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| 1. LETTER FROM BRITISH PRIME MINISTER- Tony Blair |
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(20/02/2006)
Dear Jaco
I wanted to write to let you know how much I enjoyed my stay at the Didimala Game Lodge during my attendance at the Progressive Governance Summit.
My delegation and I very much appreciated the warm welcome and the splendid hospitality you and your staff showed us during our stay. It was a great pleasure to conduct business in such a beautiful location.
Please pass on my grateful thanks to all your staff who worked so hard to make our stay so comfortable - they really were superb.
With best wishes
Yours sincerely
Tony Blair |
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| 3. THUSA RESERVATIONS |
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(11/09/2007)
DIDIMALA'S EXCELLENT SERVICE
On behalf of Thusa Reservations I want to congratulate you, Jaco, and your whole team, for your excellent service and hospitality with all the conferences we have booked to date at Didimala.
It is a pleasure to do business with you and your friendliness and efficiency are rarely matched in the industry. Your prompt feedback and communication also stand out and make my life as venue finder so much easier and more enjoyable.
On the occasions which I have had the privilege of enjoying a meal at Didimala, the quality, preparation and service really stood out and the chef, kitchen staff and waiters must be complemented for their efficiency.
From me and my colleagues at Thusa Reservation, we wish you all the best for the future and are looking forward to do much more business with you.
Regards
Mart-Marie Weidemann |
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| 5. THEBE CONFERENCES AND EVENTS |
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(31/01/2007)
I had the privilege of staying at your remarkable lodge this weekend past. We felt it impossible not to brag and spread the word to all our friends afterwards.
Jaco and his staff made us feel like royalty at every possible opportunity. Aspecial thanks to Jaco for giving us "the tour", the buildings were fascinating to me. And just for all the little extras that made the stay so memorable.
We will certainly be back and will bring as many friends with as possible.
Thank you sincerely
Seth Scott
Operations manager |
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| 7. LETTER FROM SASOL |
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(12/06/2006)
Dear Jaco and Team
I would like to use this opportunity to thank you most sincerely, on behalf of the Sasol Executive, for the most wonderful weekend that you have afforded them at Didimala.
You certainly ensured that it was one of the most outstanding experiences they have ever enjoyed. Your hospitality, together with your patience, tenacity and team spirit was exemplary and impressed them in more ways than one. The special spitbraai around the boma will always be remembered and cherished by them.
We now know Didimala and its unusual surroundings and team is a winning and unique combination.
Go well!!
Joan Smith - Senior liaison group management affairs |
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| 9. GUEST BOOK ENTRIES |
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(23/09/2005)
Tina Visser : Baie dankie vir alles. Wat 'n ongelooflike plek en diens
(24/07/ 2005)
Heidi Fischer : Wonderful and inspiring
Mike & Estelle : Just great! Unbeatable Hospitality |
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| 11. JT INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD |
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(28/07/2005)
Dear Jaco,
Thank you very much for an exceptionally well-organized three-day conference at your game lodge. The food, service and facilities were all excellent.
Best Regards
Marchant Kuys - Managing Director |
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| 13. SCATTERINGS OF AFRICA |
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28 July 2006
Thank you so much for making our conference such a success. Your energy levels and passion is evident in everything you do. The staff were phenomenal. They are enthusiastic and willing to please. This was the first time I had met Dominique and she is such a lovely young lady.
Jaco, thank you for everything. I thoroughly enjoy working with you and can guarantee that I will be back."
Larna Jackson
12 September 2006
South African Breweries
Thank you for hosting our team, including their families from 1-3 September 2006.
I have had nothing but good comments from all the attendees.
The food, accommodation, facilities and your staff fitting in with our schedule is highly commendable.
Please convey our appreciation to all who made this weekend one to remember!"
Savi Moonsamy |
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| 15. SASOL |
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19 April 2007
On a personal level, I would just like to thank you all for making me and everyone so welcome. My praises go to EVERYONE but particularly to Elana and Alfred for being that extra friendly and helpful. I do have to mention a funny comment by one of my colleagues who joined us later. This is what he said "What is the matter with these people? Every time they pass they greet and ask if I am ok!" It just goes to show that service does count.
