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  • Adventure Travel in de Silly Season - December '11
  • Cape and Kruger Honeymoon - January '10
  • Family Fun in SA - October '10
  • An unforgettable Honeymoon - September '10
  • Kruger Honeymoon - September '09
Jeff Rey Family
Here we are back home and first of all, we want to wish you an excellent new year and all the best for you and Backroads for 2012! We agree with your philosophical letter!
 
We had a wonderful trip and discovered a beautiful country. We have been really amazed with all the beautiful landscapes, so green, so huge, so much nature...You organized everything so well! It was great and easy to follow your directions and all the accommodations were so nice, comfortable and well chosen. And the hosts in the B&B’s were so nice too.
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Photo Dan Grech

Hi Ingrid,

We just wanted to let you know that the honeymoon was lovely. I enjoyed the safari immensely and we both enjoyed every leg of it. Thanks for helping us make a honeymoon we will never forget.

Yours,
Dan and Gretchen
USA
Dikker Family Photo

Hi Ingrid!

We have arrived at home! It’s hard getting used to getting up in the morning again when it’s still dark. We have had a wonderful time, we liked both Shindzela and Naledi at lot. It is impossible for us to determine which one was better, as they each have their own unique charm. 
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Christine Rollence Bascos

Dear Ingrid,

Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful job planning out our honeymoon! Rollence and I had never been to South Africa before, and I’m so glad your itinerary had us staying in different parts of the country. We truly felt like we experienced so much of the beauty in this lovely part of the world. Every bed and breakfast we stayed at was fantastic, with warm and friendly staff. 

 
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backroads-pic-wilson

Hi Ingrid

Just wanted to say thanks from both Becky and I for all the time and effort you put into organisation of our honeymoon - it was FANTASTIC!!!! The photo course with Sean was awesome (even better than I expected, and my expectations were high anyway), and I think Becky was very impressed with Pafuri Camp and the Outpost, plus the habitat and scenery up there was really cool, so I am super happy we went to that end of the park, too. 
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02 Nov

Why the Backroads of Africa?

Ingrid 2 medium

I feel no fear, no pain, no vain perplexity,

I feel deep, heartfelt joy that closely clings,

Lessons of love and earnest piety,

From all created things.

 

I feel, in every midge that hums,

Life, fugitive and infinite,

And suddenly the world becomes,

A part of me and I of it.



When I close my eyes, I Imagine a wilderness where the animals of Africa roam freely, where communities benefit from nature and support her conservation. I dream of a life without borders, beyond frontiers, open to the wonders around us. So much to explore, so much to learn, each day an adventure.

Maybe one day the Africa of my dreams will become reality, but until then, I continuously look for those special places that allow me to wonder. Places of natural beauty and incredible diversity. Places of happiness, tragedy, history, magic, ancient wisdom and spritituality. Places where I can leave behind my programmed mindset and open my thoughts to things and people I do not know, and perhaps will never understand. To step out of my comfort zone and explore the unknown with mind, body and soul. To learn and to grow, I travel, on the Backroads of Africa.

Elephant hand

05 Sep

About Backroads Africa

Ingrid
 
Born in the Netherlands, Ingrid lived in the Hague for 26 years. Her desire to travel was strong even in high school, after which she struck a balance of exploring Europe and working in the Netherlands to pay for her travels.
 
In 1996 she decided to go back to school and studied Communication Management at the University of the Hague, where she also joined an exchange program with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (USA). Two months after earning her degree (2000), the travel bug hit home once more, and Ingrid traveled to South Africa on holiday. This time, there was no returning home.
 
Ingrid worked as a tour guide for Baobab Reizen, a Dutch overland company, for three years. During this time, Ingrid traveled extensively throughout southern Africa. In 2003, Ingrid finally settled down in the town of Hoedspruit, Limpopo, where she joined Transfrontiers Wildlife Walking Safaris. 
 
Having worked in the safari and lodge industry for 10 years now, Ingrid understands the varying needs of independent travelers that come to Africa on holiday, to work, study, or sometimes fulfill a dream. Ingrid combines her love and passion for travel and Africa with a personalized approach and a 100% commitment to not just meet but to exceed the expectations of her clients.
Ingrid is always looking for new overland, adventure, safari, and honeymoon experiences throughout southern Africa.  If you have any suggestions or would like her to consider including your company or community in her itineraries, email or skype Ingrid and let her know more.