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The Travel Cafe Cape Town

Name: The Travel Cafe Cape Town
Address: Spaces V&A Waterfront, office 613, Junction Corner of Stanley &, Dock Rd, Cape Town, 8001, ZA
Telephone: +27607351955
Price range: ££
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We believe travel should leave a lasting impact - on you, the places you visit and its people. Welcome to The Travel Cafe.
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We believe in putting back more than we take out, to uplift and empower by sharing the beauty and magic of Africa.

30/06/2024

Paternoster 🐚 on The West Coast of South Africa: a perfect 😍 weekend destination for locals and for second-time visitors especially if you like 🎣 seafood 🦞, sand 🏜️ and tranquility 🧘‍♂️ .

Even during our winter (June to September), temperatures can be as high as 28 degrees. ☀️

The West Coast is also popular in August and September when spring arrives and the region is covered in a bright beautiful carpet of wild flowers. Visitors from all over the world flock to this otherwise semi-arid region to witness the natural splendour that spring brings.

For more information or get in touch at https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/the-west-coast

29/06/2024

Our 🇨🇭 guests are currently in the Kruger Park enjoying their 🤩 safaris in a private game reserve. 🦛 🦁 🐘 🇿🇦 . Thank you 🙏 for sharing these beautiful pictures 😊

Best time to go to The Kruger National Park ?

Winter (June - September): Many safari enthusiasts will tell you the best time to visit Kruger is during the peak of dry season, June to August. Because of the lack of water, the wildlife gathers around waterholes and the vegetation thins out which makes viewing much easier, allowing the rangers to spot the Big 5 from a far distance. The weather is also gorgeous, as temperatures stay mild and as a general rule, skies are sunny with no rain and the malaria risk is at its lowest.

Early morning game drives at the crack of dawn in open vehicles can get pretty chilly, with temperatures as low as 5°C / 40°F, so it’s important to pack something warm. However, the temperatures improve much during the day, averaging around 15°C / 60°F.

More info & get in touch with us at https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/kruger

22/06/2024

Thank you Silvan & Winona from 🇨🇭 for sharing your beautiful pics of your time in Zimbabwe! 🌅 🐘 💦

The Victoria Falls 💦 is such a nice extension for our guests after visiting Namibia 🇳🇦, Botswana 🇧🇼 or South Africa 🇿🇦.

Find out more about when it’s the best time to go on our site https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/victoria-falls

16/06/2024

Happy Youth Day from South Africa 🇿🇦 , an important day in our national calendar.

It was on this day nearly 40 years ago that the youth in Soweto, a township rich in history and culture, protested the Afrikaans education system imposed by the Apartheid government.

This peaceful protest which ended in carnage and death became an important turning point in bringing about change and ending Apartheid.

On June 16th, we remember the brave students who protested for better education and rights, changing the course of history.

Youth Day is about honouring these courageous young people and reflecting on their impact. It's a reminder of the importance of youth in shaping our future and the need to support and empower them.

At The Travel Cafe Cape Town, we proudly support initiatives like the June 16 Soweto Jubilee. This event aims to raise R1 million to support youth entrepreneurship and preserve the legacy of the 1976 Soweto Uprising. By restoring historic schools and empowering future leaders, the Jubilee embodies the spirit of resilience and progress.

Join us in celebrating Youth Day. Let’s celebrate the resilience of Soweto, support its youth, and remember the history that shapes us all. Together, we can be part of a movement that celebrates history, empowers communities, and shapes a brighter future for Soweto's youth.

29/05/2024

South Africa 🇿🇦 has enjoyed 30 years of democracy! Today is an important day as citizens voted for presidential , provincial and regional leaders. As any other voter today, JD has done ✔️ his duty and got his finger marked so he can’t vote twice. May the best party win.

19/05/2024

Golden Triangle: The Final Chapter - Victoria Falls 💦 , boat safaris, dinner with elephants 🐘 and hanging with locals.

Our third and final destination as part of our bucket-list Golden Triangle itinerary beautifully complimented Cape Town and the Kruger safari that went before it. New, fresh and authentic experiences awaited us at Victoria Falls to deliver a final blown-away adventure.

