South Africa: Cape Town, Wine Country, Kruger Safari, and Johannesburg.
South Africa | Jun 4 - Jun 16, 2026

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Paul S.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

It was so helpful to us never having visited South Africa to have Janneke's local expertise. She took the time to get to know us and planned an experience that went beyond a checklist of attractions to connecting us with local people and providing us deeper insights into the country. Our highlight was time in Kruger National Park where we went on 6 game drives in just a few days. We saw the big 5 game animals, but we saw so much more and learned about the ecology of the bush and the history of the region. It was an unforgettable experience.

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Local specialist: Janneke Van Schalkwyk
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Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Local specialist in Garden Route | Replied on Jun 19, 2026

Hello Paul and Jennifer
Thank you so much for the lovely review.
It was such a pleasure 'meeting' you and Jennifer and helping to plan this holiday for you. I loved receiving the beautiful photos you shared along the way. You definitely know your way around a camera! I also really enjoyed our chats while you were travelling. It is always rewarding to see guests making the most of their time and creating such wonderful memories. Thank you again for your kind words, and I hope our paths cross again someday.