Sent by Thandeka Nodada
Pretoria 24/09/2025
Dasha is awesome at what she does
Based In Kameeldrift
Dasha van Zijl
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It's Nice To Meet You
Hi,
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer… and I would love the opportunity to enrich your life!
Whilst I might be based in the Pretoria region, I am able to assist anyone, anywhere. I have been working in travel since the by-gone days of paper tickets, so I definitely have the experience and passion to make sure your dream holiday becomes a reality.
I am able to do all the normal travel agent booking procedures such as flights, accommodation, car hire, transfers etc., but that is not only why you should book with me. I am here not only to do the basics, but to do all the extras to ensure that your trip planning goes as smoothly as possible. This extends to after-hours assistance, seating preferences, booking special meals, business class lounges, assisting with frequent flyer programme applications and more – every client booking with me, will feel like the VIP they are.
The world is a book and those who do not travel, read only one page…
Geocaching through Ireland? Exploring the beaches of Thailand? Climbing Everest? Skiing in Switzerland? Shark-Cage diving in Cape Town? Road tripping down Route 66? Shopping in Milan? Drinking a beer in Prague? The world offers so many pages for you to explore that the hardest part will be to choose where to go. I will be on-hand to plan the rest for you. I myself have had the privilege of travelling to Hawaii, London, Dublin, Spain, Czech Republic, India, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Zanzibar, Mombasa, Madrid, Egypt, Washington, Atlanta, and Vienna, as well as extensively through South Africa and Africa whilst working for Rovos Rail.
Your journey starts the moment you contact me and remember when preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the spending money.
My customer stories
Sent by David Currier
USA 28/01/2025
Dasha is amazing and I will contact her for any trip she may be able to assist with as well as recommend her to any friends or family traveling to South Africa: She is prompt, responsive, professional, helpful, and really just a super-nice lady!
Sent by Robin Clare Talbot
Netherlands 19/11/2024
I have received to date the most exceptional service and I will going forward only use this service as well as share with friends and family.
Sent by Mitha Cilliers
Pretoria 07/11/2024
Always a pleasure working with you, Dasha!
Sent by Alice Noble
United States of America 16/10/2024
Your patience, thoroughness, and quick turn-around response time has made me feel very comfortable working with you despite being continents away!
Sent by Thami Zondi
Durban 14/05/2024
Dash is the best to ever do it!!! I have enjoyed her services for over five years now
Sent by David Currier
United States 14/05/2024
Friendly and prompt service, Dasha had answers to all our questions and even to some we didn’t know we should ask. Thorough and comprehensive information provided at all times, highly recommended in all regards!
Sent by Nicolette Matthee
Cape Town 14/05/2024
Dasha always delivers outstanding service! She is super fast in her replies and is very attentive and helpful, making my travel booking experience exceptional. We simply love her and love working with her.
Sent by Nichelle Richter
Pretoria 13/05/2024
Dear Dasha, Thank you for the most efficient and wonderful assistance with my flight arrangements to Durban. Warm regards, Nichelle
Sent by Thandeka Nodada
Pretoria 18/04/2024
Dasha is amazing, she makes your life simple. She listens, cares and she answers your call if you have a problem. I highly recommend her and i have been recommending her. I dont see myself planning a trip without her guidance. You rock Dasha
Sent by Hendrik Duvenage
Pretoria 16/01/2024
Always great to work with you !!
Sent by Christo Nell
Cape Town 18/10/2023
Definitely one of the best I've ever worked with. Quick in responses, always accommodating & tailors to perfection. Can't wait to arrange my next amazing holiday with Dasha.
Sent by Thami Zondi
Pretoria 18/10/2023
Dasha is the best.Highly professional and supportive
Sent by Thandeka Malinga
Pretoria 09/10/2023
Dasha is amazing and plans everything to the T. She also understands her customers.
