Best organization... Amazing, daily assistance during our trip. We are very very happy nd beautiful place.

Time of my life with ethical partners that are environmentally conscious I had the time of my life with Where It All Began navigating my 14 day South Africa & Zimbabwe trip in October 2022! Cape Town: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pilanesburg, Hermanus Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls Single US Traveler Food - local, full service, & touristy Lodging/Game Resort/Bed & Breakfast - eco-friendly, luxurious, spacious, and staffing that will exceed your expectations at every turn Activities - mountain hiking, whale kayaking, African cooking experience, guided/walking tours: Victoria Falls, Mandela House/Soweto, local townships, big five game viewing, District 6, Robben Island, etc. Guidelines - They were up to date on the travel restrictions and guidelines to help ensure your trip goes smoothly. The power outages that are the normal occurrence in that part of the country did NOT take away from the experience. Con I prefer to utilize the local black businesses in every place I travel and I was unable to partake of those as much due to the local climate and the travel agency.

Perfect holiday Perfect holiday! Having stayed with Phil when he used to run Parker Cottage in Cape Town and receiving fantastic help and support there, we were keen to try out Where It All Began! We couldn't have been happier. I travel a lot with work and am pretty confident about moving around. What Phil offers however is fantastic properties which I would never have found.....a wonderful, quirky B&B in Swellendam where we ate the best meal we've ever had anywhere in the world, the most sumptious B&B in The Crags which rated as my husband's favourite place he has ever stayed....I could go on!! We would highly recommend Where It All Began - it will ensure you see the bits of the country you would never have otherwise found, all within budget and as others have said, delivered with a personal care and attention that's hard to match! Thanks!

I am not quite sure how I came across… I am not quite sure how I came across Philip of Where it all began(What great name for the company!) on my various excursions into the internet to put together a 50 wedding anniversary trip to Southern Namibia andS.A., but I am very pleased that I did. Philip with his extensive knowledge of travel around Southern Africa was only to pleased to provide me with with some great ideas for our special trip and provide prices for various aspects of the trip that were I believe extremely competitive. Nothing was too much for him and when he said he would get back to me thats exactly what happened. I would heartily recommend Philip and his company to anybody endeavouring to put together a personalised and bespoke trip to Southern Africa. From my personal experience you won't be disappointed!

A brilliant holiday Although we have visited South Africa many times, this was the first time we have used the services of Where It All Began. Their planning was exemplary and our queries were answered promptly and fully. The venues were just as we had expected and our holiday was enhanced by their services. The holiday notes provided were excellent; we have visited the Cape on many occasions in the past, and thought we knew our way around; but the notes led us to new places well worth visiting. In summary, we recommend Where It All Began unreservedly.