References
Below are a few emails and letters from guests of Marrick Safari. More recent correspondence appears at the top. For more references and comments from satisfied customers, go to our Marrick Safari Facebook Group and check out the References under the "Discussions" tab.
Dr Jean Dille
14 Sep 2011
Hello Trevor,
I am back in Belgium now.
I had a nice stay in Marrick.
The night drives are really great for the mammalwatchers. I enjoyed very much the 2 I did with many outstanding sightings as you mentioned.
arrick is the best place I was for nocturnal animals in south Africa and the guys did a excellent job in spotting and going off tracks.
Kind regards,
Jean
22 August 2011
31 May 2011
Dear Trevor and family
We visited Marrick Safari to see some of the rare and elusive nocturnal mammals the property is becoming famous for. The professional guides ensured we did not leave disappointed and we enjoyed sightings of African Wildcat and Aardwolf to name a few. Between the night drives we were able to relax in stunning surroundings with delicious food and luxurious accommodation.
We were made to feel welcome from the moment we set foot in Marrick with friendly and attentive staff seeing to our every need. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer – something we will rectify on our next visit!
Until next time take care and look after those Aardvarks! We will be back!
Mike and Sarah Richardson (East Yorkshire, England).
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Subject: Our recent stay
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:30:27 +0200
From: Matt & Maureen <shortclaws@googlemail.com>
To: trevor@marricksafari.com
CC: marrick@marricksafari.com
Dear Trevor,
We want to thank you for a memorable and enjoyable stay at Marrick.
During our stay we felt very welcome, and your excellent team extended
us every hospitality. In particular Johnny Boy, who has an amazing eye
for wildlife. We had great game drives. We feel privileged to have
seen in the wild some rare and unique animals considered very hard to
spot almost anywhere else – aardvark, aardwolves, porcupines AND the
small-spotted cat. Wow!
It was an excellent start to our year-long trip around the world.
Thanks again and best of luck. Marrick really deserves to be
better-known as an eco-tourist destination in South Africa.
Kind regards,
Maureen & Matthew
Hello Trevor and everyone at Marrick Safaris!
So sorry for the long delay in getting back in touch - been amazingly busy once we got back in the states.
WE have finally finished our website - what a chore!
Here is a direct link to our trip report for our journey around southern Africa in your vehicle:
http://www.cokesmithphototravel.com/Expedition_to_Southern_Africa_2009.html
I think you will enjoy taking a look - it's basically a book! I gave Marrick Safaris great write up (you deserve it!). And please feel free to copy and use any images you wish from the site or the pbase.com links that you will find on the website above.
Take a look at the rest of the site when you get a chance. Please feel to link up our websites - yours is already linked on mine.
Hope everyone in the plot is doing fantastically - please send our regards. We really miss South Africa!
Cheers and please do keep in touch!
Coke, Som and Cokie
www.cokesmithphototravel.com
Dear Sir/Madam
On behalf of Lesedi, DTC. (HOH) Social Responsibility Committee we would like to thank you for your support during our fundraising, specifically for the Game Drive and Springbok.
We really appreciate your support. We raised the grand amount of R38 000 and without your sponsorship we would not have been able to achieve it.
Thank you again.
Lesedi Secretary
Pearl Jansen
Production Sorter
DTC VALUATIONS
A division of De Beers Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Harry Oppenheimer House
Kimberley
South Africa
Hi Trevor
Although somewhat late, I just now come to my computer to do all the work after the tour. We had a magnificient time at your lodge and I should like to meet you. Well, everything was fine with no complains from my group. You have a beautiful setting and we enjoy the late drive on the lodge. We saw some good birds and we shall definitely promote your place amongst birders. Your personnel is very friendly and helpful.
We can add Whitebellied Sunbird to your bird list.
Thanks again for everything. Will visit you again in future.
