Private tour in Cape Town George M

Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony tour

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George M.

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Fully vaccinated (including booster) My passion for the tourism industry began more than 15 years ago, when I arranged a highly successful sight-seeing tour for several friends and family members who decided to visit and explore the natural scenic beauty and diverse culture of South Africa. I grew up in a family where a love for the outdoors was a way of life. I spent most of my career in a corporate financial environment, which has given me an immense understanding of the various industries that drive our economy in South Africa - Tourism and hospitality being one of them. During the middle of 2014, I decide to leave my successful career as a professional banker and pursue my ultimate dream of becoming an "ambassador" of our beautiful country, effectively turning my passion into a career. I must add that going back to study again was an incredibly liberating experience. I am an avid purveyor of all the unique aspects that South Africa has to offer the world from a tourism perspective. These include, but are not limited to; it's rich wildlife, unsurpassed scenic splendour, award winning wines and culinary delights - not to mention our amazing hospitality. South Africa is steeped in profound history and natural beauty. It is also a wonderful melting pot of cultural diversity, making it one of those "must see" places on anyone's travel agenda… A true "Rainbow Nation" as our beloved Nelson Mandela had wished for. As a registered tourist guide and "SA Specialist", I hope to make every visitor's experience a truly memorable and unforgettable one! I live by the simple philosophy of "Creating memorable experiences to esteemed guests all year round". My other passions include travelling to the "great outdoors", where I love to spend my leisure time with close friends and family, either camping in the mountains or soaking up the sun. I also love photography and I am a keen sailor, having achieved my Provincial colours in the sport. I support two charitable organisations, namely the National Sea Rescue institute and "Tears". (The Emma Animal Rescue Society) My other hobbies include travel, reading and historical research. Today, my sole "mission" and passion is to show off what Cape Town and South Africa have to offer as a premium travel destination. Cape Town is regarded as one of the best "value for money" destinations in the world, due to its weak exchange rate. As a local tourist guide, let me take the hassles out of your holiday while you sit back and relax, immersing yourself in the amazing vibe that Cape Town and its surrounds has to offer. My key focus is YOU, our guest. I will tailor-make and design the perfect one day or multiple day travel plan to best suit your personal requirements and budget and will take the hassle out of you having to plan where you'd like to go, where you'd like to stay and what you'd like to experience. I look forward to welcoming you with open arms and creating the perfect and most memorable experience for you in the best City in the world! Qualified cultural tourist Guide - Cape Town and environs Qualified Provincial tourist guide - Western Cape Province (registration no. WC8644) Selected as best guide in Cape Town and 6th best in the world (out of 25,000 guides) - 2018 Regional finalist 2017 (best tourist guide) - Lilizela Awards (SA Tourism) Qualified First Aider - Level one (Red Cross International) PrDP (Professional Driving Permit) No restrictions

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Overview of your Cape Town tour

Your journey begins along the exquisite Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, along the "Golden Mile" through Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, on towards the iconic Cape of Good Hope via the scenic Chapmans Peak Drive (weather permitting) While exploring the unsurpassed natural beauty of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, you will visit Visit the iconic Cape Point Lighthouse and the most South Western tip of the African continent, the legendary Cape of Good Hope. Your journey continues towards the historic town of Simonstown, to visit our beloved and highly endangered Boulders African Penguin Colony. By now, I'm sure you would've worked up a good appetite, so we'll take a well deserved break for some lunch. Depending on your preference, we could arrange a wonderful dining experience or a lighter meal on the run. After lunch (and completely time dependent) we could visit a nearby vineyard in the historic Constantia wine region for a little sampling of the Cape's "fruit of the vine".

Recent Reviews

Kathy M.United States
2 days ago

George was an amazing tour guide. He personalized the tour for us, sharing the very best of the Cape. We wanted to see penguins, and we did—but we experienced so much more than we ever expected. He took us along a wonderful route that included stops in charming towns and at beautiful viewpoints. The National Park was especially memorable. George drove us through areas where we saw very few other tourists, making the experience feel truly special and personal. He spotted ostriches for us, as well as an exciting sighting of three bonteboks! He patiently waited for the ostriches—two females and one male—to walk past us so we could clearly see the toes he had described to us. We certainly weren't expecting such wonderful wildlife sightings. And, of course, watching the baboons was great fun. We carefully kept our distance and kept the windows up! George also recognized our interest in birds and kept a careful eye—and his binoculars ready—for great bird sightings throughout the day. He was incredibly knowledgeable about all the birds we saw and identified for us. We also greatly appreciated the botanical knowledge he shared along the way. Birds, mammals, and flora—all were part of what made the experience so rich. In addition, George shared his lifelong knowledge of South Africa's history, culture, and people. We learned so much from him. He has an engaging, warm, and caring personality, and it was clear throughout the day how much he genuinely wanted us to have a wonderful experience. We couldn't have asked for a better guide or a more memorable introduction to the Cape. We highly recommend George! Thank you, Kathy, Mike, and Tom

