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Who We Are
We are a Canadian company specializing in unique safari and volunteer adventure travel excursions to East Africa. We love exploring the planet and want to experience as much of it as possible.
Our mission is to create memorable travel experiences for our clients, while promoting volunteer opportunities that improve the lives of Africans and the environment. We strive to show you the real Africa, by taking you to unique and memorable destinations.
We have travelled to over 80 countries and so understand the needs and
expectations of our travellers. We have had the privilege of getting close to the locals in many destinations. Read excerpts from some of our adventures in Travel Stories. See what others have to say about their travel adventures with BenefacTours in Testimonials.
About The Owner Cynthia Holmes
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The owner of BenefacTours Inc., Cynthia Holmes, got bitten by the travel bug at age 19, when she set off for a 3 month trip to Europe along with 3 girlfriends, a backpack and a thumb. Her thirst for travel has continued to include six continents. Virtually all of her travel experiences, excepting African safaris, have been self-supported. Getting to know locals has been a real joy in her life, and her excursions in Africa unforgettable.
Numerous adventures in Africa have afforded Cynthia the opportunity to create relationships with several tour companies, guides, and locals. Since a young age, she felt a kinship with the continent of Africa. It was a dream come true to be able to take a leave from work and spend 15 months on one trip. That particular excursion introduced her to a 5 month volunteer stretch in Uganda. The friendships she established there, with the locals, have changed her life and she knows that this is a very special continent.
Cynthia has recently returned from her annual trip to Africa. Read about it here.
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Dirk Leysen
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A long time world traveller, Dirk fell in love with Uganda while on safari in 2003. He made the decision to come back to volunteer, and has been there ever since. Hailing from Belgium, Dirk has spent his life exploring the globe, and has now made a home along side the beautiful Nile River. |
Mariela Ramos
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Mariela, a seasoned traveller, began working for BenefacTours in 2007. Cynthia's fascination with Africa was infectious and now Mariela feels a special bond with this marvelous continent. She has acquired a passion for Africa, it's people, it's food and it's culture, right down to participating in drum circles and dancing. |
Elizabeth Holmes
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Elizabeth's first taste of travel was as a baby, camping in Canada's wilderness. Her first whirlwind trip through Europe, 20 years ago, led to a 3 month backpacking trip to Australia and New Zealand. That was the beginning of a passion for embracing new cultures for Liz. She relishes the history, culture, food, music, people and even the language wherever she goes. |
Sheila McCormick
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Sheila’s 3 month volunteer job in Uganda in 2004, teaching deaf children at a primary school, quickly turned into a passion for her. Little did she know that less than 2 years later she would raise enough funds to build a dorm for 26 deaf children at that same school. The kids are now able to get an education and communicate with their families and each other. Sheila is often in Uganda and available to chaperone young volunteers. |
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