My mission is  for you to get inspired by Mozambique and create unique experiences for you. I organize your dream holiday in Mozambique and make sure you can travel safe and worry-free.

Drawing on 50 years of life and travel experience, I do so in a  personal way, directly from Mozambique, independent and objective.

I have travelled a lot all over the world, by myself and together with Gerry, have stayed in luxurious upmarket hotels & lodges & basic rooms & campsites, experienced exclusive safaris & experiences, travel(led) on planes and (a lot!) on local African buses and enjoy good local food as much as a Michelin star dinner in an exclusive lodge.

I am a people person, love hosting people, driven by attention for detail, quality and authenticity and I am here to share my experiences, knowledge and expertise of Mozambique with you, tailored to you as a person and your wishes.

Originally from Friesland in the Netherlands, my first step onto African soil in 1995 was nothing short of magical. The vibrant colors, breathtaking sunsets, warm-hearted people, and the untamed beauty of the land captivated me. This journey led me to a traineeship at the Centre for Ecotourism at the University of Pretoria, where I made friends for life.

Africa’s allure only grew stronger with every visit. I guided tours in South Africa for a few years and during a trip to Zimbabwe in 2000, met my friend Cathy, who introduced me to Gerry. Together, we explored Southern Africa extensively and visited Mozambique for the first time in 2008. My love for Africa also guided my professional path, leading me to a traineeship at the Sub Saharan Africa Department of the Ministy of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands.

With Unique Mozambique, I aim to share my passion for Africa as well as creating travel experiences based on sustainability and interconnectedness. Growing up in the Dutch countryside, I developed a strong interest for sustainability and local food. I enjoy gardening, good food and hospitality, and studied sustainable tourism. To me, sustainability means interconnectedness, reflecting the African Ubuntu philosophy of equal partnerships and mutual learning.

This belief inspired me to start Unique Mozambique. By operating directly from Mozambique I can share my local expertise and knowledge with you and support local businesses to ensure tourism benefits Mozambicans directly.

By working with local partners and transfer companies, you’ll be helping to keep  revenue in the country and support small businesses and families. This is also one of the reasons why I do not organize self-drive holidays.  

Living here allows me to address any issues and offer you better support.

So, while this whole page is about me and our story, it is also about you! Share your story with me or with us – what you are looking for, what you would like and what you need.

That is how we can create unique experiences.