Thank you once again, you will be highly recommended by me personally as well as in the business environment!!"
Manuela Tutt |
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| 17. SCORPION OFF ROAD COLLEGE |
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(Ford Ranger/ Mazda BT50 Launch)
1 June 2007
On behalf of Ford Motor Company of Southern African and Scorpion Off Road, we would like to extend our thanks to you and your staff for you outstanding service and assistance during the launch of the New Ford Ranger and Mazda BT50 at your magnificent venue.
Your service was out of this world and I don't believe that you should "keep the secret"!
We wish you and your staff everything of the best in the future."
Vivian Dicks |
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| 19. BH ARCHITECTS |
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19. BH ARCHITECTS
19 November 2007
"When we arrived on Friday the 16th, November 2007, we were in awe and wonder, seeing such a beautiful lodge. Your friendly personnel (always smiling the whole time when we were there) made us feel special and welcome by awaiting us at the parking bay and welcoming us with cold water and a moist cloth.
The tour through your lodge was informative and well presented. We enjoyed a tasteful meal after a relaxing game drive,
Words can't describe our appreciation to you and the staff of Didimala Lodge making the day extra special through your friendly faces, excellent service and good food."
PW Hattingh |
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| 21. SCATTERINGS OF AFRICA |
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31 January 2008
Scatterings of Africa (Royal Canin)
The team at Didimala have done it again!
We send all types of industries and people to Didimala and they all seem to have one thing in common- they have a wonderful time at your lodge.
Didimala is the only property that I can send my groups and know that I do not have to be on site to make sure they have a fantastic experience.
Many of the individuals working at Royal Canin are very well traveled and two delegates come from a hotel background, this always makes my job as a conference coordinator a little more challenging.
Very detailed instructions were requested by the client and every one of them appears to have been met (and exceeded).
Thanks to all involved for your professionalism and execution."
Tiffany Hurst |
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| 23. PARADIGM CONSULTING (METROPOLITAN LIFE) |
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5 February 2008
Feedback from Viv McKinlay was highly complimentary. She praised the accommodation, food & service & particularly the people being so friendly & helpful. Viv can be quite demanding at times & is not that easily impressed, so well done Didimala.
From a personal perspective, I would like to say that in an industry where star ratings can be very deceptive & quality of staff is generally quite poor, Didimala stands head & shoulders above the madding crowd."
Tony Harris |
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| 2. McCAIN FOODS |
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(04/11/2007)
Dear all at Didimala
Wow, what an awesome venue, hospitality and most of all the service - our guests said they were so impressed.
Thanks you made SA proud.
Well done |
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| 4. PPD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD |
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(22/04/2007)
Dear Jaco and Dominique
I would like to take the opportunity to thank you again for your excellent and professional assistance at a stunning venue such as Didimala Game Lodge. It contributed to the huge success of our meeting!
Best Regards
Marida Bekker
Senior Project Assistant |
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| 6. ARMSCOR |
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(07/10/2005)
Dear Jaco,
Our recent visit to Didimala Game Lodge has reference.
Just a short note to thank you, Jaco, Ilana and the rest of your staff for making the past two days truly memorable. I would like to thank you and your staff for being friendly and accommodating at all times.
PS : Ilana, you keep on "cooking" girl!
Kind Regards
Leoni Knoesen : PA to the Senior Manager |
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| 8. GUEST BOOK ENTRIES |
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(12/05/ 2006)
Doloress Sithole : Excellent, best service, best people. Thank you so much, this place is really wonderful.
(23/04/2006)
Holmes Inc : Home away from home but heaven away from home
Martie & Johan : Stunning, stunning! Very unique experience and wonderful people.
