Up Close Tours

13/10/2018

European cathedral? Nope, it's a small Greek church in Cape Town

23/09/2018

Big day at !Khwa Ttu tomorrow with the launch of their new San Heritage Centre. Be sure to visit, everything is free! Events include a small market, traditional dancing, San language sessions, herbal tea tasting, tractor rides, etc.

31/05/2018

Need to showcase your venue in 360-degrees? Contact Gary on +27 72 341 3018 to arrange.
NOTE: This service is offered in Cape Town and surrounding areas only.

Lion's Head, Cape Town - Virtual Tour

18/04/2018

The City Pass gives you free entry to over 70 of the city's top attractions, a large number of those being kid-friendly. Options include day tours, museums, adventure trips, or being out in nature, check out the benefits of getting the City Pass here:
https://capetown.citypass.co.za/ref/17/?campaign=SeeCapeTown

In partnership with Cape Town Tourism, iVenture City Pass Cape Town is the ultimate key to unlocking unforgettable travel experiences. This is your complete sightseeing pass for Cape Town, featuring more attractions than any other pass. Buy yours online today!

29/03/2018

Want an unlimited pass to see over 70 attractions in & around Cape Town? Now you can! Buy a single 2-,3-, or 5-day pass here to see all of what the city and the winelands area has to offer:
http://www.upclosetours.co.za/?page_id=100

We prefer not to use motor vehicles (in line with our Green Policy), however, we understand that our clients have limited time, therefore we have customised a number of out-of-the-ordinary trips to delight those that choose our offerings. Option one: Unlimited Pass to over 70 attractions Purchase th...

28/03/2018

Calling on all restaurants, accommodation facilities and places of interest; our sister company Photo Journo offers 360-degree photography to help showcase your venue/product. Below is an example of a fast food restaurant. Hold and drag your mouse around for 360 views of the interior. Go to www.garymostert.co.za for more information.

28/03/2018

Are diamonds your thing? If so, check out our new tour of the exciting Shimansky Rockwell Showroom that recently opened in Green Point:
http://www.upclosetours.co.za/?page_id=96

There’s an old African adage: If you drive through Africa, you see the land, but if you walk, you feel Africa’s pulse through the soles of your shoes Our walking tours cover various aspects of life, past and present, in Cape Town. Experience the city where several cultures meet and where histori...

27/01/2018

Wine tasting inside an old chicken coop @ Groot Phisantekraal wine estate.

09/12/2017

A spider's web of illegal electrical connections in Rooidakke township, Grabouw

26/11/2017

Runner duck parade on their way to the vineyards at Vergenoegd Wine Estate

17/04/2017

Table Mountain is a playground for the millions of Capetonians and visitors to Cape Town city. There is so much to do on and around the mountain that we've produced a book on the subject which is out for publication soon!

05/04/2017

This is the house in Plumstead where Amelia Ball first began making her chutney during WW1. Over 100 years later, Mrs Ball's chutney is still as popular...

17/09/2016

Horses are still a means of transport in small towns like Mamre

03/09/2016

Yellow canola fields as far as the eye can see

03/09/2016

Authentic Russian Oreshki and Dutch Speculaas biscuits made in Wellington, Western Cape

28/08/2016

Exam time for the wannabe lifesavers at Big Bay on an overcast Sunday

28/08/2016

This green filter, located alongside the Plankenbrug River in Stellenbosch, redirects polluted water brought down from informal settlements, treats it and then allows it to to flow downstream to irrigate Stellenbosch's orchards and vineyards

07/08/2016

These T-shirts are being retired because all they do is bring out the comedian in everyone! During hikes, we get comments (from locals) such as:
I saw a bird earlier, what type is it?
Where's the turnoff to the restaurant?
What's the election results? (asked last Wednesday)
What's the question?

31/07/2016

Nature's latticework encased around a Cape gooseberry

10/07/2016

6-month old Grace the caracul being given her daily walk at the Cheetah Outreach facility

09/07/2016

Dalla Cia Distillery in Stellenbosch have a novel way of sampling their grappa or livening up a coffee: they offer a sachet!
Dalla Cia closed today for the season and will re-open in spring