Private Tours Cape Town · Est. 2008

Our Story

For eighteen years we have crafted private journeys through Cape Town and across the African continent — unhurried, deeply personal, and made entirely for the people travelling them. From the tip of the Cape to the gorillas of Rwanda, every moment is yours.

The Beyond Africa View

We're not a booking engine — we're Cape Town locals who never stopped exploring.

Eighteen years planning safaris, 10,000 trips delivered, and we still get excited when a client texts from the Mara saying they just saw a leopard. This is personal.

Eighteen years of craft

The journey so far

From a single guide with a hand-drawn map to more than 200,000 travellers hosted — every milestone built on the same belief.

2008
A dream takes root
Founded in the shadow of Table Mountain by a team of passionate local guides who believed Africa deserved to be experienced privately, slowly, and with genuine heart — never as a rushed checklist.
2012
Beyond the Cape
Our journeys expanded north into the bushveld — the Kruger, Sabi Sands, the Garden Route, the Winelands — each itinerary hand-drawn around a single family, couple, or solo explorer.
2016
Recognised for excellence
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice and SATSA bonded membership confirmed what our guests already knew: when the details matter, we deliver.
2020
Crafting through change
When the world paused, we reinvented the safari — flexible bookings, private vehicles, enhanced safety protocols — earning renewed trust from travellers on every continent.
2024
Africa-wide adventures
From gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda to the Serengeti migration, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, and Mozambique — our reach now spans the entire continent.
2026
200,000 stories and counting
Eighteen extraordinary years, 200,000+ travellers, and three TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards later — every journey is still entirely, beautifully their own.

We don't just work in travel.
We live for it.

Every person you'll meet on these pages wakes up thinking about Africa. They know the lodges that get the sunsets right, the guides who spot what others miss, and the routes that turn a good trip into a story worth telling twice. This isn't a job to them — it's a calling.

The people behind the journeys

Meet the Beyond Africa team

Certified, experienced, and passionate — the real people who bring your African adventure to life every single day.

Leadership & travel design

Roger Bukuru

Founding Member & Director of FinanceFinance · Trust · Governance

A UCT BSc Honours graduate in Statistical Sciences and a serial entrepreneur, Roger once built a fintech that was acquired by one of South Africa's largest payment processors, where he served as Co-CTO. He fell for tourism the moment he realised numbers could open the door to something far bigger — sharing the breathtaking beauty of South Africa with the world. Today he safeguards every booking with bank-grade rigour, so your money and your memories are always in trusted, transparent hands.

Remondy Clementia

Travel Manager · Head of ConsultingPan-African itineraries

A born-and-bred Capetonian with 25 years in the tourism industry, Remondy is the steady hand behind every journey. From South Africa, Namibia and Botswana to Zimbabwe, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique, there is no corner of the continent she hasn't crafted a trip around. She brings encyclopaedic destination knowledge, a little black book of trusted partners, and a perfectionist's eye to overseeing our entire consulting team.

Albert Rocky Kasilembo

Operations Manager · Southern & East AfricaLogistics across the region

Johannesburg-born and a Bachelor of Tourism graduate from the University of Johannesburg, Albert is the logistical engine room of our Southern and East African journeys. Vehicles, lodges, guides, border crossings and game drives — he choreographs the thousand moving parts so that, from your side, everything simply flows. Calm under pressure and relentless about detail, he is the reason your safari runs like clockwork.

A. Kabura

Operations Manager · Logistics, Fleet & MaintenanceFleet, logistics & on-road operations

A. Kabura keeps the wheels of every journey turning — quite literally. He oversees our fleet, logistics and maintenance, making sure each vehicle is immaculate, safe and ready for the road, and that drivers, schedules and routes line up perfectly. Meticulous and unflappable, he is the quiet force behind the smooth, reliable travel our guests count on every single day.

Jane Kabura

Senior Travel ConsultantSouth Africa

Born and raised in Cape Town, Jane swapped a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Rhodes University for her true calling — curing wanderlust. Her scientific precision shows in flawlessly planned South African itineraries, while her Capetonian warmth turns first-time visitors into lifelong friends. She knows the Mother City's every secret beach, sunset and supper spot.

Evelyn Ntombela

Senior Travel ConsultantSouth Africa · Botswana · Namibia

Raised in Richards Bay on the KwaZulu-Natal coast and proud of her Zulu heritage, Evelyn pairs a Diploma in Tourism with a deep love of the wild south. She designs unforgettable journeys across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia — from the Okavango's waterways to Namibia's red dunes — always with the heartfelt hospitality her home province is famous for.

Eve McLean

Senior Travel ConsultantSouthern & East Africa

A Capetonian to her core, Eve holds a Bachelor of Social Science from UCT — majoring in Gender Studies, Psychology, Industrial Sociology and Social Development — a rare gift for reading exactly what a traveller needs. She crafts soulful journeys across Southern and East Africa, listening first and tailoring every detail so the trip feels made for you, because it is.

