For 4 years, a number of us football friends put some money aside so that in 2010 we could see the Netherlands play live in South Africa, but even more so, to visit the “real” South Africa in addition to the stadiums which, in hindsight, were unbelievably beautiful.
As we are members of the Orange Supporters Club, arranging tickets for the matches was no problem.
But beyond that, we, so to speak, wanted a bit more; everyone had something to report from their own circles and experiences, but there wasn't a clear picture of “what next!”
By chance, we were fortunately put in touch with the digital travel agency REIZEN@ AFRIKAONLINE.nl, where “a certain” Leonie is in charge.
From the very first contact, the programme finally gained some structure, with all sorts of ideas being exchanged back and forth (or rather, from us to Leonie), in which she particularly asked about our interests, “qualities”, preferences, possibilities, and any limitations. .
Leonie managed to offer us a polished programme for 3 weeks, during which, parallel to the matches of the Dutch team, we were able to enjoy a fantastic stay in South Africa.
Everything is arranged down to the last detail.
The guesthouses were all of very good quality, with the hospitality received being personal and warm everywhere.
The programme left room for regular, very tasty food, always reasonably priced and in places you wouldn't easily discover yourself!
All transport arrangements (apart from the flights) were perfectly synchronised down to the second... the van was always on time...
The safari in Kruger National Park, the shark cage diving in the Indian Ocean, a lunch at Cleopatra somewhere in the Drakensberg Mountains, Robben Island... the list goes on, it was all “simply” well organised.
And with any uncertainty, Leonie proved to be very approachable, even at weekends, and at less conventional hours...
One thing has become terribly clear: without this Leonie, whom we only got to meet on one of our last days, this trip would have looked very different.
We owe her a huge debt of gratitude for a fantastic holiday, which we look back on with great pleasure and which we are still thoroughly enjoying.
Because everything was so well organised, there was never any room for discussion or irritation, something which could easily have arisen with eight blokes, all with their own opinions and wills!!!
On behalf of us all, I want to sincerely thank you again, Leonie. I am convinced that this will not be the last time we are in contact!
Marcel de Ree.
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