Private & tailor-made
Every journey shaped around your pace, your interests, and the moments that matter most.
Private Tours · Cape Town · Southern & East Africa · Indian Ocean Islands
Scroll to BeginAfrica, Privately.
Tailor-made luxury safaris & private Cape Town tours — crafted entirely around you, across Cape Town, Kruger, Botswana and beyond.
Private & tailor-made since day one
Africa is not a checklist. It's a feeling.
From the Big Five plains of Kruger and the leopards of Sabi Sands to the gorillas of Rwanda, the great migration of the Serengeti and the Mother City herself — we craft private, locally guided journeys at your own pace. No crowds, no fixed scripts, just Africa as it's meant to be felt.
Where Two Hearts Begin
From Big Five game drives to private island escapes, our hand-picked honeymoon journeys pair adventure with romance — the perfect start to married life.
Most Loved
South Africa
SignatureCape, Vines & the Big Five
Leopards, wine estates and the Mother City in one perfect honeymoon
View honeymoonSabi Sand + Bazaruto
Ultra-PrivateBush & Beach in Mozambique
Big Five mornings, then island afternoons on powder-soft sand
View honeymoonBotswana
Okavango Delta Romance
Total privacy in Africa's last Eden — just you, the water and the wild
View honeymoonPlanning your perfect honeymoon?
Our signature luxury safaris
The safaris that define us
Hand-crafted, privately guided journeys to Africa's most legendary wildlife regions — from the Big Five heartland of Kruger and Sabi Sands to the gorillas of Rwanda. Every itinerary is tailor-made, every detail considered.
Not sure which one?
Remondy, Heidie, Marylyn & AnnahYour safari consultants
Tell us your dates and budget — we'll build the safari around you.
- One consultant from first email to homeward flight
- Free to plan, no obligation to book
- A real reply within 24 hours
Cape Town, Kruger, Vic Falls & Okavango
Signature Wellness14-Day Iconic Southern Africa Grand Safari
The Cape, the Big Five, the Falls and the Delta in one private journey
View safariCape Town, the Winelands & the Sabi Sand
Grand TourSouth African Wellness Escape
Fourteen nights across five restorative lodges, the Cape to the Lowveld
View safariMasai Mara, Sabi Sand & Cape Town
HoneymoonThe Great African Journey
The Mara in migration, Sabi Sand leopards and the Cape, end to end
View safariSabi Sand & the Islands of Mozambique
Once in a LifetimeBush & Beach Honeymoon
Big Five mornings in the Sabi Sand, then barefoot island days off Mozambique
View safariRwanda & Kenya
Rail & BeachGorilla Trekking & Great Migration
Mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes, then the Mara in full flood
View safariCape Town, Sabi Sand & Zanzibar
Bush & BeachThe Grand Rail, Safari & Beach Journey
Rovos Rail across the Karoo, Sabi Sand game drives, then Zanzibar sand
View safariKenya & the Seychelles
Masai Mara & Seychelles Safari-and-Beach
The big cats of the Mara, then the granite beaches of the Seychelles
View safariPrivately guided since 2008
Eleven countries. One obsession — getting every detail right.
For eighteen years we have guided travellers privately across Africa — from the leopards of Sabi Sands to the gorillas of Rwanda and the great migration of the Serengeti. No crowds. No scripts. Only Africa, felt atyour own pace.
Our signature collection
Sixteen African masterpieces
Our most lavishly crafted journeys — from the Cape vineyards and the red dunes of the Namib to the great migration plains, the Okavango waters, the thundering Zambezi, an Indian-Ocean island and the mountain-gorilla forests. Each a private, tailor-made escape, filmed and scored at your own pace.
9 tours
Big Five Safari
4 toursKruger
ViewThe Leopard Kingdom
6 toursSabi Sands
ViewThe Great Migration
15 toursMasai Mara
ViewEndless Migration Plains
4 toursSerengeti
ViewBotswana's Water Wilderness
4 toursOkavango Delta
ViewThe Smoke That Thunders
30 toursVictoria Falls
ViewMother City Magic
4 toursCape Town
ViewThe Red Dune Sea
11 toursSossusvlei
ViewCoastal Wilderness
8 toursGarden Route
ViewVineyard Romance
7 toursCape Winelands
ViewMalaria-Free Big Five
4 toursEastern Cape
ViewHome of the Walking Safari
4 toursSouth Luangwa
ViewIndian Ocean Islands
4 toursBazaruto
ViewThe Great White Place
4 toursEtosha
ViewMountain Gorilla Encounters
4 toursVolcanoes
ViewInto the Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi
ViewOr browse by country
Africa, country by country
Effortless from first message to final sundowner
How It Works
Planning a Cape Town escape or a once-in-a-lifetime safari should feel exciting, not exhausting. Here's how our experts make it simple.
- 1
Share Your Dream
Tell us your dates, interests & budget for Cape Town or your African safari — in a quick message.
- 2
We Craft Your Journey
A dedicated local travel designer hand-builds a tailor-made itinerary, just for you — free of charge.