Highlights included admiring the majestic Falls from multiple angles, gliding along the mighty Zambezi river to marvel at hippos, buffalos, elephants and more, as well as a heart-warming cycle tour of local village life and dining with elephants at a rescue centre.

It is always a little sad when such a beautiful time with guests draw to an end, but we will certainly cherish the memories of the inaugural Golden Triangle tour in our heart ❤️ forever more.

Keen to join us for a 5* luxury adventure of a lifetime? Booking is now open for 27 February – 13 March 2025. Limited spaces available (8 guests max).

For more information, go to: https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/golden-triangle-southern-africa-guided-itinerary

15/05/2024

Golden Triangle Chapter 2: Safari. Kruger has delivered. Big time: 4 of the Big 5 seen and many more. Lion, leopard, elephants in droves, a very angry honey badger, a beautifully camouflaged chameleon, birds, rhino, hyena… The list goes on. All in their natural habitat. All beautifully wild and free.

We watched the setting African sun turn the skies all shades of peach, magenta and puce while sipping on something cool. Gazed up as the first stars started to twinkle overhead. Listened to a lion roar in the distance... Safari time in the bush is pure magic - and we are so happy we get to share this with our guests. 🌅🐘🥂 🦁 🦓

Next stop - Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River. 😃 Maybe we’ll even get lucky with buffalo 🐃 to complete our Big 5 🤞

For more details about our next Golden triangle adventure, visit https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/golden-triangle-southern-africa-guided-itinerary

13/05/2024

Each Travel Café guests are encouraged to bring some donations for the NGOs we support. Here are few pictures of bags 💼 full of donations given to Isibane se Afrika 😇 🙏. Thank YOU!

12/05/2024

3, 2, 1 - LAUNCH: The inaugural 5* Golden Triangle guided mini group has blasted off with a gorgeous start of 7 days in Cape Town. This is a true once-in-a-lifetime travel experience! Highlights ranged from a visit to Cape Point and the penguin colony at Boulders alongside a qualified Marine Biologist, to learning about township life from local powerhouse entrepreneur Andisiwe Gaqa, director of We also visited all must-see sights including Table Mountain, colourful Bo-Kaap, the Winelands, stunning white beaches and more.

Our next stop? The Kruger region for an unforgettable Big 5 safari in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Can't wait to be in the bush again see whatever beautiful animals we encounter. 🦓🦒🦁🐵🐘

Newsflash: Dates for our 2025 Golden Triangle has just been released as running from 27 Feb - 13 March and is now open for booking. For more details and to request additional information please visit https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/golden-triangle-southern-africa-guided-itinerary 🤩🥰

The Golden Triangle itinerary is a luxury small group bucketlist adventure with minimum 2 and max 8 participants. This fully guided travel plan focuses on these iconic destinations:

1. Cape Town (incl. Cape Point & Peninsula + Winelands)
2. Kruger Big 5 Safari
3. Victoria Falls (incl. full day safari in Chobe Botswana).

Looking for the trip of a lifetime in Africa? Then look no further 🙂 Prepare to be blown away.

04/05/2024

VOYAGE EN AFRIQUE DU SUD 🇿🇦 ORGANISÉ PAR FRANÇOIS DU TRAVEL CAFÉ CAPE TOWN (groupe de 8 personnes + 1 guide francophone)

INSCRIPTIONS sur notre page www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/afrique-du-sud-circuit-accompagne-francophone

PROCHAINS DÉPARTS :
- > Du 1 au 15 novembre 2024 (4 places restantes sur 8 😎)
- > Du 15 au 30 novembre 2024 (4 places restantes sur 8 😎)
- > Du 29 novembre au 14 décembre 2024 (8 places restantes sur 8😎)

Extensions possibles de 3 nuits aux Chutes Victoria ou 2 nuits à Johannesburg.

Et voici quelques photos prises par nos 8 participants lors du tout dernier mini groupe d'avril 2024.(6 personnes de l'île de La Réunion et 2 de Lyon).

Je vous laisse regarder par vous même. Ils ont passé deux semaines sous le soleil ☀️ avec une très bonne ambiance, une bonne humeur et des paysages grandioses.

