THE KARATUGETHER JOURNAL

The journey, as it happens.

Family life, new ideas and small steps. This is where we share what happens along the way.

Meet the Karatugether crew

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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Life at Boscamping Zwanemeer

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

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

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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Two families. Plenty of ideas. No finished script.

Follow along as we figure things out, one adventure at a time.