Escape to the Cape Sightseeing Tours

Escape to the Cape Sightseeing Tours

Escape to the Cape Sightseeing Tours
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It's no surprise that we won the best emerging tourism business prize in SA for 2012. Our luxury tours come with no hidden costs & include entry fees, snacks, free wifi on board & the services of professional guides. We arrange transport, tours & accommodation. Our day trips include Cape Peninsula, City Tour & the Winelands plus overnight visits to the Garden Route. Visit our website for more info
Rondebosch, South Africa

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Travellers' Choice
2024

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Cape Town, South Africa1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2020 • Business
We have been working with Shaheed and his team to service our Japanese clients since July 2019 and we are extremely satisfied with thier services. Shaheed always makes himself available for us and all our wishes (sometimes the ones that look impossible) come true. He is very quick in responding to our enquiries and his rates are also very reasonable. He works with his guides very closely, so he knows what is going on with our clients on the road, which gives us great peace of mind. It is an advantage to work with an owner-managed company like Escape to the Cape and we would like to continue our partnership with them.
Written 3 April 2020
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Hi Maho, Thank you for those kind words.. We have committed ourselves to 'customer satisfaction' all round. We look forward to being of service to your guests asap. Keep on bring those lovely Japanese folk to our shores.
Written 5 April 2020
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Curiosity51468216517
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
When we decided to visit South Africa for a few weeks we did some research and nearly gave up. We were repeatedly quoted prices for $600 to $1200 a day, PER PERSON!!! But nice lodgings next to the animal parks are available for $30 to $100 a night all over. Meals run $5 to $15 each in great restaurants. South Africa is cheap. It didn't make any sense until I worked with Escape to the Cape. Zaaidah helped us with a Cape Town and Garden Route driver and an itinerary that was spectacular for a fraction of the price offered by the tour organizations. We did the Great White Shark cage diving, wine triping, bungee jumping, Cheetah petting, table mountain, etc. etc., so I don't think we missed much. After about a week on the Garden Route we said goodbye bye to our driver and now great friend Reza and flew to Johannesburg where we successfully drove on the wrong side of the road to Kruger National Park and Sun City. But it was a near thing as driving in SA is actually worse than playing Grand Theft Auto. The week riding with our driver Reza helped a great deal to prepare us. DM Zaaidah and she will help you have the vacation of a lifetime.
Written 6 June 2023
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sreeram12792
New York City, NY8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Great experience with Escape of the Cape. Got in touch with Shaheed after seeing a video on YouTube and he immediately shared a tentative itinerary and cost estimate. After hearing my thoughts and our group’s interests, he was happy to tweak it for us and put together a solid plan!

We were a group of 6, spent 3-4 days in the Cape Town area and the guide did a great job of making us feel safe, comfortable and also showing us all the great places. Cape Town is stunning and I will definitely be back to explore it more leisurely.

I recommend Escape to the Cape for your travels to the Cape - cheers!
Written 11 August 2023
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Toni D
Baltimore, MD8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
Just visited Cape Town South Africa January 2023. Our travel agent made arrangements with Escape to the Cape for two days of touring. Our Tour Director, Shaheed Ebrahim, made sure we were well taken care of. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area including the history, economy and special points of interest. The tour bus was clean and comfortable.