Merci encore pour votre participation! 🇿🇦🪘😇👋🦓🇫🇷✈️🦏🧳🐘🦒🐧⛵⭐⭐N

02/05/2024

We are so proud of our sister company Starry Starry Night for being featured in top South African 🇿🇦 Airline magazine !! What a beautiful mountain ⛰️ lodge in the Little Karoo, just 2h30 away from Cape Town. Worth a visit 😉

23/04/2024

The Karoo: Vast Plains, Dazzling Starry Skies and the Friendliest People // South Africa Destination Focus Region 8

A vast semi-arid region that makes up most of South Africa's interior, the Karoo is known for its expansive plains and unique biodiversity. Spanning over 400,000 square kilometers, it offers a range of activities for visitors seeking outdoor adventures and cultural insights. 🏜

One of the main attractions in the area is stargazing, thanks to clear skies with minimal light pollution. The Karoo provides an ideal location for observing celestial wonders, with guided night sky tours available - not least at The Travel's Cafe's very own lodge Starry Starry Night 🤩

History enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the Great Karoo, with numerous fossil sites dating back millions of years. The Little Karoo on the other hand is is famous for its ostriches, expansive cave systems and fertile valleys that produce some of the country's finest fruits. 🦖🦕

Highlights of the Great Karoo include the picturesque town of Graaff-Reinet, known for its well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture and the Valley of Desolation, a dramatic landscape of towering dolerite columns. 🏛

Unique points of interest in the area include the traditional Karoo cuisine, which features hearty dishes like lamb bredie (stew) and roosterkoek (grilled bread). The region also produces a variety of agricultural products, including ostrich meat, mohair, and citrus fruits. 🍊🥩

The Karoo offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities, making it an intriguing destination for travellers exploring South Africa. 🗺

For more details including the best time to visit, please go to The Travel Cafe's Destination Guide here...

English: https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/karoo
French: https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/little-karoo

21/04/2024

Drakensberg: The Roof of Africa - Hiking, Climbing and Views Into Forever // South Africa Destination Focus Region 7

Meet the Drakensberg. Litterally translating to "Dragon Mountain" from Afrikaans and known locally in Zulu as Ukhahlamba, "The Barrier of Spears" because of its impenetrable cliffs. This is the highest mountain range in South Africa and a nature lovers' paradise. 🌄

Forming a natural border between Lesotho & South Africa, the Drakensberg is a majestic mountain range renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Stretching along more than 1,000 kilometers, it offers a plethora of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

One of the most popular activities in the area is hiking, with a variety of trails catering to all levels of experience. The Royal Natal National Park boasts the iconic Amphitheatre, a sheer rock wall stretching over five kilometers, attracting climbers and adventurers from around the world. The Tugela Falls, the second highest waterfall globally, offers breathtaking views and a challenging hike to its summit.💦🥾

Interested in history? You are well covered. The Drakensberg is home to numerous San rock art sites, providing a glimpse into the ancient culture of the indigenous people. These sites, some dating back thousands of years, depict scenes of hunting, rituals, and daily life. 🦓🐃

Visitors can also indulge in the local cuisine, which often features game meat such as springbok and ostrich, as well as hearty stews and maize-based dishes. The fertile valleys surrounding the mountains yield a variety of fruits and vegetables, including apples, peaches, and potatoes. 🌽🥔🍓

Overall, the Drakensberg offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking to explore the heart of South Africa ✈️

For more details including the best time to visit, please go to The Travel Cafe's Destination Guide here...

English: https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/drakensberg
French: https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/drakensberg

19/04/2024

The West Coast // Wild Flowers and White Beaches
South Africa Destination Focus Region 6

🇬🇧 www.thetravelcafe.co.za/the-west-coast
🇫🇷 www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/côte-ouest-the-west-coast

Rugged, windswept and bewitchingly beautiful with its quaint whitewashed fishermen houses and deserted beaches... Welcome to South Africa’s West Coast. 🌞🐟🛥 Stretching from Cape Town towards Namibia, the West Coast is still very untouched and far less of a tourist destination, yet is has so much to offer!