Sent by Dennis Freeman
Pretoria 02/10/2023
Amazing fast service
Sent by Arthur Peterson
Gauteng 03/04/2023
Dasha is the best
Sent by Gareth van Wyk
United Kingdom 02/03/2023
Dasha is a superstar—friendly and fast service.
Sent by Marlyn Romer
United Kingdom 16/01/2023
All the arrangements made very easy and quickly. Thanks Dasha
Sent by Babalwa Nodada
Gauteng 06/12/2022
We started using her since 2016 and we will be using her services in December. She organised our trips to Thailand, LA, NYC, Paris. All the trips were properly organised. She is professional. She gives you the itinerary before hand, checks in for you, takes insurance for your tickets. She is just amazing and I recommend her services to everyone who desires to have a peaceful trip.
Sent by Antony Viljoen
Pretoria 30/08/2022
I always get excellent service from Dasha
Sent by Thami Zondi
Durban 30/06/2022
I would rate Dasha a 100 or even a million out of 10! Dasha is an Angel of a travel agent.
Sent by David Adams
United Kingdom 29/06/2022
Dasha has been very helpful throughout all our dealings.
Sent by Amanda Emerson
Spain 22/02/2022
I am not travelling until May but to date, I cannot praise Dasha enough. Without going into personal details, Dasha has taken into account my circumstances and has gone out of her way to make me feel confident and excited about my forthcoming trip. She is professional yet friendly, always prompt in her responses and I am looking forward to working with her in the future. Would I recommend Dasha ABSOLUTELY!
Sent by Nicolette Matthee
Cape Town 27/01/2022
It is always a pleasure to work with Dasha. She is such a friendly person, and never fails to assist where she can. A real teammate. She is a big asset to Travel Counsellors for sure. Thank you :)
Sent by Makhosazana Phiri
Pretoria 12/10/2021
Dasha is quick to respond to all my requests and she is always available. I'm recommending Dasha from Travel Counsellors to everyone I know.
Sent by Mitha Cilliers
Gauteng 27/05/2021
She is brilliant! I love working with her as my trips always go smoothly and she makes great recommendations! Thank you D!
Sent by Ishmael Noko
Pretoria 02/04/2020
She is very caring and gives a well thought out perspective to her clients.
Sent by Natolene Goliath
Johannesburg 05/02/2020
What a pleasure to have dealt with Dasha, she put up with my tardyness and all round delayed self. She helped thoroughly and effortlessly. Thank you.
Sent by Lucas van Zijl
Pretoria 15/01/2020
I would recommend you to anyone, amazing service and a care free trip because you already thought of everything and do so much behind the scenes to make a trip special, love dealing with you and will continue to do so.
Sent by Zuko Nodada
Pretoria 31/12/2019
As a customer I got full attention from Dasha and she is always available to answer questions or find solutions and the best deals.
Sent by Carole O'Connor
Pretoria 29/10/2019
Dasha is the best travel agent that I have ever dealt with, and I have been in the travel industry for over 30 years. She is an absolute joy and nothing is too much trouble. She always has my best interests at heart and goes beyond the call of duty for me. I absolutely love working with Dasha and look forward to many more happy travels with her. Thanks Carole
Sent by Hendrik Duvenage
Pretoria 09/07/2019
She is always helpful, fast and efficient. I would not use anybody else.
Sent by Mart Marais
Pretoria 11/06/2019
Dasha is absolutely amazing in dealing with any travel request. Her reply is always prompt and extremely professional and she always goes the extra mile. She is making life so much easier for all of us!
Sent by Elmarie Kleingeld
Pretoria 04/03/2019
Professional, easy and reliable assistance provided by Dasha
Sent by Thandeka Malinga
Centurion 28/02/2019
Dasha is a lifesaver, you are stress free when you are dealing with her. She is lovely with amazing customer service, she is like a friend. I highly recommend her and I will forever book with her.
Sent by Wendy Naidoo
Cape Town 22/10/2018
Most helpful, patient and effortless service received.
