TRAVEL IS NOT ONLY ABOUT
the destination, it's also about
the journey & your companions. 

Your journey is enriched by experts who know the waters. 
You encounter local characters who bring alive their worlds through their stories. Meet them +

INSPIRATION
The Cape Insights team creates the sort of experience we'd like to enjoy when travelling: out-of-the-ordinary encounters, authentic & interactive connections.

 

ORIGINS
Marion Ellis, the company founder & long a networker of note, was born on a farm in Africa and lives on the slopes of Table Mountain.

 

Drawing on local roots and eclectic associations, she brings to your table an array of story tellers or 'tale-catchers' who weave the web of each itinerary.
And refresh your way of seeing.
 

 

 

HOW WE OPERATE - Escorted Cultural Tours

DISTINGUISHING DIFFERENCE     
We have a portfolio of guest lecturers handpicked for their unsurpassed local knowledge, who enlighten you in a stimulating yet relaxed way.
Their expertise is deeply focussed and significantly broader than conventional guides.
You get an insider’s perspective. We distil our local know-how ~ and share it with you.

STYLE OF TRAVEL 
We consider a journey is about savouring the moment and making savvy choices. 
This is why …
Each day is crafted with enormous care, designed for those who value their time and desire spontaneity. 
Tours are escorted by a variety of engaging experts and accompanied by tour leaders. 
We cherry pick the best spots for their charm and character.   
You taste seasonal food, drink regional wines and savour local Mediterranean fare.
Groups are intentionally small, so you can engage with equally discerning travel companions, and enquire firsthand.
Transport is safe, secure and comfortable, travelling in luxury, air-conditioned vehicles.
We watch out for you, while you visit less travelled roads, well trodden sights, as well as places you couldn’t access by yourself. 

VALUES     
We uphold the principle of giving back ... and make a voluntary donation calculated on your carbon footprint to Food and Trees for Africa.    
We believe that each step that we take matters ... and support the ethos of Fair Trade in Tourism in South Africa, and Responsible Travel and its affiliates.  
We are a member of … Open Africa, a collaborative network linking tourism routes ... and of Cape Town Tourism.   

DISCOVER BY DOING
“To the excitement of discovery, the long views; the other side of the horizon;
the surprise around the corner and the song of the wind.
To the fun of having a companion and the pleasure of experiences that are shared.”

TV Bulpin 

Courtesy William Fehr Collection: Iziko Museums of Cape Town, Herman Moll 1701

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