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Unforgettable

We just wanted to thank you for making such great arrangements for our trip to South Africa.

We were so impressed with everything from the hotel to the transport and our entire stay was amazing.

The last days of our trip at Phinda Homestead were unforgettable. We are feeling homesick and will definitely ask your help again while booking our next trip.

Edward, Gerlien, Hanne, Emma, Florian, Phileine & Maarten

Amsterdam

Wonderful family holiday

Thanks yet again to Clare for her wonderful thoughtful planning and attention to detail. This was our fourth Africa holiday with Here’s my card and we have never been disappointed! We can’t wait for the next one!

Diarmuid, Deirdre , Sarah, James and Rachel

Dublin

Fantastic holiday

It’s actually hard to put into words how fantastic the holiday was - we have all agreed it was the best one ever. In practical terms, the travelling worked brilliantly. It was such a help being met at Johannesburg and being whisked through immigration and taken to the gate for the next flight. We loved the airport at Skukuza - it set the tone for the safari. Tinga was brilliant. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The food was wonderful as was the villa and pool. It really felt quite magical and the safaris were such a fantastic experience. We saw the big 5 and each trip was different. Our guides were brilliant as well.

Azura was unbelievable! I have never seen such beautiful beaches. The whole experience was so amazing. Our hosts were really lovely and set up meals in different places - on the beach under the stars, breakfast on the beach. The food was fabulous as well. The villa was beautiful, with a great pool. We also did the island-hopping trip where we did some snorkelling and then lunch on what felt like our own deserted island. I honestly can’t put into words how much we loved both parts of the holiday. It felt like we were away much longer than a week in a good way.

So, thank you for arranging this for us. Not sure we can top this holiday. Maybe we’ll just have to do it again!!

Steve, Mhairi, Ben, Fin & Molly

London

Perfect in every way

Clare, a huge thank you for helping us organise the most amazing holiday, it was perfect in every way. We feel relaxed and full as the food was delicious and plentiful.

We fell in love with Africa and can’t wait to go back.  Many, many thanks again for everything and we look forward to booking the next one with you.

Peter, Christina, Joe, Honor, Grace & Matilda

Surrey, UK

Fantastic trip

We had a fantastic trip! Everything worked as planned - we even lucked out with the weather during our visit to Cape Town. Your recommendations on places to stay, duration and activities was spot on!

It was a truly memorable trip and, in no small part, thanks to your knowledge and organization. Thank you!

Jose, Andrea, Christoper, Julian & Adrian

San Fransisco

Absolutely outstanding

We have just returned home to Dublin after an amazing holiday in South Africa. We cannot say enough about Kerry and ‘Here’s My Card’.  Kerry was absolutely outstanding, from the first email to the most recent, enquiring after our holiday. Her knowledge and expertise made sure we had a superb holiday-from the little things as recommending a lovely cafe to arranging safari in Phinda Game Reserve. Kerry went above and beyond what was required of her and we are very grateful.

It was a holiday of a lifetime.

Paul, Gerri, Rachael, Rebecca & Paul

Dublin

Seemingly seamless

Travelling around South Africa with Here’s My Card felt like having a Fairy Godmother waving a magic wand wherever we went.  We were never failed to be impressed by the recommendations and how seemingly seamless it all was.

However we knew it was the product of a lot of hard work and preparation from Clare who was able to tap into a wealth of knowledge to create a really tailored trip. And it certainly paid off…. there was never a dull moment, we had an absolutely amazing time and the fun lasted all fortnight - a holiday of a lifetime and as the locals say: it was ‘Lekker’.

Nick, Fi, Amelia, Olivia & Florence

London

Wonderful trip

Here's my Card put together a wonderful trip for us, tailored to all our needs from Cape Town to winelands to safari in the Kruger to the beaches of Madagascar.

Clare's attention to detail and fantastic suggestions meant we really did have a trip of a lifetime.  We cannot recommend her enough. Thank you!

Dan, Dom, Imogen, Sasha & Oscar

London

6th African Adventure

This is our 6th adventure with Here’s My Card as a family & they are spot on with their proposed properties & locations.  This time we travelled with another family so we gave Kerry the task of designing something to suit all of us from the tender age of 4 – 50 years old! Kerry did not disappoint & time in Zambia was the start of trip with unrivalled activities – we loved the helicopter trip along the Falls, bungee jumping, zip wires, white water rafting, fishing on the Zambezi, sundowner cruises as well as the game trip to Botswana.

