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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.

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 2016

    Recognised for excellence

    TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice, SATSA bonded membership, and partnerships with Gray Line Worldwide confirmed what our guests already knew: when the details matter, we deliver.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

The people behind the journeys

Our guides & drivers

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

Sedick Petersen

Certified Tourist Guide · WC16273

With his warm hospitality and deep knowledge of the Cape, Sedick transforms every tour into a captivating journey through South Africa's rich heritage.

Nathan Gnedeza

Certified Tourist Guide

A passionate storyteller whose love for Cape Town's hidden gems shines through in every tour — Nathan brings history and culture to life.

Lufya Mulamba

Certified Tourist Guide

Lufya's calm, knowledgeable presence puts every guest at ease. From Table Mountain to the Winelands, his insights create unforgettable experiences.

Talent Rukweza

Certified Tourist Guide

True to his name, Talent's gift for connecting travellers with the spirit of Africa makes him a guest favourite time and again.

Gordon Morne Hill

Professional Driver & Guide

A trusted name behind the wheel, Gordon's years navigating the Cape's spectacular routes ensure every journey is as smooth as the views are breathtaking.

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 seamless, 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
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Tell us how you love to travel and we'll craft something entirely your own. A real person — never a script — will be in touch.

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