ABOUT US

The African Adventure Safari Company

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Umkulu safari and canoe trails is a Southern African owned company based in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana and specializing in safari and canoe trails throughout Southern Africa. Established in 1996, the company has grown to a formidable force in the tourism industry, due to its excellent service, value for money trails and “hands on” operations.  The name is pure African, being derived from the Zulu language meaning “big” ; “the big wise one” or something bigger and is used in many African languages as a sign of respect on its own or in conjunction with other words.

 

 
  We believe that “adventure” should not be synonymous with unreliability and discomfort, so we have endeavored to add a level of professionalism, reliability to our trails. We do support sustainable and responsible tourism and focus our emphasis on community driven projects and the education of local staff and trail guides.  

   "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 14 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.

We specialize in

      • Wildlife Mobile Safari - small groups
      • Budget Overland Tours - large groups
      • River trails and adventures
      • Adventure packages
      • Fly in Safaris
      • Tailormade safaris
      • Lodge accommodation
      • Teambuilding & Incentive adventures
Hennie Prinsloo
hennie@umkulu.co.za
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.
 
Dylon dempsey
Dylon@umkulu.co.za
Dylon has joined umkulu 2 years ago . Hes has become one of our leading guides on the Orange river. he is also the operational manager for the our orange river base camp and guides his own river trips. his passion for nature and safari has taken him to further himself as a safari guide.
 

Zahn Du Toit

zahn@umkulu.co.za

Zahn is an experienced traveller that has travelled extensively through Africa and parts of the rest of the world. Zahn manages destinations: Chobe, Victoria Falls, Kruger National park, Kgalagadi, Zambia, Richtersveld, Orange River and specialises in tailormade safaris. Please enquire about the beach holidays.

   
Amy Lotter
amy@umkulu.co.za
Amy is an experienced overland guide and traveller. Amy manages destinations: Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, Zanzibar. Her experience as a guide on ground level will secure the best information for your holiday.
   
Ryan Kleve
Ryan@umkulu.co.za
Ryan has joined umkulu 2 years ago and have excelled as river guide, camp handyman, safari apprentice . Ryan is now the orange river operations manager that will take control of all guides, freelance guides, river tours and the general running of umkulu river operations. Ryan is also busy with his final exams for safari guiding and is truley a pleasure to work with his enthusiasm.
 

Christo Dodie : workshop manager & river guide

Christo is a craftman that has joined our workshop 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 guided 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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Umkulu Safari & Canoe Trails
Enquiries and Reservations:
Email: info@umkulu.co.za
Tel: +27(0)21 853 7952
Fax: +27(0)21 853 8391
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
     
 
 
 

Holidays in Africa

Umkulu Adventures will design you the best african vacation at the best value for money.

 
 
 
  Umkulu is the Zulu word for "Big" or "The Big One".  
     
   
  Every tour we take is accompanied by two qualified guides and all our equipment is custom made or specially chosen and is ideally suited for the rough life.  
     
   
 
African Paddling Association
African Paddling Association
 
 
Back Packing South Africa
Back packing South Africa
 
 
African Travel and Tourism Association
African Travel and Tourism Association
 
 
Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana Hospitality & Tourism Association of Botswana