The Travel Cafe's three favourite destinations in this wonderful area are:

1. West Coast National Park- a world-famous wildflower paradise during August and September. Only a short drive from Langebaan this protected area is home to a variety of animal and bird life. 🌸🌞

2. Heritage fishing villages - visit some of the oldest villages in the area, still home to numerous fishing families. Originally these towns were a trading post for sailors heading down to Table Bay. 🌅✨

3. Visit the unspoilt beaches of the West Coast. Spend the day on one of the many gorgeous beaches and enjoy its warm, clear water and powdery white sand. ⛱🌊

Lastly don't forget that the West Coast is a seafood mecca. Local cuisine include snoek, mussels and crayfish and ‘bokkoms’ (salted mullet strung up in bunches and left to dry). 🐠😁

Have you visited the West Coast before? Or is it on your bucket list? Let us know.

For more about this ruggedly beautiful piece of coastline including the best time to visit, go to The Travel Cafe Cape Town's destination guide here: https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/the-west-coast

09/04/2024

We are so proud of Isibane se Afrika
Beautiful outfits 🤩, beautiful people💃🏻, amazing vocals 🎤 and a big heart. ❤️
You can easily see them performing at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town as they perform almost every day.
François & JD.

07/04/2024

VOYAGE EN AFRIQUE DU SUD 🇿🇦 ORGANISÉ PAR LE TRAVEL CAFÉ CAPE TOWN (groupe de 8 personnes + 1 guide francophone)

INSCRIPTIONS OUVERTES sur notre site internet à www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/afrique-du-sud-circuit-accompagne-francophone

PROCHAINS DÉPARTS :

- > Du 01 au 15 novembre 2024 (8 places restantes sur 8 😎)
- > Du 15 au 30 novembre 2024 (4 places restantes sur 8 😎)
- > Du 29 novembre au 14 décembre 2024 (8 places restantes sur 8😎)

Extensions possibles aux Chutes Victoria ou Johannesburg.

Et voici en image quelques photos prises lors du tout dernier mini groupe de mars 2024 qui témoignent de la joie de vie et de la diversité des paysages de notre circuit francophone accompagné que nous organisons plusieurs fois l'année. Merci encore pour votre participation! 🇿🇦🪘😇👋🦓🇫🇷✈️🦏🧳🐘🦒🐧⛵⭐⭐N

31/03/2024

South Africa Destination Focus 🇿🇦
REGION 5: Blyde River Canyon & Panorama Route

www.thetravelcafe.co.za/blyde-river-canyon
www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/blyde-river-canyon

Located just slightly west of the Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon is a 26km long canyon of breathtaking beauty.

This is the 3rd largest canyon on the planet (after Grand Canyon in the United States and Fish River Canyon in Namibia) but is the largest "green canyon" due to its lush subtropical foliage, and boasts the deepest precipitous cliffs of any canyon on earth.⛰⛵️🤩

Thanks to its proximity to Kruger, Blyde River Canyon is a fantastic add-on to any Big 5 Kruger safari - and even works as a day tour while staying in a safari lodge. 🦁

Blyde River Canyon forms part of the region's "Panorama Route", which winds its way along the edge of the high-lying Drakensberg escarpment as it tumbles down to the more tropical Lowveld. Because of the dramatic difference in height, the region is dotted with dozens of gorgeous waterfalls, unique geological features and breathtaking viewpoints.

Some of our favourite things to do in this region include:
- Visiting Bouke's Luck Potholes
- Hiking in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
- Learning about conservation at Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
- Gazing into the distance at Three Rondavels viewpoint

The ideal time to visit the region is from March to Mid-June and from August to November. During this time this destination has a pleasant temperature and humidity level, making it ideal for visitors to thoroughly enjoy their vacation.🌞 ☘️

29/03/2024

South Africa Destination Focus 🇿🇦
REGION 4: Cape Winelands

www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/vignobles-du-cap
www.thetravelcafe.co.za/cape-winelands

Just a short 1hr drive from Cape Town, and easily combined with a visit to the Mother City, the Cape Winelands is an unmissable destination for any visit to the Cape. Even if you are not an eager wine drinker! Situated in a stunning valley surrounded by jagged peaks, this area's beautiful scenery is reason enough to visit. ☀️⛰️

