Jolinaiko Eco Tours - Experience West Africa!
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| hester |
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Hi Cindy and Appolo, I just saw your program on 'uitzending gemist'. Nice website and nice to see you are trying to get Volta Region into the picture with your eco-tours. This region is so beautiful. On your 'Ghana highlights' page you name the traditional weaving village of Kpotoe, I assume you mean Kpetoe? :) Or is this Kpotoe a village I don't know of? If you ever visit Klikor during your tours (from July on anyway), please stop by for a visit. Just ask for the 'Yevu' ;) medogbe nawo!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 22:21 hrs - netherlands |
| lucy akua adomah | sarpong06~AT~live~DOT~nl |
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hoi cindy net programma op net5 gekeken tof ik hoop je een keer zal ontmoeten in ghana doeiiii groeten uit den-haag.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 00:24 hrs - den haag |
| Bert and Foske Everts | foskeeverts~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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Just to tell you that tonight we(Frouwke's mum and dad) were watching you on TV!! Good to see you both and to see Ghana!!! We wish you luck and happiness!!
Monday, May 5, 2008 at 23:56 hrs - The Netherlands |
| Hans Straver | jtastraver~AT~hetnet~DOT~nl |
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Hallo Apollo. Hier een berichtje van mij, 7 jaar geleden hebben wij jou leren kennen tijdens een rondreis door Ghana, toen was jij samen met Melvin onze gids. Even een opfrissertje, wij zijn die twee grijze mannen. Van Melvin hebben wij gehoord dat jij binnenkort gaat trouwen met een Nederlandse dame. Veel geluk toegewenst van Hans en Jan
Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:47 hrs |
| Patricia | ape-castle~AT~web~DOT~de |
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“2500 km in two weeks and I enjoyed each single day in this lovely old Landrover, guided by Apollo and safely driven by Evans” I traveled through Ghana in 14 days. I’ve learned so much about Ghana, the people in those different regions, their old traditions and the way they are thinking today. I never expected to get in touch so close with the open, friendly people in the villages, to learn so much about the way of living and believing in Africa, Ghana. I am very grateful about al this! Thank you! And Evans, the driver, is the best teacher in “Awalle” and a gentle table tennis player, he could have won the match higher! At least he is the best driver at all! Thank you for bringing me home safely! I wish Jolinaiko Eco tours al the best in the future. I hope they’ll be successful with bringing Ghana to the people and the people to Ghana! Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 14:05 hrs - Germany |
| Raoul | raoulevrengun~AT~mac~DOT~com |
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I want to thank Apollo and Evans for this wonderful journey. It filled up all my expectations and much more. I’ve loved every single aspect of the tour, including the nice comfortable sleep(s) at the back of the Landrover Defender. This car needs a holiday celebration party for itself! What a top car! Apollo has showed us more about life in Ghana, and life itself than any other person. From your lessons about the smallest things through the useful meaning of a “topdop”!! It was a tour full of highlights, far too many to be able to mention about. Okay, maybe one: I will never forget the late night drumming sessions when the lights where off… Evans you’re the best driver! Plenty medaase for this tour.
Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 16:53 hrs |
| Frank en Suzanne | frankschoute~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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We enjoyed our tour so much!! Apollo and Evans brought us to places we thought we could never go to. Evans is a good, safe and reliable driver and Apollo a funny, friendly and smart guide. Their slogan “as long as you enjoy” really worked; we really enjoyed! From the first meeting in Accra till the last day. We especially likes Apollo’s knowledge about the country, city life, villages and local habits. Now we know how to make pure alcohol, palm wine, how to do (kente) weaving, climb ancient trees and that Saturday is a ‘national funeral market’. We liked it so much that we are 100% sure that we will meet again to see more of the African continent. Hopefully with the Landrover Defender in which Apollo’s plays the widest variety of African local music and don’t forget the drumming sessions of course! Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11:23 hrs - Netherlands |
| kwame future brother -in-law | kasante177~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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I like your website and the details outlined in it. It makes me feel like I am standing right there by the lake. I used to work in Afram Plains and every thing comes back to life for me, going through your pictures. I will recommend any visitors I know from the USA to your site. Well done, may your business prosper.
