Reservations Manager
Rebecca Marshall

Special Subject: East Africa & Zanzibar, Madagascar & Angola
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!

Assistant Reservations Manager
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.

Senior Sales Consultant
Tarisai Mhishi 

Special Subject: South Africa and Zimbabwe
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.

Travel Assistant 
Nadia Ismail

Special Subject: Madagascar
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!!

Sales Consultant
Luciemarie Swanepoel

Special Subject: South Africa
Languages: Afrikaans, English, Dutch
Qualifications: National Tour Guide, Swaziland Accredited Guide, Busy with my B.Com Tourism Management
History and Experience: Guided extensively for 5 years in South Africa and Swaziland before I stepped of the road and started consulting. I am now in the industry for over 12 years.
Favourite Travel Destination: Anywhere in South Africa

Travel Assistant 
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.

Click here to read about my exciting educational to the ‘red island’, Madagascar.

Sales Consultant
Yael Marom

Languages: English and Hebrew
Qualifications: High School Diploma Vaughan Secondary, credits toward Social Service Worker College Diploma
History and Experience: I was born in Israel but grew up in Canada and recently chose South Africa as my new home. I have been a travel consultant for 4 years, specializing in Africa for 2 of those.  I began travelling 7 years ago. Like a snail, I had my life on my back and my eye on the road and since then I’ve visited 25 countries on 6 continents but Africa stole my heart! Assisting others in the exploration of this amazing continent is a true passion of mine! Favourite Travel Destination: Zimbabwe! I recently had the opportunity to visit some of its most beautiful and interesting sites. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins rivals the Great Pyramids and even Machu Picchu in its splendour. It is a hidden gem on this planet that very few have witnessed and I’m honoured to be one of them!

North America Africa Sales Consultant
Kim Sykes

Special Subjects: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Kenya
Languages: English & Spanish
Qualifications: MA Applied Cultural Anthropology (Tourism and Sustainable Development)
History and Experience: Having traveled abroad to more than 40 countries recreationally and through my studies, Africa was calling me. I arrived in Cape Town, South Africa in May of 1999 and proceeded to fall in love with the wonders of the Western Cape and the countries of Southern Africa. After 2 months of fun and exploration shark cage diving in Gansbaai, overlanding on safaris to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe and touring the winelands surrounding Cape Town, I grew roots - too enamored to leave. Putting my background, expertise in tourism and passion for the region to use, I began the Cape Scene Magazine, which I owned and operated for more than 5 years from Cape Town until selling the business and returning to the states at the end of 2004. My love of Africa and Cape Town has never left me and now thousands of miles away, I’ve revisited my calling, now dedicated to helping others’ discover the beauty of this part of the world as the North American Africa Sales Consultant  for Jenman Safaris. Africa in general, and Southern Africa in particular, should be on everyone’s bucket list. You truly have not lived until you discover the genetic memory we all possess that emerges when you experience the cradle of humanity.
Favourite African Destination: That’s like Sophie’s choice! How can I possibly choose? Everywhere Jenman Safaris travels is spectacular and the best times of my life surround my adventures in Africa. My personal favourites are Kruger National Park in South Africa, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Sosussvlei dunes in Namibia and the falls and Zambezi River in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. I’m available and happy to share my knowledge, passion and experiences traveling to these and other African destinations, just give me a call!

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.

Online Marketing Manager
Lisa Ronaasen-Rhoda

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!

Data Administrator
Asheeqah Dawood

Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Diploma In International Travel and Tourism
History and Experience: I completed my studies in 2009 and started at Jenman Safaris in February 2010 as an intern. This is my first job in the tourism industry, and also the first time I have ever worked in any industry/sector.
Favourite African Destination: Having travelled to the UAE and “The Big Apple”, there is no place like Cape Town and The Garden Route!

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!

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.

Junior Bookkeeper
Ruth Dodgen

Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: B-TECH Taxation Degree [Cape Peninsula University of Technology]
History and Experience: I matriculated in 2005 and then went to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology where I completed my B-Tech Taxation Degree. Shortly after, I started my job at Jenman African Safaris – which has being a great experience for me… I have learnt all about the ‘working environment’, dealing with people and lots more!
Favourite African Destination: Namibia

Junior Bookkeeper
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.

Operations Manager Southern Africa
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.

Operations Assistant
Joanne (Jo) Louw

Languages: English and Afrikaans
Qualifications: Diploma in Travel and Tourism and Certificate in Public Relations
History and Experience: My family holidays around South Africa growing up inspired my studies in Travel & Tourism. After my studies I experienced working holidays in Turkey, England and America. The travel bug bit and after 2 years working back in Cape Town for the OVC, I returned to London and landed up working in recruitment. I worked in fitness recruitment for almost 8 years and after 9 years away from Africa my husband and I returned home last year. It is great to be back enjoying the sunshine and all that Africa has to offer.
Favourite African Destination: Living and working in London made travelling fairly easy and we made the most of it, but there is no where like South Africa. There is a vibrancy and excitement here like no where else.  It really is a world in one country with all there is to see and do. 

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!

Operations Manager East Africa
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!

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.  

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.

Workshop Mechanic

Pepukai Kamurai

Special Subject: Diesel Vehicle Mechanics
Languages: English, Shona and Chewa
Qualifications: Apprenticeship in Motor Mechanics. Diploma in Motor Industry Management (Zim)
History and Experience: Trained with Mercedes Benz (zimoco) Harare and then worked for them for over 10years. I then moved on to Namibia and Botswana and afterwards joined Wildlife (2001 – 2007). After that I worked at ATC until 2010 and now am (happily) with Jenman Safaris!
Favourite African Destination: Between Malawi and Mozambique…