Lize Roodt
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I'm based in
Gardens, Cape Town
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Journeys with Lize
The human desire to explore, to stand somewhere different on this earth will always drive us to travel. Travel feeds my soul, whether I am off on my own adventure or helping someone else discover a world beyond their own.
I am Lize Roodt, and I love travel with purpose. Inspiring, planning and turning people’s travel dreams into reality is what I do. I believe travel connects deeply to life’s moments:
When something good happens, travel to celebrate.
When something bad happens, travel to heal.
If nothing is happening, travel to make something happen.
My journey started young, when my family moved to the United Kingdom when I was 5. At a time when sanctions limited South Africans, we were lucky enough to explore Europe, often through Eurocamp resorts. After school I returned to the UK for 2 years, working on Herm Island in the Channel Islands, then in Glasgow and London, with a trip to Ireland and a wild 10‑countries‑in‑21‑days Contiki tour that cemented my career path. Since then I have travelled widely: Australia’s vibrant east coast cities and Whitsunday Islands, our neighbours Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia, plus extensive travels all over South Africa. Industry trips have taken me to Mauritius, Cancun, Macau, Victoria Falls and beautiful Kruger lodges. My love of hiking and yoga has led me along trails like the Fish River Canyon, the Otter Trail and, in 2025, the Inca Trail in Peru, with an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu and a stopover in São Paulo. I have also explored Morocco and co‑hosted a retreat in Namibia, dashed through Copenhagen and Stockholm, and road‑tripped Iceland. Even in destinations I have not yet visited, like Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, Croatia and the Indian Ocean Islands, I have done extensive training and booked many trips.
Over the years I have developed a particular passion and expertise for honeymoons, wellness escapes, sustainable and tailor‑made travel. I am a big supporter of solo travel, because it has been the backbone of my own story, and I know how to design trips that feel safe, empowering and deeply personal when you are travelling on your own.
I also understand the beautiful chaos of multi‑generational travel. Coordinating ouma and oupa, Uncle Bill, the kids’ school schedule and the rest of the family can be… let us say “interesting”. I have all the patience in the world for ouma and oupa, so that everyone feels cared for and unrushed.
I am proud to work with an incredible LGBTQ+ NGO corporate client who have given me a far deeper understanding of the community and how to truly serve their needs with respect, sensitivity and joy. Inclusion is not a buzzword for me, it is a daily practice in how I listen, research and design each trip.
For me, travel is not a single event but a continuous life experience. It begins the moment you feel that first itch to move your feet, runs through the planning and anticipation, and continues long after you arrive home. I am a passionate advocate for mindful travel: choosing experiences, routes and timings that honour your energy, your values and the places you visit. I believe in a delicate balance between flexibility and solid structure, the freedom to move about and follow your curiosity while knowing the important basics are covered. This looks different for everyone, which is why every journey I design is personal.
If you do not yet have a destination in mind, I will help you find one that matches your needs and your “why”. Whether you are a first‑time traveller or a seasoned jet setter, there is real peace of mind in handing your plans to an expert. I am here for you at every step: before, during and after your trip. I am always only a phone call away.
Talk & Consult.
Trust & Care.
Travel & Create Memories.
I look forward to creating your travel memories with you, because with us, it is personal.
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How to Plan a Multigenerational Holiday (Without Losing Your Mind)
Let us be honest: the idea of taking ouma and oupa (grandparents), the siblings, cousins, Tannie Trish , Uncle Jack and all the kids (with three different school calendars) on one big holiday sounds gorgeous in theory. In reality, it can feel like you are trying to herd cats through an airport. But when it works, it is pure gold: First sea swims with Oupa, sunset braais with cousins you only ev
18 Aug 2026 8 min read
Bella Italia!!
