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 ...We really had a terrific time - frankly, when we started our search for some help on pulling together a vacation, we didn't know what to expect. Even after finalizing everything with you, we didn't know what to expect - ultimately we were very pleasantly surprised.

One thing I personally liked was that in the planning stage - you provided suggestions, then listened to what we wanted and incorporated our wishes into the planning - when we look back at the first few emails with you then on the actual trip we took, it was a great balance - we got what we wanted yet used your expertise to guide us. Though we realize our time was limited, we feel we really saw some great parts of the country. Our final itinerary allowing us to drive through the northern part, spend some time in Kruger, then driving along the garden route with time in Capetown really turned out perfect!

We were very very pleased with the detailed itinerary you provided - it was a real treat to be provided such specific information as to where to go, suggestions of things to do, detailed directions, etc.  The book you put together for us is now acting as our scrapbook and holds some great memories. Also, the road map you gave us (now very much used!) was fantastic. That was actually an added benefit - we weren't expecting the book and map but now realize we would have been lost and wasted much time without it.

It was also nice to have paid everything in advance - there were times we woke up and simply checked out with no money changing hands - again, a nice touch not to have to worry about cost of accommodations every night. All of our accommodations were outstanding - Royal Hotel (our royal cottage) was fabulous, Mohlebetsi great fun (and our self guided full day excursion through Kruger was perfect - we saw some fantastic animals and it gave us a break from the lodge routine yet offered us the chance to come back to some nicer accommodations (rather than the self catering park sites)), the Pretoria guest house was quite pleasant - Knysna River Lodge fantastic, accommodations in Oudsthoorn very nice - we were consistently surprised at really how nice and SPACIOUS each accommodation was.

We DO have great memories - we have some super pictures and yes, we would recommend your services to others...

Joe and Ann Potak, USA.

 Wij hebben een reuzeleuke vakantie gehad mede dankzij jou. Je zult versteld staan van de het werk wat jou richting op komt. Wij hebben al heel wat mensen ons geheim, Diane, onthuld...

Olaf and Marieke Van Der Donk, The Netherlands.

 It was simply perfect!!!...

Khaled Babbou, Tunisia.

 Els de kinderen en ik hebben genoten van de reis. De door jou samengestelde map was uitgebreid en interessant. Je praktische tips waren waren waardevol. De route aanwijzingen waren prima en gaven ons de zekerheid er op te kunnen vertrouwen.   Het Waterkant Lodge was erg aardig. Wat een pittoresque omgeving. Een echte aanrader!

Vervolgens de Rodeberg Lodge in Paarl. Reuze aardige mensen comfortabele kamers. In een woord af.   De reis van Paarl naar Oudtshoorn was een feest. Wat een natuur. Het Hlangana Hotel was ook weer een eerste klas keuze. Plezierige en gastvrije landgenoot van je!   Knysna viel wat tegen. Het personeel was vriendelijk, maar de ambiance sprak ons niet zo aan.   Tsitsikamma was perfect. Alleen hadden wij niet gerekend op een geweldig onweer op oudejaarsnacht en een voedselvergiftiging van Els (overigens onderweg in een café opgelopen). De lodge was romantisch en comfortabel. De service van het personeel was uitzonderlijk. Heerlijke omgeving.

P.E. was functioneel en keurig, maar ik zou toch liever naar een ander hotelletje gaan. Op nieuwjaarsdag is PE, zeker het strand geen aanrader, maar dat was ook niet een echt reisdoel. Wel efficient en snel naar het vliegveld.   Diane we waren en zijn erg te spreken over de planning en uitwerking. ZA is zo groot en veelzijdig dat we natuurlijk veel te weinig tijd hadden.

We genoten echter met volle teugen.   Ik zal je zeker recommanderen bij onze vrienden. Je organisatie was 100% en professioneel, veel dank daarvoor!   Tot ziens op afrikaanse bodem, we komen zeker weer terug over enige jaren...

Emile and Els Verbunt, The Netherlands.

 Darin and I were very impressed by the package you put together for us. It was so easy to open up the folder and have all the directions laid out for us in a user-friendly format. Since I was the "navigator" I really appreciated not having to worry about planning the best route or getting lost along the way. The directions were clear and the highways in South Africa are great. We were also impressed by the guesthouses you booked for us. Our favorite one was the Agulhas Guesthouse with the seaview room. The restaurant was fantastic and the host, Phil was very gracious. La La Nathi, Foster's Manor and Hippo Hollow all exceeded our expectations. The Alley Cat Cottage in Colesberg (Shirley - the manager is excellent) was also nice however the town itself leaves something to be desired! At all of the places all the staff were friendly and helpful.The trip went very smoothly and we didn't encounter any problems with the guesthouses, the car rental, or internal flight or any other part of the trip you planned for us...

Darin and Gillian Roberts, Canada.

 Alles verliep prima. De accommodatie was van excellente standaard...

Hein and Annemarieke Godschalx, The Netherlands.

 Thank you for organising the wonderful holiday for us... The folder you provided became invaluable very quickly. Some of the places of interest you told us about, we probably would have missed. All the accommodation was excellent, serving wonderful

John and Sue Smith, UK.

 Onze reis is zeer goed verlopen. Het verblijf in Artist's Cafe was prima, vooral de Toscaanse keuken viel in de smaak. KwaMbili Lodge in het Thorny Bush Game Reserve is een "must" voor elke dierenvriend... Nogmaals bedankt voor uw advies, het was een onvergetelijke reis...