Sent by Corlea Neethling
Pretoria 22/10/2018
Dasha van Zijl is extremely professional and proficient, It is only a pleasure working with her and Travel Counsellors.
Sent by Wilfried Theunis
Pretoria 29/09/2018
Thanks. great service.
Sent by Werner van Lingen
Cape Town 24/04/2018
Unfortunately the option just go to 10 and I would have given Dasha a 100/10. Best service ever!
Sent by Martie Schoeman
Johannesburg 11/04/2018
She was GREAT! Can't wait for our experience. GREAT service thank you!
Sent by Robin van Graan
Cape Town 05/04/2018
Our experience with Dasha - she is a top-performing customer service professional who has our highest recommendation. We are impressed with her outstanding level of service, professionalism and follow-through.
Sent by Karen van Graan
Cape Town 03/04/2018
Dasha is very efficient and is prompt.
Sent by Amon Mogano
Johannesburg 03/04/2018
Dasha's offers great service and responsive.
Sent by Nafeesa Humby
Midrand 12/03/2018
Dasha was super helpful and so accommodating to changes and questions.
Sent by Louise Ralph
Midrand 12/03/2018
Dasha is very professional and efficient. Reliable and she always goes the extra mile
Sent by Katherine Brink
Cape Town 06/03/2018
I will NEVER EVER use anyone else ... Dasha is amazing and she made me feel like we had known one another for years. She is so professional yet friendly and constantly let me know what was happening. I will always refer friends and family.
Sent by Joseph Fiala
Johannesburg 02/05/2017
Quick and efficient service, i am very happy.
Sent by Johan Smith
Midrand 17/04/2017
Always helpful and prepared to go out of her way
Sent by Adrian van Dreau
Midrand 26/01/2017
Great experience, well worth the effort... thank you very much for all the great help.
Sent by Mitha Cilliers
Centurion 11/10/2016
I just love how business trips have so much less stress when Dasha does all the arrangements. Flight check in's and my favourite seats booked on arrival at the airport, car rental all sorted and lovely accommodation awaits. Thank you so much D!
Sent by Raymond Walte
Cape Town 10/10/2016
Efficient, pleasant and professional service.
Sent by I Meyer
Pretoria 14/09/2016
Good, friendly and personal service. Dasha followed up on all requests quickly and provided feedback quickly.
Sent by Keenan E'Silva
Midrand 30/08/2016
Dasha is a star, at times I tend to give her grey hairs, for example leaving my ID at home before flying to Cape Town. Dasha managed to get me on that flight which was huge on her part. A life saver indeed and a professional of note when it comes to her job. Dasha for president.
Sent by Damian Sadie
Pretoria 18/08/2016
Efficient and friendly service
Sent by Colin Fitch
Cape Town 27/06/2016
Very professional assistance.
Sent by Barbara Turner
Pretoria 15/04/2016
I always receive good service from Dasha, she goes the extra mile for me, by checking me in on-line, and supplying me with my boarding passes, for both departure and return flights. This is much appreciated!
Sent by Africa Mabuza
Pretoria 11/04/2016
Thank you for answering the phone so cheerfully, that makes such a BIG difference.
Sent by Michelle Lundall
Pretoria 11/03/2016
Dasha is the most professional person I have ever dealt with.
Sent by Gerda Smith
Nelspruit 25/02/2016
Dasha has gone above and beyond for us at every opportunity that we used her. Her attention to detail and constant communication and updates gave us peace of mind and made our trip very enjoyable knowing we have her on the other side of the line. Excellent service and prompt reply's with mixed options was amazing!
