The holiday was the best we've been on. Gertie Tuinder was our guide and was excellent. Knowledgeable, funny and she had the perfect balance between information and quiet time. We trusted her guidance and problem solving. completely.We have little criticism of any parts of the trip. Although tired on arrival, we enjoyed the trip up Table Mountain.We enjoyed the wine blending day as it was a great way for people to get to know each other.Our bus driver, Bongi, was a lovely guy and an excellent driver. The scenery, visible from the bus, was stunning and worth staying awake for. Highlights were Kariega game reserve and The Cape of Good Hope trip.The 3 days in Kariega were amongst the most memorable days we've ever had. We had so many magical moments. The only animal we missed were leopard but we had amazing encounters with lions, elephants and the rest. Bring lots of layers as the weather was very cool early in the morning and late in the evening. We stopped at times to have refreshments and breaks. Our ranger, Margo, was amazing. Passionate and enthusiastic, she spotted so many things.The penguin trip was very good as was the Robben Island trip. The tour with the ex prisoner on the island was very moving.The more low key parts of the trip were very good as well. The bus would stop at various points and allow us to take photos and have breaks and get food or drinks. Often these stops were in beautiful locations.The trip to the Featherbed reserve was very good.The hotels were of a high standard and the food was very good. The only hotel that was a little tired was the one in Port Elizabeth but it's a minor criticism. The final part of the tour, in Johannesburg, had some good things but, I think, most people felt the tour around the prison was a too grim. We had such a high from the Kariega part of the trip that people felt it brought the mood down too much as it was brutal and depressing at times. We appreciate that this history is part of modern South Africa but perhaps it was too much. The Robben Island trip was similar so most of us had developed an understanding of these issues.The rest of the day was fine and we enjoyed the trip to Soweto and the meal. One a final note, my wife received a spider bite in Kariega and when we informed Gertie she was fantastic in getting help and medical assistance and reassurancing my wife.All in all, bar one or two small issues it was a fantastic holiday. Thanks again.
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