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 01:23 hrs - Georgia ,usa |
| Edith en Ellen | e~DOT~doosje~AT~chello~DOT~nl |
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Cindy en Paul lieten ons kennismaken met Ghana. Zo namen ze ons mee naar de Jolinaiko Ecovillage Atsikpoe. In een volgeladen bootje over de rivier, kennismaken met mensen die ons graag rondleidden en vervolgens een glaasje Fanta bij de wijze dorpsoudste. Vrouwen roeren in grote potten met wit spul (later ontdekt dat dit fufu was en dat wij daarvan geen fan zijn), kinderen willen op de foto (een enkeling huilt omdat we groot, eng en wit zijn) en mannen lachen een vlekkeloze glimlach. Het is heel bijzonder in een dorp te lopen waar de mensen zo anders leven dan wij in het westen doen. We zien de fundamenten van het guesthouse in wording (gebouwd door het hele dorp met Apollo). Hier komen we nog eens terug. We waren nog nooit in Ghana geweest, of zelfs maar in Afrika. En dus hadden we veel plannen: wat we allemaal zouden bekijken en doen. Graag hadden we verteld over alle mooie dingen die je aan de kust kunt zien en doen. Zo heb je vele forten, gebouwd door de Europeanen, oa gebruikt bij de slavenhandel. En verder prachtige vissersdorpjes, lagoons, markten. Maar we zijn 6 dagen in Cape Coast gebleven, en niet omdat we geen plannen maakten om weg te komen. Het was gewoon veel te gezellig. Ghana is niet van dingen bekijken. Ghana is van er zijn, de mensen, de muziek, de sfeer en de verhalen. En dan het meest bijzondere en bizarre van de hele vakantie: het voodoo festival in Benin. Mensen in prachtige gewaden en spannende ontmoetingen met mysterieuze engugu’s. Boris legde ons uit wat er gebeurt (ja, die geit gaat geslacht worden – oh). Nieuwsgierig naar wat er bínnen in zo’n tempel gebeurde, keken we Boris smekend aan. Via via kon Boris iets voor ons regelen, zijn oom is voodoo priester en wilde ons wel ontvangen. Een beetje zenuwachtig hebben wij de volgende dag de Fa tot ons laten spreken. En dat was ongelofelijk. Heel bijzonder om dit onderdeel van de Beninese cultuur van zo dichtbij mee te maken. Het ritueel zelf was al zo anders dan je überhaupt bedacht kon hebben, en ook de dingen die hij ons over onszelf vertelde waren mooi en beangstigend waar. Tja, we zouden nog zoveel meer kunnen vertellen, over Penjari National Park met de leeuwen en de olifanten, over Liati Woti met de duizenden vlinders en de waterval, de bijzondere kasteelhutten in Togo, de heerlijk relaxte hangmatten in Kokrobite met een Star biertje in je hand… Zowel Cindy als Apollo als Boris begrijpen helemaal hoe je een reis onvergetelijk kunt maken. Dankjewel, en zeker tot ziens! Groetjes, Ellen en Edith
Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 22:15 hrs - Nederland |
| Tjodi | tjodi~AT~oor-zaken~DOT~nl |
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Ik vond de sfeer zeer ontspannen en de landschappen die voorbij gingen in de Landrover waren erg imponerend. Omdat ik veelal achter in de auto zat kon ik alle kanten omkijken, de Landrover is een fantastische auto om door Ghana te reizen en heb erg veel indrukwekkende situaties meegemaakt. Waaronder Palm wijn drinken, Accra de gigantisch drukke stad met al haar drukte en vreemde geluiden, prachtig. De landrover dealer waanzinnig wat de monteurs daar doen is vakmanschap, kunnen ze niet in Nederland weet ik! Wat ook bijzonder was de gigantische stilte toen we opweg waren naar Aktsiepoe. De zandweg die rood van kleur is de koeien die daar stonden te herkauwen en wij de crew die een opname maakten van jullie in auto. Het moment van oorverdovende stilte die de weg gaf en het landschap was erg indrukwekkend en ontroerend en ook zo'n overgang met de hysterie in Accra. Kortom een mooie tijd met jullie gehad!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:22 hrs - Nederland |
| Maudy, Prince and family | princade~AT~hotmail~DOT~com |
