Hiking Collection
Cape Town Trails
Guided hikes shaped by local stories to reveal hidden paths.
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Van De Kaap Travel and Tours is a family-owned boutique tour company based in Cape Town, specialising in private sightseeing tours, cultural experiences and guided mountain hikes across the Western Cape. Led by a father-and-son guiding team, our CATHSSETA-certified local guides create personalised and thoughtful small-group experiences that bring together cultural heritage, mountain landscapes, coastal scenery and outdoor adventure. From Table Mountain and Lion’s Head hiking trails to Bo-Kaap and District Six cultural tours, Cape Peninsula day tours and Cape Winelands visits, we create itineraries around your interests and preferred pace. We also arrange tailor-made multi-day journeys through South Africa. Private tours start from R1,500 per person; guided hikes start from R1,000 per person, with pickup from selected Cape Town hotels. Book online or message our Cape Town team on WhatsApp to start planning your experience.
Nature Collection
Coastal Day Tours
Disconnect from the everyday and plug into the Cape's raw beauty.
Culture Collection
Cultural Day Tours
Authentic insight & perspective reaching beyond the guidebooks.
Culinary Collection
Culinary Day Tours
Unique flavours and traditional recipes defining the destination.
Adventure Collection
Multi-day Escapes
Personalised journeys along the Garden Route, West Coast, Kruger...
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"Our tour of the Cape Peninsula was an absolute highlight...gaining a much deeper understanding of apartheid...Wildlife encounters throughout the day...penguins...ostriches, baboons, and even eland along the way. Our guide, Tahir, truly made the day exceptional...the entire day had an extremely friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience."
- Stanislaw, Poland
"Absolutely amazing experience! From the minute Tahir picked us up we felt relaxed and confident...His knowledge of Table Mountain...was fab...Tahir made us feel safe throughout the day. He ensured we kept a good pace all day, but we took regular breaks due to the heat of the day and to stop and admire the different flowers and animals we came across...If you are looking for a guide who knows their ‘stuff’ I would highly recommend booking with this company."
- Julie, UK
"I booked a private Cape Town tour...guided by Tayb - an experience I can confidently say is absolutely worth it...I was able to visit all the highlights of Cape Town including Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins and Chapman’s Peak Drive. What made the tour stand out was Tayb’s knowledge - he brought each location to life...never rushed and perfectly tailored. If you want a memorable Cape Town experience, book this tour. You won’t regret it."
- Jae Chang, South Korea
"The Best Tour I Have Ever Done – Absolutely Amazing! The Table Mountain hike...was by far the best tour I have ever experienced...Tahir is an incredibly experienced guide. I felt completely safe throughout the entire hike. He knows Table Mountain like the back of his hand...His enthusiasm and expertise made the tour truly special. An unforgettable experience that I would recommend to everyone. Thank you, Tahir, for this fantastic day!"
- Christopher, Germany
"I can’t recommend Tahir enough ... he was absolutely amazing: patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly motivating, not just physically but mentally too. Thank you, Tahir, for making the experience truly unforgettable!"
- Ruba, Sudan
"TJ was amazing .... very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and flexible. It was more like having a day out with a friend rather than a 'tour guide'."
- Stephen, USA