Hello Leony,
Thank you very much for the email below. I’m sorry for the late reply, but I’ve only just read it as I’ve been at home for the last two weeks (on holiday).
We have returned safely from our adventurous trip, with lovely memories and also some less pleasant ones (car). These fade into the background, however, when considering the fantastic trip as a whole that we had.
As for Raoul, he’s a man you can count on and who’s always been available. A really great point of contact. If I haven’t received a refund by the end of this week, I’ll get in touch with Raoul. The cost of the second hire car has already been charged to our credit card, so it would be great if we could get that money back. However, if it takes too long, I’ll be in touch.
It was our first time in Botswana, but it’s definitely worth a visit. It’s quite different from Namibia and South Africa, especially the delta. If you have the time, it’s certainly worth a visit. The Okuti Lodge and Gunn’s Camp are indeed beautiful locations, and the Tuli Block in Mashatu comes highly recommended. We’re glad we got to see this part of the country too. It’s not very touristy, but that’s no bad thing. In a word, it was “fantastic”.
Unfortunately, we weren’t able to visit you; we did drive through Somerset West, but the setback in Sprinkbok (car) meant we lost a day and had to adjust our itinerary in South Africa slightly, so we didn’t have time. We did consider it for a moment, but that would have meant arriving too late in George.
We would indeed be delighted and would really appreciate it if, whilst you’re in the Netherlands, you could pop round to see us. Neerpelt and Stramproy aren’t too far apart (about 20 km). That way, you can also have a look at the photos and get a feel for Botswana (if you haven’t been there yet). Do let us know. When are you planning to come to the Netherlands?
I do indeed need to get back into my daily routine (it’s so hectic :((((() now, and I’ll definitely be emailing you all again (who knows, maybe for a future trip). By the way, do you also organise trips to Tanzania and Kenya on an individual basis?
You’ve been a fantastic help in making this wonderful trip a reality. Thanks again, and we’ll keep in touch.
Kind regards,
Anne L.
Eindhoven
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