Sent by Roelof Bezuidenhout
Pretoria 11/01/2016
Dasha kept in touch, morning and night. She updated us every single day on our flight status, etc. She responded to calls and emails immediately. She printed out all our documents, checked us in online, printed the first set of flight tickets and drove all the way to meet us at a convenient location to hand the documentation over, together with a personalised thank you card and chocolate slab (bonus points!). Even on the 24th when we were unsure of a certain travel arrangement, she still responded to my “emergency” email right away. Fantastic! Dasha, you are a superstar and I would gladly recommend you and your company to any of my friends and relatives in future. I would certainly not use any other company again.
Sent by Patience Kamana
East London 22/12/2015
Our family travels a lot and the assistance that we get from Travel Counsellors is the best we've ever received. Very efficient and effective and going the extra mile is the order of the day... :)
Sent by Andries Weidemann
Perth 11/10/2015
Wonderful! I doubt I will ever book holidays through anyone else. Dasha has exceded my every expectation of what a travel agent is. Her interest in me and my family's trips has been real and much appreciated. Apart from taking great care to suggest travel options that suit my needs, she has also challenged me to consider going places I would not have otherwise thought of travelling to. Instead of taking a boring A to B direct flight like I usually do, I will now be detouring through Doha to visit a friend of mine who I haven't seen in years! I can't recommend her highly enough.
Sent by Esme Goodwin
Plettenburg Bay 08/09/2015
You have gone that extra mile to spare us anxiety and stress and for that I am very grateful. I look forward to meeting you and I will definitely recommend your exceptional service.
The satisfaction and peace of mind which your attentive and prompt service has brought to me is worthy of a note of commendation.
Sent by Elizabeth Viviers
Gauteng 31/08/2015
Dasha is the best agent we have ever dealt with.
Sent by Dexter Davis
New York 12/08/2015
From the very beginning of my experience with Dasha, I knew I was in capable hands.
She was very knowledgeable and helpful with my travel plans and worked hard to accommodate me at every turn. On top of that she was extremely friendly, open and made me feel at ease with the process.
She is really an asset to the organization and for sure I'll use her services and recommend to others. It was a wonderful experience!
Sent by Barbara Turner
Centurion 20/05/2015
I would like to send my recommendation to future travellers, to say that you can safely put your business into Dasha's very capable hands, to be your Travel Consultant.
She is very motivated, capable, caring and personal, and she gives her best in attending to your requests. Her attention to detail is meticulous, and she makes it a pleasurable experience for her clients in making their travel arrangements seamless.
My own experiences, lend me to recommend Dasha van Zijl, with absolute confidence! I wish her and her business every success.
Sent by Antoinette Nicolaou
Pretoria 22/03/2015
Dasha and her team provide a wonderfully professional service, with a unique and refreshing personal touch. Well worth it to use Travel Counsellors! Happy travels!
Sent by Mbali Mgaga
Fourways 14/03/2015
It was a great pleasure working with Dasha, she assisted us with our dream holiday within our budget. She is very clued-up and helpful!
Sent by Carien Bouwer
Krugersdorp 12/03/2015
Dasha was very friendly and helpful in finding us the perfect car for rental in Germany. We had a lot of specifications and questions, and she replied swiftly each time - coming up with nice and affordable alternatives to choose from! We appreciated her special efforts and will gladly make use of Travel Counsellors' services in the future!
Sent by Mitha Cilliers
Pretoria 12/03/2015
It is such a pleasure to work with Dash!
I travel regularly for work and used to do the flight / car rental / accommodation bookings myself.
I met Dasha when she first booked our oversees family visit in 2010. It was such a pleasure to have a friendly, helpful service, that I started using her to do my business trip bookings as well.
I now see Dasha as 'my personal travel assistant' and leave all my travel arrangements in her capable hands. She is always ready with advice and suggestions and ever patient while I finalise travel dates with my clients.
I now delightfully look forward to every trip, knowing I can depend on Dasha's support.
You are a star!!!
Sent by Corne Welman
Pretoria 11/03/2015
I can recommend Dasha for all your travel needs! She will search for the best price and location and all her plans work out perfectly!
She is trustworthy, honest and her service is fantastic!
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