Combine the natural surrounding with some of the most acclaimed restaurants in the country, historic villages, beautiful hikes, relaxing spa treatments, gourmet picnics among the vineyards, and a wide variety of travel destinations (from classic car museums to wildlife sanctuaries) - and it is easy to see why we are such a big fan. And then there is the wine... 🍷😋

This is where the French Huguenots refugees settled in the 17th century, bringing with them not only imported vines, but also the skills to turn French grapes into beautiful wine under the African sun. Wine-tastings are often done in beautiful landscaped gardens with views over the surrounding vineyards🍷⛰️🍇

Interested in visiting the Winelands as part of your itinerary to South Africa? Let us know and we'll be happy to assist. 🤩

Popular Wine Towns to Visit:
- Franschhoek
- Stellenbosch
- Paarl
- Durbanville
- Montagu
- Swartland

28/03/2024

South Africa Destination Focus 🇿🇦
REGION 3: The Garden Route

www.thetravelcafe.co.za/garden-route
www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/route-des-jardins

Stretching across 300km, the Garden Route is a verdant piece of coastline located between Mossel Bay and Port Elizabeth. Bristling with beautifully lush sub-tropical rainforests, it is a veritable garden of Eden and an excellent option for nature-lovers and self-drive travellers. It is also home to spectacular sweeps of sandy beaches, and thanks to the warmer water of the Indian Ocean make for great swimming.

Popular with international and local visitors alike, the Garden Route is home to the only game reserves where you can see the Big 7: Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, great white shark and southern right whale.

Quaint towns offer a great base from where to explore and discover, or go off the beaten track and stay in a forest lodge surrounded by ancient trees with Vervet monkeys swinging in the branches and the crashing surf just metres away. 🌊🤩🏖

These are some of our favourite activities on the Garden Route:
1. Bungee Jumping in Tsitsikamma (at 200m the highest bridge jump in the world)
2. Whale watching in Plettenberg Bay
3. Cruising across the lagoon of Knysna
4. Big 7 safari game drives
5. Enjoying delicious seafood, in particular oysters
6. Exploring the staggeringly beautiful Robberg Nature Reserve

Keen to visit the Garden route? Allow us to plan an unforgettable trip for you 🤩🐯🌊

27/03/2024

South Africa Destination Focus 🇿🇦
REGION 2: CAPE TOWN

www.thetravelcafe.co.za/Cape-Town or www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/Cape-Town

As one of South Africa’s most iconic destinations, Cape Town never fails to impress the millions of visitors who flock to her gorgeous shores every year. 🥰

🌞⛱ If you’re a lover of “city meets nature”, Cape Town will blow you away. From gorgeous blonde beaches to towering mountains (including our iconing Table Mountain), wild natural forests, diverse flora, wild animals and dramatic cliffs jutting out of the Atlantic ocean.... Cape Town truly is surrounded by nature on all sides.

That's not to mention its charming colony of penguins, close proximity to the Cape Winelands, charming villages that form part of the greater city's footprint and the vibrant, smily people who call it home. No wonder the city is regularly voted as one of the finest in the world.

When is our favourite time to visit? We love late summer to early autumn/fall (March - May), when the temperatures are mild, the rainy season hasn’t arrived yet and the tourist crowds have dwindled somewhat. 💼🍂✨

Discover more about our favourite day trips in Cape Town: 🌅💛😁
1. Cape Town’s stunning Cape Peninsula
2. Explore the rich melting pot of cultural heritage with a city tour
3. Visit Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront

Learn more about our guided day tours and books yours now: www.thetravelcafe.co.za/day-tours-transfers or www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/excursion-le-cap-transferts

24/03/2024

South Africa 🇿🇦 Destination Focus
REGION 1: KRUGER 🦁

For best time to visit Kruger and all it has to offer, visit our website at www.thetravelcafe.co.za/kruger
or www.thetravelcafe.co.za/fr/kruger

Few countries can rival South Africa 🇿🇦 for its incredible diversity, rich wildlife and unspoilt nature - all supported by a very strong tourism infrastructure and offering fantastic value-for-money. Please join us for a series of posts 📷that take a deep dive into the 9 Must-Visit regions of the country affectionately known as the Rainbow Nation.

