Private tour in Cape Town Albert P
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Albert P.
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I am a registered private tourist guide for the Western Cape (South Africa) - (WC4682). I was the first South African registered to guide in Russian, but that doesn't exclude me from doing your tour in English or Afrikaans (for the Dutch or Flemish). I was born in Namibia (South West Africa) lived all over South Africa and fell in love with the Garden Route and know it like the back of my hand. I also travelled extensively through Russia, parts of the former Soviet Union and Southern Africa. All of this comes out as part of my guiding. My approach to guiding is not to lecture people and give them boring dates, but to make friends and to show my new found friends this amazing place I live in!!! I have realised that the touring world has changed from the days where people sit on a bus being taken from one fake tourist spot to another. . . When I travel I want to connect with the locals and want to see what life is like, while at the same time still getting those "must see sights" in. As a guide/ friend/ host. . . I am learning to find this balance and I also know that each visitor is unique. So, please feel free to tell me what you like and what you don't like. I can do bigger groups, but always prefer smaller, more intimate groups where I can build relationships and make the experience more personal. After a tour with me, hopefully you will agree that I am not your stereotypical tourist guide!!! As registered Private Guide for the Western Cape, South Africa I was the vice chair person for the Cape Tourist Guides Association. I have been doing private tours in the Cape since 2008. Before becoming a tourist guide I studied Missions with Operation Mobilization and worked with orphans in Russian (Siberia) for many years. Initially I studied electronics and computers and ran my own business in this field, but soon realized I need to be working with people. I am licensed to guide in English, Russian and Afrikaans for all of the Western Cape and the town of Port Elizabeth. I have a professional driver permit and am allowed to drive if the tour has 10 or less people.
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Are you ready to fall in love? The most beautiful peninsula in the world is waiting for you. Your scenic drive around to the Cape of Good Hope, will see you falling in love with this magical area. John of Portugal named the area the Cape of Good Hope because he saw in the cape the means to open a sea route to India and the Eastern countries. Your tour around the cape is nothing short of breathtaking. You and your party will visit some of the most renowned areas in the world, including visits to areas such as Chapman's peak drive, the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point and the renowned Boulder penguin colony. Visit the blooms at Kirstenbosch botanical gardens and many other areas that will literally have you gasping in awe at the natural beauty that surrounds you.
Thank you, Albert. This is one of our best tours taken. Your brief and informative history of the area and people, ensured we were fully immersed. We loved the penguins and hope that the prognosis of them disappearing from the area can be avoided. Highly recommend Arthur for his genial personality and knowledge.
We had an amazing day with Albert. He was kind and patient. His knowledge and passion for South Africa made this tour very special for us. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone
Our group immediately connected with Albert and enjoyed his commentary and knowledgable insight, and historical input throughout the day. He was very flexible in customizing the tour so as to be most interesting to us and he was willing to work within our time constraints as well. Albert was a guide in the truest sense as he gently directed us to view and experience Cape Town in a way that utilized our time together in the best possible way. Returning to Cape Town - I would definitely use Albert's services . Thank you Albert!
Albert's tour of the Cape of Good Hope managed to take in all the magic of the Cape. We started with a visit of the Botanical Gardens, we had lunch at the tip of the Cape with unparalleled views and a breathtaking drive back to Cape Town. Along the way we encountered a troop of baboons, ostrich, penguins, sea lions, and ibis. A tour not to be missed.
We are so glad we did this tour. This was probably THE highlight of our trip. Al showed us so many beautiful sights and also shared some history and stories along the way. He pointed out his favorite spots and views, and we felt like we really got a local's perspective of the area. I highly recommend this tour - it is the easiest way to see all of these sights, and Al made the experience a wonderful one.
Albert is a fantastic guide and excellent source of information about South Africa, Cape Town and the Cape of Good Hope. He was knowledgeable, prompt, courteous, personable and fun to be with. He accommodated the needs of our group of 3 ladies in every situation. We had a wonderful day with Albert and highly recommend that you consider booking a tour with him. I will certainly look him up when I next return to South Africa.
The tour takes you all around the Cape Peninsula. We will begin at your hotel and and drive via the Atlantic coastal areas of Clifton, Campsbay, and Llandudno to get to Hout Bay where you will have the option to take a 45 minute boat trip to the seal colony on Duiker Island. From there you'll drive along on of the world's top 10 Ocean view drives - Chapman's Peak Drive. We will have sweeping views of Noordhoek beach and the shipwreck of the SS Kakapo as we make our way to the Red Hill Road. This old mountain pass has got amazing views of Simon's bay and the surrounding areas. Just before we enter the National Park at Cape of Good Hope you will have an option to see and interact with some Ostriches. In the park we will visit Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. Lunch is served at either the Two Oceans or Boulders restaurant. After lunch we'll visit the nearby Penguins colony. On our way back we will pass through Kalkbaai, St James and Muizenberg. These little towns have many nooks and crannies to explore.
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Depending on the group size we will use either an SUV or mini bus. All our vehicles are modern, fresh and air-conditioned.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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