We saw a lot in one day including a visit to the Cape of Good Hope, winery visit and an authentic South African dinner at the Gold restaurant downtown. Highly recommend that you consider using Escape to the Cape to put together your customized tour.
Written 20 February 2023
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Zedify
San Jose, CA6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
We had about 6 days with our guide, Roger. That's a long time and always a bit scary to be with a stranger for that long. But by day 2, he was like an old friend and a total delight to be with. We had a few changes and disappointments due to weather but Roger was always prepared with several alternative options. He listened to us and learned what we liked so that he could provide us with the best available experiences for our tastes. He was always extremely careful to make sure we were safe and was very protective when we opted to enter a less-than-safe area. He was very accommodating and stopped on command for my photo-fanatic husband. We covered as much as possible in our 6 days, learning about culture and history and fun facts. Thumbs up to Roger for making our visit to Cape Town so special...a true professional!
Written 7 November 2022
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Explorewithme
Chicago, IL8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Our family traveled to South Africa from three different continents to meet in the fourth continent - Africa. Everyone had questions and worries about itineraries, safety, food, locations, and so on. The Escape to Cape Town team helped us answering all the questions patiently and accurately. At each step, we got a knowledgeable, energetic and family like guide who always made us felt ‘Home away home’. The itinerary was so perfectly planned that we never felt rushed or too light! A wonderful and amazing experience for lifetime! Thanks to ‘Escape to the Cape’ team and I would recommend to all my family and friends!!!
Written 23 August 2023
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Alexander B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Words cannot describe how wonderful our tours with Russ were. Not only did we feel safe and secure but Russ painted beautiful pictures with his incredible cultural and historical knowledge that made Cape Town come to life. He even got us back in time from Hermanus to see the Springbocks trounce the All Blacks in the finals. I cannot recommend Russ enough.
Written 25 December 2023
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Abe A
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Solo
I wanted a personal solo tour of the Cape Town and quick one too as I was only there for 2 days for the rugby match all the way from The Netherlands , it’s not enough for few hours but I got some history lesson from my wonderful tour guide Russell. He’s a real gent and a good laugh, we drove around Cape Town city, and the peninsula all the way to cape Point. It was a wonderful drive and Russell was fantastic. I would highly recommend a personal tour and not a shared one of you’re solo it’s worth every cent. Shaheed was the main guy who arranged all this for me, he kept in touch with me via WhatsApp all the time and tailored the tour according to the time I had there. Thanks Shaheed and Russell, I cannot wait to bring my wife and daughter to experience the most beautiful and wonderful place on earth!!
Written 10 September 2024
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Igbetsape A
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Shaheed and the Escape the Cape Tours Were incredible transportation host for our wedding. They save the day numerous times organizing airport transfers to and from the hotel, daily tours for all of the family and friends that attended the wedding (even organizing multiple tours and buses each day), shuttle service to all of the major events for our wedding weekend, and coordination of shuttle service on the day of the wedding. The flexibility and attention to detail was amazing. On top of that, the quality of service and the engagement that the guides and drivers had with the guest, only uplifted everyone spirits that were already on cloud 10. One of the main guides, Jordan, was a fan favorite. His knowledge of the Cape, South Africa, and its rich history added a cultural flavor that left us wanting to come back. Considering the challenge of managing the transportation request for a group of 50+ guests for over a week, I honestly don’t know many transportation groups that could’ve pulled off the job of Escape the Cape. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts! You made our special week and day even more special!
Written 20 August 2024
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Thank you Igbetsape, It was a pleasure working with you in the run up to the event. I was amazed as the groom your level of detail you went through to make your guests have the best possible experience amongst all the other preparations you needed complete. As much as you enjoyed working with this us we enjoyed working with you. There was a kind of a 'Lull' after the group left. It all felt like friends & family departing. Wishing you all the very best on your new endeavours and hoping you will return to our shores in the future. Your friends in Cape Town: Shaheed, Jordan and Team
Written 27 August 2024
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Richard G
Thunder Bay, Canada54 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
A very top notch tour company. I was very impressed with the service, courtesy and professionalism. Our drivers during the tour went over and beyond for us to make sure we had an enjoyable experience and we certainly did.

I had taken this trip with my brother who had arranged this tour with Escape to the Cape Sightseeing Tours. The trip was basically in three places...Cape Town, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg. All throughout these trips....everything went smoothly and if it didn't because of weather or any unknowns, they made sure that it was re-arranged on other days so we could complete our itinerary.

The drivers and the ones in the background arranging the different tours were superb. I cannot thank them enough. I left South Africa with very good memories, as a result of them. They are highly recommended !
Written 29 December 2023
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