It really was a great location to spend 5 days offering a perfect mix of high energy activities, sightseeing as well as being able to relax in a beautiful environment. We then arrived on Bazaruto Island & we loved the mix of relaxation + amazing activities to keep everyone entertained.  The accommodation was impressive & our private deck was so spacious & with a beautiful view! The food was excellent with fabulous buffets each evening, some on the beach which was quite special. There was plenty to do - snorkelling, swimming on horseback, water skiing, donuts and dune boarding. The younger children spent hours in the pool with its waterslide and made use of the kids club.

All in all it was a great success and we could have stayed longer. Many thanks as ever for organising everything so brilliantly.

Andrew, Ros, Alex, Patrick & Lottie

London

Fantastic trip

Kerry organised a fantastic trip, which gave us a true taste of Africa and its wonders. We are a group of nine with 5 children between the ages of 6 and 18. This is the third trip Kerry has planned for us - she always meets all our needs to the highest standards possible. On this trip we stayed a stone’s throw from the dramatic Victoria Falls where we experienced adventures such as bungee jumping, rafting and zip wiring - topped off with an exhilarating helicopter ride through the ravines of the falls. 

The accommodation was stunning - where else in the world can you watch hippos basking in the water, elephants drinking and monkeys playing on your roof… all before you step outside of your lodge in the morning. The trip was topped off by a relaxing retreat to the Island of Bazaruto -  and adrenalin levels returned to normal! Thanks again and can’t wait for our next adventure!

Matt, Abigail, Alfie & Martha

London   

Amazing

The team were amazing at coordinating everything for us so we had a seamless incredible holiday in Franschhoek, South Africa.

La Residence was incredible and we will go back using Here’s My Card Travel!

Simon, Mary-Jane, Petra & Beatrix

London

Immaculate

My parents came to South Africa for the trip of their lifetime. Everything was immaculate from the moment they arrived until the moment they left.

My mother referred to the the itinerary as the "elephant book" and leveraged every bit of detail in it like it was a religious tome.

The time on Safari was amazing and the guides of the city were perfectly suited for each event. I couldn't have planned a better experience for myself and my folks. They are still enamoured with the country, the people, the animals and the food in a way that I could never have presented to them without Clare's help. Such a good time was had by all - so thank you!

David, Robert & Janet

Cape Town & Oklahoma, USA

Planned Perfectly

Kerry and Here’s My Card were recommended to us by a friend and another client of hers. It became apparent very quickly why she was so highly recommended. Kerry was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic from the start, presenting us with lots of different options for itineraries and activities, being careful to consider what would work for both us and the children. She was very patient when we took some time to make decisions and changed our mind!

When we arrived in Cape Town we were so impressed with our amazing beach villa and its beautiful views of Camps Bay. She had left a fantastic full itinerary book to guide us for every day of our trip and it’s the little things like offering to have some shopping already in the villa that make the difference.  Some of our favourite memories are getting so close to the penguins on boulders beach, enjoying the most fabulous food and wine, strolling along the beach and the views from Lions Head and Table Mountain. 

On Kerry’s recommendation we then stayed on a beautiful working farm in the winelands where they grow their own food. The children loved feeding the donkeys, spotting tortoises just plodding about, scavenger hunt on bikes and the adults enjoyed the spa and the most amazing breakfasts! The views in the winelands are incredible.

We then finished off with a safari at the luxurious but extremely child friendly Kwandwe. Our ranger was superb with the children and we loved the whole experience - beautiful setting and accommodation and so exciting to see a pride of lions drinking at a watering hole, cheetahs on a sunset stroll, rhino and baby, giraffes and elephants. 

Kerry had planned it all perfectly and we had our best ever holiday. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Here’s My Card.

Will, Hannah, Isabele & Jamie

Surrey, UK

Amazing trip

We could not have had a better, more exciting trip. We wanted to give our two children an experience they would not forget, and return to Africa ourselves for the first time in many years. Clare and the team could not have done a better job in putting together an amazing trip, with their deep knowledge of great places to stay. We had a wonderful time staying in the lovely places in Kenya and Tanzania. We felt very spoilt. Thank very much Here's my Card.

Jon, Elizabeth, William & Alice

London

Unbelievable experience

We have nothing but the highest praise for and gratitude to Clare and Here’s My Card for organizing an incredible trip for our family.   We started in Cape Town and then stayed at Lodges in Sabi Sands, Kruger and Zimbabwe near Victoria Falls.   Each location was a fantastic experience with incredibly warm and welcoming staff and truly fabulous game drives.  Not a single complaint about any of our destinations.
 