Boasting nearly 2 million hectares of protected wilderness, filled with an impressive diversity of plant and animal life – this is truly the wilder side of Africa and the most iconic Big 5 safari destination in South Africa .🦓🐘🌿🌞

The Kruger area and its neighbouring private game reserves deliver incredible game viewing 🦒, thanks to the large concentration of animals that live within this vast wildlife area. A visit this unspoilt natural wilderness will leave you in awe of the natural beauty it holds, and the magnificent animal that call it home. 😍🌳

On your next trip, be sure to look out for the Big 5: Elephant 🐘, Lion 🦁, Buffalo🐃, Leopard 🐆 and Rhino🦏. But don't forget the Little 5 hiding in the tall grass: Buffalo Weaver, Elephant Shrew, Leopard Tortoise, Ant Lion and Rhino Beetle.

21/03/2024

The Travel Café team had a lovely time today learning more about the community of Khayelitsha. 🌿🌞 We joined Uthando South Africa on one of their daily tours and visited three heart-warming non-profit organisations in the vibrant township of Khayelitsha.

First stop was a community organic garden that helps to feed kids at local schools. We learned how they manage their crops throughout the changing seasons and their organic garden secrets 🌱.

Next, we stopped at a day care to learn more about how they are educating the youth. We finished at , the community partner of Travel Café, which left a huge smile on everybody's face. Here we learned about Andisiwe's after-school program for kids and the choir's efforts to lift up the community. 🌺🥰

Have you been on a township visit during your visit to Cape Town? Let us know in the comments your favourite project visited 😀

18/03/2024

Thank you Mission Blue for acknowledging the beauty and importance of Maputuland, your latest "Hope Spot", located on the Indian Ocean shore of South Africa's KwaZulu Natal North Coast 🇿🇦 & Mozambique 🇲🇿!

Stretching across the two countries' borders, Maputuland is home to more than 1,300 species of fish, including the “living fossil” coelacanth, four different sea turtle species, 50 species of sharks and rays, a large diversity of whales and dolphins, and much more.

At The Travel Cafe Cape Town we care deeply about conservation - on land and in water - and recognising Maputuland as a Hope Spot (in addition to being a UNESCO World Heritage site) will play a big part in helping protect this fragile eco systems for many decades. 😎☀️🏝🌅🦛🐊🤿🐡🐠

Maputuland is also one of the best areas of scuba diving 🤿 in South Africa. For more diving inspiration check out our blog "Best Tropical Diving in South Africa" here: https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/best-tropical-diving-in-south-africa

16/03/2024

When the two of us, François and JD, started The Travel Café Cape Town- we did it because of a deep shared passion for travelling, exploring, discovering… Travel makes us feel inspired, teaches us new skills and leaves us alive and buzzing. In short: We live for it!

For the past 10 days we have had the privilege of taking a deep dive into Costa Rica 🇨🇷 , and thought you might like to see a photo or two of what we have been up to.

We’ve travelled to the country’s Caribbean coast and deep into the tropical jungles of Braulio Carillo National Park. Along the way we spotted sloths 🦥, iguanas 🦎, toucans, kayaked into dense rainforests 🌴 , watched leafcutter ants 🐜 march across the forest floor and learned how to make chocolate 🍫 the traditional way - from roasting the cacao beans 🫘 to indulging in the fruits of our labour. Wow! 🤩

Thank you Costa Rica for sharing your natural beauty, eco-friendliness, warm Centro America vibes, sustainability and peaceful way of life. Pura vida! 🧘 🌿 😇 🇨🇷

04/03/2024

Et Voilà our Cape Town office looking so
Dashing with the logos of all three brands we work with: Starry Starry Night Isibane se Afrika and The Travel Cafe Cape Town👏

01/03/2024

We are super proud and excited to celebrate 🥳 Cape Town Pride Festival over the weekend. 🏳️‍🌈 🕺. Go Cape Town!!