Regards
JAPIE CLAASSEN
KAROO BIRDING SAFARIS
hi Willene
a quick thank you for organising the trip
I had a wonderful stay at Marrick and would strongly recommend you market the game lodge to your clients. It is wonderful value for money get away with much to do on the farm and in the Kimberley area
I have taken the liberty of copying the owner (Trevor) in on the mail and suggest the 2 of you have a chat for your company's mutual benefit!
cheers and thanks again
kind regards
Gary Hirschowitz | Compliance Officer
Aon South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Aon House, 28 Fricker Road
Dear Trevor and Hubri
Thank you very much for a wonderful weekend away at your place. We really enjoyed our house which was very peaceful with no one else around. Also enjoyed getting up in the cool moring and going out on the mountain bikes. One thing I appreciate about your farm is that there are no dangerous animals which makes it possible to cycle or walk and not be confined to a vehicle. However, sitting on that little seat on the front of your open air vehicle is also great fun. Loved the gemsbok - such beautiful animals. Thank you for your warm hospitality. We look forward to coming again.
Best wishes
Judy and Ian Goldman
Dear Trevor
Linda and I would like you to know what a great time we had at Marrick Guestfarm. Although we had been to South Africa twice before this was our first taste of the northwest part of the country. The highlight for us was the night drive, as your very able guides showed us at least five new species of mammals--springhare, zorillo, African porcupine, and most especially exciting, the aardwolf and aardvark! For anyone who enjoys seeing mammals, your farm is a superior stop.
As we mentioned, our main goal for the trip was to look for various bird species and during our stay we saw several endemics as well as a number of other interesting birds. Several were seen on your property but there are other good bird habitats in the nearby area.
We were made to feel very comfortable; the food and hospitality were outstanding. We wish you the best and we will pass on our recommendation to anyone traveling to your area.
Cheers,
Dick and Linda Taylor
Dear colleagues
Many, many thanks for giving up your time to assist with the Clemson University visit to Kimberley. I am especially grateful to those of you who presented talks and to those of you who took the group into the field. Bill and his colleagues and students have thoroughly enjoyed their visit. They are also very impressed with the friendliness of the people in Kimberley and their immense knowledge about a wide range of subjects. They have also spoken highly about the various lecture room facilities we have used and they have been impressed with the accommodation at Marrick. The food has been great, and thanks to Hubre, Sharon and others for the preparation of the meals. They will almost certainly be back next year!
Regards,
Mark
Mark D. Anderson
Specialist Nature Conservation Scientist (Ornithology)
Department of Tourism, Environment & Conservation
Hi everyone,
Well you can see that when I am studying, I never get distracted especially thinking of South Africa. I know that it is now a month since we were all together and although life in the UK and normality has nearly set back in, I want to share this celtic poem of friendship with you all, because you have all left such an expression on me - some talk about a footprint on the soul. I just now that I am richer person for having meet you and although my emailing skills arent up to much and just wanted to leave a smile in your inbox:
A friendship blessing
May you be blessed with good friends
May you learn to be a good friend to yourself
May you be able to journey to that place in your soul where there is great love, warmth, feeling and forgiveness
May this change you.
May it transfigure that which is negative, distant or cold in you.
May you be brought in to the real passion, kinship and affinity of belonging
May you treasure your friends
May you be good to them, and may you be there for them;
may they bring you all the blessings, challenges,
truth and light that you need for your journey.
May you need be isolated;
but may you always be in the gentle nest of belonging with your anam cara.
Your acceptance means I will never let anyone shut me out again.
I hope this finds you well.
Take care
Juliax
Dear Hubrie and Trevor
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kind hospitality this weekend. I really appreciate your acceptance of me as a friend as I know that you are very special and important to Gerhard and for making me feel part of your family.
God bless
Veronica
I would just like thank you for the exciting weekend my friends and i experienced at you farm this past weekend (27 - 29 November 09) The camping area with its outdoor showers, comfortable tents and braai facilities was realy fantastic! The game drive and the splash at the damm were so much fun! Both Robert and Ben were of great help. Thank you to them aswell! I will defenatly recomend Marrick saffari's and i hope to visit you place again in the future!
Kind regards
Tania Muller,
Kimberley
Hi
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your belief in me and my event. The race was a huge hit with the riders and spectators. All riders said they would be back next year... with friends.
Thank you once again for all your efforts and I hope we have a bigger and better event next year, I have already posted the 2010 dates and distances on the website www.mtb-challenge.co.za
Below are some comments e-mailed to me by the riders.
Regards
John Filmalter
Race Director
Marrick MTB Challenge