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After a referral from a Dutch friend, we made contact with Apollo. In November 2007, we (husband, wife, mother in-law and two kids ages 2 and 5) set out to Ghana as first time visitors. Before leaving the Netherlands for Ghana, Apollo recommended a nice hotel in Accra where he and Cindy promptly met us the same day we arrived. Like a professional which he is, Apollo asked us pertinent questions regarding our budget, interests, tour duration food etc and he diligently outlined travel plans to meet our needs as a family with children. He emphasised that it was a flexible plan and we could make changes during the course of the tour as we deem fit. Our tour guide was Peter, one of Apollo's twin brothers. During what turned out to be the most exciting family holiday so far, Apollo kept in touch with us through the telephone to ensure all was going according to plan. He didn't have to worry as Peter was not just a guide, but ALREADY a dear friend who was very caring and inseparable from the children throughout the tour. We are now back in the Netherlands but the children won't stop asking when they will return to Ghana and have Peter take them around to the nice people they encountered during the tour. GOOD NEWS: We are counting the months when schools will be closed for holidays and we can return to have Apollo and his team complete our dream tour of the rest of Ghana and most likely in the near future Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso. Thank you.
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 17:44 hrs |
| Lotte & Arjan | arjanbakkeren~AT~yahoo~DOT~com |
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Thanks to Jolinaiko we had a great three week holiday and learnt a lot about the West-African people, history, religions, music, food, nature and politics. Apollo is a passionated and committed guide. We travelled three weeks with Apollo through Ghana, Togo and Benin and Cindy joined us in Ghana. Travelling with Apollo and Cindy was great fun and made it possible for us to get an impression of daily life in the different West-African cultures. The organisation is very flexible, which makes it possible to adjust the programm to your wishes. For us it was an experience never to forget! Lotte & Arjan
Friday, January 25, 2008 at 09:58 hrs - the Netherlands |
| jennie vader |
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Hoi Apollo and Cindy, After hearing so much about joli-ecotours, I visited you web-site for the first time. It looks even more beautifll than I expected. I can't wait to come and visit you! Jennie
Monday, November 5, 2007 at 11:59 hrs - Holland |
| Dewi and Wim |
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In July and August this year we (father and daughter) travelled with Apollo, who was our guide, Willy who was the driver and Boris, who travelled along to get acquainted with Ghana. Apollo is a very dedicated guide and Willy a very caring driver. Also on a occasional evening we had a beer and played some cards. It was a relaxed journey and Apollo is very knowledgeable and very charming, making contacts everywhere. Ideal when you travel with a younger one. We travelled from Accra in 14 days to Ouagadougou, where we had a different guide, specialized in Burkina and Mali. It was a memorable journey. Thank you and hope to see you again.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 10:47 hrs - the Netherlands |
| George |
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I went for some days to Togo and Benin with Boris. He is the most exceptional guide I've ever met. He was quite professional, very kind and knowledgeable about the area. Although we had some unexpected troubles, his behaviour was remarkable. He knows what I mean. Besides, he's a friendly and fun guy, and it was like travelling with a friend. I'd definitely recommend Boris to anyone who wants to visit West Africa and have some fun there. Thanks for everything. Take care. George
Friday, September 21, 2007 at 19:55 hrs - Ireland |
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