Adiela Gateka

Guest RelationsGuest experience & care

Adiela is the friendly first voice and the reassuring final check of your Beyond Africa experience. From your very first enquiry to your safe arrival home, she looks after the human details — special occasions, dietary wishes, little surprises — making sure every guest feels personally, genuinely cared for.

Amit Verma

Manager · IT DepartmentTechnology · Systems · Digital experience

Amit is the brilliant mind behind everything you experience online with Beyond Africa. As Manager of our IT Department, he architects and safeguards the technology that powers your journey — from the smooth website and secure bookings to the systems that keep our entire operation running flawlessly, day and night. A gifted engineer with a rare eye for both detail and the bigger picture, Amit blends world-class technical mastery with genuine care for every guest who visits us. Tireless, innovative and quietly indispensable, he is the digital heartbeat of our company — turning bold ideas into elegant, reliable experiences and making sure that, wherever in the world you are, planning your African adventure feels effortless and trustworthy.

Tanu Samaria

SEO ManagerSearch visibility · Organic growth · Content strategy

Tanu is the strategic architect behind Beyond Africa's digital discoverability. As SEO Manager, she ensures that when travellers around the world dream of Africa, they find us first. With a rare blend of technical precision and creative storytelling, Tanu crafts content strategies that don't just chase algorithms — they answer the real questions explorers are asking. From keyword research and on-page optimization to link-building and performance analytics, she orchestrates every detail to grow our organic reach. Meticulous, data-driven and endlessly curious, Tanu transforms search into meaningful connections, helping thousands of travellers discover the Africa they've always imagined.

Bablesh Dhakar

Head of Digital MarketingStrategy · Campaigns · Brand growth

Bablesh is the visionary leader steering Beyond Africa's digital presence across every channel and touchpoint. As Head of Digital Marketing, he orchestrates the strategy that brings our brand to life online — from social media and email campaigns to partnerships and paid advertising. With a sharp eye for storytelling and an unshakeable commitment to authenticity, Bablesh ensures that every post, every video, and every interaction reflects the heart of who we are: a company that crafts unforgettable journeys with genuine care. Strategic, creative and deeply attuned to what travellers seek, he is the driving force behind our digital voice and the trusted bridge between inspiration and action.

Shreya Jain

PPC Manager · Google & Meta AdsPaid search · Meta campaigns · Performance marketing

Shreya is the precision marketer who turns advertising spend into meaningful bookings. As our PPC Manager specializing in Google and Meta Ads, she meticulously crafts, tests and optimizes every campaign to ensure Beyond Africa reaches the right travellers at the right moment. With a sharp analytical mind and a relentless focus on ROI, Shreya balances creative ad copy with data-driven bidding strategies, audience segmentation and conversion tracking. She doesn't just run ads — she tells stories that resonate, then fine-tunes every variable until performance soars. Strategic, detail-obsessed and results-focused, Shreya is the engine behind our paid growth, making sure every rand and every dollar delivers measurable impact.

Deborah

Operations ManagerDay-to-day operations · Bookings · Guest services

Born and raised in Cape Town and a proud Bachelor of Human Life Science graduate from Stellenbosch University (majoring in Physiology and Genetics), Deborah brings scientific precision and an unshakeable work ethic to every booking, every change, and every guest interaction. As Operations Manager, she is the steady heartbeat behind Beyond Africa's day-to-day rhythm — coordinating bookings, processing cancellations and refunds with speed and care, troubleshooting last-minute changes, and ensuring that every operational detail flows smoothly from enquiry to departure. Her background in life sciences gives her a unique analytical edge: methodical, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure. Whether it's juggling schedules, managing supplier communication, or solving the unexpected, Deborah is the dependable force who keeps the wheels turning and our guests smiling. Cape Town through and through, she understands the heart of this city and the journeys we create within it.

Certified guides & professional drivers

Gordon Morne Hill

Senior International Tourist GuideSouth Africa & cross-border

South African born and bred, Gordon is a fully accredited senior international tourist guide who has led travellers far beyond our borders. Endlessly knowledgeable and effortlessly calm, he turns long road days into a highlight — every viewpoint timed to perfection, every story worth the stop.

Sedick Petersen

Certified Tourist Guide · WC16273Cape Town & the Peninsula

Born and raised in Cape Town, Sedick carries the city in his blood. With warm hospitality and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Cape, he transforms every tour into a captivating journey through South Africa's rich and layered heritage.

Talent Rukweza

Certified Tourist Guide · WC11153Cape Town & the Winelands

True to his name, Talent has a gift for connecting travellers with the soul of the Cape. From Table Mountain to the Winelands, his easy charm and deep local insight make him a guest favourite, tour after tour.

Lufya Mulamba

Certified Tourist GuideCape Town city & culture

Calm, knowledgeable and endlessly patient, Lufya puts every guest at ease from the first hello. Whether it's the cable car up Table Mountain or a stroll through the Bo-Kaap, his insights bring Cape Town's culture and history vividly to life.

