ABOUT US
We are South Africa specialists. We make it our business to seek out stunning locations, lavish accommodation and travel experiences that will really tickle your fancy. Forget bain-marie buffets, name-tags and microphone-wielding guides. On our South African tours you will find the secret South Africa.
We'll take you to fascinating out-of-the way places where you can truly engage with the locals and the environment. On our South African tours you'll be inspired and invigorated, and treated like an honoured guest. With us, you will never become one more bored face staring from the window of a tourist bus.
Comfort & Style
We believe that travel should
be comfortable, enjoyable and hassle-free. Nothing should detract from your positive experience of the country
we love. Our select list of boutique luxury hotels, eateries and attractions all live up to our exacting standards.
They must have sumptuous facilities, excellent service, superb locations and something extra as well - personality.
We seek out warmth, charm and elegance in our partners, not soulless luxury.
Careful Research
Unlike packaged
South African tours handled through an anonymous chain of booking agents and consolidators, we have personally
researched every experience on our hand-picked South African tours. We've eaten in the restaurants, tested
the showers and held our breath in the wildlife hides. We've searched out friendly hosts, character-filled
hotels and superb restaurants known only to local foodies. So when you tell us what you'd like from your South
African tour, we can recommend experiences that will truly resonate with you, based on our deep knowledge of the best
the country has to offer.
Flexibility
Our South African tours are about you, not an all-powerful itinerary. Our small
groups allow for flexibility to cater to individual interests, local events, even the weather. You'll never
be hustled back into the vehicle just as the sun emerges from behind the clouds! Our sightseeing vehicles are
dedicated Mercedes Vito vans which are at your disposal. They'll take you to and from your accommodation each
day and you can make stops along the way according to your interests. Your guide or tour host will also be
at your service throughout your South African tour, to deal with any difficulties, make suggestions and help you get
the most out of your stay.
Accommodation
Our select list includes luxury hotels, opulent tented camps, magnificent thatched
lodges and beautifully appointed owner-managed guesthouses. Each has a distinctive atmosphere that we know
you'll love. All the accommodation on our South African tours meets our strict criteria for five-star guest
comfort, with an emphasis on attention to detail and personalised service. All accommodation is included in
the tour price. Meals South Africa's cuisine is as diverse as its people. From Cape Malay curry to spit-roasted
wart-hog, we offer you the chance to sample the unique tastes of the country on your South African tour. Every restaurant
has been carefully chosen, either for its gourmet credentials, its unique atmosphere or its authentic flavours. On your
South African tour you may find yourself dining at exclusive restaurants, charming wineries, under the stars
at bush braai (pit barbecues), or welcomed into a township home to learn how to cook with the locals on our luxury culinary
tours. Most of our South African tours include daily breakfasts, with some lunches and most dinners. We allow
for flexibility in cities famous for their restaurant scene, so you can explore a little on your own.
Fully Inclusive Sightseeing
Whether you enjoy lion-spotting, wine-tasting, golfing or cooking, we have scoured the country
to bring you the best activities available. You can adapt any of our scheduled South African tours to include
other attractions or we'll tailor a South African tour from scratch to cater to your interests. All our South
African tour prices are inclusive of admission fees, activities charges and guides for all attractions. Even our tailored
South African tours are offered at a fixed price inclusive of all attractions. Tour Hosts The right host can turn a
good holiday into a great holiday. We have assembled a team of experienced, responsible, knowledgeable and charming
guides to accompany you through each stage of your South African tour and handle all the small details you'd rather
not think about. You can also choose to take a hosted tour, where an African S Capes staff-member will personally escort
you through your entire trip.
