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Some facts about Judy and Lous-John Havemann and tours to South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Who Are We? and "Why Not Go It Alone?"

Judy and Louis-John Havemann

Louis-John Havemann

A registered Specialist Tour Guide, Louis-John was born in the wilds of Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. He owned and operated his own game farm, Windy Ridge for more than 23 years.In addition to extensive farming and game ranching experience, he has been a professional hunter for more than 26 years.After "hanging up his hunting boots" Louis-John turned his attention to photographic tours. An eager amateur photographer himself, Louis-John will go to great lengths to ensure the perfect picture for his clients. Growing up and working with the Zulu people of South Africa, He not only speaks the language fluently (a huge advantage when touring!) but also has an in-depth knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the Zulu history and traditions; all passed down to him by word of mouth from old Zulu chiefs. His abiding interest is in the history of South Africa and he is a mine of information regarding the Anglo/Boer/Zulu wars.A raconteur par excellence, Louis-John will entertain you with hunting anecdotes of years gone by, facts and stories, steeping you in the feel of Africa!

• Further background:
  
• Past Chairman - Zululand Branch, Wildlife Society of Southern Africa. 
  
• Past Chairman - Natal Game Ranchers' Association. 
  
• Founder Chairman - Natal Game Marketing Association. 
  
• Past Committee member _ Professional Hunters' Association of South Africa. 
  
• Honorary Officer - Natal Parks' Board. 
  
• Life Member - International Professional Hunters' Association

Judy Havemann

Born and raised in Durban, Kwa Zulu-Natal, Judy spent her earlier years teaching and lecturing in English. With her love for adventure and people of every nation, she provides the source of comfort while on tour: like a mother hen, she will see to your every need! 

Judy is also an accomplished artist, specialising in sculpture and collage. Some of her work can been seen on these pages : Check out African Art

Judy also is part owner of a web hosting and designing comapny called Ultra Quick Host, and has launched a number of very successful tourism websites on South Africa and neighbouring countries, Among these are: www.mpumalangahappenings.co.za , www.gautenghappenings.co.za www.limpopohappenings.co.za and www.kznnorthhappenings.co.za

Having a special interest in South African cuisine, she sees to it that there are times set aside for her to prepare some of the special dishes that are just not available at most restaurants in South Africa. Food as diverse and enchanting as the many different people that make up the wonderful "Rainbow Nation" of South Africa!

 When the campfire's crackle settles down to a comfortable glow, she and Louis-John will quietly strum traditional South African folk songs to round off another adventurous day! Hostess, cook, nurse, friend and confidante, Judy is special to be with!

WHY NOT GO IT ALONE? Back to the top

This is a good question!! Yes, why not "go it alone". Surely this will be cheaper and more of an adventure?

Here are some thoughts on the subject for you to consider:

• You pay for the time spent on holiday. Do you really want to waste the short time available to you by :
  • getting lost
  • trying to work out routes
  • driving in a strange country
  driving perhaps on the wrong side of the road in rush hour traffic
  • ending up in a dangerous part of town

REMEMBER:

South Africa does not have an adequate or particularly safe public transport system.

Cheaper to go it alone?

• Car Hire is expensive in South Africa.
• Travel insurance (compulsory when hiring a vehicle) is expensive in South Africa.
• Fuel is expensive in South Africa.
• Eating three meals a day is expensive.

REMEMBER:

When travelling with L&J Tours, everything is inclusive. This means no hidden expenses! This also makes it possible to budget exactly for your holiday of a lifetime! It means that you will not suddenly discover halfway through your trip that you have miscalculated and overspent!

Safety is a real factor to be considered when travelling in South Africa.

All countries have their "danger zones". The problem always is : knowing where they are! Travelling with experienced guides like Louis-John and Judy means that you will not venture into "no-go areas".

REMEMBER:

L&J Tours offers 24 hr service. Not for us the "afternoon at leisure" route so that the travel guides can have a free afternoon!!!!! We guarantee to be with you, for your safety and protection on every shopping trip or excursion.

What happens should you have an accident while on holiday?

What if you have a fall and break a bone - or worse? Unfortunately this can happen to you and you need to realise the implications of this.Should you be alone on tour, you would have to:

• Try to find medical assistance in this strange country
• Try to contact your medical insurance as no hospital or clinic in South Africa will treat you without assurance of a medical scheme, or cash up front. Few of them accept dollars, so you would have to have access to banking facilities - hard to accomplish when you are injured!!
• Hope that you would be able to drive yourself to the nearest hospital or clinic.

REMEMBER:

L&J Tours would be there to smooth the way. We would transport you to the nearest and best medical facilities. We would arrange payment through your medical scheme, or arrange cash from the bank for you. You would not be alone in times of trouble! Because we do not "mix" tours, there woulf be no need to just "abandon" you there while the tour continues. You would be with family or friends, who would all be concerned for your best interests.

Please feel free to contact us with any queries or further information. We will offer you prompt and caring service while you are on safari with us. This could really be your South African holiday of a lifetime!

Contact Information:
Telephone: 27 13 7457169
FAX : 27 13 7457187

Postal address:
P O Box 1873
NELSPRUIT
SOUTH AFRICA

e-mail:

Judy: judy@ljtours.com