Founders & Guides
Creating Journeys with Care and Intention
Jolande and Jacques are the founders of Magagazi Adventure Company, united by a shared respect for nature and a belief that time spent in wild places, when approached with intention, can quietly change how we see the world. Jolande’s path into guiding began in 2005, shaped by years in the African bush, conservation work in remote landscapes, and time spent exploring ocean ecosystems across South East Asia. Jacques brings a background in emergency medical services and fire rescue, where calm decision-making and responsibility were essential, alongside a deepening connection to the ocean and conservation awareness developed through extensive travel and firsthand exposure to environmental challenges.
Together, their journeys have led them back to Africa, where they now create immersive experiences rooted in awareness, responsibility, and respect for both land and sea. Their approach is thoughtful and unhurried, focused less on thrill-seeking and more on meaningful connection, learning, and moving in rhythm with the natural world.
