About Us

Welcome to Imvelaphi Safaris!

We are an energetic tour operator in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, specializing in personalized guided safaris with an adventurous twist.  In the African language, Xhosa, our name means “the road you travel to reach your destination”.  

As owner, nature site guide and proud South African, I have decided to take my passion for my home region and combine it with my love for nature, sport, adventure and the great outdoors.

The result is a vibrant business that offers classic game-viewing trips and adrenalin-fueled activities in the heart of the country’s Adventure Province.

Accolades:

Since my entry into the tourism world, I have been repeatedly nominated for various regional business and tourism awards.

2003/2004

4th in the Eastern Cape Province for Best Up-and-Coming Tourist Guiding

2007

Finalist – Regional Business Achievers Awards

Finalist – Business Person of the Year Awards

2008

Finalist – Business Person of the Year Awards

Finalist in South Africa – Begin Began Become Entrepreneurial Competition

2009

Finalist – Regional Business Achieves Awards

Semi-finalist – Best Tour Operator – Welcome Awards

2011 

Winner – Best Tour Operator – Adventure Province Eastern Cape Tourism & Conservation Awards

I am privileged to be able to dedicate my energies and talents to a business and sector that I am passionate about.  Imvelaphi Safaris provide guests with world-class service.  Our BIG thing is to share our love for South Africa, its wildlife, nature and its people with the rest of the world.  

Jeanette Vockerodt