(26/03/2006)
Bonnie Elske : God's own place
(23/09/2005)
Paddy Padayachee : Unbelievable experience. Thanks
(3/09/2005)
Dapne Milella : A wonderful and memorable experience, great staff
Ingrid Sweeney : Beautiful surroundings, wonderfully friendly staff
Jeanine Steyn : Ongelooflike, puik, puik diens. |
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| 10. PEBBLETREE CONSULTING |
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(05/08/2005)
Hi Jaco,
Just a quick thank you for the rugby 'event'. Unfortunately, I couldn't contact you earlier, as I had to go overseas and have only just returned, but by all accounts, the weekend was thoroughly enjoyed by all and they are still talking about the venue.
Hope you have wine left in your cellar!
Many thanks for making this such a memorable weekend.
Kind Regards
Cheryl Singleton |
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| 12. DESTINATIONS MARKETING SERVICES (REVLON) |
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6 July 2006
It has been such a pleasure working with you. You and your team gave outstanding service to the clients. I will not hesitate to recommend you to any one in the industry, and or my clients."
Martie Malan |
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| 14. IHD (Paula Kernan) |
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619 September 2006
I had long chats to both Tracey Frank and Linzi Teasdale yesterday and this is what they had to say about their Customer Liason Cycle Meeting held with you last week:
TRACY FRANK
*It was lovely
*The cooking was delicious
*At tea times there were home-made biscuits, coconut ice
*The setting was wonderful
*The elephant ride was delightful
*None of the people sharing commented about the bathrooms having those open sections at the top.
LINZI TEASDALE
*Fantastic
*Jaco was outstanding
*as was Jaco 2!!
*the chef was fantastic
*all the staff are so respectful and nice and all were very, very nice.
So, overall it would seem that Didimala was a huge success. I am sure that you'll be hearing a lot more from me and the IHD. Thanks very much to you and all your staff members who were involved in taking such good care of this little group. I appreciate their efforts very much indeed."
Paula Kernan |
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| 16. VENUES ON LINE (Marketing Weekend) |
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14 May 2007
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the past weekend.
I have used Didimala on a couple of occasions and the feed-back that I get is always extremely positive. My only complaint is that there are not enough rooms.
The staff from Jaco Steyn to Dominique and even your cleaners is extremely efficient, pleasant and professional. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending your venue to any of my high profile clients and I know that I don't even have to be there to assure that they receive the attention they deserve. There are very few venues in this country that can match Didimala as far as service is concerned. At the end of the day, the staff that have contact with the client are your marketing tool and they do a flawless job, well done.
Thank you again."
Fil Concado |
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| 18. TOURISM BUSINESS UNIT |
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18 November 2007
The Tourism Unit of IDC wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to you and the Didimala team for the excellent service and treatment we received during our team breakaway.
We wish to thank you personally for accommodating our request for a reduced rate as a result of our budgetary constraints, We wish all at Didimala well in the future and hope you keep up the good work and grow your business till your cup runneth over."
Mbuyazwe Magagula |
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| 20. ROYAL CANIN |
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31 January 2008
I know Juanita has thanked you on behalf of the team, but I wanted to add a personal thanks to all you for your incredible service during our recent stay at Didimala. No matter what I asked, I was always helped with a smile, even when the requests were very strange (like asking to get an area ready for yoga at 8:30 am) and if I asked for them at a short notice. Your ready smiles and willingness to help will stay with me for a long time and I will definitely recommend your facility to people based on my experience!"
Marianne de Vries |
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| 24. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |
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21 February 2008
On behalf of the PricewaterhouseCoppers Graduate Recruitment team, we would like to thank the Didimala Game Lodge management and staff for the exceptional service we received during our stay. We felt welcomed from the 1st moment we arrived on your premises. In addition to the outstanding service, the venue was beautiful and food was a true gourmet dining experience. I would highly recommend Didimala to other teams as the ideal venue for a team breakaway or a strategy session. Every care was taken to make our stay a comfortable & enjoyable experience and that is what it most certainly was. These sentiments were echoed by my entire team.
Thanks again for providing us with a great venue & a truly memorable experience."
Diane Govender |
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