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Great Escapes, was founded in 2002 and has been assisting travellers with their holidays to South Africa ever since. Each and every guest is important to us and we do our utmost to ensure that they enjoy their time in South Africa. We pride ourselves in being small and intimate so that we can assist you on a personal level. Each itinerary is tailor-made to your requirements to suit the type of accommodation and activities you like and to fit into your budget.

Kath and Geoff Saul (UK)
Guido's Port Alfred
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I have enclosed some of the feedback that we have received from our clients.

Janet - USA
Cherie, We cannot tell you how impressed we are with you and your travel agency!! We had an awesome time and as soon as I get caught up I will write a detailed e-mail!!! We are ready to return to South Africa. Everything was awesome!!!!!The doctor also was absolutely wonderful!!!!!!Put him on your list!! He too was wonderful. George was visibly better before he even left his office!!!!More later!! Have a fabulous day!!!!!Fondly, JAN

Mary - UK
Everything was superb thank you very much and the Blue Mountain Lodge was excellent. Thank you very much again for all your assistance. We want to visit the Cape area next, so we'll keep your details on file.
kindest regards,
Mary

Rachel and Ben - UK

Ben and I have now returned to the UK and just wanted to say a big thank you to Cherie, Mellanie and yourself for all your help - we had the most wonderful honeymoon!! It was perfect - all of the accommodation was beautiful and the food stunning and we were made to feel so welcome everywhere we went.

Thanks for all your help.

Very best wishes

Ben and Rachel Clark

Rand Merchant Bank - South Africa

    The weekend was exceptional. We had a
    fabulous time and would certainly recommend Etali to other people. Thank you
    also for your wonderful, efficient service.

Toyota South Africa - Fugitives Drift


    
    We had a superb weekend & feedback from
    all was very positive. Well done on all the arrangements! A World Class
    venue.
Tarryn (SA) -
    Etali
    

    My
    weekend at Etali was fantastic! The service was flawless, the accommodation
    exquisite and the game excellent. Their attention to detail and wonderful
    hospitality made it possibly the best lodge we have stayed at! We enjoyed it
    so much that we decided to stay an additional night. I have already referred
    two other couples who are going in the next month or two ( i have given them
    your website details) and we will hopefully be returning in October.

    

    One thing tho' - the map is not as comprehensive as it should be. More
    comprehensive directions should be given from joburg to magaliesburg :)

    Aside from that not one complaint!

    

    Lawson and Hones Family - USA and Kuwait
    

    KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town
    

     
    

      Dear Dawn Cherie and Mellanie,
    
    
       
    
    
      Thanks to you all for your help in
      arranging one of the best holidays we have ever had. We crammed in a lot
      so it was hectic at times, but I wouldn't have missed a minute......
    
    
       
    
    
      And that, alas, was our last stop. We
      were blessed with good weather for almost the entire trip and were
      fortunate to be the only guests staying at Three Tree, Fugitives and White
      Elephant, which probably made a bit of a difference to the experience and
      took the pressure off us to keep the children on tight leashes! We have
      vowed to return some day  - what a wonderful country you live in!
    
    
       
    
    
      All the arrangements you made on our
      behalf worked out really well and your suggestions for accommodation were
      perfect as I am aware that the arrival of such a large contingent of
      little ones would not necessarily be welcome in every establishment!
      If/when we return I will get in touch with you. The service you provided
      was faultless - thank you so much!
       
      Aedeen