Gonana Travel

Gonana Travel Gonana Travel is a modern travel company based in Cape Town. We are passionate about creating interesting and unique holidays for groups and individuals. P.S.
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Gonana is a Zulu word meaning “embrace”. For us this is not work – it’s a passion! South Africa and its neighbours are beautiful and diverse countries, filled with wonderful people and amazing experiences, and we are more than happy to share our know-how of our destinations with you as visitor. All of Gonana’s staff, both working in the office and out in the field, are licensed guides of South Afr

ica. Expert knowledge and love of the country and destinations are essential. Thanks to the fact that we all live in South Africa we stay updated on changes, news and what is of interest. Just like in your hometown things can change fast; the chef at your favourite restaurant moves on and suddenly the eating experience is different altogether, a shop changes supplier, a motorway is rerouted so that your travel time is extended by an hour...

For your best experience we have carefully hand-picked destinations and places that we personally have seen, experienced and taken a liking to. We give you those little special places, which are not the most expensive but the best. Using our services does not cost you more, and your trip will be so much better! We tailor-make packages to travellers and firmly believe in offering an intimate experience of South African culture and treasures. We partner with top service providers in the region and as far as possible we choose those that are Fair Trade accredited or run their business with heart. Whether you are looking for a romantic honeymoon vacation, the ultimate safari experience, an organic food vacation, an extraordinary round of golf or luxury rail travel, Gonana will create the unique itinerary for you! Projects close to our heart and that we are proud to sponsor are:
STREET KIDS - www.streetkids.org
CHILDHOOD - www.childhood.org
PHILANI - www.philani.org.za
PROJECT PLAYGROUND - www.project-playground.org

/Jonas and team

Prefer PINK or YELLOW?We'd choose BOTH during a Bo-Kaap walking tour with Jonas Sandström as the Head Guide. Cape Town i...
29/07/2024

Prefer PINK or YELLOW?

We'd choose BOTH during a Bo-Kaap walking tour with Jonas Sandström as the Head Guide.

Cape Town is the most vibrant city in the world - and we're not just talking about the people!

If you went to New York you'd ask someone who lived in New Yorker what to do, where to eat and where to stay, right? So ...
15/07/2024

If you went to New York you'd ask someone who lived in New Yorker what to do, where to eat and where to stay, right?

So why travel to South Africa, but trust an agent who say lives in Stockholm?

Jonas is proudly Swedish, but he is equally as proud to call Cape Town his permanent home (it's been "home" for almost 20 years).

As a National Guide, not only does Jonas know about the history, he also knows which restaurants to eat breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner at. He knows where all the secret places are that offer authentic experiences, and he can also recommend places in relative terms to what you're used to in Europe.

So when you travel with Gonana Travel and Jonas, you're getting an enriching experience, far removed from the tourist traps!

Worth the Journey - that's definitely something we hear a lot of from guests who travel to South Africa!      🇿🇦        ...
09/07/2024

Worth the Journey - that's definitely something we hear a lot of from guests who travel to South Africa!
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Biodynamic wine tastings in the sky overlooking False Bay. This winery has won numerous awards for its architecture, win...
29/06/2024

Biodynamic wine tastings in the sky overlooking False Bay.

This winery has won numerous awards for its architecture, wine and culinary experiences - we can't wait to take you here!

Travelling to South Africa brings many memories to your life!Wild animals friendly people great hospitality and COLOURSE...
23/06/2024

Travelling to South Africa brings many memories to your life!
Wild animals friendly people great hospitality and COLOURS
Everything to a fraction of the prices in Europe and Sweden.

🦒Today, we celebrate   🦒Did you know that giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth? Standing tall at up to 18 feet, the...
21/06/2024

🦒Today, we celebrate 🦒

Did you know that giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth? Standing tall at up to 18 feet, they have an incredible view of the African savannah!

🔍 Interesting Fact: Giraffes have the same number of neck vertebrae as humans—just seven! Each of these vertebrae can be over 10 inches long, allowing them to reach those tasty treetop leaves.

Let's work together to protect these gentle giants and their natural habitats. 🌿💚

The   is growing! We're looking for an admin assistant who can work in our Cape Town office. Role requirements include: ...
18/06/2024

The is growing!

We're looking for an admin assistant who can work in our Cape Town office.

Role requirements include:
- Email management
- Reservations & itinerary creation
- Basic understanding of Excel sheets & word
- Well organised
- Experience in the hospitality industry
- Ability to learn quickly
- Works well within a team

If this sounds like you, we want to see your CV!