Clare was tremendously helpful in planning a trip that met all our needs.  We have three adult children in their 20’s, and their departures and arrivals were all somewhat different, but everything worked out great and the selection of Lodges was perfect.  Clare really took the time to understand our needs and objectives and then planned a perfect trip. When logistical issues came up (as they always do) she was right on top of it and made sure that everything went smoothly.  And Clare even planned an extra weekend for my son in Harare.
 
Throughout the planning process, we felt that Clare really tried hard to make our visit an unbelievable experience, which it was.  We would recommend Here’s My Card to anyone looking to travel in South Africa. 

The Ullman Family

New York

Perfect holiday

We had the most amazing holiday ever - thanks to you! This was the first time we had a holiday which was so organised for us and it worked brilliantly.

Kwandwe was the most incredible place we've ever stayed. The accommodation, surroundings and service just couldn't be bettered.

The safari experience was life changing. Our guide and tracker were brilliant - so interesting and enthusiastic. They really cared about making the whole experience as special as possible. It was the best holiday we could have done with two teenage boys who both loved every moment of it.

The beauty of the animals and the reserve will stay with us forever. The leopard proved elusive but it didn't detract from the holiday. Highlights were watching a pride of lions and cubs playing, baby elephants and a baby cheetah.. We even had an old bull elephant who took a bit of a fancy to our lodge and plunge pool! Bit of a surprise when we opened the curtains in the morning. ...!

Clare, we felt you and your team put together the perfect holiday for our family with only a small amount of information from us.

The quality of hotels, restaurants and activities was outstanding. The attention to detail was second to none. Our brochure from Here's my Card is a treasured possession along with all the very happy memories of our South African holiday. Thank you!

David, Wendy, Rory & Angus

Cheshire, UK

It has been a magical experience

This is my second time visiting South Africa. My family were invited by a friend who organised an amazing private safari with Here's My Card. This year I decided to arrange an extended family trip for 7 adults and 2 kids to South Africa which again included a safari. 

Clare was the person who took care of organizing and supervising every detail both in our stay at Africa House and in Cape Town. Everything worked out incredibly well and exceeded even our expectations. 

It really has been a magical experience as if you were the main character of the well-known film Out of Africa. I never imagined that Africa had such special landscapes, especially the sunsets.

All the staff at Africa House were amazing, always ready for our requests and with the best smile. 

Thank you Here's My Card for giving me the opportunity of showing the best face of Africa to my family. 

Castello / Torres Family

Spain & Argentina

 

Best trip ever

Just a quick note to thank you for organising a fantastic week for us. It was the best trip we ever had together. Everything worked so well. The Cape Grace is still excellent and Kwandwe was amazing. I think Uplands Homestead was the most beautiful place I have ever been to. Not sure why but it really hit a spot for me. 

We hardly saw a cloud for the week and the trip to Robben Island, Table Mountain and all out transfers and flights worked like clockwork.

We will carry the memories with us for a long time.

John, Bridget, Mairead & John

Dublin

Amazing trip

An incredible experience, difficult to imagine how it could’ve been better.

Kerry, thank you so much for helping arrange such an amazing trip. Everything worked out incredibly well and exceeded even our lofty expectations. The advice ahead of the trip, the ongoing dialogue and follow-up to make sure everything was ok was truly appreciated. From our time at Victoria Falls and then driving through Kruger and staying at Ngala, to finishing with golf (extreme 19!) at Legends, the whole trip couldn’t have been planned and executed any better.  

What was particularly impressive is that we didn’t make it straight-forward for you. We’re difficult to arrange for, difficult to please and generally painful to interact with but you showed unwavering patience and professionalism helping at every step of the way, tailoring the holiday to meet our various (and sometime unique!) needs. We will be recommending your services and definitely using them again on our next adventure! Finally, thank you for birthday messages and surprises during the trip, completely unexpected but made the trip especially memorable.

Richard, Fabio & Chris

London & Sydney

Epic trip

Thank you to Here's My Card for organizing an epic trip to South Africa.

This was our family's first safari, and with two small children we were a bit nervous. We had specific requests as far as activities to keep our kids occupied including archery and a special birthday surprise for our daughter, who had just turned 11. Kerry went to great measures to be sure all of our requests were met, and even surprised our daughter with a special birthday gift upon our arrival in Johannesburg!

The staff at Singita's Pamashana Lodge was spectacular - always attentive to our needs and very kid-friendly.

Melissa, Alan, Vivian & Preston

New York