From Italian origins, Jacqueline was born in Paris and grew up between Italy and France. She was captivated by Valentino’s fascinating African stories and happily accepted the decision to move to Namibia. There she discovered her passion for ornithology, astrology and for video/photography.
She has collaborated with television crews in the creation documentaries; namely the RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana) programs like “Ulisse, il piacere della scoperta”, “Passaggio a Nord Ovest” and “Quark”.
Filming was done by RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana) on the ethnic groups; the Himba and the Bushmen presented by Alberto Angela “writer, journalist and tv presenter”.
Jacqueline De Monte is a Level 4 Guide (i.e. the highest recognition), with certification issued by the NTA-Namibia Training Authority and recognized by the NATH-Namibia Academy of Tourism and Hospitality. This certificate authorises to operate as a guide and acknowledges that the authorized person has the necessary preparation to carry out this in Namibia. Jacqueline De Monte has participated in refresher courses for nature guide also in South Africa, Botswana and Zambia.
Together with Valentino Morgante she published the book “Terra d’Africa” with the contribution of photographs and texts that describe some of the experiences they had during their travels.
Quotes taken from the preface by Alberto Angela in the book “Terra d’Africa”:
“A very sweet sensation arose in me when I saw the photos of Jacqueline and Valentino… it was like opening the door of a house that hadn’t been entered for many years. Smells, forgotten atmospheres re-emerge, and those many smiles that have made a part of your life happy … make you relive the spirit of Nature in Namibia, and in Africa …”