22/02/2024

Thanks so much to our recent group of guests from MSC POESIA cruise-ship who joined us on an unforgettable full day shore excursion to explore the Cape Peninsula aboard our very own Penguin Express 🤩🤩

This is a full day, fully inclusive tour which starts and ends in Cape Town and covers all the key highlights of the Cape Peninsula - from the penguins at Boulders Beach 🐧 to Cape Point, the most south-westerly point of the African continent, not to forget dramatically beautiful Chapmans Peak Drive!🌊☀️

Keen on joining our next tour? Book your seat now at https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=16711

For more information, check our website at https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/day-tours-transfers

07/02/2024

Grand merci 🙏🏻Sylvie et Pierre pour cette magnifique publication suite à votre voyage de rêve en Afrique du Sud 🇿🇦 en 2023 réalisé avec notre accompagnement du Travel Café Cape Town.

Que de jolies photos 🤩 et de beaux souvenirs.

Merci à vous deux et on a hâte de vous accompagner à nouveau pour un autre voyage en Afrique Australe ou de l'Est. On reste en contact. Bonne continuation au Canada 🇨🇦.

François et le reste de l'équipe

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Spaces V&A Waterfront, Office 613, Junction Corner Of Stanley &, Dock Rd
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:30
Thursday	09:00 - 17:30
Friday	09:00 - 17:30

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Dreaming of an unforgettable African adventure? Then this might just be your ticket. *** Cape Town + Kruger for a Big 5 Safari + Victoria Falls *** Embark on the bucketlist adventure of a lifetime as you explore three of Southern Africa's most magical destinations. *** Next Departure: 2 - 16 May 2024 (14 Nights) *** => 6 Seats Remaining <= - Max 8 Guests = Intimate experience - Fully Guided & Supported = Effortless travels - 5 Star Luxury Accommodation = Travel in style - All-Inclusive = Easy budgeting, just bring pocket money - Aimed at travellers aged 55 - 75 Destinations Visited: + Cape Town, including Winelands, Cape Point & Penguins + Kruger, thrilling Big 5 safari + Victoria Falls, including Chobe in Botswana Are you ready? Please visit: https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/golden-triangle-southern-africa-guided-itinerary for more details and to register your interest.

Starry Starry Night

We couldn't feel prouder that our mountain eco lodge, @starrystarrynightroute62 was featured in @getawaymagazine. Contact us to plan your dream trip https://www.thetravelcafe.capetown/contact

🇿🇦❤️ Today is Nelson Mandela International Day! It's the day we celebrate our icon's birthday, and we're encouraged to spend 67 minutes and do something for the community. To give back and to uplift those around us. Two weeks ago we asked for your help with donations to contribute to Isibane se Afrika’s soup kitchen that is being held in the township of Khayelitsha, to help feed hundreds of kids. Today we had the privilege to visit Isibane’s home, give the donations that was raised and provide help in the soup kitchen. ✨ A massive thank you to everyone that contributed to this project! Happy Birthday Tata Madiba, thank you for your legacy 🥰 “It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.” - Nelson Mandela #NelsonMandelaDay #givingbackmatters #GivingBackTogether #nelsonmandelainternationalday

Leopard 🐆 sleeping 😴 on the tree with full stomach while elephant 🐘 is busy eating in the vicinity. Life in the savanna 🤩. How incredible to have 2 of the Big 5 within a few metres of you, at the same time! Though luck does play a part while on safari, you can greatly increase your luck by opting for the right lodge and reserve - and we’re always happy to share our knowledge. 🥰 #leopard #krugernationalpark #circuitaccompagné #thetravelcafecapetown

Beautiful but intimidating two minutes that we experienced last week with our guests in the Greater Kruger Park in South Africa when an elephant 🐘 approached our jeep calmly while we were already busy contemplating the leopard 🐆 relaxing in the tree. What a treat !😉 #epicmoment #safarisouthafrica #thetravelcafecapetown

If you ever feel low in energy today, just watch this performance from Isibane se Afrika ❤️ 🎶 💃🏻 #shakira #wakawakaheyhey #energy #zen #capetown #ilovecapetown #ilovecpt #isibaneseafrik

Sundowner / apéro time 🥤 #sunsetincapetown 🌅 ⛰️ 🌊 ❤️. What a view!!

