WHY CHOOSE US? WE KNOW SOUTH AFRICA
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.
