"By defending nature, man may recover his dignity and liberty, for the roots of heaven are in the earth" - V S Pritchard
We aim to share our experiences of the the past 10 – 15 years with our clients. If we don't offer the adventure we will find the best available safari tour , overland tour or adventure package available that suits your interest and budget. We have partnered with the best reputable tour operators to be able to offer you a wide variety of tours and adventures within Southern and East Africa. We are a tour operator and an agent for our partners in tourism.
All the tours and adventures on offer is with registered and reputable tour operators and not travel agents..
We specialize in
- Mobile Small Group Safari Tours
- Budget Overland Tours
- River trails and adventures
- Adventure packages
- Fly in Safaris
- Tailormade safaris
- Lodge accommodation
- Conferencing
- Teambuilding
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Hennie Prinsloo
hennie@travel2botswana.com
Founder of Umkulu. Safari & River Guide
Hennie has been a Safari Tour leader , River Guide, Overland Guide for the past 15 years being one of the founders of umkulu safari & canoe trails together with his all time friend Steven Du Preez. His passion for Africa, wildlife and adventure has lead him to pursue a lifestyle of adventure. He leads all the expedition safaris and still take river trails on the Orange River. |
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Phil van Wyk
Phil@umkulu.co.za
Operations. Safari and River Guide
Phil joined Umkulu 5 years ago as a professional Safari and Overland Guide and is now Umkulu's operations manager. Phil is from Namibia and adds a great deal of value with his local experience and knowledge of the Kalahari. |
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Chris zietsman
River Trails and River Operations
Chris joined umkulu river adventures 5 years ago and is at the head of all our Rivers and expeditions trails on the Breede River. He has a great passion for kayaking and the rivers of africa. He is managing all breede river operations, he also leads many of the river trails and expeditions on the Orange River and specialise in Fishing Safaris. |
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Imogen Eades
imogen@imastudio.co.za
Imogen works on the marketing and advertising of Umkulu and is a freelance designer. She is from the UK , but has based herself for the last 10 years in South Africa. She is a versatile member of crew. and over the years has worked as an experienced guide on the overland, rivers and safaris tours. |
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Zahn Du Toit
zahn@umkulu.co.za
Zahn is our newest member of staff. She has joined umkulu after a long career in properties and marketing . Zahn will be heading our marketing , products and events department within Umkulu. Her passion for travel and especially african travel has made Zahn a true asset to the company and we are all excited about her decision to join Umkulu. |
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Christo Dodie : workshop manager & river guide
Christo is a craftman that has joined our woekshop and has become a great value to our river camp and river operations. Christo is alo a rievr guide and specialise in fishing trips and guide walks.
Crew
We have a number of local guides in different countries and they all have been working on a freelance basis for umkulu for the past 10 years. Our crew members are – Brigade - Botswana; Christoff Namibia ; Basie – Namibia ; Guido – German ;Chriss– South African, Chris - south african, Christo - South African
We strive to offer you the best safaris and expedition trails in Africa and if we cannot offer the trails ourselves we will contact the best operators to offer you what you are looking for. We don't work with agents but directly between us as an operator and our chosen partner operators.
Guides , Vehicles & Equipment
All our guides are registered guides and have completed in house training with umkulu safari & canoe trails.
All trails we offer have 2 guides that will be leading the trail and depending on the type of trail. We refer to have local guides on our trails with local experience, this ads a level to our operations.
Umkulu travel and information sites:
www.travel2botswana.com
www.africanoverland.co.za
www.orangeriverrafting.com
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