The De Potter Family, Belgium.

 I want to thank you for everything. My husband and daughter came home all enthusiastic. Anna loved the trip, the lodge was a real highlight with everything just perfect. We want to go to SA next year in February and would be glad if you could help us again...

Gunilla Tenucci, Switzerland.

 Het was fantastisch, we hebben er beiden van genoten! Het was een ongelooflijke ervaring. Wat zeker en vast nu al vermeld mag worden is : een pluim voor de organisatie...

Thierry Broes en V. Rijckaert,Belgium.

 We enjoyed our holiday in South Africa very much. All was perfectly organized and indeed we have a lot of memories that will last for years. Our stay at Kwa-Mbili lodge was as well interesting as relaxing… Because the number of guests is limited at Kwa-Mbili lodge we felt like living in a big family. The accommodation in our luxury safari tent was very romantic and we would recommend each of our friends to do it. Our days in Cape Town were very interesting too and we made a lot of trips with our car … Just one thing surprised me a lot: it was not as hot at SA (especially at Cape Town) as I thought. At Cape Town it was very windy and there were high waves. I felt like being at the North See, where we often spend our summer-holidays. But there was an important difference: we could watch whales on our way to the Cape of Good Hope. It was great! At the end I can say, that we should have had more time to stay but maybe we will come back one day ...

Bruno & Hewig Altmann, Germany.

 Just wanted to let you know that we are back in Tunis after a very nice and memorable vacation. Thanks for putting everything together for us. It went smoothly. We really enjoyed SA. We hope to visit again...

Mike & Marja Duggan, Tunisia.

 We hebben een heerlijke vakantie gehad. Het appartement ( in Kaapstad) wat we uiteindelijk kregen, was precies wat we voor ogen hadden, fantastisch. Echt om aan te bevelen… Vervolgens naar Oudsthoorn, best een eindje rijden maar wel erg mooi. We hebben de route die jij aangaf gevolgd. De kinderen vonden het rijden op de struisvogels prachtig. De Swartbergpas route hebben we ook gereden wat adembenemende uitzichten opleverde… De lodges (in Tsitsikamma) waren prima, we misten alleen een minibar voor onze wijnen. Wat we erg leuk vonden was de braai die je daar zelf kon regelen voor je eigen hutje. Daar hebben we dan ook beide avonden gebruik van gemaakt. Jammer dat we bij Storms River Adventures niet meer terrecht konden voor de diverse onderdelen die ze daar aanbieden. De laatste etappe van de reis was Zuurberg. Een leuk en zeer gastvrij hotel… De weg er naar toe was een belevenis, echter ik denk dat je dat misschien iets beter moet aangeven… Overigens niets ten nadele van het hotel, dat lag er prachtig. In ieder geval hebben de kinderen wilde leeuwen en olifanten gezien. Al met al een vakantieland waar nog veel te beleven valt en waar je niet uitgekeken raakt. We hebben enorm genoten en komen zeker nog een keer terug. Wie weet ontmoeten we elkaar de volgende keer ...

Joppe & Agathe Bouwman and Family, The Netherlands.

 We must thank you for organising such a great trip and making it so easy meeting us at the airport. We did have a wonderful time and fell in love with the country, we will certainly return. Artists Cafe was a great first night and a very warm welcome to the country with some interesting conversation with 'local' tourists. Having been to look at the bridal veil falls near Sabie, we thought it was a long way to Kwa Mbili to get there in time for the afternoon/evening drive. However having made the trip we had a brilliant 3 days including a self drive day into the Kruger…At Kwa Mbili we achieved our aim of the holiday, for Sarah to see the elephants at close range. The walk in the bush the following morning was amazing especially walking with the giraffes. Kwa Mbili was just out of this world. So relaxing, friendly, knowledgeable and so informative. I have never relaxed so quickly on a holiday.

In hindsight I think we would have preferred only one night at Pilgrims as the drive from there to Jo'burg for the flight took longer than expected although we didn't have any hold-ups... Arriving in PE we picked up a brand new Mazda 6, much better than the Megane. Tsitsikamma Lodge was brilliant. The lodges next to each other. We had our first braai having bought their excellent value braai packs, an excellent idea. Here we had our first rain so went down to the coast and the national park. The sea was rough and the waves breaking magnificently on the rocks. Wonderful….Onward to Knysna, where we had a lake side double lodge. Another braai on a beautiful starlit night. What a position!

It's a shame we only had one night here although I know we had the discussion. Next time perhaps. The drive to Oudsthoorn was interesting, the scenery reminding us of home but on a greater scale… And then to Stellenbosch via Sir Lowry's pass, covered in heavy mist and rain, but still magnificent. The township in the valley was a real eye opener although we only drove through. Wedgeview- Wow, two splendid rooms and so friendly. Stellenbosch is a superb town and the wine tasting even better. It was a shame we could only bring a few bottles home. And finally Cape Town.

We will definitely be back. What a wonderful city, beaches etc. The Kirstenbosch gardens, Constantia, the Cape National Park etc etc. We met some friends of friends whilst we were there and a great evening in a Jazz club. The Jambo guesthouse was good, if unusual and Barry and Mina were very helpful in where to go and where to eat. All in all, thank you again for organising a very memorable holiday enjoyed by all the family ...

The Brown Family, UK.