Mark T.United Kingdom
3 weeks ago

If you are going to Cape Town - don't hesitate to book George! We had booked a full day for four to the Cape of Good Hope, but the weather was against us so we visited the Franschhoek, vineyards and Stellenbosch instead and went to the Cape the next day. What a fantastic day that was! George was amazing and shared his passion and knowledge of his country's history, culture, geography and wildlife. Not only that but George was on hand throughout our stay, arranging airport transport and sent us top drawer restaurant recommendations. The vehicle was very spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. George, we never felt rushed and believe you enjoyed yourself as much as we did. Thank you so much, and we hope to see you again next time we visit South Africa

Diane R.Canada
March 2026

George was an excellent and congenial guide for our tour to the Cape Point and many places along the way. He was very flexible to modify the tour to fit our plans, included stops and suggestions along the way that we did not know about and shared his extensive knowledge about the areas we visited and about South Africa in general. He was an expert guide who made sure we saw the important stops, at the same time not rushing us when we wanted more time at a particular location. Thank you George for a great day.

Diane A.United States
January 2026

Wow what an amazing day. George switched a lot of things up on the fly due to fog and traffic, but the tour did not skip a beat. He was so personable and knowledgeable and kept us amused with details all day on a 10 hour tour. We saw everything we had hoped to see. Plus he picked us up at our cruise ship when we got off and let us take our bags with us and then dropped us at the airport. He even paid a porter to take us and our bags to our check in counter.

Jim O.United States
January 2026

Our guide, George, was terrific. He arrived on time and in a roomy, comfortable vehicle. Prior to meeting we were able to communicate via What’s app and we were able to tell him how we would like to customize our day. He also had some other great surprises along the way and took us to some quiet and less visited sites. Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and local trees and shrubs. We learned a lot. This was a very special day on the Cape. We would highly recommend using George M.

Dina N.
January 2026

I don't think I could give another tour a higher review than what we experienced with George. First, he was extremely communicative from the day the booking was accepted. He guided us on what time he thought we should begin due to high summer crowds. We are very glad that we took his advice as we always seemed to be about 1 hour in front of the crowds. When I booked this tour I really had no expectations other than we would see the main sights for our 1st trip to Cape Town. This tour exceeded our expectations and George was really the reason. He knew exactly where to go and what we would see. We thought we would see some beautiful landscapes, flora and the Cape of Good Hope Lighthouse. We saw all of that and more, including animal sightings and exciting interactions that we couldn't have dreamed of. By the end of the day George was just one of us, enjoying the day with us as a friend.

Your Cape Town tour itinerary

08h30 Collect from accommodation 10h30 Arrive at Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve 11h00 Explore the scenic lighthouse at Cape Point 13h00 Lunch break 14h00 Visit Boulders Penguin Colony 15h30 Depart for Constantia wine region or Botanical Gardens 17h30 Drop off at accommodation Please Note: The above itinerary is merely indicative and subject to change. We will suitably adapt your travel plan based on your individual requirements and personal interests, thereby ensuring the most memorable experience possible.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

As a private guide, I will provide you with a private and exclusive tour in a semi luxury, air conditioned vehicle . Larger groups can be accommodated subject to prior discussions and cost.

What's included
Other: Transportation in comfortable, air conditioned vehicle Registered and highly experienced driver/guide Fuel, Road taxes, toll fees, insurance Bottled water on board Complimentary photography of guests, if required
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - R500, Entrance fees to Boulders Penguin Colony - R250, optional funicular ride to Cape Point lighthouse - R110 ,Wine tastings R150 - R200. Prices are per person and subject to change.
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Meeting location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Tour categories
Layover
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
494667
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Cape Town is perfect for travellers who want to explore the stunning natural beauty of the Cape Peninsula, including the iconic Cape of Good Hope and the Boulders Penguin Colony. It's ideal for those who appreciate scenic drives, wildlife, and a touch of history. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or travellers with mobility concerns.

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