Professional & Academic Tours

                 Before you lay your weary head to rest, heed the tidings of Sir Francis Drake, who described Cape Town as "the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the globe" and rest assured in the knowledge, that you have seen it all

Majestic Table Mountain, swelling up to a noble height while lording over Cape Town  

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Academic Services - We can organise your tour, assist you with your research, data collection and analysis of data, as well as arranging socio-political, economic and historical discussion groups.

The Townships - visit community projects, buy hand made arts & crafts, experience the local cuisine, visit a shebeen and toy-toy with the locals, or let the coons/jazz artists entertain you.

Our six very special, stress free, one-Day Tours

A Unique Cultural Tour - a tour to 2 township schools and the University of the Western Cape - includes a political overview of S. Africa & the Cape Flats Nature Re serve. Click Unique Cultural Tours

Visit District Six, Cape Malay & South African Museums (world renowned for its replicas of the stone age people at the Cape as well as the whale well). The tour includes a visit to these areas plus a Malay Cuisine lunch.  Click The Townships 

Township Tour - Mannenberg/Bonteheuvel, Langa/Khayalitsha. Visit schools, the Amy Biehl and Gugulethu Seven sites, and a craft market. Embark on a township walk with local guides & enjoy a traditional African lunch. 

Winelands Tour - Bask in the tradition and splendour of the Cape Vineyards. Visit Paarl, Stellenbosch & Franschoek,  the perfect destination for all palates.

Cape Peninsula Tour - Includes Chapman's Peak drive, Houtbay - a boat trip to Seal Island is optional, Cape Point, Penquin Colony, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens etc.

Table Mountain, Groot Constantia Wine Farm Tour and Robben Island

For those who wish to simply enjoy Cape Town's nightlife, why not extend your tour.

We also offer the following Services

An expert's guide to property acquisition. Highly recommended & affordable accommodation. Safe, clean hostel accommodation is also available at the University during vacations.

Shuttle service, car hire and airport transfers in comfort & style.  

Airport transfers & shuttle service free with accommodation.

Language Preference, depending on availability, you may choose your guide from the following language groups: French, German, Italian, Korean and Spanish. English speaking guides are always available.

Academic Services  

Professors, lecturers, teachers, social workers, nurses, doctors etc. organise your colleagues, form a tour group and enjoy a working holiday by visiting work related institutions as well as enjoying the sights and sounds of Cape Town.

If you wish to conduct a research, we will gather and analyse your data and then send it on to you to complete in your home town.

Your visit could include a historical and political overview of S. Africa presented by the head of the Political Science Department at the University of the Western Cape, as well as visits to Robben Island, Table Mountain, the townships, museums, wine estates etc.

Home stay can be arranged for those academics who wish to have a closer cultural encounter, as well as for those students who wish to improve their English by staying with an English speaking family.

CONTACT US

The company is managed by responsible, mature and competent professional personnel.We are dynamic, progressive and will at all times endeavour to pander to your needs.Your comfort and security is our main concern.

All transport is private

For further information, or to secure a booking, contact us at:

Address:  Post Box  469, Bergvliet, 7864, Cape Town, South Africa E-mail: wkloppers@uwc.ac.za Wkloppers1@telkomsa.net

Telephone: +27 21 7128439 Fax: +27 21 7128439    Website: http://www.capetours.org/

I may add that our prices are very competitive.

Payment by traveller's cheques, cash or prior bank transfers, preferred.                   

All payment is expected upfront before commencemnt of tours.

Send mail to wkloppers@uwc.ac.za with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified: June 29, 2005