Dasha van Zijl

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Kameeldrift

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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.

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Why should you use a Travel Agent?

Why should you use a Travel Agent?

Plane ticket – check, passport – check, enough space in my luggage for all the shopping I will be bringing back – check, ergo I am packed and ready to go - India beckons! With visions of linen, tailor-made leather jackets, antiques, good food, adventure, I drive early to Johannesburg International. A day flight means that the airport does not feel like a one-day end of season sale, so check-i

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Awesome South Africa’s National Symbols

Awesome South Africa’s National Symbols

Awesome National Animal The Springbok - a lithe and beautiful antelope, standing at only approx. 75cm in height and weighing in at approx. 40kg. The Springbok’s name is derived from its jumping display when running (pronk in Afrikaans). Should you see them, snap your camera quickly as they are also the fastest of the antelopes and can reach speeds of approx. 80km/h. Running from the middle

29 Oct 2015 5   min read

Majestic South Africa

Majestic South Africa

I will focus on all the good and beautiful things that form proud and majestic South Africa. I will hear her call and listen to her spirit. Why? Because I am not in South Africa – South Africa is in me. So where are all the good and beautiful things? Well they are all around us. From our Mother City, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, being honoured as one of the new 7 Natural Wonders of the

06 Jul 2015 5   min read

Magical Morocco!

Magical Morocco!

Even though in my time, I have been fortunate enough to have travelled our planet reasonably far and wide, there always remain just a few more places I’d like to plant my feet upon. Top of my list is Magical Morocco! When I think of the Kingdom of Morocco I think spices, carpets, snake charmer, food, and everything that tantalizes the senses. I would of course request an audience with the Ki

15 Dec 2014 5   min read

What my customers say

Dasha is a fantastic person and excellent Travel Counsellor. I would not consider making a trip to South Africa without seeking her counsel and local knowledge. This is our third South African adventure and her assistance has been invaluable each time!

David Currier

United States

Dasha is awesome at what she does

Thandeka Nodada

Pretoria

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!

David Currier

USA

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.

Robin Clare Talbot

Netherlands

Always a pleasure working with you, Dasha!

Mitha Cilliers

Pretoria

Your patience, thoroughness, and quick turn-around response time has made me feel very comfortable working with you despite being continents away!

Alice Noble

United States of America

Dash is the best to ever do it!!! I have enjoyed her services for over five years now

Thami Zondi

Durban

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!

David Currier

United States

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.

Nicolette Matthee

Cape Town

Dear Dasha, Thank you for the most efficient and wonderful assistance with my flight arrangements to Durban. Warm regards, Nichelle

Nichelle Richter

Pretoria

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

Thandeka Nodada

Pretoria

Always great to work with you !!

Hendrik Duvenage

Pretoria

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.

Christo Nell

Cape Town

Dasha is the best.Highly professional and supportive

Thami Zondi

Pretoria

Dasha is amazing and plans everything to the T. She also understands her customers.

Thandeka Malinga

Pretoria

Amazing fast service

Dennis Freeman

Pretoria

Dasha is the best

Arthur Peterson

Gauteng

Dasha is a superstar—friendly and fast service.

Gareth van Wyk

United Kingdom

All the arrangements made very easy and quickly. Thanks Dasha

Marlyn Romer

United Kingdom

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.

Babalwa Nodada

Gauteng

I always get excellent service from Dasha

Antony Viljoen

Pretoria

I would rate Dasha a 100 or even a million out of 10! Dasha is an Angel of a travel agent.

Thami Zondi

Durban

Dasha has been very helpful throughout all our dealings.

David Adams

United Kingdom

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!

Amanda Emerson

Spain

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 :)

Nicolette Matthee

Cape Town

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.

Makhosazana Phiri

Pretoria

She is brilliant! I love working with her as my trips always go smoothly and she makes great recommendations! Thank you D!

Mitha Cilliers

Gauteng

She is very caring and gives a well thought out perspective to her clients.

Ishmael Noko

Pretoria

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.

Natolene Goliath

Johannesburg

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.

Lucas van Zijl

Pretoria

As a customer I got full attention from Dasha and she is always available to answer questions or find solutions and the best deals.

Zuko Nodada

Pretoria

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

Carole O'Connor

Pretoria

She is always helpful, fast and efficient. I would not use anybody else.

Hendrik Duvenage

Pretoria

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!

Mart Marais

Pretoria

Professional, easy and reliable assistance provided by Dasha

Elmarie Kleingeld

Pretoria

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.

Thandeka Malinga

Centurion

Most helpful, patient and effortless service received.

Wendy Naidoo

Cape Town

Dasha van Zijl is extremely professional and proficient, It is only a pleasure working with her and Travel Counsellors.

Corlea Neethling

Pretoria

Thanks. great service.

Wilfried Theunis

Pretoria

Unfortunately the option just go to 10 and I would have given Dasha a 100/10. Best service ever!

Werner van Lingen

Cape Town

She was GREAT! Can't wait for our experience. GREAT service thank you!

Martie Schoeman

Johannesburg

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.

Robin van Graan

Cape Town

Dasha is very efficient and is prompt.

Karen van Graan

Cape Town

Dasha's offers great service and responsive.

Amon Mogano

Johannesburg

Dasha was super helpful and so accommodating to changes and questions.

Nafeesa Humby

Midrand

Dasha is very professional and efficient. Reliable and she always goes the extra mile

Louise Ralph

Midrand

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.

Katherine Brink

Cape Town

Quick and efficient service, i am very happy.

Joseph Fiala

Johannesburg

Always helpful and prepared to go out of her way

Johan Smith

Midrand

Great experience, well worth the effort... thank you very much for all the great help.

Adrian van Dreau

Midrand

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!

Mitha Cilliers

Centurion

Efficient, pleasant and professional service.

Raymond Walte

Cape Town

Good, friendly and personal service. Dasha followed up on all requests quickly and provided feedback quickly.

I Meyer

Pretoria

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.

Keenan E'Silva

Midrand

Efficient and friendly service

Damian Sadie

Pretoria

Very professional assistance.

Colin Fitch

Cape Town

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!

Barbara Turner

Pretoria

Thank you for answering the phone so cheerfully, that makes such a BIG difference.

Africa Mabuza

Pretoria

Dasha is the most professional person I have ever dealt with.

Michelle Lundall

Pretoria

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!

Gerda Smith

Nelspruit

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.

Roelof Bezuidenhout

Pretoria

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... :)

Patience Kamana

East London

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.

Andries Weidemann

Perth

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.

Esme Goodwin

Plettenburg Bay

Dasha is the best agent we have ever dealt with.

Elizabeth Viviers

Gauteng

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!

Dexter Davis

New York

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.

Barbara Turner

Centurion

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!

Antoinette Nicolaou

Pretoria

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!

Mbali Mgaga

Fourways

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!

Carien Bouwer

Krugersdorp

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!!!

Mitha Cilliers

Pretoria

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!

Corne Welman

Pretoria

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