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Plan the Perfect Safari

Botswana Mogothlo bull elephant In watering hole
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Big 5 Safari Destinations

Travel and safari differ in reason from person to person, as well as in destination. Some may seek adventure, others

Night Sky Stars
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Beneath the Stars on Safari

Being forced to travel within, to truly observe the relationships and dynamics around us, we have been able to evaluate

African Drums
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The Cultural Quilt of Africa

A Series of Traditions Africa is a quilted continent of ritual and tradition. With a multitude of rich tribal history,

Khayelitshe House, Matobo Hills
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Private Villas in Zimbabwe

JENMAN African Safaris has selected three of our favourite private villas in Zimbabwe to share with you. The villas encourage

Safari Travel Packages
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What’s HOT in October

Turn up the heat for your October adventure and head to Africa where it is hot, hot, hot – in

Dunes of Namibia
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Dunes of Namibia

We have been dreaming about safari travel for longer than anticipated. From hard lockdowns to lifted bans, spanning from the

Lesanne Fowler
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Photographer: Lesanne Fowler

As a photographer, capturing the beauty of a moment, the essence of an animal or the character of a landscape

African Safari
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From the Armchair to the Safari Seat

JENMAN African Safaris is celebrating the travel transition from the armchair to the safari seat! Having spent the last year

Walking Safaris
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5 Star Walking Safaris

Spending time in nature with a private guide is an invitation to inside information. Your guide knows and understands the

Victoria Falls, Hwange & Lake Kariba
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Hidden Hideaways of Zimbabwe

In a recent interview about Zimbabwe, Julian Edmonds, Chief Commercial Officer from Fastjet, described the country perfectly in three words:

Baobab Trees
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Travelling to Madagascar

Having lived and breathed Madagascar for 10 years, Jenman African Safaris ex-product manager, Rebecca Marshall, was extremely excited to talk

Walking Wild: Mana & Hwange
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Walking Wild Mana Pools & Hwange

For Steve, being in the bush is like coming home, indicative of his passion as well as comforting in the

In the Footsteps of Nature
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Safari Planning Episode 4

“Instead of seeking the spectacular, you are absorbing the miraculous” In episode 4 of our ‘Safari Planning’ series with Jenman

Guide Chronicles Todd Mentz
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Safari Guide Chronicles

“The terrain of travel in Africa has changed and guest experiences have revolutionised over time.” Todd Metz, professional guide. Having

Great Migration, Tanzania
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Safari Planning: Unrivalled Tanzania

East Africa encapsulates biodiversity like non-other, an area truly wild at heart. The geographic landscape boasts an incredible wealth of

Safari Planning YouTube Thumbnail- Botswana Sensations
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Safari Planning Episode 2

Botswana is a topographical treasure chest – its biodiverse landscape an invitation to the intrepid explorer. From the encrusted Magkadigadi

Safari Guide Chronicles
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Safari Guide Chronicles Episode 2

Leadership seems to unfold organically in nature, with animals inherently understanding being guided by those with wisdom collected over time.

Safari Planning Namibia Self-Drive
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Namibia Self-Drive with Erica Green #1

From the unspoilt ecosystems of the Kalahari red dunes, to granite gneiss mountain backdrops, sleeping under starlit skies, exploration of

Safari Guide Chronicles Jonathan Dube
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Safari Guide Chronicles Episode 1

Safari guides should be accredited as the essential services of an African adventure. Their passion, knowledge and insight of the

Self-Drive Playlist
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Playlist: Self-Drive Essentials

Calling all travellers and adventurers, all explorers and world wonderers, those filled with wanderlust and an appetite for the unknown

Chilo Gorge Eco Tourism Conservation Travel
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Eco-Tourism is the Future of Travel

The ideals of eco-tourism organically formed in Africa decades ago on the necessity of sustainable community initiatives. With National Parks

Adapting to the new Guided Groups Safaris Travel Environment
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Guided Group Travel

Have you been wondering what group safaris will look like once the travel bans are lifted? New environments call for

Wildlife Photographer Peter Langer
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Interview with Peter Langer

Biography  Peter Langer, B.A., B.Sc., M.A. is one of Canada’s leading travel and wildlife photographers. His photographs have appeared in

Should You Be Making Travel Plans Right Now
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Making Travel Plans

Travel is all about the unexpected. And even more so now as our lives are encapsulated in uncertainty, especially in

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: Tommy Varley
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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY: Tommy Varley

In a time where wildlife and nature enthusiasts are unable to travel, we’re making it our goal to bring wildlife

Travel Bucket List Africa
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Africa Travel Bucket List

Our safari specialists have extensive knowledge and expertise in curating unforgettable bucket list experiences that capture the essence of Africa.

Wildlife Photography | Lion Pride
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Wildlife Photographer: Lesanne Dunlop

Jenman’s Wildlife Photographer of the Week: Lesanne Dunlop! In a time where wildlife and nature enthusiasts are unable to travel,

Medical Professional Addresses Travel Industry Concerns regarding Covid-19
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Travel Industry Concerns

“Caution? Yes. Alarm? No. Be consistent with personal hygiene – contraction is not of high risk for the average traveller.”

Seasons in Zimbabwe and Botswana
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When to Visit Botswana & Zimbabwe

Travel Southern Africa, Come Rain or Shine. Part 1: Botswana & Zimbabwe Botswana and Zimbabwe have both captured the heart

Tips for Travel Agents
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Managing Client Expectations

In the travel industry, various professionals work together to ensure that the travellers on holiday are having the best possible