memorable time of my tour was when I did a tour to Victoria Falls. It was a group of 10 clients and one of the clients used a battery to breath at night. The first few days went well. On the third day, the battery went off and we were in the middle of nowhere – no electricity, only water and food, and still had three more days left. I was with a cook, so I was the helping hand. I had to then make a plan or else the client was to die and the group had already started panicking. I connected the speaker wires to charge his batteries during the day as a trial, and it worked. We could stay in the park for 3 more days and all my clients were happy. I managed the trip till the end.

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.

LESLEY MUKWACHA

Special Subject: Zimbabwe, Namibia, Swaziland, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, East Africa
Languages: English and Shona
Qualifications:FGSA1 & 2, truck driver, St. Johns Ambulance first Aid.
History and Experience: I am 35years old, still single and from Kariba- Zimbabwe and grew-up in a National park. I started guiding in 1996, doing game drives and walks in Matusadona and Charare area in Kariba, Zimbabwe and then joined overlanding in 2001. Did Southern and East Africa until now. For the past 2 years I have been specialising in mostly accommodated tours both as a guide and driver of both 2x4 and 4x4 vehicles and trucks.
Favourite African Destination: Kariba, Great Zim Ruins, Serengeti, Masai Mara, Victoria Falls, Sossusvlei, Delta

GARLAND MOMMSEN

Special Subject: Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, SA, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: FGASA1, First aid 1, SARA Level 1, Swift water rescue 1
History and Experience: I’ve been working in Southern Africa for the past 10 years and have a true passion for Africa, its people and the wildlife!
Favourite African Destination: I love all the countries I work in as each country has something special! If I would have to choose one then I would have to say Namibia because of its sheer beauty and contrast and the warmth of the locals!
Most memorable moment on tour:  I was on tour through Namibia with a group of 6 clients. The day was a very hot one in the Etosha Game Reserve in the Northern Part of Namibia. We were watching a pride of lions at a waterhole called Leeubron and seeing that the sun was about to set we had to make our way back to our rest camp, Okaukuejo. The lion sighting on its own was a sight to remember but on our way back, the sky turned bright orange from the reflection on the dust particles in the sky. Far off in the distance we saw a commotion - only to discover that it was a group of black jackals of about 15 individuals eating a springbuck. This might sound savage but the contrasting colours and very unusual sighting brought back home both the harshness and beauty of this wonderful continent I work on.

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.

CHARLES CHIWAURA

Special Subject: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique. (birding and history)
Languages: English and Shona
Qualifications: L.P.H license, Lower Zambezi canoeing license, FGASA 1&2, St. John’s Ambulance Advanced First Aid Certificate.
History and Experience: Game Drives (Matsisdadonha Zimbabwe 1998-1999)
1999-2000 - Canoeing Lower Zambezi, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
2000-2002 - Escorted Big Game Hunters, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
2002-2007 – Overlanding Southern Africa (wildlife adventures S.A).
2007-2010 – Ultimate Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe Lodge Safaris.
National Parks visited – Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant, Hluhluwe Umfolozi Tsitsikama, Table Mountain National Park, De Hoop Game Reserve, Hlane, Mliliwane Game Reserve, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools, Matusadonha National Park, Charara Safari Area, Zambezi National Park, Mudumu, Etosha, Namib Nauklaupft, skeleton coast, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Kalahari Game Reserve & Royal National Park.
Favourite African Destination: Cape Town & Windhoek are equal with Opuwo, Hwange National Park & Victoria Falls following closely behind!
Most memorable moment on tour: I was in Hwange National Park, as a tour leader and not guiding. 3 days of game driving – morning, afternoon and night, we saw the Big 4, but no rhino. The last game drive I volunteered to go as a guide and was given my own vehicle and headed for the drive. I asked my guests what they wanted me to find for them and they all shouted (Rhino, Rhino). I headed out and aimed for a water hole that I had dreamt about the previous night. Half way to the water hole I was called back for a male lion sighting. I refused to go back, because I was heading for the Rhino’s and we had seen so many lions already. 30 minutes later I was calling the other 4 vehicles to come and see the 3 rhino’s at the water hole.

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.

STEPHAN VAN DER MERWE

Special Subject: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Swaziland, Malawi, Mozambique, Kruger National Park.
Languages: Afrikaans, English and a little bit of Spanish
Qualifications: 4x4 Trails and Overland Tourist Guide, Registered Guide, First Aid, Code 14 and PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit).
History and Experience: Born in South Africa!! Travelled and worked in Europe from 2000-2004 and then really missed Africa and came back to start Overlanding! Started guiding early 2004, a mix of adventure and safari guiding. Experienced in driving, guiding and cooking for anything from 1-33 people in 8 African countries! 
Favourite African Destination:  All of it!! Africa is AMAZING!!