Frequently asked questions

Sielvol Afrika is a specialised travel company that creates personal, tailor-made journeys and Deep Dives in Southern Africa, with a focus on South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

Amber Van Gool is the founder of Sielvol Afrika and has lived in Cape Town since 2018. Joris Van Gool, her father and co-founder, is a landscape architect. Together they have years of experience living, working and travelling in Southern Africa.

Sielvol Afrika is a member of VVR, the Flemish Travel Agents Association.

Yes. Every Soulful Travel is fully and personally crafted around your interests, travel companions, pace and comfort level.

Sielvol Afrika organises tailor-made trips to South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, and more broadly to Zambia and Angola as well.

For couples, families and small groups who want to experience Africa calmly and from within, with time for nature and genuine encounters.

A Soulful Travel starts from €4,500 per person (excluding flights). The final price depends on your destination, trip length, accommodation and travel style.

A Soulful Travel is a personal journey built around your interests, travel companions and pace. A Deep Dive is a guided group experience in one location in Namibia, with more emphasis on slowing down, reflection and personal deepening.

We discuss your travel companions, preferred destination, travel period, interests, pace, comfort level and budget. Then we assess whether Sielvol Afrika is the right travel partner and explain the next steps.

A Sielvol Afrika Deep Dive is a guided nine-day journey in the nature of Namibia. The experience takes place in an intimate group and focuses on slowing down, reflection, connecting with nature and personal deepening.

A Deep Dive takes place in a small, intimate group of at most 8 travellers and starts from around €4,950 per person (indicative figures). Exactly what's included we discuss in your personal conversation.

No. The Deep Dive deliberately takes place without wifi and without distraction.

Yes. Sielvol Afrika is a member of VVR (the Flemish Travel Agents Association). Travellers are protected by insolvency insurance, and the company holds public liability insurance for travel activities.