South Africa is undoubtedly a gem, with its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality. But what truly made this trip unforgettable was the exceptional service provided by Jakes. From the very beginning, Jakes went above and beyond to ensure our experience exceeded expectations. Despite facing some weather challenges that led to a few reschedules, Jakes handled everything with professionalism and a positive attitude. His flexibility and dedication allowed us to fully enjoy our time in the country, without missing any of the key highlights. Throughout the tour, Jakes’ local knowledge and entertainment added an extra layer of fun to the experience. We left South Africa with memories we’ll cherish forever, and it’s all thanks to Jakes and his attention to detail. Thank you so much. Al and Lynne

The first thing to mention about Jakes Bongers is his accessibility, his inflappable sense of humour and ability to cope with hitches along the parcours of aventure that was South Africa. The second is the intimate knowledge of the ground in which he is operating, and the third is his ability to reach within the stratas of the society he is covering -- both within the white and black populations -- to provide informative knowledge and experience. Jacob is a gem in his own right, loving deeply and putting forward the richness, colour and joy of his country inhabitants.

I came to South Africa as a Group leader for a Canadian tour group called Approach Tours. I was very fortunate to have Jakes (Jacob) as my National Guide. This gentleman’s service standards are top notch. He kept the group laughing the whole trip. He joined in the group like he’d known us all forever. His knowledge of good country was very in formative and interesting. Never late for any part of the two weeks we were with him. Lovely lovely man! If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, kind, humorous guide for your trip…Jakes is the guy!