Send us your CV and a cover letter of why you feel you're the perfect candidate to [email protected] along with the subject line: ADMIN ASSISTANT

Safari, a meeting with the wildlife but also a meeting with life itself!We know many safari lodges after 15 years travel...
12/06/2024

Safari, a meeting with the wildlife but also a meeting with life itself!
We know many safari lodges after 15 years travelling in Southafrica
Yoy could actually call us specialists!
Try us out for your next trip to Southafrica, the country we consider our home.
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Sustainability - always - even on a trip through South Africa's little Karoo where we took guests to  where the makers t...
05/06/2024

Sustainability - always - even on a trip through South Africa's little Karoo where we took guests to where the makers themselves remain at the heart of the business, and are now better-enabled than ever to grow meaningfully within it.

When we plan our itineraries, we look at the unexpected but also plan on taking guests to small businesses where people are put over profit.

Dreaming of our site inspections carried out in the Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius, just a short 4 hour flight away. W...
31/05/2024

Dreaming of our site inspections carried out in the Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius, just a short 4 hour flight away.

We have a strict ethos of only sending guests to places we have personally visited and experienced. If there are any establishments on your radar, pop them in the comments section below so that we can check them out or offer our recommendations on.

May you weekend resemble a   - although, nothing can beat a treatment at Babylonstoren’s Garden Spa in the heart of the ...
24/05/2024

May you weekend resemble a - although, nothing can beat a treatment at Babylonstoren’s Garden Spa in the heart of the Cape Winelands just 45 minutes from Cape Town.

Breakfast with a view from last week's site inspections across the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa. It...
14/05/2024

Breakfast with a view from last week's site inspections across the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa.

It was a whirlwind week and we're already planning so many new itineraries for families, groups, solo travelers and couples.

Watch this space!

Thank you  for featuring our Head Guide, Travel Designer and Founder, Jonas Sandström!
14/05/2024

Thank you for featuring our Head Guide, Travel Designer and Founder, Jonas Sandström!

Meet one of our first Nordic House members Jonas Sandström

Born and bred in Stockholm, Jonas has been an entrepreneur since his early teens.

True to his inquisitive and adventurous nature, Jonas toggles life between Sweden and South Africa - although, he much prefers the vibrancy and great value for money Cape Town brings, spending the majority of his time here!

As a serial entrepreneur with a keen eye for future consumer trends, he has successfully established, owned and managed several companies in Sweden - with highlights including his time on the business board at Åhlens in Sweden & Norway and being the concept developer behind MOOD Stockholm - an 18,000m2 shopping centre.

Now in his marketing and hospitality phase, you’ll find him out guiding in and around Southern Africa (he has been a certified National Guide for 15 years) with his current businesses Gonana Travel and the Gonana Collection.

Gonana Collection (Paternoster’s first ever sustainable Collection) Gonana Guesthouse is situated in the small, picturesque fishing village along the West Coast of South Africa, 1.5 hours from Cape Town. Inspired by the landscape, the people, and the light, Jonas has created a sustainable Afro-Scandi space.

His other business is Gonana Travel Gonana Travel which welcomes independent travellers, families, groups and celebrities alike to experience the beauty of Southern Africa which he has travelled extensively. Jonas is actively involved from planning personalised itineraries to guiding with a focus on sharing hidden local gems alongside the more well-known tourist spots.

He is also just as passionately involved in promoting and supporting local NGOs such as Philani in Khayelitsha, which offers supportive community-based care and educational services to people in need.

We are proud to have Jonas as part of our Nordic House family!

On the South Coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal you’ll find that the early crab catches the worm… Our marketing manag...
07/05/2024

On the South Coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal you’ll find that the early crab catches the worm…

Our marketing manager spent last week exploring this beautifully untamed part of KZN while also fitting in some incredible golf courses. Stay tuned for some upcoming NEW golf itineraries!

For starters, our Jonas Sandström lives in Cape Town, which makes him an expert on what's hot, what's happening and wher...
30/04/2024

For starters, our Jonas Sandström lives in Cape Town, which makes him an expert on what's hot, what's happening and where to go. Couple this with his knowledge of Stockholm (he goes back home once a year), he is able to create itineraries that match your expectations.

For more information on our services, visit our website: https://www.gonanatravel.com/pages/services/

🌍 Happy Mother Earth Day! 🌿 Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty and wonder of our planet. At Gonana Travel, we'...
22/04/2024

🌍 Happy Mother Earth Day!

🌿 Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty and wonder of our planet.

At Gonana Travel, we're committed to promoting sustainable travel practices that protect and preserve our natural environment.

Join us in celebrating Mother Earth today and every day by making eco-friendly choices and exploring the world responsibly.

