Cape Town in Winter: What to Expect & What to Do
As a Cape Town-based guide and owner of Itchy Feet Tours & Safaris, one of the questions I get asked most often is: "Is winter a good time to visit Cape Town?" The short answer is yes. While Cape Town's summer months receive most of the attention, winter offers a...
Top Reasons to Book a Private Tour in Cape Town
As a Cape Town-based guide who has spent years showing travellers around this incredible region, I’ve seen first-hand how much more rewarding a trip becomes when it’s done privately. While group tours can be convenient, more and more travellers are specifically...
Is Cape Town Safe for Tourists? Local Tips & Advice
As a Cape Town-based private tour guide at Itchy Feet Tours & Safaris, this is one of the most common questions I get from travellers before they visit. The short answer? Yes - Cape Town is safe to visit, especially when you travel smart and understand the city...
Secret spots in Cape Town that locals actually visit – and how to find them
I've been guiding visitors around Cape Town and Southern Africa for over 20 years. In that time I've watched the same handful of spots get photographed a million times while entire neighbourhoods, beaches, and viewpoints that Capetonians genuinely love sit quietly...
Most Scenic Drives Around Cape Town (Photo Guide)
Why Cape Town Is One of the World’s Most Scenic Road Trip Destinations If there’s one thing we’re spoiled with in Cape Town, it’s dramatic scenery. Mountains that fall into the ocean. Coastal roads carved into cliffs. Vineyards framed by jagged peaks. As a local guide...
How to Plan a 3-Day Cape Town Itinerary (With a Local Guide)
As a Cape Town-based private guide at Itchy Feet Tours & Safaris, one of the most common questions I get is: “Is 3 days enough in Cape Town?” The answer is yes - if you plan it properly. With the right structure (and ideally a local guide), three days is enough to...
Why March Is One of the Best Months to Visit Cape Town.
As a Cape Town-based private guide at Itchy Feet Tours & Safaris, March is one of my favourite months to host guests on our Private Tours Cape Town experiences. The summer crowds begin to ease, the weather is still warm and stable, and the vineyards are alive with...
Private Wine Tours vs Group Tours: What’s Worth It in Cape Town?
When travellers visit Cape Town, one of the top experiences on their list is exploring the Cape Winelands. But a common question I get as a local private guide is: “Should we book a private wine tour or join a group tour?” As the owner of Itchy Feet Tours &...
Best Wine Farms to Visit in Franschhoek & Stellenbosch
February is one of the most magical times to visit the Cape Winelands. Long sunny days, vineyards heavy with grapes, and warm evenings create an unmistakably romantic atmosphere. As a Cape Town-based private tour company, Itchy Feet Tours & Safaris has guided...
Best Family-Friendly Tours in Cape Town
As a Cape Town–based private tour operator, we at Itchy Feet Tours & Safaris have spent years guiding families through the Mother City at a pace that works for both parents and children. Cape Town is one of the best destinations in the world for family travel,...
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