Jane was born and raised in South Africa. She has explored South Africa comprehensively and has hiked in the Drakensberg mountain range, driven across diverse and breathtaking landscapes in the Cape regions and has explored Kruger National Park on regular safari trips – her first visit to the Kruger was aged three. This instilled a love for wildlife and birdwatching and lead to Jane pursuing her dream job of living and working in the bush. She has managed safari lodges in both Greater Kruger and the Madikwe Game Reserve.
Jane has travelled to over 25 countries, her love and passion for all things Africa means she’s happiest speaking to guests about the natural beauty, wildlife and diverse people of Africa. When not in Africa, Jane enjoys walking and birdwatching in the Norfolk countryside.
My favourite holidays…
My favourite experiences…
Favourite food from a destination I love
Sampling the wonderful array of Moroccan dishes in the Jemaa el-Fnaa night market in Marrakech
Favourite wildlife encounter
Witnessing and listening to lemurs in the forests in Madagascar, a fascinating group of primates that are found only on the island of Madagascar and the nearby Comoros Islands
Favourite culture trip
Being welcomed into a Maasai village whilst in Tanzania and trying to jump as high as they did!
I'll always remember when…
The adrenaline rush when encountering a lion whilst on a walking trail in Kruger National Park. Seeing such iconic and charismatic big cats is a memory I will always treasure.
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