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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
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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
Kruger, South Africa
Most LovedUltimate Big Five Safari
Seven days tracking lion, leopard, elephant, rhino & buffalo
View safariSabi Sands, South Africa
Grand TourLuxury Sabi Sands Safari
The leopard capital of the world, in pure five-star comfort
View safariSouth Africa
Natural WonderUltimate South Africa Safari
Fourteen days from the Cape to the Big Five heartland
View safariSerengeti, Tanzania
ExclusiveSerengeti Great Migration
Witness a million wildebeest thunder across the endless plains
View safariOkavango, Botswana
Great ValueOkavango Delta Luxury Safari
Africa's last Eden — water safaris through a living wetland
View safariZimbabwe & Botswana
Once in a LifetimeVictoria Falls & Chobe Safari
The smoke that thunders, then elephants by the thousand
View safariVolcanoes, Rwanda
Ultimate Gorilla Encounter
Stand among mountain gorillas in the misty highland forest
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.
30 tours
Mother City Magic
9 toursCape Town
ViewBig Five Safari
4 toursKruger
ViewThe Leopard Kingdom
11 toursSabi Sands
ViewCoastal Wilderness
8 toursGarden Route
ViewVineyard Romance
7 toursCape Winelands
ViewMalaria-Free Big Five
6 toursEastern Cape
ViewThe Great Migration
15 toursMasai Mara
ViewEndless Migration Plains
4 toursSerengeti
ViewBotswana's Water Wilderness
4 toursOkavango Delta
ViewHome of the Walking Safari
4 toursSouth Luangwa
ViewIndian Ocean Islands
4 toursBazaruto
ViewThe Red Dune Sea
4 toursSossusvlei
ViewThe Great White Place
4 toursEtosha
ViewThe Smoke That Thunders
4 toursVictoria Falls
ViewMountain Gorilla Encounters
4 toursVolcanoes
ViewInto the Impenetrable Forest
Bwindi
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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.
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Share Your Dream
Tell us your dates, interests & budget for Cape Town or your African safari — in a quick message.
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We Craft Your Journey
A dedicated local travel designer hand-builds a tailor-made itinerary, just for you — free of charge.
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Refine & Confirm
Tweak every detail until it's perfect, then confirm in minutes with secure online payment.
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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.
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
Travelers' Choice 2026
5,710+ 5-Star Reviews on TripAdvisor
What Our Guests Say
Real reviews from real travelers
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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...
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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!!
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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.
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Jared J
Verified Guest
Isaac is an excellent tour guide!
Our guide was Isaac, and he was fantastic!! We saw so many things, and even though the weather wasn't the best, the whole thing was still magical. Great tour!
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alan k
Verified Guest
Outstanding Experience!
Mireille is the best! Cape Town stole our hearts!
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Waheeda
Orange County, California
Great tour! Great Tour Guide!
We had an amazing time with our tour guide, Gift. He showed us so much in a limited amount of time and made every moment enjoyable and informative. His knowledge of the area's history was exceptional,...
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Walker
Verified Guest
Came for penguins, left with many more wildlife experiences
If you're looking for a broad, experiential overview rather than a deep dive into any one area, then this is exactly what you're looking for. Gift, our tour guide, was the perfect balance of professio...
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Debra B
Verified Guest
An Unforgettable Day
We had a private full day tour of the Cape, including Boulders Beach and the Cape of Good Hope. It was an unforgettable day and Mena was a wonderful guide! His knowledge of the history of this area an...
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Barbara G
Dautphetal, Germany
Excellent team - Lina and Kyle
I can recommend the trip with Lina and Kyle to everyone. Lina is a very experienced tour guide who entertained us nicely and has everything 'under control.' Kyle drove us safely. The two of them seem ...
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Why Beyond Africa
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
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