We very much enjoyed our time with you Iain, thanks for the tours and the ‘extra’ taste of Durban you threw in! I especially recommend the Battlefields Tour to anyone reading this. Not only are the historic sites themselves evocative and fascinating, the journey there and back is almost as interesting too. The Drakensberg Tour is equally fascinating as it is a whole different experience again. Altogether very good value for the money, having the exclusive company of a true local to see another aspect of this fascinating region and country.
Steve and Cath Cottrell, NZ – October 2015
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Hi Iain and Ingrid
Just about getting back to some sort of normality after our hectic fortnight in SA and the wonderful time we spent again at Sandals Guest House.
Here are a few photos you might like to add to your website along with:
“Our second experience with Scoutie’s Tours – this time to Phe Zulu Village in the hills above Durban. A marvellous insight into Zulu traditions explained with enthusiasm by our intrepid guide Iain. Great show!”
The Welsh Gang (Feb.2015)
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From the moment Iain picked us up from Durban airport we were looked after as though we were treasured friends! The accommodation was first class with all our needs catered for including the large bar!! Ingrid’s breakfasts were second to none not forgetting the wonderful cakes in the afternoon.
Iain took us to the battlefields and gave us a personalised and informative commentary on the Zulu wars which was very moving.
He also took us to a game reserve and collected us 2 days later and took us back to Durban airport.
Iain had thought of everything – plenty of refreshments on route, pit stops and visits.
The tours that Iain offers are first class and we would highly recommend them.
Andrew and Liz Titheridge (1 Feb 2015)
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Hi Iain,
We made it to Dar and are off tomorrow for Arusha and the final portion of this trip, Ngorgoro Crater and Ouldvai Gorge.
We had a wonderful, interesting and instructional time with you. You and Ingrid run a 5 star establishment with personal hospitality, a top location, a fine facility, knowledgeable hosts and we’ll always remember the Eggs Benedict at breakfast. it was the perfect start to our trip and launched us into Africa very well.
Thanks for driving us to ZuluNyala and then to Maseru with stops at battle sites from the Anglo-Zulu war. You are a tireless driver, genial companion with snacks and lunch at the right time and great knowledge of history and the landscape. In addition your car was comfortable and managed to hold all our bags!
Best to Ingrid and you for the New Year 2014
Janie & George Schildge
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We had a great day and I really enjoyed being out in the Midlands and Drakensberg. To see the Eland in the wild while we were hiking to Main Cave to look at the Bushman Art was fantastic. I would like to go further into those foothills at Giants Castle one day.
Thank you Iain, you have a good knowledge of the area and I found the trip most interesting. The country side is beautiful. I will be recommending to others that they go on a tour with you.
Bernd, Germany
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Hi Iain
I so enjoyed the weekend out with you recently. To travel around on those “roads less travelled” that you took me on whilst we were going up to the battlefields was a treat. The scenery was magnificent and the view from Msinga Top was spectacular! Travelling back through the midlands and the Drakensberg mountains the next day was wonderful too.
You are a great guide with lots of knowledge! I will come again and look forward to the next tour.
Auf Wiedersehen
Thomas, Germany
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Touring with you and learning from your wealth of experience locally was a delight!
Todd and Jill, Colorado
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Hi Iain
We are flying on the last leg of our journey home to Denver Colorado. I am very happy to give you a absolutely honest review of our time spent with you at Sandals Guest House and on our tour of Durban and surrounds. It was fabulous! You have a fantastic knowledge and didn’t miss a beat! Thank you.
Doug and Cynthia, Colorado
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Iain sets the bar very high … the guest house is beautiful and he was a wonderful host and guide. He was so helpful and generous with his time. We really enjoyed our time there.
Dave and Andrea, Colorado
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Thonga Beach Lodge & Coastal Cashews
We were delighted to meet Iain when he collected us at Coastal Cashews, the pick up point for Thonga. It is quite a remote area.
And we enjoyed a great trip back to Umhlanga Rocks and to their guest house, Sandals where Ingrid and Iain have created a warm, inclusive and beautiful environment for their guests.
Touring KZN
Iain is an excellent tour guide and provided us with both cultural and scenic experiences during our 3 days out with him – including in-depth knowledge and story telling.
Thank you both for a wonderful ending to our holiday in beautiful SA.
Fondest memories, Linda and Mary – Colorado
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Iain Schouten
Tel: +27 31 716 8232
Cell: +27 79 649 3690
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