TESTIMONIALS

“From the bustling streets and vespa tour of Ho Chi Minh city to the tranquil waters of Ha Long Bay, the lantern-lit charm of Hoi An and mountains in Mai Chau, it was truly a trip to remember.  I have not stopped talking about our wonderful experiences.  I just want to thank you for organizing this wonderful trip .  I can’t wait for next time.”

Elsa, Cape Town

 

“This was my first group tour other than family trips and I had such a good time. We enjoyed delicious food and wine, and the company of fellow travellers was great fun. The views from the top of the Apennines are spectacular, and there was always gelato to revive the company. I am sold on small group tours and am so appreciative of Mandy who was attentive and organized and has become a friend. I’m trying to decide between Portugal and Turkey for next year and definitely Morocco in 2026”

Prof Liz Gwyther, Argyll – Walking in Tuscany Tour 2024

 

“A few months ago you interviewed Mandy Salonika from The Adventurous Ewe’s women’s travel group.  I was so impressed by what I heard in that interview, that I signed up to her Tuscany hiking tour.  We have just returned from Florence and a week hiking in Tuscany.  It was the most wonderful and perfect well organised trip, thoroughly enjoyed by us all.  Thank you so much for having done that interview.  Without it I would never have had this incredible opportunity to travel safely with a group of women.”

Cathy – Walking in Tuscany Tour 2024

Cathy, who was on our trip, sent Sara-Jayne, on 567 Cape Talk, a message on our return.

 

“Women-only travel is the way to go, ladies! Where else would professionals and working women be able to find time or friends/travel companions able to go exploring with them? Maybe your husband hates to travel – this way, you can slot into a tour group of like-minded women and feel included, safe and live your best life; immersed in new and exciting cultures, sights, sounds and food.

Our Moroccan tour with the Adventurous Ewe has to rate as one of my best trips – ever. We saw this magnificent (and very benign) country from every angle and it was done in style. Mandy Salonika worked tirelessly to package and present a tour for our group of women and managed to pitch it at exactly the right level: graceful luxury and the sense of being cosseted and treated, all the while feeling you’re in the middle of an exotic adventure.

Our perfect English speaker guide was a local and could arrange anything at the drop of a hat: dinner at a private home; a table, cushions and snacks on a desert dune; or freshly-shucked oysters at the Fish Market to be slurped standing up. No moment was wasted, though there was ample downtime to recharge batteries. Have you ever heard the phrase, “You can sleep when you’re dead,”?

Well, this applies to the Morocco tour – you don’t want to miss a thing. We travelled around the country in a comfortable tourist bus, which was small enough to allow for great flexibility: stopping for a street-food lunch or coffee or a toilet-break by mutual agreement beats an ocean-liner tourist bus with a massive crowd of people on it, hands down.

If this is not already in your Bucket List, you are missing out.”

Nives Schabort – Morocco Tour March 2023

 

“Experiencing Morocco with “The Adventurous Ewe” is the only way to go if you want to really see this wonderful, vibrant, colourful, beautiful country and its people. A bespoke tour, meeting and making new friends is what was offered and this is exactly what we received. Top tour guides and bus driver, who were extremely knowledgeable in the history of each place we visited.

They went the extra mile and made the journey, sometimes long hours in the bus interesting and informative with facts and history of Morocco. You need to be walking fit, as you do a lot of that as you wander along the alleys and souks experiencing everyday Moroccan life.

I cannot recommend this trip enough with Mandy, who is calm and collected in what she does . The Adventurous Ewe, I can’t wait for the next adventure.”

Annelee Murray – Morocco Tour March 2023

 

“Morocco was always a dream destination for the romantic in me.  My visit with The Adventurous Ewe in spring (March) did not disappoint.

Morocco was the absolute cultural experience for this traveller – the explosion of colour, the varied geographical landscapes that at times could be found in one panoramic picture, the kindness, hospitality, creativity of the Moroccans,  the cacophony of sounds in the city and medinas made this one of my best travel experiences ever.

Thanks to Adventurous Ewe (Mandy) for putting together such an amazing itinerary – from mountains, “primitive” villages and desert to ultimate 5-star luxury in the cities.

To top all of this we also had an amazing and experienced local guide and my fellow travellers were a group of amazing and wonderful women.   Big thanks Mandy for always making sure this duckling never got left behind as she got lost in the thrills of Morocco.”

Beverley Europa – Morocco March 2023

 

“Amazing trip from beginning to end – an adventure filled with an explosion of color, surprises, diverse intertwined cultures and exceptional food and hospitality.  The trip was well organized and the tour guide was knowledgeable and very accommodating of the group’s needs.  He also spoke fluent English and ensured we had the full experience of Morocco in true Moroccan style.  We stayed at a range of different riads and visited several local co-ops – all of whom were willing to share how their products were made.

We also visited Merzouga in the Sahara Desert, where we rode on a camel to the luxury camp where we were staying for the night.  Half-way there we stopped to climb up a sand dune and watch the sun set, sipping on wine to celebrate the sheer beauty and the unique experience of being alive in this quiet, mysterious part of this huge desert.  The luxury tents offered superb accommodation to lay down our weary heads and listen to the lone jackals call in the night.

We couldn’t leave Marrakech without having sundowners and dinner at the luxury La Mamounia hotel and the experience was the highlight of the trip – sheer opulence and elegance rolled up in one. Back in Casablanca we ended the wonderful tour experience reminiscing over lunch at the famous Rick’s Cafe.

Special memories were made, and the tour with The Adventurous Ewe is an absolute must for anybody interested in Morocco and everything this interesting country has to offer.  It comes highly recommended!”

Beve Victor – Morocco March 2023

 

“I was the last one to get into the tour group to Morocco and it was worth every second spent on getting my e-visa to go! What an adventure!

We travelled from the famous, romantic Casablanca to snowcapped  mountains and sunny villages. Local rustic to glamorous Marrakesh, Fes and surroundings. Our tour guide Abdoul and Mandy from Adventurous Ewe made it so easy and comfy, you would wonder why not travel that way every time?

We made firm friends with other women who had the time and inclination to travel to places yet unbeknown to us.

Morocco showcased its fine spices and vibrant colours in abundance. A MUST see from every aspect.”

Nancy Blomerus – Morocco March 2023