- 3
Refine & Confirm
Tweak every detail until it's perfect, then confirm in minutes with secure online payment.
- 4
Travel With Confidence
Relax and travel — with 24/7 concierge support by WhatsApp, phone & email every step of the way.
Let us plan your dream Cape Town & African safari for 2026/27
Enquire now and an African travel expert will get back to you — usually within minutes, 24/7.
Start from when you can travel
Travel by month
The month you travel changes everything the bush does. Pick your month and see what Africa is doing then, from the calving and the Mara River crossings to the Okavango flood and whale season, and we will point your trip at the best of it.
Green season · calvingJanuaryCalving begins on the southern Serengeti and Cape Town is at its summer best.See the January guide Peak calvingFebruaryCalving peaks in the Ndutu plains and predators follow the newborns.See the February guide Shoulder · valueMarchGreen, quiet and good value as the herds start their move north.See the March guide Low season · best ratesAprilThe quietest, best-value window, with the Okavango floodwaters pushing in.See the April guide Dry season opensMayThe bush thins, water shrinks and game viewing sharpens by the week.See the May guide Peak game viewing beginsJuneThe Okavango is in full flood and the Falls run at high water.See the June guide Mara crossings startJulyThe first Mara River crossings begin and whales arrive off the Cape.See the July guide Peak crossingsAugustThe Mara crossings are in full swing and whale numbers peak at Hermanus.See the August guide Dry-season peakSeptemberThe driest month, with animals clustered at water and spring on the Cape.See the September guide Big-game at waterOctoberThe last big crossings and the year's finest big-game viewing at the waterholes.See the October guide Short rains · green returnsNovemberThe short rains draw the herds back and Southern Africa greens up.See the November guide Festive · islands & coastDecemberHigh summer in Cape Town and warm, clear seas off Zanzibar and Mozambique.See the December guide
Plan with a real person
One consultant. Your whole journey, handled by name.
Tell us roughly what you have in mind and one named consultant takes it from there — the lodges worth the money, the camps to skip, the right months, the drive times. The same person from your first email to the day you fly home.
A named consultant, never a call centre
Free, no-obligation planning
A reply within 24 hours
On African ground since 2008
Or reach us directly — WhatsApp +27 78 471 4852 · res@privatetourscapetown.com
Travellers' Choice 2026
6,180+ 5-Star Reviews on TripAdvisor
What Our Guests Say
Real reviews from real travelers
C
Compass693831
Verified Guest
Best Cape Town Tour!
We had the best day seeing all that Cape Town has to offer! Our guide, Gordon (AKA George), was fantastic — incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. He took the time to learn everyone's name...
N
Nomad
Verified Guest
Definitely worth it
Nathan and Ben were excellent guides. The entire day was very comfortable and exciting. I definitely recommend and would trust Nathan and Ben with other trips/tours. Thank you!!
MS
Marisa S
Verified Guest
Cape of Good Hope & Penguin colony
Me & my husband enjoyed very much with this day tour. Our tour guide Nathan did an excellent job and Ben is a good driver. Highly recommend this tour if you have not seen much of Cape Town.
Recognition & accreditationTravellers' Choice 2026
Viator Award Winner, 9 years running
Listed on SafariBookings
GetYourGuide Award Winner
Listed on Bookmundi
Gray Line South Africa
Listed on Tiqets
Listed on Civitatis
Listed on Headout
SATIB insurance partner
SATSA bonded member
Rated, recognised and accredited
Independent platforms and industry bodies that vouch for how we plan and host every private journey.
Travellers' Choice 2026Viator Award Winner, 9 years runningListed on SafariBookingsGetYourGuide Award WinnerListed on BookmundiGray Line South AfricaListed on TiqetsListed on CivitatisListed on HeadoutSATIB insurance partnerSATSA bonded memberEvery journey is planned by one of our six named consultants, never a call centre.
Meet the team
Free download
Our Safari Brochure
Browse our signature journeys, flagship destinations and lodges in one beautifully designed PDF — perfect for planning offline or sharing with your travel companions.
Privately guided since 2008 · 11 countries · 18 years
The difference is in the detail
Local expert guides
Cape Town–based specialists planning private journeys since 2008 — never scripted.
Booked with confidence
Free cancellation up to 24 hours, instant confirmation, 24/7 concierge support.
200,000+Travellers guided
18+Years experience
4.9/5Guest rating
98%Satisfaction
In partnership with Africa's finest lodges
&BeyondSingitaLondoloziWildernessGreat PlainsBelmondSanctuaryRoyal Portfolio
Begin Your Journey
Let us design your private Cape Town & Africa experience
Share your travel dreams with our expert Cape Town–based travel designers. We’ll create a personalized, tailor-made itinerary crafted specifically for your perfect African adventure.
Completely FreeNo hidden fees
No ObligationZero pressure
Personalized DesignTailored to you
24-Hour ResponseQuick turnaround
Start Planning Your Journey
Our travel designers are ready to craft your perfect itinerary