🌎✨Together, we can make a positive impact on our planet.

Feast your eyes on this! We LOVE taking guests to places in the Cape Winelands where farm-to-fork is on the menu, along ...
18/04/2024

Feast your eyes on this!

We LOVE taking guests to places in the Cape Winelands where farm-to-fork is on the menu, along with the most spectacular vistas and wines.

It’s been a busy week for   in Cape Town thanks to the . Pictured here is Joy and Qunta who met with over 30 industry ex...
14/04/2024

It’s been a busy week for in Cape Town thanks to the . Pictured here is Joy and Qunta who met with over 30 industry experts, building our network and discovering new places!

Wildlife in the city - can you see it?These are just some of the sights you can see on a city tour of Cape Town, best en...
08/04/2024

Wildlife in the city - can you see it?

These are just some of the sights you can see on a city tour of Cape Town, best enjoyed on foot.

Spotted on a guiding trip in Kalk Bay, Cape Town, and something that really resonates with our current reality. Wouldn't...
04/04/2024

Spotted on a guiding trip in Kalk Bay, Cape Town, and something that really resonates with our current reality.

Wouldn't the world be a beautiful place if we all lived in peace?

From our “garden” along South Africa’s West Coast to yours, may this Easter Sunday be wholesome, memorable and family-fi...
31/03/2024

From our “garden” along South Africa’s West Coast to yours, may this Easter Sunday be wholesome, memorable and family-filled.

Love the

The best way to "sea" Cape Town?? From the water, of course! Pictured here are some of our past guests (aka Gonana Famil...
11/03/2024

The best way to "sea" Cape Town?? From the water, of course!

Pictured here are some of our past guests (aka Gonana Family) who ventured out on a kayak tour, paddling alongside dolphins and seals.

If you're looking for an African adventure - we're Gonana Travel, and there's nothing 'vanilla' about us !

Teletubbies on safari 😆 Here's a   for next time you go on safari - always pack a lightweight jacket. Yes, even if the w...
01/03/2024

Teletubbies on safari 😆

Here's a for next time you go on safari - always pack a lightweight jacket. Yes, even if the weather forecasts 30+ Degrees Celsius, you never know if you'll get an exciting afternoon shower or early morning dip in temperature out in the bush.

Expect the !

  coming in hot!We're incredibly lucky to have our  as not only our head certified guide, but also our visionary and fou...
21/02/2024

coming in hot!

We're incredibly lucky to have our as not only our head certified guide, but also our visionary and founder!

Please join us in celebrating all the wonderful guides who show the world the beauty of Africa - you're the reason so many return year on year to this great continent!

All you need is love...and a whole lot of happy Swedes enjoying the very best of Cape Town!
20/02/2024

All you need is love...and a whole lot of happy Swedes enjoying the very best of Cape Town!

It's been a BUSY few months hosting guests and tour groups from around the world, but this review gave us all the   feel...
12/02/2024

It's been a BUSY few months hosting guests and tour groups from around the world, but this review gave us all the feels.

Thank you Charlotte for choosing Gonana Travel as your travel designers, Jonas and the team thoroughly enjoyed meeting and hosting your entire family.

Walks to clear the mind and mentally prep for the day ahead as a travel designer! We love our home just as much as we lo...
29/01/2024

Walks to clear the mind and mentally prep for the day ahead as a travel designer!

We love our home just as much as we love what we do!

The world is your oyster - what are you waiting for? Make 2024 the year where you see, taste and feel life in Southern A...
28/01/2024

The world is your oyster - what are you waiting for?

Make 2024 the year where you see, taste and feel life in Southern Africa!

Nguni cows claiming the best spots on the beach along South Africa’s Wild Coast. We take you off the beaten track to “lo...
27/01/2024

Nguni cows claiming the best spots on the beach along South Africa’s Wild Coast.

We take you off the beaten track to “locals” favourite spots where beauty like this is the order of the day.

Fair Trade allows us to work with a network of suppliers who are equally committed to responsible tourism as we are. Thi...
10/01/2024

Fair Trade allows us to work with a network of suppliers who are equally committed to responsible tourism as we are.

Think along the lines of fair wages & working conditions, ethical operations & respect for human rights, culture & the environment - all the kinda things we should be looking out for!

By choosing the mark of best practice, our Gonana Travel family is directly contributing to the livelihoods of everyone involved in their trip, from the staff who work for the establishments they stay at, the communities they support, and the suppliers, teachers, clinics, conservationists and anti-poaching units who provide them with services.

We're all for sustainable travel - are you?

Address

7th Floor, Regus Business Centre, Corner Wale And Burg Street
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+27767192538

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