Linamandla Vokwana

Certified Tourist GuideCape Town & living culture

Born and raised in Cape Town, Linamandla guides with infectious energy and genuine pride in her city. She loves sharing the stories behind the postcard — the people, the food, the music and the living culture that make the Mother City unforgettable.

Nomasakhane Masoka

Certified Tourist GuideCape Point & the Peninsula

A proud Capetonian, Nomasakhane is a certified guide with a special love for the wild beauty of the Cape Peninsula — Cape Point, the penguins of Boulders and the dramatic coastline in between. Warm, attentive and deeply knowledgeable, she makes every guest feel at home.

Kyle Martin

Professional Tourist Guide & DriverCape Town & the Garden Route

Behind the wheel or leading the way on foot, Kyle blends the skills of a professional driver-guide with an easy, friendly manner. From Cape Town's city streets to the open road of the Garden Route, he keeps every journey smooth, safe and full of good stories.

Gakeem

Professional Tourist Guide & DriverCape Town & the Peninsula

Young, sharp and full of local pride, Gakeem is a professional guide and driver who knows Cape Town's roads and rhythms like the back of his hand. Reliable, warm and quick with a recommendation, he makes exploring the Cape a genuine pleasure.

Leon van der Rheede

Professional Tourist Guide & DriverCape Town & the Winelands

With years of Cape roads behind him, Leon is a seasoned professional guide and driver whose steady, unflappable presence puts travellers instantly at ease. He knows the scenic way, the quiet stop and the perfect moment to pause for the view.

Tahreeq Titus

Professional Tourist Guide & DriverCape Town & the Peninsula

A professional guide and driver with a calm, confident style, Tahreeq pairs safe, smooth driving with warm local storytelling. From the V&A Waterfront to Cape Point, he makes sure every mile of your Cape adventure is in expert hands.

Benjamin Smith

Professional Tourist GuideCape Town & surrounds

Friendly, knowledgeable and proudly local, Benjamin is a professional tourist guide who loves showing off the best of Cape Town and its surrounds. He has a knack for the small details that turn a good day out into a great one.

Ismail Sieed

Professional DriverCape Town transfers & tours

Courteous, punctual and a true gentleman of the road, Ismail is the professional driver families trust with their most precious cargo. Decades of Cape Town experience mean every transfer and tour is smooth, safe and right on time.

Sylvia

Professional Tourist GuideCape Town & cultural tours

Warm, attentive and proudly local, Sylvia is a professional tourist guide who welcomes every guest like an old friend. She has a gift for reading what travellers need and a deep love of sharing the Cape's culture, history and hidden corners with genuine heart.

Ibrahim Bukuru

Professional Tour GuideCape Town & regional tours

Calm, dependable and endlessly knowledgeable, Ibrahim is a professional tour guide who makes every journey feel effortless. He pairs careful attention to detail with an easy, friendly manner, ensuring guests are well looked after from the first stop to the last.

Jeff Mathenga

Professional Guide & DriverCape Town & the Garden Route

A seasoned professional guide and driver, Jeff combines safe, smooth driving with warm storytelling and a steady, reassuring presence. From Cape Town's streets to the open road of the Garden Route, he keeps every mile comfortable, safe and full of good company.

Why travel with us

The difference is in the detail

200,000+Travellers hosted

18Years of craft

5,710+5-star reviews

12African countries

4.9/5Average guest rating

98%Would recommend us

Truly private

No crowds, no fixed scripts. Every journey is yours alone, shaped around your pace and your curiosities.

Local expertise

Cape Town–based guides with eighteen years of on-the-ground knowledge and the relationships that open doors.

Quietly luxurious

From boutique lodges to private vehicles, we curate comfort that feels effortless and never ostentatious.

Booked with confidence

Free cancellation up to 24 hours, instant confirmation, and a 24/7 concierge for total peace of mind.

What we stand for

Travel that gives back

Luxury and responsibility are not opposites. The way we travel protects the wild places and supports the communities that make Africa extraordinary.

Conservation first

We partner with reserves and lodges that put wildlife and wild places ahead of footfall — protecting what we're privileged to show you.

Community at the centre

Local guides, local suppliers, local stories. Your journey directly supports the Cape Town and Southern African communities who make it possible.

Responsible by design

Smaller groups, lighter footprints, and a commitment to leaving every destination better than we found it.

Traveller voices

In their own words

A few of the 5,710+ reviews that earned our TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice.

The most smooth, thoughtful trip we have ever taken. Every guide felt like an old friend who happened to know everything.

Sarah & James M.United Kingdom

Private, unhurried, and utterly magical. They turned our honeymoon into something we will be telling our grandchildren about.

Olivia R.United States

From Table Mountain to the Kruger, not a single detail was missed. This is how Africa should be experienced.

Daniel K.Germany

Read all 5,710+ reviews on TripAdvisor

Let's connect

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa