About US

Currently...

The Belize Jungle Dome is owned by Andy Hunt and Simone Engeln. An English/Dutch couple, they moved to Belize four years ago and established the Jungle Lodge.

Commited to offering a unique Vacation experience whether it be Adventure, Romance, Family Fun, Nature Trips, Archaeology exploration, Yoga or Sports and Fitness. Andy and Simone are Members of the Belize Tourist Board and the Belize Hotels Association. Today the Belize Jungle Dome offers a travel booking service in Belize, which truely stands alone in its class. A unique Belize Travel Service for Families, Couples, Individuals and Groups looking for a First Class Vacation.

Individually, in work before the Jungle Dome, they travelled much of the world. Now together, they have a great passion for, and first-hand knowledge of, the unique needs of the adventure traveller.

Life before the Belize Jungle Dome...

About Andy Hunt

Andy was a Professional Soccer player for 10 years in England, playing for Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and finally for Charlton Athletic Football Club, scoring 135 goals in 361 appearances for his respective teams. Including scoring at Wembley Stadium in West Bromwich Albions promotion season (1992/1993), plus finishing league top scorer in Charltons Division 1 Championship season (1999/2000).

Andy's goal tally was 14 for Newcastle, 85 for WBA and 36 for Charlton Athletic. Previous to his soccer career Andy trained in Business and Tourism Management, training he continued throughout his time as a soccer player, completing 4 years of Formal Education in the Tourism industry. Andy now manages 2 websites for the Belize Jungle Dome including www.greendragonbelize.com and www.belizejungledome.com plus writing the Belize Jungle Dome Adventure Travel Blog and Escribbler, Sports, Football and Travel Blog.

About Simone Angel

Simone worked for MTV Europe for over 8 years, becoming one of the longest serving Veejays hosting 100's of programs from all over the world. She was the face of MTV's Party Zone bringing dance music to the world. Simone also interviewed many of the world's top bands and solo artists through her star-studded career plus releasing 3 solo songs. She has hosted the webcast for the 'Webby Awards' (the Oscars for websites), Several Extreme Sports Awards and was a jury member on the original TV series 'Popstars' from Germany. Simone left the world of television in 2001 when she moved with Andy to the Belizean jungle.

Simone & Andy are now the proud parents of 2 boys, Lucas and Aidan.

Currently Simone is helping the local children get an education and has been raising funds to provide School Books and transportation for the poorer families. To read her stories visit Simones Belize Blog or visit the Jaden Foundation.

The Future...

In the Belize Jungle Dome, Andy and Simone have managed to find the elusive and delicate balance between adrenaline and comfort resorts so often miss. In addition, The Lodge Caters for Families and single travellers, without compromising for either. There are many interesting developments for the future of the Jungle Lodge, and The Belize Jungle Dome Adventure Travel Blog is the best place to learn about them. You can subscribe below to receive regular updates.

Andy and Simone invite you to experience "Mother Natures Best Kept Secret", the beauty and diversity of Belize, in unique style.