#immersivetravel One of our favourite travel experiences of 2022, was spending some time with the fascinating Khoisan people in Botswana. We were intrigued equally by their ancient history, unique click language and the cute little hip wiggle at the end. 😉🕺 It truly is like looking through a window way back to the past to a distant past. Part of the oldest tribe in the world, the Khoisan are known as the world’s “first people”. Recorded history of their existence, captured through stunning rock paintings dotted across Southern Africa, date back to a staggering 20,000+ years. That is some 16,000 years older than the Egyptian pyramids! 😱🤯 Do you enjoy meeting people from exotic cultures? #khoisan #tribe #clicklanguage #tribesofafrica

Paradise Found 🏖️🤩 in KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦

Paradise Found 🏖️🤩. Have a great weekend 😎

Snorkelling in the Okavango Delta was such a great experience 🤿🦆🦅🐘👌🇧🇼 #botswana #safarihoneymoon #okavangodelta #botswanahoneymoon #botswana2022

Check our new home at Starry Starry Night

JD, I and our daughter Isabella have recently moved to the Little Karoo on the famous route 62 between Cape Town and The Garden Route. Here surrounded by almost 400 hectares of fynbos, The Travel Cafe Cape Town continues to design magical itineraries for our guests and now even host them. So come and visit us at Starry Starry Night, an Eco Mountain Reserve based in Montagu along the Langeberg mountains. Check it out at www.starrystarrynight.co.za. Follow Starry Starry Night on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StarryStarryNightRoute62 or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/starrystarrynightroute62 #route62 #southafrica #africa #africaspecialist #montagu #thetravelcafecapetown #thetravelcafecpt

Cape Town Cycle Race is Here The 43rd edition of the Biggest Timed Bicycle Race in the World, is taking place today in the Mother City. And we are here to champion the riders on, as they finish their 109km/68mi race around the epically beautiful Cape Peninsula! #CTCycleTour

We never seize to be amazed by the amazing animals that call Africa home. 😍 How powerful is this young elephant bull!? #Respect Have you ever seen an elephant in the wild? Please let us know in the comments. 👇🙏😎

Oh my, these gorgeous South African roads 😍 This is the legendary Swartbergpas (litterally Black Mountain Pass) that snakes between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn. Love it!

Water situation in Cape Town

After a very rainy winter, the dams around Cape Town are now 70% full with some of them overflowing like the Berg River or Steenbras Upper. We are so happy to enter the summer season in a position that is so much better than last year! Come and visit us! www.thetravelcafe.capetown

Happy Birthday The Travel Cafe Cape Town 🎊🎈🎉🎁🎈

Exactly one year ago today, The Travel Cafe Cape Town was born! Armed with little more than a dream to share the most magical parts of Southern Africa with our friends, family and the world at large, these two wide-eyed wanderers took the plunge. And what an incredible journey it has been - welcoming dozens of guests, designing hundreds of eye-opening itineraries, and expanding our business into Namibia and Botswana to Mozambique (and most recently even Tanzania). Thank you to each and every one of you, our guests - past present and future - for being part of the adventure. For trusting us to help you design an unforgettable experience in what we truly believe is the most beautiful corner of this earth. Without you, The Travel Cafe Cape Town would have no reason to exist. Enkosi Kakhulu. Baie dankie. Merci beaucoup. Muchas gracias and thank you in all the beautiful languages of the world. With all our love, François & JD

This lady is destined to set South Africa on fire

Far from only being a country with amazing natural beauty, we believe it is South Africa's people that is its greatest wealth - like the incredible Andisiwe Mbunje. We first met this talented performer in the V&A Waterfront where she took our breath away with her passion, and we immediately knew she was destined for great things. Enjoy our wee video ;-) #ilovecapetown #meetsouthafrica

This is how the Lion King announced the prince’s #RoyalWedding to the rest of the animal kingdom this morning on our game drive 😊 🤴🏼❤️👰🏽

Thank you to all the Afrikaburners for the most incredible celebration of human creativity and self-expression. This was The Travel Cafe Cape Town's first Afrikaburn, but certainly won't be our last. Now... let's crack on with our own penguin mutant vehicle ❤️😂🐧🚗 #afrikaburn2018 #afrikaburn #burningman

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JD’s and François’ Story

At the Travel Cafe Cape Town, we understand your dream trip is never the same as the person next to you. That's why we don't do cookie-cutter mainstream packages. Ever. Instead we work with you to create a trip as unique as you (and equally memorable).

Sunny regards,

François & JD