Once you have wandered through Rome’s ancient streets and glided along Venice’s canals, Italy begins to call you back in a different way. The wish list shifts from “must‑see” cities to lakeside promenades, vineyard lunches and hilltop villages where life moves to an Italian rhythm. This is the kind of “second‑time” trip I recently designed for clients who wanted a deeper, more luxurious Italy. If
29 Jul 2026 5 min read
Travel as a Mental Health Reset
Our world is filled with constant noise and chatter. Phones ping, inboxes overflow and your mind is always half on the next thing. You are connected ALL. THE. TIME. Without intentional pauses from this constant input, your nervous system never truly gets to reset, which can gradually feed into anxiety, burnout and low mood. A "holiday" can help, of course, travel has always been a way to escape d
20 Jul 2026 4 min read
Beyond the Price Tag - How to Choose the Right Airline
When you search for flights online, it is so tempting to click on the very cheapest option and feel like you have scored a bargain. As your Travel Counsellor, I work behind the scenes every day with the airlines and other travel suppliers, and I can promise you: the lowest fare is not always the best value, especially when you are flying long haul from South Africa to most places in the world. I
24 Mar 2026 10 min read
My Dad's Road Trip Tips
One of the best ways to explore South Africa’s vast travel options is by hitting the road. Besides the actual beautiful destinations and stopovers – the road offers interesting quaint rural towns, vast open spaces from Kalahari Desert to lush green mountain passes and a sky full of stars. Some of my best travel memories involved a car, playlists and good company on the road. Road tripping in South
03 Nov 2020 4 min read
Ways the Pandemic has changed Travel
Travel was the first hit by the COVID19 pandemic and will also be the industry that will see the lingering impacts for many years to come. One of the biggest impacts will be on HOW we travel. The travel experience is changing on all fronts, but it is tough to imagine how much change is happening without experiencing it first-hand. Countries are still navigating when and how to open their borders
22 Jul 2020 5 min read
The Journey from Ndola to Aberdeen (COVID19)
Never has it taken 5 days to get to Scotland from Africa, at least not by air and not in the 35 years I have been alive. This is my COVID19 story: How I helped a client travel from Ndola, Zambia to Aberdeen, Scotland during the most uncertain and unpredictable time in travel history. Airlines were cancelling flights left, right and centre without warning. Countries were closing their borders beh
25 May 2020 6 min read
Signed, sealed and delivered: A recommendation letter from an amazing client
I recovered this beautiful letter from one of my most beautiful clients whilst doing some spring cleaning and I couldn't help but share! The following year in 2017, she booked her 40th Birthday trip to Mexico where this photo of her was taken! Dear Lize, I just wanted to take this opportunity to write and thank you for the great service I received from you during my dad's visit to Sout
24 May 2020 2 min read
Facing the unknown with confidence
The great looming uncertainty of what the travel landscape is going to look like post-COVID19 brought forward an interesting challenge for me. Besides the obvious turmoil that is happening globally right now, I was stumped about how to approach my travel blog ideas without knowing where this is all going to end, and where and when will we be allowed or able to go. I have a dozen unfinished blogs a
11 May 2020 5 min read
Roadtrippin’ around the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape calls to the adventurous souls with an overwhelming choice in daring activities and undiscovered corners waiting to be found. Somewhat underestimated next to its neighbour the popular Western Cape, the Eastern Cape proudly holds claim to 500km pristine coastline, stunning beaches and dunes. And who doesn’t want to visit a place that offers more sunshine per year than anywhere else
14 Apr 2020 2 min read
My Bucket List 2020
It is the year 2020, how lucky are you to be alive at this very moment in this wonderful world! A world full of amazing destinations, too many to list, too many to fathom but most of us have short listed the vast options of places that we want to visit in our lifetime – our Bucket List. Although they may change every now and again and some repeat, the idea is to actively make plans to tick these s
05 Jan 2020 4 min read
Fish River Canyon Hike aint for sissies!
Looking down into the canyon after our transfer dropped us at the hike’s starting point was daunting enough, so the thought that I had to hike through this monster for the next 5 days had me seriously doubting my own sanity! We had been waiting a year for this and so much goes into the preparation; the backpack, the gear, the food packs, first aid kits, satellite phones, water bladders, tent or
23 Aug 2019 6 min read
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Tailor-made for you
Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.
Personalised service. Always
When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.
Stress-free travel, and more time for what matters most
I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.
Support when it matters most
If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.
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