Meet the Karatugether crew
We’re Renee, Leonie, Jaap and Johnson. Add Renske and Dora, another baby on the way, and our dogs Puck and Vlekkie, and you’ve met the Karatugether crew.
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Two families, one big adventure.
From our campsite in the Netherlands to a new life and business in Karatu, Tanzania.
OUR STORYTwo families.
Two families.
A shared dream.
We run a campsite together in the Netherlands. Now we're working towards a new life and business adventure in Karatu, Tanzania.
Join us as we explore, learn, build and figure things out — step by step.
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Life at Boscamping Zwanemeer
Renee and Leonie grew up hearing stories about their great-grandparents’ hotel in Gieten. Both went on to study International Hospitality Management, and in 2022 they took over Camping Zwanemeer, close to where they grew up.
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Our Tanzania story so far
During their studies, Renee and Leonie spent six months in South Africa for a minor in wildlife management. They fell in love with Africa, and a journey through Namibia and Botswana followed.
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Where we are now
The agreement with the estate agent is signed, the photos are taken and the brochure is nearly finished. Boscamping Zwanemeer will soon be up for sale.
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